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A Kmart Back To School Fashion Show

August 17, 2015 by Momstart 3 Comments

This is a partnered post, all opinions are my own.

I remember back to school shopping with my mom. We would go out and do it all in one day so I sort of do the same thing with my kids. We went out last week and headed out to Kmart to get back to school clothes. I had no idea their clothing was SO SO cute! It was hard to stick to budget, not because of the price because prices are so great. The reason we had trouble sticking to the budget was because I wanted to come home with a whole new wardrobe for each kid and not just a few back to school essentials.

Check out these three looks for girls (they have such cute dresses):

With brands like Piper, Piper Faves, Route 66, Basic Editions, Joe Boxer, and Everlast Sport (for activewear) the options for back to school girl clothing are quite fashionable this year.

I let my daughter pick out what she wanted and she made some really cute combinations. The jeans she picked out are by far my favorite, that and the blue jacket. She’s worn it every day since she purchased it. My daughter loves to shop and she could do it all day long. I made her try on everything. This is her dressing room photo shoot. Here are the looks that she put together by herself.

She had fun mixing tops and bottoms with my favorite being the denim jeans she picked out. They are SUPER cute.

My son on the other hand needed help picking out clothes. If he had his way he would be in character shirts 24/7. I had to set a rule, it has to be good for auditions. So he picked out a bunch of collared, striped and solid ones. And I found a NICE pair of jeans. Miles did not want to stick around so we had to do his photo shoot at home. Shopping is not his thing but fashion shows are:

He makes Wrangler jeans look good.

And I love these Joe Boxer shoes. They look great and the price was just right. For boys the brands include Basic Editions, SK2, Never Give Up by John Cena, Joe Boxer and Everlast Sport (for activewear).

We’re now ready to be quite fashionable for the first day of school. What do your kids like to wear on the first day of school?

Keep Kids Safe Keep Products #UPUPANDAWAY

August 12, 2015 by Momstart Leave a Comment

This is a compensated post all opinions are my own.

OH My gosh! While I was working today my daughter who is 8, wanted to help me with my blog work. She saw the package of Tide PODS on the floor as all of my blog work that has to be done very soon is, and she opened it up and picked up a Tide POD and said is this for the dishwasher. I said NO…PUT THAT BACK AND WASH YOUR HANDS. I freaked out because I thought she knew better than to pick one up but she didn’t. Which makes me want to remind everyone that keeping your kids safe should be at the top of your minds no matter what their age is. I should not have had these laundry pads on the floor I should have had them Up and Away. Which in a way is ironic since I agreed to do this post before I even realized that I needed to follow these important safety guidelines I was going to share with you. I mean yes it gives me a good story to tell, but I’m kind of embarrassed… because I just left them on the floor thinking I had nothing to worry about.

Let’s chat a bit about the new Tide Pods and then talk about keeping kids safe.

The ™ have three chambers The three chambers deliver great Tide cleaning in a single-use form that is twice as compacted as liquid detergent today. It’s just the right amount of detergent to get that clean you expect.

Now it is very important to think about storage and cleanliness. Do not make the mistake I made. Keep laundry pacs Up, Up and Away. Keep them closed in their original containers with the label intact, in a locked cabinet, and out of children’s reach. Only handle them with dry hands. Also make sure to clean up any loose packets that fall out of the container, and immediately wash your hands. If you use liquid detergents, you should also wash any items you use to pour or measure products.

Kids are curious; they taste and feel everything they can to learn more about their environment. To help them most you have to see things from a child’s perspective. Try getting down on your hands and knees and look around for small items. When my kids were babies my husband would hit himself if the head with a toy before we bought it because you know your kid is going to do it. It’s that kind of thought you need while keeping them safe. Also educate your children on potentially hazardous products and situations in the home so they can avoid dangerous situations. IE…make sure they know not to touch chemical products. And just in case it happens always have on hand the numbers of your pediatrician and of the Poison Control Center: 1.800.222.1222 on hand. Remember to educate guests visiting your home – nannies, family, and friends – about house rules and let them know important safety information, like where to store cleaning items. And the emergency numbers.

