Sunday, June 21, 2009

Travel Spotlight: UV Skinz (and Giveaway!)


In a previous post, I shared with you that skin cancer runs in our family. Because of this, we are careful about the amount of sun exposure our son is subjected to. Since receiving the Baby UV Skinz swim shirt a few months ago, Bean has worn it everywhere from the beach, to the zoo, to backyard BBQs, and even on The March for Babies walk.

UV Skinz's main mission is to "get kids covered." The owner of the company, Rhonda Sparks, started UV Skinz after losing her 32 year old husband to melanoma. Since then, UV Skinz has shown commitment towards raising awareness about sun protection as well as striving to keep all kids covered. Recently, UV Skinz completed a campaign in May (Skin Cancer Awareness Month) called "I Saved A Baby's Skin Today." UV Skinz donated up to 3,000 Baby Skinz swim shirts for customers to pay-it-forward and give to a baby in need.


Here are the features of UV Skinz that I love:
*Unique microfiber blend material. This silky smooth material is quick drying and chemical free.
*Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 50+
*Flat lock stitching for irritation free seams
*A name tag inside the collar (the "tagless" design is also non-irritating)
*An included silicone bracelet that kids love to wear
In addition the UV Skinz swim shirts for baby, kids, and adults, check out their line of reversible and cinching bucket hats, shorts, and accessories!

Buy it! Buy UV Skinz online at http://www.uvskinz.com/. This month, UV Skinz is kicking off the summer with 15% off your order when you use the coupon code 09SUMMER15 at checkout (expires July 1st)

Win it! UV Skinz has generously offered one Psych Mommy reader one UV Skinz item of their choice from their site!
*Required main entry* Visit UV Skinz and tell me what item you would love to have!

Want some extra credit?
*Subscribe to the UV Skinz newsletter (1 extra entry)
*Subscribe to the UV Skinz Blog (1 extra entry)*Follow UV Skinz on Twitter (1 extra entry)
*Blog about this giveaway and link back to this post (3 extra entries)
*Show some comment love! Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post (1 extra entry, please state which post)
*And as always, if you subscribe to A Psych Mommy or are a follower, then you get 1 extra entry for each.

This post will remain open for entries until 6/30 at 11:59 PM EST. Open to US addresses.

132 comments:

Tj and Amy said...

I love the celia pink shirt. amsbolda@hotmail.com

Tj and Amy said...

I subscribe to uv skinz. amsbolda@hotmail.com

Tj and Amy said...

I follow uv skinz on twitter. 1amypugmire

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Tj and Amy said...

I subscribe. amsbolda@hotmail.com

Tj and Amy said...

I follow u. amsbolda@hotmail.com

Rocksee said...

I don't have a lil pumpkin, but this is a great great great idea.

-------> Skin Cancer Survivor!

LT said...

We would love to have the Fun 'N Sun Bucket Hats in purple!

LT said...

Following UV Skinz on Twitter as coloradomommy

LT said...

I am a subscriber

LT said...

I am a follower

susan said...

I'd choose the Baby Bloomers - Nautical Navy.

susan said...

I subscribe to the UV Skinz newsletter.

susan said...

I follow UV Skinz on Twitter.

susan said...

I subscribe.

susan said...

I follow.

debbiekl said...

Love these shirts! I'd choose the Drew - Brick Red/White shirt for kids.

debbiekl said...

follower

Anonymous said...

I would choose the Ethan.

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throuthehaze said...

i like the Renee Sky Blue

throuthehaze said...

follower

casey aubut said...

I would love the Aloha Blue Set for my fair baby daughter!
cassandra@aubut.net

casey aubut said...

i subscribe to UV Skins Newsletter
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casey aubut said...

Subscribe to UV Skins Blog
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casey aubut said...

follow UV Skins on Twitter- tally2525
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casey aubut said...

I follow you
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Bella said...

I'd want the Cheryl - Long-Sleeve
Sky Blue Full-Zip! I always get sunburns on my arms in the car.

Bella said...

I follow Psych Mommy!

Bella said...

I subscribe to Psych Mommy (which is how I found out about this giveaway!)

Bella said...

I subscribed to UV's Mailing List.

Courtney said...

I'd love to have the emma light pink for my daughter. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Courtney said...

I subscribe to the uv skinz newsletter

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Courtney said...

I follow UV Skinz on twitter (annasmama0702)

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Courtney said...

I subscribe to you!

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Courtney said...

I follow you!

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LuvnLife00 said...

The hats are so cute!

LuvnLife00 said...

I subscribe to you
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LuvnLife00 said...

I follow you

spitfyr323 said...

LOVE the Cheryl - Long-Sleeve
Sky Blue Full-Zip!

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spitfyr323 said...

I subscribe to UV Skinz newsletter!

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spitfyr323 said...

I'm an e-mail subscriber!

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clenna said...

I love the Chloe, short sleeve in hot pink size 4.

clenna said...

I subscribe to UV Skinz newsletter

clenna said...

I follow your blog.

clenna said...

I subscribe to your blog.

Larky Lady said...

I like the green/blue long sleeve kids shirt. I also like the womens lindsay long sleeved black and white!

Larky Lady said...

Follow UV Skins on Twitter @leatherbustiere

Larky Lady said...

I'm a faithful follower :)

Larky Lady said...

Travels with Baby button #1.

Larky Lady said...

Travels with Baby button #2.

Larky Lady said...

