Don’t Fry

By Heather

by Heather

I am extremely fair-skinned. You might call me pale and if we were both 12 years old, you probably would call me Casper (as in the Friendly Ghost) and scare me away from wearing shorts for 10 years. If I dared to wear a bikini on my honeymoon, then you might sneak up behind me so your friends could take a picture of how tan you look compared to me (this really happened folks!).

So, I know a thing or two about sun protection:

Always wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Reapply often (every two hours, after sweating or swimming). Make sure to use a sufficient amount to get good protection.
Don’t forget to slather up those hard to reach spots. I’ve been seriously burned on the top of my head, the backs of my knees, the tops of my ears, and just about everywhere else.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat, long-sleeves and pants. Think you can’t play like this? Check out Holden and me in our super-suits.
Head for the shade as often as you can. Sip cool drinks.
Keep babies under six months out of the sun, especially during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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