For the fun part Tide has a national Made2Play partnership with Stride Rite. In Stride Rite stores nationwide, and on www.striderite.com, you can enter a sweepstakes to win a free supply of Tide Pods for 1 year, payable via coupons, and also receive a coupon for 25% off a pair of washable children’s shoes. In addition, all Made2Play washable shoes ship with a sample of Tide Pods. This offer runs now through August 15^th.

Health Care Providers Care Through Providence Health eXpress #HealtheXpress #AD

August 8, 2015 by Momstart Leave a Comment

This is a partnered post.

Wow, this has been a crazy year for me I’m always on the go. The kids are acting so we have to drive to auditions. Then of course we’re in traffic. I also home school the kids which takes up a lot of my time and then as you can see I work from home. So getting out of the house is quite a task. I hardly ever go to the doctor, in fact that last time I was sick I didn’t go to the doctor until Sunday. I had to go to the clinic in our neighborhood because it was a Sunday and most doctors do not work Sundays. My family doctor doesn’t.

I’ve just learned that Providence has created a new service available in Washington and Oregon where you can talk to a health care provider and get basic care without leaving your home. You may be thinking what’s the difference between this and talking to a health care provider over the phone? The difference is your smart device that you are using to chat with the health care provider has a camera on it, a really good camera too. So you can speak face to face and not just voice to voice. Seeing their faces makes the experience that much more personal. You can see the expression on their faces, they can see yours so they get an idea of what you’re feeling through your face to face connection. You can also show them what’s wrong if it’s a rash, so much easier than just describing the red ness. It just makes it easy for you to have a personal consultation with the health care provider.

Health eXpress is open Monday – Friday 8am-8pm and Sat/Sun 9am-5pm PST. There is only a 5 minute wait, so no more wasted time on a Sunday waiting in a clinic. YEAH! It’s a live virtual visit that uses secure video and audio. Providence uses their own doctors and nurse practitioners to provide the service. You get a diagnosis and treatment recommendations including a prescription if you need one.

They have providers you trust that are licensed and board-certified. Most other virtual health care services pull from a pool of third-party providers. Even if you think you’re choosing a service through a respectable Health System, the providers you’re seeing are likely not even part of that health system. They use secure, HIPAA-compliant technology, encrypting all communication over the internet. It’s so nice when all your information is in one place. I can’t even remember what dosage medication I take, or that I’m allergic to Z-pacs. Well I remember now because that last time I went to the clinic they prescribed one and I had terrible side effects. Health eXpress is a system built for the average every day person that has a full plate and going to see a doctor is difficult to manage with time or with budget.

Some great reasons to use Health eXpress:

You need a refill and you are out of them

You don’t have time to see a doctor but aren’t feeling well

Certain skin issues

You’re too sick to leave your home

You need a note from a doctor

You want a second opinion

How to use:

Visit www.healthexpress.com to learn more and create your free account so you’re ready when sick happens

Download the Health eXpress app from the Google Play or iTunes store

The Fashion of Going Back TO School with @Staples #StaplesforStudents #110Ready #AD

July 29, 2015 by Momstart 3 Comments

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I can’t believe it but it’s already time to start getting school supplies as you can see in stores around you. But school supplies are much more than just your box of pencils, folders and papers. Now school supplies are even functional, and fashionable. When kids are young the fashion of Back TO School is more about which super hero or princess is on their school supplies. As kids get older though their supplies need to make a statement. Here are a few back to school fashion trends that you can find at Staples.

“This back-to-school season at Staples is all about bold style that turns function into fashion with products that students need and want,” said Alison Corcoran, senior vice president, stores and online marketing, Staples. “We’re committed to getting parents, students and teachers 110% ready for the new school year with the best trends and our lowest price guarantee.”

I spent about two hours going through different back to school products with my two kids to find what they like and what I think older kids will like too. I’ll start with the products you see in the photo above which happens to also be in Staples’ list of top back to school trends as well, The Staples Designed by Students Collection. The Staples® Designed by Students Collection includes tools designed by students that help to address common classroom needs.

Available in a variety of color combinations, products include The Big Pen ($8.99), a writing instrument and pencil case all-in-one, the Big Props Pencil Case ($7.99) that doubles as a tablet stand and the Super Folder ($12.99) that includes storage areas, a zipper pouch, clear pockets for class schedules, a pencil sharpener, sticky notes and a writing pad, among other products in the collection.

