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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. We need us some Butterbean!!!!!! Littlest of littles is sensitive and we are always on the look out for new, earth and body friendly finds!!

  5. I would love to try this- thanks got the opportunity. All natural products are best!

  7. Oh my, this is so exciting! I have been searching for quality natural sunscreen in anticipation for my move to the beach this summer! Thanks for sharing.

  9. Wow! I ordered butterbean last summer after one of the posts here and loved it so much! The new products look great!

  15. Would love to try all of these! Sounds like good products and they packaging is cute:)

  17. These products sound great. It is that time of year when I start researching again, looking for the best and healthiest sunscreen and bug repellent. I’d love to win some to try it out!
    Thanks, Ginny!

  20. I have tried so many products & have yet to find something my 10 year old doesn’t wiggle away from. Plus with a 1.5 year old, they can use the same products since it is natural/organic.

  22. I too have sensitive skin and would love this all natural product!!

  31. These products sound amazing, and with summer pretty much here in FL we’ve already started sunscreen season!

  34. Im always trying to find new natural sunscreens for my family. I feel like more often than not, it’s more “error” in the trial and error journey. I would love to try butterbean!

  38. Oh this would be amazing to try on my kids.I have been looking for something like this since chemo finished,all I do is BURN!!!!I dont want to use anything with all those chemicals,I bet this s the answer to my problem!!!

  40. I would love to have this for my four kiddos, my youngest can sunburn when the temps are only in the 50’s.

  42. I would love to try this! My husband is allergic to regular sunscreen, so we try to do the hats, rash guards, stay out of the sun during the best part of the day thing. It’s very inconvenient for, say, a day at the beach or zoo with the children…
    By the way, I really enjoy your blog. Beautiful photos, uplifting words…and you sure make me wish I could knit!

  43. I was just at the park today, rubbed sunscreen on my face and all I could smell was the alcohol….. I made a mental note to look up natural sunscreens when I got home and here is a lovely blog post all about it!

  44. Summer is a friend of mine, too! It made me smile seeing her picture here with her beautiful family. 🙂 What a blessing it would be to get to sample her all of her wonderful sunscreens! Thank you for the giveaway. 🙂 The Lord bless you.

  45. Was just looking for a spf moisturizer–Think I will try the new formulation. Of course winning it would be even better.

  47. Thanks for the discount code, that is so generous! These sound like awesome products.

  48. Your products sounds wonderful! Thank you for sharing your gift of creating healthy products for our families and for the generous giveaway. Hoping to win. 🙂