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Butterbean {healthy sunscreen giveaway}

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This weekend’s giveaway is from my longtime friend, Summer, who creates fantastic all natural sunscreens and insect repellent.  Her little company is called Butterbean, and you may remember her from her previous features here over the past couple of years.  Butterbean sunscreen continues to be our favorite.  I use it on everyone from the baby to myself.  This year Summer has a couple of new products (not to mention some really big news!) that I think I am just as excited about as she is!  You can keep up with Butterbean news and specials on Facebook.

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Hi there!

It is a privilege to be a part of Ginny’s lovely and inspiring blog! A lot of new and exciting things have happened since the last time we met in this space. The most exciting is the addition of a new little Butterbean in early August:) As the frequency of our family seems to vibrate with more intensity, we are always on the lookout for ways to simplify and live in harmony with the rhythms of life, while still indulging ourselves in the homegrown richness of slow living.

I hear from busy mama’s and papa’s all the time, so I know that I am not alone on these busy days. Here at Butterbean, we are dedicated to our families and so we have developed some products to help people who are short on time, but still realize the importance of quality ingredients and artisanal products.

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We are excited to introduce our Simple Sunscreen. It is packaged in a non-aerosol pump spray container that is, well, simple to apply and simple to use:) It is quick, easy and effective. It also quickly covers kiddos anxious to hit the beach. Since it is Butterbean, you can be assured that we have used only the highest quality natural and organic ingredients. There is a 12oz refill pack available as well that is easier on the environment and the pocketbook!

20140515-DSC_8266Our other new product is Good Sun Sport Stick. It is perfect for covering noses and cheeks wherever you happen to be. It is perfect for tossing in the diaper bag before playgrounds and sports events. Good Sun comes in a cardboard tube so you can even compost it when you are through!

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We changed the formula on our original Butterbean so that it has a smoother application and feels luxurious on the skin. I like to use this as a moisturizer in the morning.

Thank you for inspiring us to make products that enrich and fit your lifestyle!

Warmly,
Summer

20140515-DSC_8361(A few notes from Ginny!)

Recently, I spent some time searching for an all natural daily moisturizing sunscreen for my face, and just wasn’t happy with anything that I found.  Even “natural” products had ingredient lists that I feared would irritate my sensitive skin.  Simple became my obvious solution.  I don’t wear much in the makeup department, but find that Simple pairs perfectly with loose powder and has become part of my summertime face regiment.  Try it!  I think you’ll like it.

But even more exciting I think is the Sport Stick!  Our Silas has a strong aversion to having anything rubbed on his face or body (lotions, etc.) and for some reason, he doesn’t mind the Sport Stick!  It must remind him of coloring on his face with markers. 🙂  I also love that while it glides on a sheer white so that you can tell where it’s been applied, it rubs right in so that you don’t have that white stripes look that zinc oxide sticks often give.

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Summer is offering one Small Things reader 1 (3oz) original sunscreen, 1 bug-a-boo, 1 Good Sun Sport Stick, and 1 (4oz) Simple Sunscreen.  In addition, receive 10% off all orders placed between May 16 and May 23, 2014.  To receive the discount, use code Smallthings10 at checkout.

For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post.  Comments are closed and the winner is Pleximama who wrote, “Hmmm…this just might work for my very sensitive skin!  Thanks for the chance to win.”

Thanks, Summer and Butterbean!

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  3. I would love to try these products. Here in Texas we need both sun and bug screen! Thanks for the chance….

  5. I would love to try their products. I always fret over what kind of sunscreen to put on my babes.

  10. Wow…finally an alternative to sunscreens for children…and adults. We can’t take chances with the sensitive skin of our children. I love the idea of “face painting” it on! I would so appreciate this product!

  13. Oh, I would love to win this giveaway! I have been looking for more natural alternatives to the products we use.

  15. I would love to try the face moisturizer. Actually all the products seem amazing! I hope I win!

  17. Wow. Sticks are the best for purse or diaper bag – or even field researcher in central Africa. Would love to win this! Thank you

  18. Our kids pretty much live outside in the summer! And I’m not good about putting sunscreen on them except on beach days because they do tan well. I would love to try these out.

  19. My son is on the river often as a fishery biologist, I’ve been looking for a healthy sunscreen for him as he is red headed and fair. Thanks for the giveaway!

  24. I have such white skin, sunscreen is an absolute necessity, and my face is so sensitive that I can’t use most sunscreens on it. This seems perfect.

  26. I love the Butterbean products. I’ll have to try some of the new things, like Simple. My daughters face is starting to get just a few breakouts and I need something non-comedegenic.

    The original in the tub makes a great baby gift or baby shower gift. And the owner was very nice to reply to my question “how long does it last?” With “just put it in the refrigerator.” It’s a fresh as a daisy!

  27. thanks for the chance to win- I actually was thinking of this product the other day – forgot the name- wondering if I would find your original post on the blog…Melanoma in my immediate family and good sun protection/skin care is non-negotiable here!

  30. Hi ladies. Thank you for the offer. I’m always looking for natural products for the kiddos!

  33. Would love to try these on my grandchildren once/if pool season ever starts! Thanks for the opportunity.

  36. Just in time for Wisconsin. This week it’s suppose to get into the 60’s! It’s been a LONG winter. Can’t wait for the sun! Thanks for the chance.

  37. One of my grand-daughters has very sensitive skin — this sounds perfect for her (and for my red-headed daughter : )

  44. I would love to try these products! Living in Florida we go through a lot of sunscreen and bugspray and the natural ones are so expensive!

  47. Would love to try this product. My husband and I both have sensitive skin and most sunblocks cause breakouts. Would love to try this natural alternative.