Next up are the licensed products that my son was crazy about. The Boys Licensed juvenile backpacks at Staples ($14.99) feature their favorite characters in assorted prints such as The Avengers and Nickelodeon™ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles™. Kids can also choose from a selection of MOJO backpacks ($29.99) with lifelike images of donuts, cheeseburgers, sharks and X-Rays. Or they can pick Elsa, Anna and Olaf to help carry school gear to the classroom with a Disney Frozen backpack ($14.99) and keep lunch fresh in an adorable Disney Frozen square lunch bag ($9.74).

When I told my son that they had camouflage he was ready to move on from the licensed characters so I agree with Staples’ Back to School trend list. Camouflage is going to be a popular choice this year. A full “army” of backpacks and accessories in the coolest camouflage patterns are featured in an assortment of products. The OGIO Evader and Stellar backpacks ($49.99/$44.99) feature a large main compartment, padded laptop sleeve and ergonomic shoulder straps for comfort. These backpacks coordinate with Staples® Camouflage Composition Books ($2.00) and Staples® Maze Calculators ($4.99).

One of my favorites was the animal prints. The laptop back pack needs to be my new backpack and not my daughter’s, although she wants to fight me for it. From trendy animal prints on holographic backgrounds to eye-catching 3D and psychedelic screen-saver designs, Staples carries Continental Into the Wild and Continental Vibrance notebooks and composition books that add fun to jotting notes in class. Tie-dye, inspirational sayings and fun graphics with glasses and mustaches from Gartner Studios ($3.00) let students show off their personal style with notebooks and composition books.

One of the fun and trendy collections you will find at Staples from the 2015 back to school trends is the Me to We Collection. Staples and Me to We, a social enterprise that provides people with better choices for a better world, are making socially conscious shopping easy with a new line of eco-friendly school supplies. Each product provides a life-changing impact in a developing community where Me to We’s partner, Free the Children, works. The exclusive Me to We Collection includes notebooks, composition books, binders, portfolios, backpacks, pencil pouches, and more that will help make a difference. ($1.99 – $29.99).

The above image doesn’t correlate to any of the trends she spoke about. Instead of mentioning bright and metallic trends below, she should mention pastels and graphic patterns to reflect the image above.

Our final favorite was the metallic colors that we found on different items. Bright and metallic fashion-forward school supplies let students shine. Continental notebooks and composition books ($3.00) add glitter, starlight, diamonds and sassy sayings in combinations of pink, silver, purple and other bold, sparkly hues. Friends will be a-MAZEd by the Staples® Maze calculator ($4.99) that features a maze game on the back and the Glitter and Flow iPhone cases ($12.99) available in an array of sparkly colors that make school days shiny.

Staples is in stock all-season-long at the lowest prices with the Staples back-to-school 110% Lowest Price Guarantee and up to 5% back in Staples Rewards on every purchase.

Foster Farms All Natural Lunchmeat #TheBestTurkey #AD

July 28, 2015 by Momstart 1 Comment

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I love lunch meat, I eat it as a snack all the time so when I’m invited to try a new lunch meat I’m all over that. Foster Farms has created a new lunch meat. It’s the Foster Farms All Natural Lunchmeat and it’s really good. This new product is only available in California, Oregon and Washington at your neighborhood Safeway, Raley’s, Von’s and select Albertson’s for now. Since I’m in California right now I went out and found some and I’ve been adding it to everything. It’s great of course on a sandwich, but it’s also good in a tortilla with cheese and tossed in a salad. My son really loves to eat lunch meat too. He loves sandwiches and meat and cheese trays. As a mom I like to give him a little control over his lunch and cutting up lunchmeat and cheese slices and putting them in his lunch with some crackers gives him some creativity with his lunch. And when I get to pick out the meat and cheeses I know what he’s getting in his lunch and it’s all good for him. With Foster Farms All Natural Lunchmeat that’s what he’s getting goodness. I mean I know he’s getting 35% less sodium and of the great 100% taste.

