How To Pack The Family For Fun In The Sun

This #BlueLizardSummer shop has been compensated by #CollectiveBias, Inc. and its advertiser. As  always, my fun-in-the-sun opinions are mine alone.

Oh summer…how I have grown to love thee! But with sensitive, fair skin? Let’s just say my relationship with finding the right broad spectrum protection hasn’t been an easy one. So it’s important for me to always be prepared as summer breaks. And here’s how I keep my family packed for fun in the sun! 

Which starts with a compact reusable cooler. Small enough to carry anywhere, this little gem is stocked to support any impromptu adventure. This crate was packed specifically for my son. What do I keep on hand for him?

1. Water
2. Activity books
3. Healthy snacks
4. Extra clothing
5. Swimsuits
6. Wet bag
7. Towels
8. First aid kit
9. Sunscreen

And not just any sunscreen. But dermatologist recommended, Blue Lizard® Australian Sunscreen. With Smart Bottle™ technology, this bottle will change from a white to blue color in harmful UV sunlight. What a great tool for teaching the kids how important it is to apply sunscreen!

I love the fun we have as a family. And at the end of the day, I want to base a fantastic adventure on the smiles it created. Not the sunburn that took weeks to recover from. So I’m really impressed with the unique zinc oxide formula used here. Not to mention my obsession with getting proper broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection (SPF30+). Plus, I can easily find it in the (seasonal display or) sunscreen aisle of Walmart.

Even better than that? Not only is it comparably priced, but my Sensitive Blue Lizard® sunscreen included a manufacturers coupon with the bottle. Plus there is a current ibotta offer to unlock $4 in savings. Just download the ibotta app, unlock your offer, and redeem your cash back.

So whether it’s a picnic by the beach, hiking the trails, or the mad dash to a sprinkler park. The kids and I are set for where ever the road takes us. Which may not be Australia (where Blue Lizard® was first created). But their sunscreen standards are the strictest in the world. And I see why this is ranked as one of the top sunscreens by the EWG (Environmental Working Group). So personally, this fair-skinned Mom is glad it’s made and included on US shelves now.

Another thing my crunchy nature is totally geeked over? This Sensitive sunscreen formula is paraben-free, chemical-free, and fragrance-free. The Blue Lizard® Face formula is oil-free, and all the formulations from Blue Lizard® are mineral-based containing Zinc Oxide. But it’s very important to note, that you should not apply Blue Lizard® sunscreen to wet skin. At least 15 minutes prior, apply to dry skin before water activities or sun exposure. Then reapply at least every two hours after. This helps ensure SPF protection is continuous.

Now who’s ready to pack the summer with your own adventures? Then make sure to show me your saving with ibotta too. And where Blue Lizard® is protecting your family from the sun!