Saturday, June 30, 2012

Red, White, & Blue Giveaway Hop :: SunGrubbies.com Review & Giveaway! {Ends 7/14}



Welcome to the Red, White, and Blue Giveaway Hop! Each participating blogger is hosting a prize that is red, white and/or blue, and is valued at $25 or more! Now I'd like to introduce you to SunGrubbies.com, my sponsor for this event!

SunGrubbies.com has been providing high quality sun protection clothing to families everywhere since 1997. They also offer sun hats, sunscreens, sungloves, sunsleeves, and UV protective face masks to help you make the most of out outdoor living and safety.

I received this gorgeous Eco Pullover Hoodie in a small to review. It is a natural cream color and made of 45% organic cotton and 55% hemp which together creates a beautifully soft and textured weave called Flynn Jersey. Hemp offers a natural non-chemical UV protection with the added benefit of anti-microbial properties while cotton offers moisture wicking and comfort. Because there are no added chemical UV inhibitors in this hoodie (it's all natural!), it's definitely the safest, most eco-friendly, sustainable choice if you're looking for natural sun protection clothing.

The hoodie is pretty lightweight, moves with you and has a very functional design. It has a feminine shape including princess seams but it's also not too fitted which I really like. This way I can layer for different weather conditions underneath the hoodie. I'm tall (5'7) and found the body an sleeves to be quite generous in length. I probably could have sized down to an XS to get a slimmer fit overall (I was between sizes on the size chart), but I do feel that this hoodie runs true to size. The hood itself will work for anyone since it's so generously sized and uniquely designed for wear as a cowl neck style too. I also like that in a pinch I can pull it all the way forward and practically cover my entire face (I'm thinking this will come in handy at the beach!). The sleeves can be rolled up and buttoned if you choose, or let out for full sun protection on the arms. There are also side slits at the bottom which allow for a comfortable fit when sitting and two pockets that, although fit your entire hand, I wish were larger and extended in toward the middle more. Overall Eco Pullover Hoodie has impeccable quality, craftsmanship and wonderful details throughout.

As a natural-preferring mom, I like to avoid sunscreen if I can for myself and my family. If I do use sunscreen, it's a very natural one from Episencial or Badger. As I've mentioned in other posts before, I believe that some sun exposure is important for our bodies, especially in getting enough Vitamin D. However, I have a history of abnormal moles and due to that I am very cautious about long periods of sun exposure. Wearing UV protective clothing gives me peace of mind and the most natural way to protect my skin during those long periods of sun exposure. My hubby thinks this hoodie gives me a super "crunchy" look but I think it's adorable and can't wait to wear it to the beach next week!

Wearing sun protection clothing does not mean you should have to sacrifice style and comfort, and that's what I love about the Eco Pullover Hoodie and SunGrubbies' great selection!

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58 comments:

1. eclairre said...

I like the Sport Hoodie

2. polly said...

i like the boys all american long sleeve tshirt
pkeintz@gmail.com

3. Unknown said...

I like the Mendocino Hat. I need a hat that I can keep on my head when the boat is moving!

4. Linda said...

I like the Daphne Sunhat

5. J. Olson said...

I like the Children's Sun Tent!
jbang0331@yahoo(dot)com

6. jodi lasher said...

I like the http://www.sungrubbies.com/product_index_html/product_detail_html/UV-Protection-Swimwear-SeasideSetKid.htm

7. cammy stone mulligan said...

the golf umbrella

8. Christina said...

Sun Protective Kids Swim Shirt

cmcosman at yahoo dot com

9. jill24295 said...

Oooo... I want the Enliva Slenderizing Yoga Pant!
jillcollins68@yahoo.com

10. Fawn said...

I like the Passport shirt in white
alsmalu at hotmail.com

11. USCGWifey said...

South Swell WaterShirt & Trunks

12. Sylvia said...

I like the Cruiser Camp Hat
sylviawhit@gmail.com

13. Carrie Phelps said...

I would get my grandson the Kids Water Shirt Chlorine Resistant.

14. aperry said...

