Today we draw our Beat the Heat theme week to close, and what better day to end on than National Ice Cream day? Photo by lepiaf.geo . Over the course of the week we shared all sorts of tips and tricks to help you stay cool this summer. Let’s recap the icy cool goodness: One of most enjoyable ways to stay cool in the summer is to enjoy an icy and refreshing treat. We shared our favorite homemade ice cream recipes , how to make frozen yogurt pops , and the best summer foods to help stay cool .