Tuesdays are "I Tried It Tuesdays" where I'll tell you about something I recently tried -- an item, a movie, an activity, etc.

Today's item is appropriate for our nice, hot, sunny weather (FINALLY!): Bull Frog Quick Gel Sunblock

What it is: It's a sunblock in a gel form.

I received a sample-size of this gel in my packet at last year's Cleveland Marathon. I threw it in the car, figuring I'd have it on-hand for the kids if I ever found myself in a sunny situation in which I forgot the sunscreen. When I finally tried it at the end of last summer, I was mad I hadn't opened it at the beginning of the summer. I loved it!

Why I love it: It's not the goopy, gooey white sticky stuff of typical sunscreen that gets caked between your fingers and takes a couple of minutes to dry. Bull Frog Gel is a clear, lightweight gel that goes on quick and easy and dries almost instantly.

One warning: The gel is cold -- soothing for most adults, but not for most kids who don't like adults smearing cold gel all over them.

Where to get it: Any mass retailer or any store that sells sunscreen. Sells for about $10 for a 5-ounce bottle.

While you're at it: Pick up a Bull Frog Quick Stick. These are perfect for putting sunscreen on kids' faces. Just rub it on their cheeks, forehead and chin and then use your hand to spread it around and rub it in. No fuss, no mess, no whining (and the sticks are not cold).