Banana Boat Sun Care
Friday, June 10, 2016
Last month, I participated in my third 5K mud race on a day when the temperatures reached beyond thirty-one degrees and the sun shone relentlessly. The course was located nearly an hour from where I live and, with the excitement of the 12-obstacle run looming overhead, I neglected to reapply sunscreen before embarking on my mini adventure. Big. Mistake. My heat began at 11:30 AM, which happens to be within the range of time when the sun's rays are strongest. I knew this. And yet, I chose to leave my bag at check-in without putting on so much as an ounce of fresh Banana Boat® SunComfort™ SPF 50+ Sunscreen lotion.
Why did I not re-apply? cried I.
I don't burn easily but, on that day, after nearly two and a half hours in the sun, I suffered the worst sunburn I've had in a very long time. If I could go back in time, I would tell my more naïve self to refer to the Banana Boat® Sun Care online tool and adhere to the guidelines. The tool is so easy to use and, within seconds of completing a short quiz, it helps you determine how much sunscreen you will need depending on your planned summer activity, as well as recommend the best solution for you.
Designed in conjunction with Walmart, the Banana Boat® Sun Care online tool is an essential resource for families since many are unaware of proper sun care practices that help them stay protected from the sun's harmful rays. In fact, 58% of sun care users misuse sunscreen by failing to reapply one ounce of sunscreen every two hours when spending time outdoors. (One ounce is the equivalent of two tablespoons for those of us who like visuals.)
Sun ready is fun ready!
Take it from me: nursing a sunburn is no fun at all. While I'm certain many of us are quite diligent when it comes to ensuring our children are protected from the sun, we mustn't forget that mom and dad should also be prepared with the right amount of sun care and that it should be applied regularly so that the whole family can make the most of summer fun. So, the next time you are at Walmart, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for their handy value packs and stock up on Banana Boat® sunscreen.
To help you get #SunReadyFunReady, Banana Boat® is offering up a $100 gift card to one lucky Canadian reader. Simply complete the Rafflecopter form below. Click here for full contest details.
To help you get #SunReadyFunReady, Banana Boat® is offering up a $100 gift card to one lucky Canadian reader. Simply complete the Rafflecopter form below. Click here for full contest details.
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored. Any opinions expressed in this post are my own.
153 COMMENTS
Favorite summer activity is spending time with the kids at the beach! A day of swimming & sandcastles is so much fun :)
ReplyDeletewe love to go fishing and play volleyball
ReplyDeletemy favourite is going camping and swimming
ReplyDeletewe love to go on bike rides, swimming, and beach, and always wear our sunscreen in the sun because its so important for our skin
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor summer activity is a long day at the beach with the kids...and lots of sunscreen!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is going to the beach.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a summer person but I do love! planting trees and seeing them grow.
ReplyDeleteWe love geocaching in the warm weather!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite summer activity is going to the splash water parks with the kids. It's so much fun and a great way to cool off too.
ReplyDeleteWe love walking outside and going to splash pads
ReplyDelete#SunReadyFunReady A fun filled day at the beach and a picnic! Great family fun!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite outdoor summer activity is going for a walk with my family. We love going for walks around the neighborhood and we absolutely love going to different parks :)
ReplyDeleteSwimming or hanging out on the beach.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor activity is golf.
ReplyDeleteOur favourite summer activity is going to the pools around the city!
ReplyDeleteFishing is our favorite outdoor summer activity
ReplyDeleteWe love to walk out the breakwater and go to the beach to hunt for sea glass!
ReplyDeleteRafflecopter Name is Anne Taylor
My favourite outdoor summer activity is simply walking outdoors.
ReplyDeleteI like to get outside walking on trails in the nice weather.
ReplyDeleteFlorence C
My favourite outdoor summer activity is riding my bike around town
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor activity is playing badminton!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite outdoor activity is going to the beach.
ReplyDeleteThe beach . My toddler loves just playing in the water splashing and just getting into the sand and making castles and just enjoying the sun
ReplyDeleteMy favorite outdoor activity is having a picnic!
ReplyDeleteI not the camping type of person but I love to be working in my garden
ReplyDeleteWe love to go swimming!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor activity is taking my kids to the beach.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor summer activity is swimming!
ReplyDeleteI love going fishing with my daughter.
ReplyDeleteGoing to the family cottage
ReplyDeleteI love nothing more than swimming in my pool in the summer.
