Keeping Cool When the Temperature Soars

What do you do when average daily temperatures are in the upper 90's, high humidity makes those temperatures feel even higher, and your central air conditioner breaks? I recently experienced just that, and here's what I learned are the best ways to stay cool when the A/C is broke and the temperature's sizzling.

• Under no circumstances should you use the oven
• Close the blinds to reflect the sun away
• Open all your windows
  
• Use your ceiling fans and get the air moving
• Keep oscillating fans on you in the room you are in
• Dress skimpily
  
• Take cool showers
• Rinse the dishes in cool water
• Take the kids to the swimming pool (this one gives you great brownie points with the kids)
• Go shopping - your A/C may be broke but it isn't broke at the mall
• Run errands - any excuse to get into the air conditioned car
• Keep the lights turned off as much as possible
• Hair up or in a ponytail
• Light, cool meals are best - simple sandwiches, fresh fruit, cucumbers in olive oil & vinegar
• Better yet - eat out!

Any other ideas or suggestions? These helped for me, but I'm sure there are more great ideas out there.