Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Fun in the Sun #16: Coleman Repellents {Review & Summer Prize Pack Giveaway}

Coleman Repellents{This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations, Wendi!}

When it comes to summertime, it's easy to focus on the positives: sunshine, vacations, swimming pools, barbecues, etc.

However, that doesn't mean that all of the long-awaited time outdoors doesn't come with a few negatives as well. Mainly: bugs. In my opinion, other than bad weather there isn't much that can ruin a nice afternoon outside quicker than bugs... and they're much more annoying than some rain.

With rain, you get wet and you laugh about it or you shrug and go inside. With bugs, you just continue to try to sit and relax or enjoy playing yard games, all the while swatting at your arms to keep from being bit or brushing away the buzzing sound from your ear. What a hassle!

That's why the best alternative is to find a great insect repellent from a company that knows about how to fully enjoy spending time outdoors: Coleman Repellents.

insect repellentEveryone knows the name Coleman, right? Their rugged, reliable products have long been at the center of family fun and whether you are using their lanterns, stoves, sleeping bags, coolers, backpacks, grills, or more, you know that you're going to have a great outdoor experience.

However, when I heard that they have an entire line of insect repellents and sunscreens, I have to admit that I was surprised. All this time I've been picturing tents and here Coleman has had buy spray? Who knew?

When their Coleman SkinSmart Insect Repellent and Coleman SkinSmart Wipes arrived, I was looking forward to keeping the pests away all summer long.

bug sprayColeman's SkinSmart products are DEET Free, containing active ingredients that are clinically proven to be as or more effective than DEET, Picaridin, and other common pesticides. They are odorless, long lasting, rapid drying, non-sticky and safe for use on the entire family - including children age 1 and up.

The first thing I noticed (and appreciated) about the the SkinSmart aerosol aluminum can was the twist locking cap. The last thing I want is to find bug spray leaking into my bag, so being able to know that the cap is securely closed is a big plus!

kids bug sprayTrying this repellent out for the first time in our yard, I was pleased to find that the rust resistant can was able to be sprayed at any angle and, after I had applied it all over, suddenly I wasn't feeling so bothered anymore. Instead of trying to watch my kids play while constantly twitching and swatting, I was able to sit back and relax!

This spray is even proven effective against mosquitoes and ticks for up to 8 hours, so whether we are hanging out on the deck for a little while or heading out to explore the great outdoors for a full day, we'll be covered!

Having never tried insect repellent wipes, I was interested in how easy the DEET-free SkinSmart Wipes would be for my family.

insect repellent wipesIt turned out that they are extremely convenient and simple! Also with the ability to repel insects for up to 8 hours, these soft, odorless wipes come in a resealable pack that is great for keeping tucked in a bag or backpack.

Instead of dealing with wiggly, impatient kids while I attempt to not spray insect repellent in their eyes, these wipes can be pulled out and rubbed bug sprayon their face and neck and end up exactly where it is needed quickly. How handy!

With a multitude of high quality, affordable products (the Insect Repellent retails around $5 and the Wipes around $7), Coleman Repellents makes it possible for your entire family to fully enjoy being outside together this summer.

You can even make your backyard even better by entering the Coleman Repellents Great Spa Giveaway for a chance to win a Coleman 7' Lounger Spa (valued at over $8,000) and a year's supply of Coleman insect repellents as well as other great prizes!

Whether you prefer products with or without DEET, there are a variety of sprays, wipes, portable Go Ready Pens, and more for you, your gear or to effectively protect the area you will be in. When it is time to head outdoors, Coleman Repellents has adults and children of all ages covered!

Thanks to their generosity, one person will be ready to have a fun, bug-free summer as well, because...

One lucky person will win a Coleman Repellents
Summer Prize Pack (ARV $30)!


Coleman Repellents giveawayPrize Pack contains:
Two (2) packages of SkinSmart Wipes
One (1) aerosol spray can of SkinSmart Repellent
One (1) GoReady spray pen of SkinSmart Repellent
One (1) Yard and Camp Fogger

To enter to win: Visit Coleman Repellents and tell me another of their quality products that you would like to use this summer.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted).

1 Extra Entry if you head over to A Mom's Balancing Act and enter to win a Coleman Repellents Summer Prize Pack over there as well!
1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow Coleman Repellents on Twitter and/or Like them on Facebook.
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the Fun in the Sun giveaways (Fun in the Sun giveaways ONLY) running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway.
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

Fun in the Sun 16: WIN a Summer Prize Pack (ARV $30) from Coleman Repellents! #thxmailcarrier http://bit.ly/mIC5K9 #win #giveaway

2 Extra Entries (per follow method) if you follow me with Google Friend Connect, subscribe to my RSS feed, subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email or become a fan on Facebook.
3 Extra Entries if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if you have our Fun in the Sun button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries if you blog about this giveaway linking back to this post. Please leave an address where it can be found.

