Stay Safe in the Sun All Year Long with Real Shades – Review

This summer, we had the chance to experience a once-in-a-lifetime event – the solar eclipse!  We are lucky to live in an area that experienced near totality, and it was all anyone talked about for weeks.  The girls were so excited to see the eclipse, so I had to be sure that we had the proper glasses to protect their eyes from the sun.  It also got me thinking about how important it is to protect their eyes from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays at all times.

The sun is certainly bright during the summer, but I have also noticed that it can be almost blinding in the winter when it reflects just right off of snow or wet pavement.  Since we live in a place that gets a good amount of snow and other precipitation, I wear my sunglasses whenever there is even a hint of sun in the sky.  However, I have not been that good at making sure my girls are keeping their eyes protected as well.  They each have several pairs of sunglasses, but we do not seem to have any when we need them – they are in the other car or at home buried in the bottom of the toy box.  Also, children’s sunglasses seem to me that they are more about being cute than being functional, and we have thrown out more pairs than I can count because they easily break.  I would love to have some good-quality and effective sunglasses for my girls, and that is why I was excited to have them try out some glasses from Real Shades!

Real Shades offers eye wear in five different sizes (baby 0+, toddler 2+, kids 4+, youth 7+, and adults), with various styles and colors available in each size!   All eye wear is made with quality materials and polarized lenses for 100% UVA/UVB protection.

My youngest daughter tried out the Explorer Kid 4+ in pink/hot pink ($14.95).  These have wrap-around frames, shatterproof lenses, and an adjustable/removable band.  I liked how the band helped her keep the sunglasses from falling off, although I was able to take it off easily if she wanted.  They were perfect for her age, both in the car and outside!

My oldest daughter received the Breeze Youth 7+ in purple/navy.  They are super cute with their square wrap-around frame and shatterproof lenses.  She loves wearing them in the car and whenever she is outside, running around or playing soccer.  Since she is so active, I was glad to find a pair of glasses that stayed on at all times!

I’m sure we will be getting snow soon and with their new glasses from Real Shades, my girls’ eyes will be protected as well as they will be during the summer.  Check out the selection of quality eye wear from Real Shades – prices range from $12.95 to $34.95 for children’s eye wear or $24.95 to $39.95 for adults.  With so many different styles and colors, you are sure to find the perfect pair for everyone in your family.  Each pair also comes with a 3-in-1 cover up (retainer strap, microfiber cleaning cloth, and protective case) so it is really easy to keep track of and care for your glasses!

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