Summer is here! Ok, well, actually the official start of summer this year is June 21st at 12:38pm but we all know, summer is already here. Locally school has been out for a few weeks and we have had temperatures in the 90s for weeks. I am more of a pool person than a beach person but I have visited the beach once already and the pool a few more times. For us, summer fun often takes place at my parent’s pool. We always lather on the sunscreen and have a great time. Mom and I were in the pool on Sunday and some times we have 11+ family and friends together enjoying the fun and sun. This weekend we will spend Father’s Day at Aaron & Summer’s house, their first time hosting a family gathering! We are bringing corn hole so I know the party will move to their large backyard as the games begin. However you enjoy your summer outdoors, make sure it begins with applying 2 tablespoons of sunscreen to you and your kids 30 minutes before going outside and then reapplying every 2 hours or immediately after swimming or extreme sweating.

As you can see we love family get-togethers, 12 of us are even going on a cruise this fall! Banana Boat® is hosting an awesome family reunion contest where one winner and up to 50 friends and family will win a trip to a resort to spend time together! I entered and I hope you click that link and enter too.

I’m loving the Banana Boat^®  SunComfort Clear UltraMist^® Sunscreen, because it goes beyond sun protection and is great for everyday use. This new formula allows sand to easily brush off and moisturizes to relieve dryness caused by sun, chlorine and salt water. Living in Florida and wearing sunscreen almost every day, this is a great bonus for me. The Dry Oil Clear UltraMist^® Sunscreen now includes argan oil. This goes beyond sun protection, leaving skin feeling silky-smooth and moisturized and deliverseasy coverage with a light-weight, non-greasy feel. The Sport Performance^®Lotion Sunscreen with Powerstay Technology was designed for the sport enthusiast and active individual who doesn’t want to be slowed down when out in the sun. The lotion’s formula is light-weight, sweat resistant, water resistant (up to 80 minutes). Powerstay Technology locks actives in place and boosts staying power to provide heavy duty protection throughout all outdoor activities.

A Banana Boat Giveaway

In addition to the Great Big Family Reunion giveaway I mentioned earlier, you can enter to win one of five $30 Banana Boat® Prize Packs including Banana Boat® koosie, key chain, draw string backpack and three sunscreen products! The giveaway is open through June 29, 2015 so enter now!

Banana Boat “Great Big Family Reunion” Sweepstakes

To stay up-to-date with Banana Boat® and all of their products, make sure you like them on Facebook and follow Banana Boat® on Twitter, then make sure to follow the #bestsummerever hashtag!

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The Kids UltraMist® Sunscreen SPF 110 gives active kids the highest level of protection in a convenient easy-to-apply continuous spray.

• Protects Against 99% of Burning Rays
• Invisible, Rub-Free
• Hypoallergenic
• Very water resistant
• Easy Grip 6 fl oz spray can
• Pediatrician Tested
• Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation

The Kids Tear-Free Sting-Free SPF 50 Continuous Lotion Spray is gentle so it won’t irritate you child’s eyes or skin. Plus, the white lotion lets mom see where she’s applied for no missed spots!

• Pediatrician-tested
• Tear-Free & Alcohol-free, won’t sting skin
• Very water resistant
• White lotion indicates that kids are covered
• Hypoallergenic
• Also available in SPF 30
• 6 fl oz spray can
• Twist n Lock Spray, No Cap! 

The prize pack includes: Tote bag, hat, Banana Boat® Kids Tear-Free Sting-Free UltraMist® Sunscreen SPF 50 Continuous Lotion Spray and Banana Boat® Kids UltraMist® Sunscreen SPF 110 estimated retail value $33.98.

We’ll be using the sun screen they sent me during the July 4th weekend and you can look for my review of the product soon.

Mandatory 1st Entry Visit BananaBoat.com and check out all their products, then come back here and tell me which one you are most interested in.

Bonus Entries:

• Follow @BananaBoat_ on Twitter
• Follow @MomMaven on Twitter
• Tweet This Be sun smart this summer. #win a prize pack from @BananaBoat_ & @MomMaven http://bit.ly/ixhKac (you may do this 2x a day)
• +1 this post on Google using the  button at the bottom of the post
• Blog subscribers, GFC friends and networked blog followers get 1 entry each

The giveaway ends at 9pm EDT on 7/14/11. The winner will be chosen by Random.org. The winner will be notified by email and have 48 hrs to claim their prize. This giveaway is for US entries only.

“Energizer Personal Care is providing the prize(s) for this promotion at no cost to me.  This promotion is not being administered or sponsored in any way by Energizer Personal Care or its affiliates, but solely by Mom Maven. Any questions or comments regarding this promotion must be sent to me at Mom Maven and not to Energizer Personal Care.”

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I have watched friends go through treatment for skin cancer too and it isn’t pretty. Men who work outside are at a huge risk. I know a man who has lost a chunk of his nose and another who is missing a part of his cheek, it isn’t pretty. Skin cancer is rather preventable and Banana Boat want you to get Sun Certified.

Visit Banana Boat’s Facebook page and take the short “Sun Certification” quiz. You will receive a “Sun Certified” badge to display on their own Facebook wall and trigger a $1 donation to support The Skin Cancer Foundation’s sun education initiatives, for a total donation of up to $101,000.

Summer is here so make sure you are Sun Certified and help Banana Boat donate to The Skin Cancer Foundation.

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