Why would you choose Foster Farms All Natural lunchmeat? Here are a few bullet points as to why it’s a great choice:

● All natural, nitrate/nitrite free

● No hormones or steroids

● No preservatives

● Does not contain wheat, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts or soy

What exactly does all this mean? Foster Farms is unique in that it uses high pressure pasteurization that eliminates bacteria and seals in PURE flavor so it doesn’t have the sour aftertaste that is caused by vinegar preservatives. You open the package and it tastes great and stays great in it’s reseal-able package. It’s all natural so you know it’s meat. There are no hormones or steroids added and no preservatives. Plus it’s lacking all those things that so many people are allergic to, wheat, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish and peanuts. I’ve never even considered that some of those things might have been in my lunch meat. Our family allergies are minimal so I don’t look at every label, but I feel for those that have to look at everything they eat under a microscope. Foster Farms All-Natural Lunchmeat is healthy and tastes really great. Check out these great recipe options at Foster Farms.

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Get Involved with Students and Teachers #ThinkItUp #StaplesForStudents #AD #110Ready

July 23, 2015 by Momstart 2 Comments

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I have been a longtime supporter of our teachers. I have a strong passion and belief that our kids are our world’s future. Everything depends on them and education is a foundation for everyone. Therefore that makes our teachers so valuable and important. I don’t believe that teachers are valued enough and when I found out that currently on average teachers spend $400 out of pocket every year on their classrooms I was distraught. There has to be a way to make a difference for these teachers and their students.

Beginning this fall through Think It Up, students will be able to work with their teachers to identify passion projects for their classrooms. Through this collaborative learning process, student-powered, teacher-led projects will be crowdfunded on Thinkitup.org, which is fueled by DonorsChoose.org. In support of teachers Staples has made a $10 million pledge to support Think It Up™. Think It Up, a program launched by The Entertainment Industry Foundation, is a new movement created to inspire students to pursue their passions through student-powered, teacher-led learning projects with support from Staples for Students.

In addition to the support from Staples, Nick Jonas has become an ambassador for ThinkItUp to help raise awareness. “I’m excited to serve as the Think It Up Ambassador and team up with Staples to empower students and teachers across the country,” said Nick Jonas. “Through Think It Up, we can all help students play a more active role in their education. We should all follow our passions to create our futures.”

The goal is to raise awareness for Think It Up and to help students become innovators. We all need to have an active role in the direction of education. Think It Up is a first-of-its-kind platform where you can make donations to fund student-powered, teacher-led learning projects. Since 2000, individuals have been able to contribute toward the purchase of materials needed for classroom projects that teachers post on DonorsChoose.org. Beginning this fall, Think It Up will invite public middle and high school students to work with their teachers, to develop projects that draw on their passions and help pursue their educational goals, which the public can crowdfund through thinkitup.org. Think It Up hopes to generate a renewed sense of optimism about education in America.

I would also love to see a renewed sense of optimism in America about education. We need to be challenging our students, taking responsibility for education and supporting our educators. Please check out ThinkItUp.org. You can also help support Think It Up by donating at your local Staples Store. You can even enter the Sweepstakes for a $50,000 scholarship. (enter at staples.com/scholarship).

Staples Has Fun, Function & #110Ready Savings #StaplesForStudents #BackToSchool #AD @Staples

July 9, 2015 by Momstart 13 Comments

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I have fond memories of the back-to-school season growing up and want to share those memories with my children. As a Staples Back to School Council Member I have access to what’s going to be popular this year and get to share that information with you guys while also making great shopping memories with my own kids. Staples conducted an online survey among parents of children between the ages of 8-18 and found that price is the most important factor when it comes to shopping for school supplies. 78% of parents do their shopping in stores, and I love that because that’s how you let the kids make memories with you like I did with my mom. They also found that shoppers are looking for a mix of fun and function in those products.

“We’ve seen many new back-to-school shopping trends over the past 30 years, but we know savings has always been top-of-mind for our customers,” said Alison Corcoran, senior vice president, North American stores and online, Staples. “We’re thrilled to offer customers ways to save all season long with our Back to School 110% Lowest Price Guarantee, Staples Less List of essential products and Extreme Deals. We’re also offering exciting product trends, including new products designed by students for students.”

You guys know that I love to save money, that’s what I wrote about when I first started blogging so I feel that working with Staples is perfect. They have the 110% lowest Price Guarantee that gives you guys the lowest prices on your back to school shopping. The Staples Less List offers the lowest prices on key back-to-school essential products all season long. And the selection is a very large mix of fun and function which is what 62% of shoppers are asking for. I saw the lineup and it’s amazing.

