According to the calendar, summer is just around the corner. While we have had a few very warm and sunny days here in Nova Scotia, lately all we’ve seen is rain and the evenings have been chilly. But, we’re a very optimistic crew and are eagerly anticipating those scorching hot days where the beach or poolside are the only reasonable places to be. While I certainly love basking in the sun, it is dangerous and in fact, I did get scolded by my doctor about being too dark. In my defence, I was at the beach for 29 days in February and another 7 in April. (ok, I could have used more sunscreen, and those raccoon eyes are not flattering either, I know).
While I may not be the best at protecting myself, I do get carried away with Princess Beach Baby. Every few hours, I later her up/ completely drench her in sunscreen with SPF 60. We use both the new spray and the old fashioned cream. I like the spray for the arms and legs (just make sure to rub it all in, I ended up with a pretty pathetic tan line) and the cream for the face, easier to get around the eyes. During our holiday, she did not get a single burn, although she did have a bit of a tan once our holidays were complete.
This week is sun awareness week and it seems that Canadians are not overly educated when it comes to the sun. How’s your sun safety knowledge? Take this Sun 101 Quiz to find out. You will probably also learn something along the way as well. How often should you reapply sunscreen? Do yo need sun screen on a cloudy day?
To get you pumped about the Summer and the sun which should be coming out tomorrow, Banana Boat has an amazing gift pack for you.
Giveaway:
- 5 bottles of sun screen
- 2 beach towels
- 2 pairs of sunglasses
- 2 reversible sun hats
- 1 beach bucket
- 1 beach ball
To Enter:
- complete the Rafflecopter form below
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I LOVE the sun! It doesn’t love me though! I burn so easily, part Irish/German, not a good combo for sun!
The sun is my best friend, I just wish I saw more of it in the winter! I always wear my sunscreen I put it on right out of the shower.
we use a ton of sunscreen in our house! I burn and freckle easy as does our youngest, I have a red head in the family and my husband has a bald head. Lol Needless to say we just buy stock in sunscreen!!
It’s hot! Seriously…you must stay protected!
I love it! Puts me in a great mood when the sun is shining.
I love the sun but you do have to take care of your skin by applying sunscreen…especially here in SW Florida, where it’s always Summer!
Glad it’s back after a long winter
My family are very fair skinned and would love to be a winner thank you for this giveaway !!
I absolutely love the sun
I think the sun is too hot !! I like the dark, dank rainy days
We go through so much sunscreen. My son is very fair so Im always putting it on him
I love the sun but I have to wear a lot of sun screen because I have very sensitive skin. I where sunscreen everyday that I go outside. I love the sun but the sun doesn’t love me is how I put it to my friends.
I love the sun but am a red head so i need protection!
I love the sun, but my skin doesn’t. I burn baby burn.
Ohh I love the sun. Its my fave thing!
It has been hiding from us lately but I really hope it makes an appearance soon!
I love the sun in moderation and with the proper protection.
i get happy when the sun is out!
Love the sunshine! I’m happier and more energetic when the sun is shining.
i love the sun! could spend every day in it (with sunscreen, of course).
I love the sun, I love the warmth on my skin:)
Love the sun
I love the sun. Sunny days make me happy and in good moody.
Love the sun! Makes me feel happy
Love being outside with my son (3 years old) but we both burn easy so we use lots of sunscreen so this would be a great win. good luck everyone
I love its warmth, after along winter the sunshine is so welcome.
I love the sun, puts me in a good mood
thanks
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I love the sun but it’s dangerous!
I’m a FB fan as Emily’s Latest
I dislike the sun, I worry so much about my children being out in it. I am from the UK originally and cannot adjust I suppose
I love the sun and am happiest in the summer, however, I am also very careful with applying sunscreen. When I think back to when I was a teen, I spent hours and hours on the beach without sunscreen. EEEK!
i love when the sun is shinning but i hate it when it burns me!
I love it if it isn’t too hot!
OH how I LOVE the sunny days! The first few times I’m out I have to wear a high sunscreen to make sure my winter white skin has a chance to get used to seeing the sun. After that I can go to a lower SPF. My hubs is Syrian/Armenian and has dark skin that is much darker by the end of the summer. Our girls have fortunately been blessed with his skin…they still wear a high sunscreen (50) and still manage to get a tan within 20 minutes.
too hot unless im swimming
So cute. love to win for my little cousin.
I truly get depressed if I don’t get enough sunshine. We have a beach trip to FL next month and I would LOVE to win this!!! Woo-hoo!
The sun is hot. But I enjoy sitting outside with my girls, a cold drink, and a good book! Thanks for this opportunity!
Good luck everyone!
I love the sun, wish it was hot all year long!!
I love the sun ! The sunnier the better
Most ppl are so low on Vit D that just sitting outside in the sun for 20 mins a day can do wonders. Because of this i raised my vit d levels for the first time in 5 yrs from 45 to a 70.
i love the sun, but i burn so easily
Would love to win this!
