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My daughter and I have been working on living a healthier lifestyle. We have both been choosing healthier foods and making smarter choices as to how to hydrate this summer, as well. But, a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about what you put in your body, it’s also about what you put on your body. Melanoma is something we worry about as people that we know have had to deal with this in the past, including family members. One way to lessen your chances of getting melanoma is to choose the right sunscreens.

Amber is going to the beach next week, and she has been working hard on her beach body and weight management. She loves fresh fruit and we love to have a nice selection of it at home. She is also very busy and dehydrated fruit is especially healthy to stash in your bag of summer essentials so we like to stock up on that as well.

Healthy Summer Basket

If you have a friend who wants to work on improving their life this summer, might I suggest putting them together a nice, encouraging basket. Recently I put Amber together a basket of goodies for her upcoming beach trip that will make it easier to stay on track while on vacation.

Protect Your Skin This Summer

Amber and I both are fair skinned. All people should use sunscreen but we, especially, burn very easily. So, I went down to Walgreens to make sure that Amber will have a great sunscreen for her trip next week. I also wanted to grab her a few summer essentials so that she could have a relaxing trip without worrying so much about breaking her healthy habits that she has been working so hard on the past few months.

I picked her up Neutrogena Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Lotion and Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen. Both are broad spectrum SPF 70 lotions, water resistant and last for well over an hour. The Ultra Sheer is also non-greasy and has a weightless feel. This will be awesome if it is really humid or hot as I never want anything “extra” in these conditions. I also find that going to the beach can make my skin a little dry so I picked Amber up some Lubriderm Intense Skin Repair Lotion. Skin protection is so important and is something you should definitely do as part of your healthy summer routine.

A nice pair of glasses that protect against ultraviolet rays is also essential. We all know that you can burn your skin but did you know that you can actually burn your eyes? Ouch. I definitely don’t want this happening to my daughter.

Beach Friendly Snacks

I also bought Amber a case of bottled waters {only $2.99 at Walgreens} and a nice selection of dried fruits to carry in her beach bag. I imagine her sitting on the beach, reading a nice book and enjoying her bottled water and fruit. I must admit, I am a teensy bit jealous. That is okay, though. Jay and I are going to Panama City Beach, FL in September, so I don’t think that I can complain too much. 😀

Walgreens Balance Rewards

You can also download that Balance Rewards for healthy choices app directly to your phone. We like to use this to get discounts on the items that we like to purchase. My daughter especially likes using this app and the reward card which help her save a ton of money on makeup. A healthy lifestyle also includes happiness and makeup really makes my daughter smile and feel good about herself.

It’s not just about makeup, though. You can get rewarded for all of your healthy activities like weight management and quitting smoking at Walgreens. Learn more about geting points today for your healthy activities at Walgreens.com/healthychoices.

Do You Have Any Beach Plans This Summer? How Will You Protect Your Skin? What Are Your Favorite Tips For A Healthy Summer