I'd buy Kids Sun Protective
Swim Shirts

15. Start To Finish Supplies said...

The Short Sleeve Cirrus Water Shirt
would be perfect for when I go out kayaking. I would love to have it.

katie at coverbutton dot net

16. RebeccaWM said...

I like the infant and toddler brim hat!

17. RebeccaWM said...

I like the infant and toddler brim hat!

18. Amanda said...

I like the women's Sport Polo.
Tvpg at aol dot com

19. Stephanie H. said...

Plus Size Watershirt (unisex)
UV Protection Swimwear I would love to buy this because I am very sensitive to the sun yet I love to go swimming so right now I can only swim very early in the morning or late in the evening and here in texas the bugs are really bad that these times of day.

20. Patricia said...

I like the Lorikeet sun hat for babies

21. susan said...

I would love to get the Kids Adventure Hat.

22. Denise M said...

i like the sun tee with the 3/4 length arms

uclangel422 at yahoo dot com

23. kelly said...

Daphne Sunhat

24. Anonymous said...

I like the Eco Pullover Hoodie, actually. You can never have enough hoodies.

25. Lisa Burke Cook said...

I love the mens High Tec Tee for my hubby

26. tranch said...

I like the white Passport shirt. tam.c

27. Dede said...

My husband needs some SPF swim shirts, like this one: http://www.sungrubbies.com/product_index_html/product_detail_html/Versatile-Sun-Protective-Swim-Shirts.htm

28. Anonymous said...

Sun protection has become my new beauty – anti-aging regimen and I ove SunGrubbies products.

29. AndreaH said...

I'd love to buy the Kids Bucket Hat - Reversible.

30. Rebecca Shockley said...

I like the Children's Sun Tent
rjwashington2000@yahoo.com

31. carol roberts said...

sun protection shirt

32. Lindsay B said...

http://www.sungrubbies.com/product_index_html/product_detail_html/UV-Moby-Wrap.htm this is the link to what id buy!

33. LB said...

kid adventure hat

34. Sherry said...

Enliva Women's Short Sleeve T-Shirt
Sun Shirt

35. mamabunny13 said...

I like the baby sunglasses.

36. Seyma Bennett Shabbir said...

Beyond Coastal Kids
Natural Sunscreen
seyma_bennett@hotmail.com

37. Sarah said...

Natalie Derby Sun Hat or some of the badger sun screen (I love badger products! my family swears by them :))

38. CAJUNMAN12 said...

I like the Santa Cruz Sun Hat*

Damian Jarreau

39. Krystal said...

I'd love to have the zip swim shirt for me and the Shoreline Diaper Set for my daughter!

40. Kris said...

Eco Pullover Hoodie

41. ~April~ said...

I would like to get the Adventure BanZ Sunglasses Baby Banz

42. Jeanna said...

I would like the Premiere Sunglasses!

43. Terra Heck said...

San Diego Graphic T Shirts
Thanks
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

44. Tracy said...

I really like the Hooded Swimsuit Cover up
Tracy Awalt Juliano

45. Linda Kish said...

I like the Daisy Bucket Hat

lkish77123 at gmail dot com

46. Kasee said...

I would love to get a short sleeved rash guard for each of my kids ... and for myself and my husband, too.

47. pinktaz60 said...

Betsy Barnes
pinktaz60@hotmail.com

I would choose the Sunscreen T-Shirt
(unisex) in pink :)

48. Jeryl M. said...

I like the sun umbrellas.

49. Benita said...

I'd get a sun visor hat. I can really use one!

bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

50. nicolesender said...

I like The Ingrid by San Diego Hat Company.

51. Stacy said...

I love the Passport Shirt

the imagine tree at aol dot com

52. Helen said...

The Pullover Tunic Coverup

53. Toni said...

i like the Packable Keep Cool Floppy Hat
tmarie56@hotmail.com

54. willdebbie said...

I like the San Diego Graphic T Shirts
christal c willdebbie

55. Christine said...

Rashguard Swim Shirt

56. keisarogers said...

I would get the mens floppy hat.

57. The Turner family said...

I would really love to get the Cruiser Camp Hat.

58. Unknown said...

WOW!~ They sell a UV Moby Wrap! I want that!