Great for the pool! Love the sunblock
I love being in the sun, would love to win this!!!
I love that the sun brightens the day !
Nothing better than a bright sunny day.
Love the sun, wish it didn’t burn.
Love the sun but you have to be cautious with your skin
Love the summer & hot sun! This looks like a great prize!!!
lOVE SUMMER TIME AND SUN,VERY ENJOY GOOD WEATHER
I could def use this!
This is an awesome prize especially since I have 2 kids and one of them, unfortunately, is like me and burns very easily!! Thanks so much for this chance and thanks to Kaley Davies for sending me this way!! Good luck everyone!
Awesome giveaway! Just what my son and my daycare kids need to stay protected this summer and have fun in the sun!
Love this. we have always used Banana Boat products.
say 30 years ago, i could be out in the sun all day and not burn, just get a nice dark tan. Now I burn if I stay out in the scorching sun for too many hours. Wonder if it is age or if the sun is getting hotter?
I like the sun, but can stay out in it too long.
sunny days make me apply, but must always remember the sunscreen
I love the sun…as long as it’s not burning me!
LOVE THE SUN! and hanging in the sun… need to make a habit of using more sunscreen thou
I love the sun ,but doesnt like me. I burn after about 5 mins. outside
hot fun in the summertime
Sunny summer July days – sigh. Soon enough!
Sunny days lift my spirits and make me happy! But, I make sure to use sunscreen and avoid spending too much time outside during the sun’s peak hours.
We need the sun to live, but too much sun can be very harmful so it’s important to each know and respect our own limits when it comes to sun exposure, as well as to teach our children the same.
The sun is great but you must always protect yourself from it as you can get skin cancer from it!
I love the sun, love the tans that it gives me and the hot days
I love it.. but so important to cover up or have sunscreen!
I LOVE spring & summer.
I LOVE Banana Boat in the summer!
Sunscreen, warmth and being healthy!
Never enough sun in mylife
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The heat, another story
We need the sun but like most things too much can be bad for us. We have to give the sun the respect it deserves and use sunscreen to filter out the rays that can hurt us.
Love it!
Love it!
i think the sun is great at putting you in a good mood and relaxing you, yet it is also extremely dangerous. Always need to cover up and protect your skin!
I am so not a sun person. Along with the sun generally comes heat which I also don’t like. Not great since I live in the southwest. I try to stay inside during the 10am to 4pm times when sun damage is highest.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Love the warm sun!
I love and respect the sun and I hope I see it a lot this summer.
I love the sun, but always wear sunscreen
dalleykt at live dot ca
I love the sun but can burn easily. I always put sunblock on myself and kids. We are all very fair!
love the heat! love the sun!
I like the sun, but it makes me shake my head when I see so many people who still get sun burns.
I love the sun but always use sunscreen
I love the warmth of the sun
I’ve noticed since I’ve entered my forties I NEED the sun to lift my mood and make me feel so much better!
I love the sun!!
i like the sun, but in moderation, and under a layer of sunscreen!!
The kids and I love being outside so this prize would be great
I think the sun is great but you have to stay protected. My daughter and I are both very fair complected and must use sun screen, so this would be great since the price of good sun screen has gone through the roof! All the prizes are great thanks for the giveaway!
Sunscreen is so important. I have seen the effects of what the sun does when you don’t use it.
Great prize pack!
This looks like a great prize! I burn SO easily!
I love the sun, I love sunbathing, remember to wear lots of sunscreen though!
dalleykt at live dot ca
I like the sun, good weather make you feel happy
I love the sun because in Sacramento where I live there is just the right amount of sun!
I wish the sun liked ME as much as I want to like it.
I love the sun and it’s warmth and light …. fun for outdoor activities at the beach and swimming pool!
I love the sun, but make sure I don’t over do it
the sun is not my friend. i am super fair/pale and can burn in 30 seconds. not kidding. my almost 5 year old can be outside for only a few minutes and he will be burnt, whereas my 3 year old doesn’t burn at all. we use a LOT of sunscreen so this would be a great thing to win. thanks for the chance.
I’m not a big fan of the sun. It’s too hot and I burn easily.
The heat!!!
i love the sun but not getting a sunburn
I love the sun but definately need sunscreen!
I love the sun but I do burn easily.
I love the sun, but I enjoy it best from under a sun umbrella
I love the sun in winter, except when I get burnt
We love the sun but not the heat. We live in Ontario and when it gets hot it gets super humid. The other day it was 34 degrees and over 40 degrees with the humidex which is ridiculous and it is only June (yeesh). I do try to make sure my little guys and I always have hats and sunscreen on before we go out because I burn so easily and I would hate to have them get a sunburn.
I wish it would make me tan but I never do
I love the sun! I love being outside!
I think the sun is beneficial and we need it … but our skin is fragile so we’ve got to protect it.