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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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Comments

  2. I’ve used their original and really like it. I would love to try some of their new products. I’m always on the look out for a sunscreen that my daughter won’t mind the feel of on her skin. Thanks for the chance!

  3. I would love to win this. As I get older, my skin gets more sensitive and my kids are already cursed with the sensitive skin. Heading over to check out Butterbean’s products.

  4. Yes yes! My newborn and I both have very fair skin and I don’t want us to burn, or to expose her to harsh chemicals. I’d love to win, thank you for the opportunity!!

  10. I’ve just been thinking it’s about time to re-institute a sunscreen routine. Would love to go natural!

  19. LOVE! Thanks for the opportunity.
    I’m just feeling there are so many chemicals in other sunscreens, even in the ones that say they are dermatologist rec’d.

  24. This sounds great – would love to try it, especially as we are headed to Assateague for a weekend soon!

  27. I would love to try these as my children and I burn very easily. Thanks for the chance.

  30. Thank you for offering safe products for the family! I would love to give your products a try!

  31. Just what we were discussing this afternoon, safe sunscreen. I hope to order some and I hope to win as well! Thank you Ginny and thanks Butterbean!

  34. I would LOVE to try these products. With two redheads, I am always on the lookout for better sunscreens.

  35. I would love to try natural sun protection products and I’m glad to become acquainted with Butterbean.

  37. These are amazing products!!! With the crazy sun here in California, these would be perfect for our family!

  38. This sounds like a great product to try! I hope I am lucky enough to win! LOL
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  41. These products look so awesome! Thank you for offering this generous giveaway. My fingers are crossed that our family wins but best of luck to everyone else as well!

  42. I live this sunscreen!!! My daughter has extremely sensitive skin and this is the only stuff that doesn’t bother her! I can’t wait to try the new butterbean as we have the original and sometimes it can be a tad rough to put on but still the best product! Improving the already awesome! Thank you for the opportunity to try the new stuff!
    Nicole

  43. I would love to try these products! I have a couple of kids that can’t handle regular sunscreens- they break out and get really irritated skin. Maybe this would be the answer!

  45. Per recommendation here I bought Butterbean bug spray last year and it worked miracles on my daughter. She is allergic to mosquito bites and had the least amount of bites in years! We always visit my family in Estonia, their farm is close to marshes and we actually managed a season without antihistamines 🙂 Maybe this is the year to give the sunscreen a try 🙂

  49. Would love to win and try out your wonderful and healthy homemade products!