Giveaway will end on July 8th at 11:59pm CST. Do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile, I have to have a way to contact the winner. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

A big thank you to Coleman Repellents for providing products for me to review as well as a prize pack for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

614 comments:

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Chris said...

I'd love to try out the citronella lantern

Chris said...

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Jenny said...

I so need this! We back to the woods and the ticks are really out this year.

I like the Soap Sheets too.

susan said...

I'd love to also use the Coleman® Hand Sanitizer Spray in Go Ready™ Pen.

susan said...

I entered at A Mom's Balancing Act.

susan said...

I follow you and tweeted.
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susan said...

I follow via Google Friend Connect 1.

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I follow via Google Friend Connect 2.

susan said...

I'm an email subscriber 1.

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I'm an email subscriber 2.

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I Like you on Facebook 1.

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susan said...

I entered your Magic Cabin Giveaway.

susan said...

I entered your FeelFitWear Giveaway.

susan said...

I entered your Step2 Sand Giveaway.

susan said...

I entered your Essential Swimwear Giveaway.

susan said...

I entered your Gummy Lump Giveaway.

smdrm said...

I'd like to use the Coleman® Gear and Clothing Insect Treatment

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smdrm said...

I entered the Coleman giveaway on the A Mom's Balancing Act site

smdrm said...

I follow you on Twitter as smdrm and I tweeted as directed:

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smdrm said...

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I'm subscribed via Google Reader. #1

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smdrm said...

I'm a fan on Facebook as Selene Montgomery #1

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I'm a fan on Facebook as Selene Montgomery #2

Angela said...

I would be interested to try something from the Botanicals line. Thanks for the great giveaway! couponinggibsongal at gmail dot com

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danielle said...

I think the Coleman® Citronella Candle would be cool to try.
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Angela said...

following Coleman on FB as Angela E.S. - couponinggibsongal at gmail dot com

danielle said...

Like Coleman Repellants on FB.
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Angela said...

following you on twitter & tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/gibsoncouponer/status/80683488713506816 - couponinggibsongal at gmail dot com

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I get your emails! couponinggibsongal at gmail dot com

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#2 follow via GFC - couponinggibsongal at gmail dot com

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#2 I subscribe to your email - couponinggibsongal at gmail dot com

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strawberry said...

I would like to try there sunscreen spray. strawberry_sweetheart39 at yahoo dot com

wigget said...

i want to try the Coleman® Citronella Candle lantern

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subscriber 2

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entered at A Mom's Balancing Act

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entered Safety 1st Complete Air 65
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entered Step2 Sand & Water Fun Farm giveaway

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entered Gummy Lump Super Parachute Party giveaway

strawberry said...

I entered the Coleman Repellent giveaway at A Mom's balancing act. strawberry_sweetheart39 at yahoo dot com

strawberry said...

I follow Coleman Repellent on twitter. user name strawberry_39. strawberry_sweetheart39 at yahoo dot com

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I like Coleman Repellent on facebook. user name Sally Grubbs. strawberry_sweetheart39 at yahoo dot com

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#1 I like you on facebook. user name Sally Grubbs. strawberry_sweetheart39 at yahoo dot com

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Jennifer said...

I would like to try the insect treatment!

Jennifer said...

I follow coleman repellents on twitter! (kennedie0605)

Jennifer said...

I like coleman repellents on facebook!

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Nebraska Hockey Mom said...

My son and I are taking a missions trip to the Dominican Republic in July....I want ANYTHING and EVERYTHING that I can get my hands on that has 100% DEET!
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Jennifer said...

I entered the fun in the sun #2 summer infant giveaway!

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I entered the fun in the sun #3 feelfitwear giveaway!

Jennifer said...

I entered the fun in the sun #4 mamas and papas giveaway!

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I entered the fun in the sun #11 safety 1st giveaway!

Jennifer said...

I entered the fun in the sun #12 step 2 giveaway!

Jennifer said...

I follow via GFC entry 2!

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I subscribe via email entry 2!

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I like you on facebook!

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Cortney said...

I'd love to try the Coleman® Gear and Clothing Insect Treatment.

Cortney said...

I entered the Coleman giveaway on A Mom's Balancing Act.

Cortney said...

I like Coleman on Twitter. @ms_fleur

Colleen Maurina said...

