This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them.
We have had a fun summer so far in the Thode household and have taken along some Healthy Essentials with each new adventure. We started it off by heading to the lake and getting some rest and relaxation. It was so nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and just be on the lake. I spent some time with my parents, got some sun, went on the boat, and just enjoyed the time with my babies.
The kids really enjoyed fishing on the dock and even managed to catch a few!
What? You don’t fish in a dress? haha!
At home we’ve been haven some fun too! The kids have been swimming in their pool quite a bit. Jemma isn’t as big a fan as the other two but she does like to stand on the side and yell at them for splashing her. She is quite the little diva!
One thing that is common with all of our summer activities is that I am prepared for the unexpected. Jemma can’t seem to go anywhere without falling and hurting her poor knees. They are starting to heal up now but the poor baby has had more Band-Aids on her knees than both of my other kids combined. I make sure to clean the area well, apply Neosporin, and then put a Band-Aid on her ouchies. These two things seem to make her feel better and I am confident that she won’t have any infections from her mishaps.
The other thing I always have on hand is sunscreen. I use the Neutrogena Wet Skin for the kids and Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry Touch for myself. The kids are always so busy and the spray sunscreen works great on them. They can sweat or get wet and it keeps on working. It is convenient to use and takes no time to get them ready for the sun. I just make sure to not get it in their face and avoid spraying when it is windy. For myself, I love the Ultra Sheer Dry Touch by Neutrogena. It goes on smooth and soft and is perfect for my face and body. I have had no problems with clogged pores either which is a common problem with other sunscreens I have used on my face!
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What are the must-have items you use during the summer months?
I always have these at hand, the bobo’s are abundant during the summer. Always sunscreen too, it’s a must!
I always have those 4 items on hand at all times, plus bottles of water, a tiny ice chest for the car, snacks, sunglasses, lip balm, and deodorant for me.
I just put the same band-aids on my son’s scraped knee!
I can’t get over how CUTE your kids are! Sunscreen and bandages are our essentials!
Thank you Lisa!
SUNSCREEN!!!! Always!!!
My husband is a paramedic, he has just about everything you’d ever need in a little bag he keeps in our truck. He’d for sure approve of your list 😉
As a nurse, I tend to carry way more than a normal person would deem necessary! haha
I think it is ALWAYS a good idea to pack safety items, especially when going out and about with kids. When it comes to our children, you can never be too safe!
Love this sunscreen. I like to keep it on hand for busy days at the pool.
First I need to tell you that your kids are adorable!! My granddaughter is always falling down and skinning her knees too!! We go through a lot of band aids!! We also use tons of sunscreen living in Fla and we love Neutrogena too!!
Thank you Laurie!
My summer must have is body powder. I like the way it makes me feel fresh on a hot summer day.
Those are all some great essentials to have, especially with kids around! Although my summer must have is definitely sunscreen. I just look at the sun and I’m burnt. LOL
I’m curious about how that sunscreen feels. I’d like to try that one.
Bandaids are a must have with children around.
I just re-stocked my first aid kit today, it was that kind of weekend. And, I love that sunscreen, it’s the best!!
Looks like your kids are having fun! Nothing like spending time in the pool in the summer.
We go through a lot of sunscreen in the summer months. I haven’t tried the Neutrogena yet, but we’ll have to give it a go.
Great summer essentials! I like to have bug spray with me at all times, and paper towels. ANd water.
These are all must-haves for my family too. It’s good to be prepared!
Looks like a lot of fun. Those though strips are lifesavers! They work out awesome.
I never leave home without Neosporin and Band-aids. You just never know when you’re going to need them.
Sunscreen? Check. Neosporin? Check. We are go for summer fun!
With 5 little kids these are all essentials to us.
We have each one of those exact products in our cabinet!!! I agree that they are the best brands!
Looks like they’re having a great time! We always bring sunscreen.
Great choices for a safe summer.
Sunscreen and Band-aids are a summer staple around my house. One is preventative and the other is for the typical Boo Boos.
We love Healthy Essentials here too! J&J makes the best products!
With two active little boys, Neosporin and Band-Aids are my summer essentials. We have lots of cuts and scrapes.
The sunscreen from Neutrogena is awesome , it is the only one I use .