Friday, July 22, 2011

BUG BANDIT (ALL NATURAL BUG REPELLANT, NON-TOXIC, DEET FREE/PESTICIDE FREE) REVIEW & GIVEAWAY





Fairy Tales Hair Care was created over 20 years ago in the Fairy Tales Salon in Hewlett, NY. For years, parents would ask the stylists what were these products that made their children’s hair so soft and manageable.


I was so happy when Team Mom contacted me and asked me if I was interested in reviewing Fairy Tales Bug Bandit All Natural Bug Repellant. Here in Florida the mosquito's are so bad at times that we literally have to run from the car to the house or vise versa when we leave our house, our family gets bitten terribly. For the first time in weeks my kids were able to actually go outside and play after spraying Bug Bandit on their arms and legs, noone was bitten. Before applying the spray on them I thought to myself we will not be outside for long because they will get bitten up but I was wrong, they wanted to keep playing outside! I am a mom who tries to use as many natural and organic products for my family because they are safer so I my previous remedy upon using Bug Bandit was to just to stay indoors - not anymore! Bug Bandit will be a product we will always keep in our home and during the summer I will be stocking up!

Bug Bandit is a non-toxic, DEET & pesticide free bug repellent designed to safely and gently repel bugs. The natural formula has been proven to be safe and effective in protecting children over 3 and adults from mosquitoes, flies, fleas, gnats, no see-ums and other biting insects. Natural ingredients such as Lemon Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Citronella, Lemongrass, Peppermint, Cedar Bark and Cinnamon are blended with natural oils and moisturizers to provide long-lasting protection while on the go! Use it on the playground, camping trips and on vacations.

Directions for Use: Shake well and spray from head to toe! Use on children over 3 years of age. If applying to the face, first spray on hands and avoid eye area. The effectiveness is based upon scent, so re-apply regularly and generously. For sensitive skin we recommend that you do a patch test prior to use.

Ingredients: Water/Eau (Aqua), Eucalyptus Citrodora Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Cymbopogon, Schoenanthus Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum Cassia) Leaf Oil, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Lecithin, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Phenoxyethanolm Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid

Buy It: Bug Bandit in the 8 oz bottle sells for
$13.95, 2 oz bottle for $3.49 - perfect for the diaper bag! Both products can be purchased directly from Fairy Tales. Not only does Fairy Tales offer the Bug Bandit but they offer other natural and organic products for pesty critters such as bed bugs and lice. They also carry natural and organic hair care products!

Win it: Win a 8 oz bottle of Bug Bandit


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Giveaway ends 8/11 11:59 PM. Winner will be picked by Random Generator and posted here as well as e-mailed privately. Please respond within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. (Open to U.S.residents)


This was not a paid post and honest opinions were used. The opinions are solely my own may vary from others. Thank you to (Child's Play Communications /Team Mom) and Fairy Tales who supplied this product for the review and giveaway.




152 comments:

  1. i seriously need this! we have tried everything...repell, avon, etc. my daughter swells up so badly from mosquito bites.

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Nicole, the mama behind the Mama to 5 Blessings blog, is a mom to 5 children. Three boys: ages 8 years, 5 years, 2 years, a daughter 4 years and a new baby girl born April 19th 2013. She has been married to her husband Fritz for 11 years. Here at Mama to 5 Blessings you will find quite a variety of topics: recipes, crafts for moms and children, homeschooling, parenting, reviews and giveaways, thrifty tips and much more! Mama to 5 Blessings can also be found on Twitter @mamato3blessing, Facebook and Pinterest.