After I decided to drink more water for my health, the next step was to figure out exactly how to drink more water.
I know it sounds kind of silly. Drinking more water should be as easy as pour and drink, right?
But for me, it’s not that simple.
I’m on-the-go. A lot.
Both within my house and out of the house.
A glass of water isn’t safe anywhere in the house except on the kitchen counter thanks to two dumb dogs and a certain wild child.
Also, I can’t take a glass of water with me in the car.
For awhile I was buying cases of smartwater and drinking three or four a day.
That was not only costly but also bad for the environment.
Even if I refilled the water bottles to make them last a little longer it was still expensive and used more plastic than I wanted.
Finally one day on a lone trip to Costco, after perusing the liquor aisle, I came across a 3 pack of Contigo Water Bottles.
Without a second thought I bought the pack.
And I love them.
Two of the water bottles have been confiscated by certain girls in my house so I’m glad I bought a 3 pack.
The bottle holds 24 ounces of water with lines on the outside so that I can track how much I’m drinking. It has a handle for easy carrying, and a push button for the spout which makes it easy to drink one-handed.
The bottles are dishwasher safe although I always hand wash mine so that it’s not out of commission for too long.
They are also very durable as has been proven after several drops on the ground.
I easily drink 3 of these bottles a day which equals 72 ounces of water.
So, if you’re in the market to drink more water, I suggest you look into some refillable water bottles.
You will thank me.
I promise.
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Yes! We are big fans of water bottles around here too.
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They are pretty awesome.
Twitter: KimberlyAMuro
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Me too! I have one that I will refill 4-5 times a day.
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Good for you, Assycakes!
it does sound silly, but i need little incentives to get me to drink water too! a new cute little container always does the trick. I like those up there
nice and bright and colorful.
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Originally I picked the purple color for my bottle but a certain small child stole it and now I have orange. Still bright and pretty for my daily water intake.
Twitter: galitbreen
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Love! I’m a big fan of my “water sippy” as my littlest still calls my water bottle!
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That’s pretty cute!
Twitter: applesndroses
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I love that the cup has lines, so you can keep track of how much you drink. The picture made me laugh out loud..
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The lines on the bottle are one of the reasons I love it so much. Makes it easier for me to remember how much I drank.
I love our Contigos. They have great travel mugs for hot beverages, too.
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I’ll have to check those out for the winter months.
Twitter: bocafrau
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I have to make an effort to remind myself to drink water, as well. I use an OXO water bottle with lines and a straw and it really makes a big difference. Yeah, for refillable water bottles!
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They make all the difference!
I do so much better when I use a bottle like this. And I need something that doesn’t spill- too much of a chance that my kids will spill otherwise(or me).
Shell recently posted..The Mom Cold
Between the kids and the dogs I have to have a spill-proof container.
Twitter: andthenkate
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You’re right–that’s a good-looking water bottle. May have to look those up…
My trick? Perhaps not the most appealing, but it works, even for the forgetful (like me): Keep a glass in the bathroom. Every time you use the bathroom, drink a full glass as soon as you’re done washing your hands. Sure, you’ll have to go to the bathroom again soon, but then you’ll get to drink another glass, too. It’s a cycle, but it works.
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That sounds like a pretty good trick.
Twitter: corp2domestic
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Those look very durable!
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They are, thankfully.
I have a huge water bottle I just keep refilling all day. It does make it so much easier. It even has a little compartment in the bottom to hold my keys when I go to the gym.
If only I could fit a candy bar in there too.
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I’ve never seen a water bottle with a compartment on the bottom. That’s pretty cool.
Maybe you could fit a small size candy bar. You know, like the ones that kids get at Halloween.
I do SO much better when I have my bottle with me.
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Me too!
Twitter: skywaitress
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Yes! This is the only way I’m sure to get the right amount of water every day. I have a 1 liter bottle so I know I need to drink 2 every day and often I drink more than 2. For some reason that is easier than refilling a glass. Plus, forget kids, *I* can’t be trusted with open containers of liquid.
Abigail recently posted..Why we waited
It is easier to refill a water bottle than a glass, maybe because the bottle holds more than the glass.
Twitter: gfunkified
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I have a TON of refillable bottles, like Nalgenes and Camelbaks. I also use the reusable tumblers all the time. But my toddler REALLY likes those so they’re hard to keep filled with him around.
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Why do these kids always steal our stuff?
I have water bottles all over my house in an effort to drink more H2O and it’s working!!
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Awesome!