ReplyDeleteMy fave is swimming at the lake.
ReplyDeleteOur favourite summer activity is camping! (Judy Cowan)
ReplyDeleteMy favourite summer activity is hiking and picnics in the park
ReplyDeleteswimming
ReplyDeleteI love going camping.
ReplyDeleteWe like to go for walks or watch the activity on the lake
ReplyDeleteMy favorite outdoor summer activity is sunbathing!!!
ReplyDeleteLove swimming & dragonboating.
ReplyDeleteI love sitting in the sunshine by a lake and also sitting out on the deck watching my grandchildren having fun together. They love it when I get the bubbles out for them to play with.
ReplyDeleteWe love boating and just being y the water!
ReplyDeleteI love BBQ and bon fires with the family
ReplyDeleteSplash pads are the number one activity!!!
ReplyDeleteI love camping. We love sitting at the pool and the hot tub!
ReplyDeletewe love going camping (winnie b)
ReplyDeletelove to go fishing
ReplyDeleteSitting in a patio having lunch or some drinks
ReplyDeleteThe Beach
Festivals
I love playing at the beach with my family!
ReplyDeleteTHIS time of year finds me outside in the yard yanking out weeds and tending the flowers I've bought
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor activity would be going swimming and lazing around the beach.
ReplyDeleteWe love to go to the beach and make sandcastles!
ReplyDeleteI like to go to the lake and go canoeing.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy going to the lake/beach
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor summer activity is walking outdoors.
ReplyDeletewe love the pool and the lake
ReplyDeleteI love spending time outside in the backyard with my dog and taking him for walks in the neighbourhood parks.
ReplyDeletemy favourite summer activity is walking by the lake with ice cream
ReplyDeleteOur favorite summer activity is camping at the lake with our family; we go boating & swimming & we need a LOT of sunscreen!
ReplyDeleteWe love going camping all summer long.
ReplyDeleteWe love summer bbqs and entertaining on the deck!
ReplyDeletewe love to go camping
ReplyDeleteFestivals!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy kayaking in Summer. I don't get to do it enough!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy going for walks on the beach
ReplyDeleteHanging out at the park with the kids
ReplyDeleteWe love going to the beach and park
ReplyDeleteI love relaxing on the beach and going swimming when i'm hot.
ReplyDeleteI love being lazy on the beach, does this count?!
ReplyDeleteSwimming and hikes :D
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor summer activity is camping and with that is doing hiking and fishing.
ReplyDeletewe love to go on hikes and geocache
ReplyDeletebike rides!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is hiking and swimming at the beaches
ReplyDeleteI love walking or hiking
ReplyDeleteWe love to go camping!
ReplyDeleteI love tending to my garden in the summer.
ReplyDeleteWe are always out and about most days especially in the summer. Protection from the sun is always one of our priorities.
ReplyDeleteCAMPING and we LOVE swimming and bonfires <3
ReplyDeleteCamping is our favorite summer activity , Treen Goodwin Facebook name :)
ReplyDeleteFavorite summer activity has to be spending time at the beach!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor summer activity is relaxing at the beach.
ReplyDeleteI like sitting by the water and watching the boats
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor summer activity is visiting one of our nearby sandy beaches
ReplyDeleteI love kayaking!
ReplyDeleteIt would be great to win a $100 Gift Card.
ReplyDeleteIn response to your question of
What is your favourite outdoor summer activity?
I like going swimming at the beach.
Thank you for having this giveaway.
We love beach days! Sand and the lake..nothing better!
ReplyDeletelove anything in my back yard bon fires tenting bbqs and lots of treats cheers
ReplyDeleteWe love to camp and go to the beach
ReplyDeleteMy favorite summer time activity is swimming, either in a river, a pool, or a lake. I plan on doing all 3 in August. Can't wait.
ReplyDeleteI love days at the beach, picnicking & swimming at the cottage!
ReplyDeleteWe love the splash park.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy hanging out by the pool with the family!
ReplyDeleteMy family and I are all rabid blueberry pickers in summer (we live in north Ontario where they grow wild in their billions). So I always need a good sunscreen because we're invariably out in the noon-day sun.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite Summer outdoor activity is swimming or floating down the river!
ReplyDeleteFor me it is camping!! :)
ReplyDeleteWe love camping & swimming.
ReplyDeletefav summer outdoor activity is evening walks in the woods!
