sun safety tips

If the weather forecast is any indication, summer in Canada has unofficially arrived.

Welcome, heat!

Summertime is for long walks and short naps. It’s for picnics by the lake, ice cream by the side of the road and drinks on the patio. And for one lucky Canadian, it could be a much-needed family vacation.

Have you entered the Banana Boat Canada My Best Summer Hacks Contest? Think of your best tip for summer fun, and share it via Banana Boat Canada’s Facebook contest by submitting a photo and short description. Your Mommy Hack could be featured as the Hack of the Week,  plus, you could win $2,500 towards a summer vacation for the family!
Now I’ve already shared three of my favourite “Mom Hacks” for applying sunscreen on kiddos, but you didn’t think I’d leave you with just a handful did you? Here are three more of my tried-and-true hacks for protecting my children – easy, peasy, lemon-squeezy! …

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Moms, when was the last time you were asked for advice? Probably in the last few hours, yes? It’s the role of Moms everywhere to dole out suggestions, guidance, recommendations and direction. (Confession: I’m running out of synonyms.)

Of course, as Moms, we sometimes give unsolicited advice – but it’s well-meaning, I promise! It’s just too irresistible to mind our own business at times. And trust me, I’m not shaming, I’m totally guilty too! Pardon me while I instruct my husband on the correct way to load a dishwasher. He’ll welcome my opinion, I’m sure.

But tell me, when was the last time you were rewarded for sharing your best advice? And I’m not talking about being thanked with words of gratitude… I’m talking about surf, sand and sun. Saddle up, Moms, here’s your chance to WIN big!
Introducing the Banana Boat Canada My Best Summer Hacks Contest. What’s your top tip for summer fun? Share it and you could win $2,500 towards a family vacation!

Maybe it’s bringing the beach to your own backyard… a slick trick to soothe a scraped knee… or a crafty creation for cooling off. Perhaps it’s just a great way to slather on the sunscreen before the kids slip out for some fun in the sun. Whatever it is, share it via Banana Boat Canada’s Facebook contest by submitting a photo and short description. Your Mommy Hack could be featured as the Hack of the Week,  plus, you could win $2,500 towards a summer vacation for the family! …

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Ah, summer. How I’ve longed to feel the hot sun on my shoulders, the sound of children playing in the streets… the scent of sunscreen in the air. It feels like ages since I last felt your divine presence.

Wait a minute… I was in Orlando, Florida last week. It was hot, and it was fabulous.
Now, most of us are aware of the importance of wearing sunscreen all year round to protect our skin. UVA rays are present even on cloudy (and snowy!) days, and although exposure doesn’t cause burning to the skin, it is absorbed much deeper into our dermal skin layers and can cause ageing, pigmentation and cancer. …

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