This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Banana Boat® and OFF!®. The opinions and text are all mine.
Hey Lovelies! We are super excited summer is finally here! Longer days means longer time with friends and family and more fun in the sun! We love backyard entertaining. There is just something about getting together, lounging in the sun, splashing in the pool, playing games in the grass and BBQing that we just love. And there is nothing better than biting into a big juicy hamburger and some french fries on a hot summer day. Burgers to us just scream summer is here and we always include them in any summer BBQ because they can’t be beat! Kick your backyard BBQ up a notch with a lovely burger bar. We will show you all of the different elements for a lovely burger bar and the summer essentials you need to really make your backyard entertaining fabulous!
One of the first things you need for fun in the sun in sunscreen! We are loving the new Banana Boat® 50+ SPF SunComfort sunscreen. The lotion and spray go on so easily and it moisturizes too, relieving dryness so you can keep your soft baby skin all summer long while protecting your skin from the UV rays. With broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection, you know you are going to stay safe from the sun. It also allows for sand to easily brush so if you are headed to the beach, this sunscreen is a must! Sunburns are the worst, so this is always the first thing that we apply whenever we are enjoying some fun in the sun. Keep it near your burger bar to provide protect to everyone that shows up!
You know what also is the worst? Mosquitoes! Insect repellent is our second summer essential that we always include when we are hanging out in the backyard so we can protect against mosquitoes. OFF!® has insect repellent that contains Picaidin instead of DEET in their new FamilyCare Insect Repellent Clean Feel to give you protection without the greasy feel. Coverage lasts up to 4 hours to keep you repelling those buggers while you are enjoying your time in the sun.
With both of these, you can get total sun care and bug protection for your summer. Pick them up at Walmart to start your summer festivities off right.
Third summer essential? Bright colors! Use yellows, teals, ruby reds, oranges, pinks, and blues together to make a vibrant and fun color palette for your backyard entertaining. Of course confetti Yay! napkins are pretty awesome to include too and really set the tone for celebrating!
Summer Burger Bar
Now let’s get to the burger bar eye candy and all of our favorite elements that make up the perfect burger bar.
{Start off with some really colorful forks, knives and spoons to bring in a lovely pop of color to your table. Add in some bold and vibrant patterned plates and napkins to really make your tabletop stand out.}
{Drinks! These are essential to any burger bar because you want to stay hydrated in that hot sun. Infuse water with fresh fruit, cucumbers or even mint for quick and easy sip!}
{Toppings are definitely essential and they can really be whatever you want. We love going with cheese, lettuce and tomato but you can really fancy it up with avocado, bacon, pineapple, onion rings and so much more. Be sure to you don’t forget the mayo, ketchup and mustard! They all have to go on a really big, juicy burger patty too. Serve these on fun serving trays to bring that whimsical feel to your burger bar. }
{Fresh fruit. Isn’t it always the greatest in the summer? We always have some fresh berries on our burger bar to bring in these amazing juicy flavors to the table. Add in a gold glitter pineapple for some extra flair too!}
{Salads are also a great side to your burgers. Use fresh nuts, delicious grated cheese and your favorite seasoned croutons and pair it with your favorite dressing for an easy and healthy side to your burgers.}
{Finish off your burger bar with a sweet treat for everyone, cupcakes! Add in your favorite toppers that are bright and colorful to bring the whimsy to the dessert and even wrap them with fun cupcake wrappers to bring a little flair to them too!}
{Once you have all that in place, grad yourself a plate and kick back and relax. We love everything about this summer lounge that almost creates an oasis in your backyard. It’s perfect for conversations and great for just sitting and soaking up the sun!}
There you have it, the perfect burger bar for summer entertaining! What are your favorite things to do during summer? We would love to hear them!