Hmm..I think I've commented on every non-giveaway post in the recent past! I don't think I've used this one as an entry, I commented on "Little Show Offs".

judybrittle said...

I would really love the Sharky Shark Camo/Navy Long Sleeve shirt. That is really great looking! Thank you!

judybrittle said...

I am subscribed to their newsletter.

judybrittle said...

I follow them on Twitter
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judybrittle said...

I'm a subscriber.

Courtney said...

I'd like to Blue Aloha Collection two piece outfit for my son.
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Courtney said...

I subscribed to UV Skinz.
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Courtney said...

I follow UV Skinz on twitter @quixiotic.
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Courtney said...

I subscribe via email.
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Courtney said...

I follow you.
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Courtney said...

I subscribed to UV Skinz's blog via rss feed.
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LeBizyB said...

I would love to have the: Navy/Blue Reversible Bucket Hat

JDSG
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LeBizyB said...

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Sylvia said...

I would chose the Cheryl - Long-Sleeve - Black Full-Zip
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Domanda3 said...

I would love to have the Celia
Soft Pink shirt for my daughter.

Domanda3 said...

I follow you

Domanda3 said...

I subscribe

CC said...

I would want the Gerri - Light Pink for me!

CC said...

I subscribe to the newsletter

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CC said...

I follow UV Skinz on twitter: speech_hero

CC said...

I subscribe

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CC said...

I tweeted. I hope that can count as an entry since I don't blog about giveaways (try to keep it a little more focused...)

http://twitter.com/speech_hero/status/2288497385

CC said...

I commented on the "Traveling with Baby" post.

Lauren said...

I'd love to have the Allison Sky Blue/Navy aloha print.

Lauren said...

I'm a subscriber through your RSS feed.

EllyBean said...

I have to have the Ava
Pink Tie-Dye shirt for my daughter.

Nicole said...

Flutter B is adorable

The Jacobsen Family! said...

I'd choose the Devin Navy for my 5 year old!
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The Jacobsen Family! said...

Follower!

The Jacobsen Family! said...

RSVP entry 1!

The Jacobsen Family! said...

RSVP entry 2!

The Jacobsen Family! said...

Commented on "The last pump".
Woo hoo!!

Sarah said...

I like the Flutter-S-Butterflies UV Skinz!
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Stefanie Hartman said...

love to have -

Adam Army Green size L for Men

blessings

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Stefanie Hartman said...

subscribe to UV Skinz newsletter

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Stefanie Hartman said...

follow UV Skinz on twitter

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Beautiful said...

I would love to try the Aloha set in blue for Chloe and then John could wear it next year...it's unisex don't you think?

Thanks for the chance. We really are water and sun people!!

beautifulcalling @ gmail.com

Lori said...

I would get the Allison Aloha print adult shirt.
lkziegler[at]gmail[dot]com

Lori said...

I commented on your How Bean Came to Be post.
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sbschristine said...

I love the Bucket hat for babies in Pink and the Sun Stop'r - Kwik Cabana III... thanks palittlemidget@yahoo.com

justicecw said...

I would love the Caleb long sleeved for my son. Thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

justicecw said...

I subscribed to the UV Skinz newsletter. thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

justicecw said...

I am now following UVSkinz on twitter - my username is justicecw. Thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

justicecw said...

I follow your blog! Thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

justicecw said...

I am an email subscriber. Thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com

Night Owl Mama said...

Id luv to have the Navy/Blue Bucket Hat

Night Owl Mama said...

follow uv skins on twitter
Nightowlmama

Night Owl Mama said...

subscribe to uv skins blog in google reader

Night Owl Mama said...

I follow u

Night Owl Mama said...

commented on "you know the economy sucks when..."

Night Owl Mama said...

commented on Aloha Friday

I am Lee-Ann... said...

I would love to have this for my daughter:
Brown Aloha Collection

I am Lee-Ann... said...

Sub to the UVSkinz newsletter.

I am Lee-Ann... said...

Follow UVSkinz on Twitter.

I am Lee-Ann... said...

Blogged:
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I am Lee-Ann... said...

Blogged:
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I am Lee-Ann... said...

Blogged:
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I am Lee-Ann... said...

Commented on your stolen sticker post.

I am Lee-Ann... said...

I follow.

I am Lee-Ann... said...

I sub.

pilesoflaundry said...

I burn even with sunblock on! I would like the women skinz renee in hot pink

kenziesmum said...

I love the ashland green aloha print baby skinz!

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kenziesmum said...

I subscribe to the UV Skinz newsletter!

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chelsea said...

I would want the Jesse - Green/Blue long sleeve shirt. Thanks

chelsea said...

I follow!

chelsea said...

I subscribe!

kenziesmum said...

I subscribe to the RSS feed from UV Skinz.

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kenziesmum said...

I follow UV Skinz on Twitter!

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kenziesmum said...

I'm a follower!

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kenziesmum said...

I'm a subscriber!

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Shelly said...

Love the Mollie girls shirt

Shelly said...

I subscribe to uv skinz.

Shelly said...

follow uv skinz on twitter - phxbne

Shelly said...

follow you

nightowl said...

I would love to have the Women's Board Shorts in black.

nightowl said...

I subscribe to the UV Skinz newsletter.

nightowl said...

I subscribe to the UV Skinz blog.

nightowl said...

I follow UV Skinz on twitter (winsome6)

nightowl said...

I follow your blog.

nightowl said...

I subscribe by email.