Our birthday celebration continues today with another great giveaway - a sun hat from the San Diego Hat Company!
If you spent your 20s tanning in the sun, it’s time to take care of your skin! No need to compromise style though. San Diego Hat Co. offers fashionable floppy hats with a UPF 50+ rating. That means that you’ll look great while blocking out 98% of the sun’s harmful UV rays.
My hair is dark and my complexion is translucent pale light, so that means my scalp is always getting burnt. I read somewhere recently that the scalp is a common and dangerous place to develop skin cancer, so it’s really important to make sure to cover it! And what better way than a cute SPF 50 hat?
My favorite thing about this hat is the rim - it has a flexible wire rim hidden within the fabric that allows you to form it to your liking - it doesn’t just flop in your face!
Want one of your own? Here’s how to enter!
1) Leave us a comment telling us what you do to protect yourself from the sun,
2) Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter, and leave a second comment with the URL of your tweet,
3) Post about this giveaway on your blog, and leave a separate comment with your blog URL,
4) Subscribe to our feed & leave a separate comment telling us you did or already do.
One lucky winner will be chosen by Random.org on June 2nd. Good luck!
May 27th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
I stay in the shade when I can!
May 27th, 2009 at 4:03 pm
subscriber
May 27th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
Sunscreen + SPF clothes + SPF 100 beach umbrella + big always flopping in my eyes beach hat = sun protection for me!
May 27th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I use sunscreen on exposed skin, and wear a wide-brim hat to shade my face and head (nothing worse than a sunburned scalp!).
May 27th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
I’m a subscriber.
May 27th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen!
I started getting sun poisoning in my mid 20’s (after a lot of years of sun worship) so I’m always very careful when I am out in the sun. I take an umbrella to the beach which kind of makes me sad but it is the only way I can enjoy the beach for more than an hour and my kids need the shade now anyway. And I seek out the shaded areas when I am at a pool and don’t go at peak times during the day.
May 28th, 2009 at 1:53 am
I try not to be out in the sun in the heat of the day but when I am I always use sunscreen.
May 28th, 2009 at 1:53 am
I subscribe
May 28th, 2009 at 2:01 am
sunscreen, visor, sit in the shade
happy b-day !
May 28th, 2009 at 2:01 am
I subscribe
May 28th, 2009 at 4:34 am
I was burned bad as a child- my parent’s were total sun worshipers! I actually thought that baby oil was sunblock for awhile! Now as an adult, with children, I am extra careful! Everyone in my house puts on sunblock right after breakfast- before even getting dressed for the day, we make it a routine, and even my youngest knows she can’t go anywhere without it!
May 28th, 2009 at 11:53 am
Tons of sunscreen spf45. I have yet to find a hat I really like.
May 28th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I’ve used daily moisturizers every day for the last 13 years and use additional sunscreen if I’m going to be out in the sun.
May 28th, 2009 at 1:36 pm
I’m a subscriber.
May 28th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I spend most my days basking in the gentle glow of the computer monitor at work, so not much sun time here.
However, I do wear a daily moisturizer with spf that does a great job for when I’m actually out in the sunlight.
May 28th, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I’m a subscriber.
May 28th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Lots and lots of sunblock.
May 28th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
I’m a suscriber
May 28th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
I LOVE the new spray sunblock from coppertone!
And an Indians hat… but this purty hat would be more suitable sometimes
May 29th, 2009 at 6:27 am
I use a moisturizer with SPF for everyday exposure and I try to stay in the shade.
May 29th, 2009 at 6:27 am
I’m a subscriber!
May 29th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I slather myself with sunscreen, often! I have auburn colored hair, so I do not tan. I burn. No kidding, after my brothers college graduation, I had a little too much sun, and still 3 weeks later people are still telling me I’m sunburnt. Uhhhh, no kidding!
seeryusfam@msn.com
May 29th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Subscriber!
seeryusfam@msn.com
May 31st, 2009 at 12:23 am
These look wonderful! I use sunscreen, as well as makeup with SPF. I burn so easily, so I try to limit time in the sun as well.