The exclusive Designed by Students school supplies are available in select stores nationwide and at Staples.com/designedbystudents. The products range from multi-function pencil cases, backpacks with removable compartments, multi-purpose folders and portable desks to floating locker shelves and a dishwasher safe lunch bag.

The majority of parents say children request new backpacks, and Staples carries one of the broadest selections of backpacks combining technology, fashion and fun – all at a 25% discount for the back-to-school season:

· M Edge Power Backpack that combines a battery interface on the exterior of the backpack for mobile phone and tablet charging and use on-the-go

· Jansport functional backpacks in trendy patterns including donuts, hamburgers or space kittens to name a few

· Studio C backpacks combine the latest fashion trends and patterns with removable purse and available notebooks, paper and accessories to coordinate

· Exclusive to Staples, Paperchase backpacks feature large white dots with a trendy mint background that coordinate with available matching lunch bag and supplies

· Available both in stores and online at www.staples.com/backtoschool

You really are going to be able to find all your needs at Staples for the best price.

Loading Up The KIA Sedona For FUN Adventures #AD

June 24, 2015 by Momstart 13 Comments

This is a sponsored post by Kia.

I only had three full days of reviewing the Kia Sedona LX and feel like I barely scratched the surface of all the fun that can be had in it. And I have to say we had a lot of fun. We set off taking it slow on Saturday and we went to the kids acting class and then to Starbucks. Then we drove to Griffith Park and I forgot to take pictures. I’m sort of out of habit of reviewing vehicles.

The next day we decided to take more of a road trip so I looked at the map and picked out a beach used the GPS and arrived safely. I picked Point Dume State Beach in Malibu. Wow, Malibu was nothing like I expected you travel through these beautiful mountains and then you suddenly are spit out onto the beach. It was breathtaking. I took away all electronics and made the kids enjoy the beauty with me. We had such a fantastic time we just forgot to bring our swimsuits.

I mean we didn’t forget I just thought it was going to be too cold to get into the water and the kids ended up getting soaking wet. So we stopped at Target got some new clothes and the kids were able to change in the back of the Sedona, one kid in each row. The windows are tented so no one can see in. Then after they were in dry clothes we drove in the opposite direction of the beach and found a Sonic Drive in. Then we stopped at home.

Because we had so much fun at the beach we decided the next day we needed to load up and go to the beach again.

This time we planned it and picked up friends on the way. We had the room so why not. The Kia Sedona seats 8 with adjustable seating in the middle. You can move the seats back and forth and from side to side. (Choice of seating available for up to eight,or available Slide-N-Stow™ second row. (translation: multiple configurations for family trips or trips to the hardware store and plenty of cargo room.) When we arrived at our friends’ place I had to pull off to the side very close to the curb, the car sensed a tree and pulled in the side mirror to keep itself from being damaged. That was really a cool feature. (side note, because of all of the cameras on this vehicle parallel parking is a breeze, even with how large it is….I NEVER thought I would park something this big before). They piled in and added their beach supplies and then off to Target we went to get even more supplies. We couldn’t fill up the trunk not at all.

Again, we arrived at the beach for a day full of fun. And driving home the kids reclined their chairs and put up their feet. Yep they were sitting in the lap of luxury. While we also listened to the Kids station on SiriusXM.

Now for features I haven’t mentioned yet. The front seats and steering wheel were heated, while the seats could also be cooled. I love having a hot back so I always use the heat. I mentioned the rear view mirrors and how easily they adjusted when needed and they were quite easy to adjust for the driver. The Kia Sedona also has next-generation, driver assist technology includes Advanced Smart Cruise Control and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane-Change Assist. (translation: conveniences that help make the driving experience enjoyable and safe.) LOVE THIS FEATURE! I ALWAYS use this feature while driving on the highway.

It can detect if the car in front of you is slowing down and will slow you down. And, every time I come close to the lane or try to change lanes without using the signal the car beeps at me to alert me that I’m getting close to the line. The sun roof was a feature the kids loved, oh yeah, there were two sun roofs, how cool is that? And opening the sliding glass doors was easy for the kids and if they left them open I had a button in the front seat that I could use to close them.