I also like their Hand Sanitizer Spray.

colljerr at comcast dot net

Cortney said...

I like Coleman on Facebook. Cortney S.

Colleen Maurina said...

I like Coleman Repellents on Facebook. (Colleen Maurina)

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Cortney said...

http://twitter.com/#!/ms_fleur/status/80701629569052673

Cortney said...

I subscribe via RSS (see profile for email)

Cortney said...

I subscribe via RSS (see profile for email) #2

Cortney said...

I subscribe via email (see profile for email)

Cortney said...

I subscribe via email (see profile for email) #2

Cortney said...

I like you on Facebook. Cortney S.

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I like you on Facebook. Cortney S. #2

Colleen Maurina said...

I entered your Magic Cabin giveaway.

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Colleen Maurina said...

I entered your Mamas & Papas giveaway.

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Colleen Maurina said...

I entered your Sportcraft giveaway.

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Colleen Maurina said...

I entered your Safety 1st giveaway.

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Colleen Maurina said...

I entered your Gummy Lump giveaway.

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Colleen Maurina said...

I follow you via GFC. (ColleenM) Entry #2

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Colleen Maurina said...

I subscribe to your RSS Feed. Entry #1

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Colleen Maurina said...

I subscribe to your RSS Feed. Entry #2

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s said...

Coleman Yard & Camp Fogger
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Colleen Maurina said...

I subscribe to you by email. Entry
#2

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s said...

gfc follower 2
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Colleen Maurina said...

I am a Facebook fan. (Colleen Maurina) Entry #1

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Colleen Maurina said...

I am a Facebook fan. (Colleen Maurina) Entry #2

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Elaine said...

I like the Coleman® Citronella Candle
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Colleen Maurina said...

I entered this giveaway at A Mom's Balancing Act.

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debbie said...

I would like the 100% deet repellant.
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debbie said...

I am a email subscriber.2
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Annette said...

Mandatory: I would also love to try something from their botanicals line.

Annette said...

Following Coleman Repellents on Twitter (SOJAnnette)

Annette said...

Liked Coleman Repellents on FB (Annette Fr)

Annette said...

Tweeted!
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ann said...

I'd like to try the deet free coleman botanicals with the oil of lemon eucalyptus

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ann said...

i like Coleman repellents on facebook and also left a comment

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ann said...

I am a fan and like thanks mail carrier on facebook to

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ann said...

I follow by email subscription also



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ann said...

I entered the coleman contest on moms balancing act also

walk9 said...

Would love to try to area fogger. email subscriber walk9@att.net

Unknown said...

I would love to use the Coleman Gear and Clothing Insect Treatment

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Unknown said...

I am a GFC follower as Velvet

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I am a GFC follower as Velvet
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I am a Facebook Fan as Velvet Hubler

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I am a Facebook Fan as Velvet Hubler
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I subscribe by email
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B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsons said...

Their day hike first aid kit!
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B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsons said...

entered at MBA
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B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsons said...

follow coleman on twitter
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entered mamas papas
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Anonymous said...

I'd like to try the DEET FREE. It can be used on children one years old and up. nchcoloh@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I liked Colemen Repellents on Twitter as easymonynch. nchcoloh@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

#1 I follow you on GFC as nchcoloh. nchcoloh@yahoo.com

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#2 I follow you on GFC as nchcoloh. nchcoloh@yahoo.com

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#1 I follow you on FB as Curtis Martin. nchcoloh@yahoo.com

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#2 I follow you on FB as Curtis Martin. nchcoloh@yahoo.com

Lyra said...

Coleman® Hand Sanitizer Spray in Go Ready™ Pen
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Lyra said...

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Wendi said...

I would like to have Coleman® Citronella Candle for my porch.

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Wendi said...

I entered this give away at A Mom's Balancing Act

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Wendi said...

I follow Coleman Repellents on Twitter

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Wendi said...

I like Coleman Repellents on facebook

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Wendi said...

I follow you on twitter

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I subscribe to your RSS feed #1

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sohamolina said...

I like Coleman® Hand Sanitizer Spray in Go Ready™ Pe

Kris said...

I would like to try their sunscreen.
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sohamolina said...

entered to win a Coleman Repellents Summer Prize Pack at A Mom's Balancing Act

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Sarlin12 said...

I would like to try the Coleman® Botanicals Insect Repellent. sarlin12 at hotmail dot com

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I entered the Coleman Repellents giveaway at A Mom's Balancing Act. sarlin12 at hotmail dot com.

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Lyra said...

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mrsking14 said...

Id like one of their lanterns

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Jen said...

Another product I'd be excited to try is the Coleman® Citronella Candle.

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