Hey, mama! How has your June been? Mine has flown by! (I feel like I'm constantly saying that these days, and it's making me feel old!) Summer is officially here, and the boys and I are finishing up last bits of school. (Yes, we're behind, but thankfully, it's no big deal since we homeschool!) I've spent this ...
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My Favorite Homemade Mineral Sunscreen
Summer is here! Well, not officially, but it's hot outside so you get what I'm saying. That means it's that time of the year when I whip up a batch or two of homemade mineral sunscreen so I thought I'd share my favorite recipe with you today. I love this homemade mineral sunscreen for a variety of different ...
What Exactly Is SAFE Sun Exposure?
So far this month I've been talking about some sun related things like how we need Vitamin D, an essential nutrient that comes from sun exposure, and understanding SPF in sunscreens. Both of these things are important topics when it comes to healthy sun exposure, and I'd like to talk more about that today. Yes... ...
Understanding SPF of Sunscreens
SPF is one of those things that you hear about all the time as summer draws closer, but is it something you understand? Do you know what SPF stands for or what that little rating on the sunscreen bottle actually means? I'm a big believer in researching things and finding out answers to questions like the ones ...