May 31st, 2009 at 12:24 am
I subscribe to your feed.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:15 pm
I just moved to the south from the great white north. I learn I HAVE to use sunscreen. I never used it before and never even got a tan, now with 50spf and a couples in the sun I’m turning red..YIKES!!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:16 pm
I use sunscreen daily and I love to wear hats like these at the beach or pool.
June 1st, 2009 at 11:46 pm
I use sunscreen & wear sunglasses! I try to exercise and do outside chores in the mornings and evenings when the sun is not as strong. Thanks! senekers@comcast.net
June 1st, 2009 at 11:47 pm
I wear lots of sunscreen and always have my sunglasses ready too!
June 1st, 2009 at 11:58 pm
I wear a hat and suntan lotion too.
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:01 am
Using sunscreen and minimal exposure to the sun.
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:01 am
tweet http://twitter.com/drala625/status/1997532923
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:02 am
subscribed.
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:05 am
i wear sunglasses and sit in the shade.
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:13 am
To protect myself, I wear sunscreen and apply it frequently!
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:21 am
I use sunblock spf 45, sunglasses, & a wide brim sun hat.
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:24 am
I know I need to do more because I do have such fair skin. I wear make-up that has SPF in it. I also usually try not to go out in the height of the strong sun hours. I always am wearing sunglasses because again I have blue eyes the most sensitive.
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:24 am
I use sunscreen and stay in ths shade.
madamerkf at aol dot com
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:30 am
I always wear sunscreen-50+. Happy Dad’s Day Gentlemen…
June 2nd, 2009 at 12:56 am
sunscreen!!
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:14 am
I reapply sunscreen every half hour when I’m outside! I also always wear sunglasses because I heard from a friend that you can go blind if you dont…
June 2nd, 2009 at 1:22 am
I use sunscreen.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:10 am
Sunscreen. Lots of sunscreen.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:10 am
Sub via Google Reader.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:12 am
Tweet http://twitter.com/dddiva/status/1998831115
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:15 am
I wear sunscreen every day and a hat when I’m going to be out for very long Thanks for sharing~
smickelson1993 at yahoo dot com
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:46 am
I use sunscreen, stay in the shade, and wear a hat!
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:46 am
I try to avoid the 10-2 hours out in the sun, but use sunscreen on exposed skin when I must be out.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:50 am
I wear a cotton long-sleeved shirt as a jacket to keep the sun off of my skin and help me stay cool as I sweat.
June 2nd, 2009 at 2:59 am
sunscreen is my best friend…
thanks for the giveaway !
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:12 am
Stay out of it!
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:14 am
I try to find shade. If not possible, then I’ll try to wear pants and long sleeves.
elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:16 am
I stay out of the sun as much as possible. I wear sunscreen on my face everyday. If I am going to be out in the hot sun I use sunscreen on all exposed skin.
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:17 am
I always where a hat and sunglasses and carry SPF (since I have a newborn) in my purse. I also have SPF sunblock.
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:17 am
Here’s a tweet: http://twitter.com/Elkaye/status/1999478010
elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:18 am
I subscribe to your blog via google reader.
elkaye[at]gmail[dot]com
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:29 am
I mostly just stay out of the sun, but when I go out, I slather on the 50 and have thought about purchasing one of those spf shirts.
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:54 am
I use sunscreen and try not to go outside when the sun is strong.
June 2nd, 2009 at 3:54 am
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/1999833446
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:43 am
I apply sunscreen every day - see a dermatologist twice a year, wear sunglasses and lip protector, SPF long sleeved tops and a hat. - AND, I still get sunburned. I have never seen a hat with SPF!
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:44 am
I tweeted the site and giveaway @debbie858
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:45 am
Following your site! I live in San Diego!
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:51 am
lots of sunscreen
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:58 am
sunscreen and stay in shade
tvollowitz at aol dot com
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:18 am
Hats are a perfect way to protect our skin, make sure it covers your ears and the back of your neck.
June 4th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Sunscreen and try to stay in the shade as much as possible.