I’m sure there are plenty of features that we didn’t explore. For example we didn’t use the 3rd-Row Seats offer the versatility of a 50/50 split-fold to accommodate a variety of passenger and cargo combinations. The seats easily disappear into the cargo area when not in use. I wish I had this vehicle for the long drive back to Washington. We would be able to take almost all our stuff home in it. Oh and we never took advantage of how many different kinds of electrical plugs this car had.

There was USB/12 Volt, and 110 Volt. It’s the perfect vehicle to take on a road trip.

We Loved This Ride

Stop Migraines with Stopain #AD #Giveaway #migrainerelief

June 23, 2015 by Momstart Leave a Comment

Migraines are no stranger in my house. I think almost each one of us suffer from them from time to time, my husband being in the most pain. I read that 36 million people in the US suffer from Migraines and they can last anywhere from four to 72 hours, meaning fast relief is key to getting life back on track for sufferers. What distinguishes the difference between a migraine and a headache? The difference is the sudden onset of a headache with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia. The Migraine pulsates from moderate to severe in intensity. When my husband has one he is down for the count, hiding under the covers and holding as still as possible. I feel so badly for him when he has one. I worry about my son because he complains of headaches all the time and the other night also asked us to turn off the lights. My poor baby!

That’s why I’m happy to work with brands that have another alternative to helping us out with migraines. Stopain Migraine topical pain relieving gel is a homeopathic gel that says it offers:

Fast Relief
Safe & Effective
Precision Dosing System

And that it does not contain:

Acetaminophen
Aspirin
Caffeine

You can apply it up to four times daily to the back of the head. You apply it from the back of the ear on one side down to the neck and then repeat on the other side. It has a menthol scent and feels cool on application.

How to Apply Stopain Migraine (video):

I used it myself and like the way it felt and how I felt after using it. There are many options for Migraine relief including oral, nasal sprays, rectal suppositories and a few timetables. My sister is doing some hard core timetables so I’m going to recommend that she try the Stopain Migraine topical pain relieving gel. Topical treatments are great because they are easily accessible (Stopain is available at Walmart) provide a rapid onset of action, you are able to directly apply them to the area of discomfort and they have a lack of side effects. Be sure to

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Stopain Migraine is available at Walmart stores and www.walmart.com. To learn more about Stopain Migraine, visit www.stopainmigraine.com and LIKE the brand on Facebook.

This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that contains affiliate links. I received a package of Stopain Migraine for my own personal use. All opinions, text and experiences are my own.

Fun At the Beach @bananaboat #BBBestSummerEver #AD

June 16, 2015 by Momstart Leave a Comment

This Post is Sponsored by BANANA BOAT®”

A Day at the beach is LOADS of fun but if you forget the sun screen by the end of the day and the next day won’t be fun. We recently spent an entire day at the beach and we had an amazing time. I did learn a lesson though, the lesson I learned was not to allow my daughter to put the sun screen on herself. By the end of the day my daughter had these red circles under her eyes. It looked like big huge bags under her eyes. It was where she didn’t rub the sunblock in close enough to her eyes. I felt so bad for her that I vowed never to let her do it again by herself. We like to use Banana Boat® Sport Faces found at Walmart because I have a very sensitive face and it’s one of the only products out there that doesn’t burn my face. Since everyone knows that sun screen is such an important part of summer fun we wanted to share some tips.

Here are three great tips for Sun Care Protection:

We know family gatherings can be hosted under many different conditions – Banana Boat® has some great products that offer multi-skin benefits, like water-resistance, ease of application and comfort. For example, for families at the beach, I love their new SunComfort™ Clear UltraMist® Sunscreen – it provides Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB protection and water resistance, and also allows sand to easily brush off!

A tip for the kids – make sunscreen application fun. Make up lyrics to your own melody to sing while applying sunscreen. It keeps them engaged and makes it feel like less of a chore.

Banana Boat® sun care products are tested in seven conditions – sun, pool water, ocean water, wind, sweat, sand and extreme heat – to provide safe and effective broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection for the entire family.*

Whatever sun scene you and your family choose, Banana Boat®. Banana Boat® has you covered.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Banana Boat® . The opinions and text are all mine.