Summer is coming...finally. Time to start gearing up for some fun in the sun - and we've got five great ideas for you to do it in eco-style.

Starting at the top, there's the sun hat - particularly critical for kids. Find out why here. Choose from adorable Canadian-made kids prints or solids and don't miss our amazing adjustable sun hat. With an elastic around the circumference and adjustable toggle at the back, it can literally last for years.

Then there's skin essentials. Soleo Organics all natural sunscreen is new to Canada. It's rated #1 by the Environmental Working Group and just named best sunscreen by ELLE magazine. Last year Soleo sold out in the US. It arrives next week but you can pre-order NOW. Don't forget the bug spray. Our Herbal Armor repellent is 100% DEET-free, all natural and clinically proven to be effective. We know it's good and with a glowing endorsement from National Geographic, so do you. Nothing beats bamboo fabric in warm weather. Stay cooler and drier in our odour-free bamboo socks.

And if it's a 'staycation' you're planning this summer (recession buzzword for staying home), stock up on some new outdoor toys to keep the kids happy - and away from the TV/computer.

It's time to break from the cocoon. Enjoy the sun!