ReplyDeleteSwimming! We love the pool and the beach!
ReplyDeleteWe love to go canoeing on the lake!
ReplyDeleteWalking
ReplyDeleteWe like Hiking.
ReplyDeleteWe love Camping & Bike rides
ReplyDeleteI love to go hiking and exploring local trails
ReplyDelete-M
I love hiking and beach volleyball!
ReplyDeletewe love swimming and biking!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite outdoor activity is going camping,swimming ,lazing on the beach,cooking on a campfire and sleeping under the stars.We love going camping in groups of friends and family for two weeks together.FUN FUN FUN!!
ReplyDeleteWe love going to the splash pads
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor summer activity is swimming and fishing.
ReplyDeleteI love to swim and read a book on the beach.
ReplyDeleteI love canoeing. I belong to a dragon boat team of wonderful women and although we haven't won a race yet, we always have a great time. Also love canoeing on the lazy rivers here in Ontario with my better half.
ReplyDeletei love to garden rafflecopter charityk
ReplyDeleteI like going for long walks with my family and dog. My kids like biking, swimming, swinging and just generally running around. Works for us as we live on 13 acres.
ReplyDeleteBesos, Sarah
Journeys of The Zoo
We would feel very blessed to win this prize. Thanks so much for the opportunity! Our favorite summer activities include playing Frisbee and flying kites at the park, combing the beach for beach glass, swimming and hiking.
ReplyDeleteWe have an outdoor kitchen at the cottage and we love hanging out, bbqing and making food outside.
ReplyDeleteI like to spend time at my brothers cabin hanging out by the lake
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor summer activity is definitely going to the beach.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor summer activities are swimming and canoeing.
ReplyDeleteGoing to the cottage
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor activity is hiking - I just need to make time to do it more often!
ReplyDeleteI love the beach and I love camping
ReplyDeleteSwimming at our local lake is our favorite summer activity!
ReplyDeleteWe love swimming and biking
ReplyDeleteBike riding!
ReplyDeleteI like going down to the beach.
ReplyDeleteWe love going to the beach in the summer.
ReplyDeleteI love hanging out at the beach, swimming, soaking up the sun!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite outside activity is swimming.
ReplyDeleteLove swimming on a hot day.
ReplyDeletebilliondollarprincesss @hotmail.com
my favourite is going camping and swimming
ReplyDeleteSwimming for me!
ReplyDeleteI love to go camping and picnics.
ReplyDeletein the summertime i love to have picnics and go swimming in the lake
ReplyDeleteangelapsept@hotmail.com
i love to talk walks or hikes or bike ride with m kids. we are a very active family
ReplyDeleteshaneps@hotmail.com
I absolutely love a nice day at the beach! Cool water, hot air, and a nice shady spot to picnic with my three girls. It's perfection!
ReplyDeleteSwimming
ReplyDeleteMy favourite outdoor summer activity is sunbathing.
ReplyDeleteI love swimming in the summer.
ReplyDelete- amber y
i love sleeping.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite is spending a day touring various wineries!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite outdoor activity in the summertime is swimming, biking and camping with the kids. We always do arts and crafts about what we did outdoors that week. It's a fun way to spend together and allows the kids to think creatively - such as they will pick up leaves and pine cones outside later for their arts and crafts.
ReplyDeleteWE LOVE CAMPING AND ALL THE ACTIVITIES THAT GOES ALONG WITH IT ... CAMPFIRES, SWIMMING, HIKING, SPELUNKING, KAAYAKING, CANOEING :)
ReplyDeletewe love camping and of course hiking and swimming too
ReplyDeletewe love swimming and camping
ReplyDeleteMy favourite summer activities are swimming and hiking.
ReplyDeleteI love going for long bicycle rides.
ReplyDeletesitting on the dock enjoying nature
ReplyDeleteI love working out in my yard/garden
ReplyDeletei love to go hiking!
ReplyDeleteMy favourites are walking and hiking.
ReplyDeleteThe playground, chalk and bubbles with the kids!
ReplyDeletemy fav activity in summer is just being out and about. enjoying the long summer days and the warm weather!
ReplyDeletePlaying out back by the pool!
ReplyDeleteSwimming because it's so fun! beautiful dot dreamer @ gmail dot come -- Suzi
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to leave a comment here on Toronto Teacher Mom. Hope you have a great day!