Stay Hydrated and Cool While Embracing Elegance and Sustainability with My Bougie Bottle Drinkware -- Makes For a Great Eco-Conscious Gift Idea This Holiday Season #UniqueGifts (Review)

 Disclosure: I was sent a sample from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.

I think this year alone we can say that next to Taylor Swift trending everywhere, the next thing that was widely showcased on social media posts and toted around were reusable water bottles.  There are so many stand out brands out there, many going for crazy prices (which thus left them open to be stolen or had kids being bullied for not carrying a name brand one).  But, if you know me, I like to look for unique finds and products that fly under the radar but are worth mentioning.  So, when my oldest asked for a new leakproof bottle as part of her wish list this year, I began my search to see what was out there.  My search turned up a brand, "My Bougie Bottle," and I knew this brand their drinkware line were a must have for my 15th annual holiday gift guide.  

My youngest said this is giving off "Rep" vibes :-)

Not only does this drinkware line embody elegance and sustainability, but their sleek designs and vibrant colors are a real standout.  My Bougie Bottles are made of high-quality material, and will keep your drinks cold for up to 24 hours, and hot for up to 12 hours -- try saying that about other brands on the market.  We ended up buying and then throwing out so many bottles over the years as they really never got cold enough or kept beverages cold, or even hot.  Even with lots of ice cubes or chilling the bottles in the fridge before grabbing to bring to the gym or on the go, within an hour or two, the liquid inside the bottles was warm and not refreshing.  How are you supposed to drink enough water in a day (8 cups recommended) if you can't even keep your water or liquids cold enough to enjoy throughout the day while at work, school, or on the go?

"Inspired by nature and the goal to reduce single plastic bottle use, My Bougie Bottle’s mission is to offer the toughest, bougiest, and most beautiful range of drinkware and accessories out there."

I showed my daughter the My Bougie Bottle website so that she could choose her favorite design.  As she scrolled through the many designs, she couldn't help but comment about how fashionable they were, and how she preferred these styles and designs over others on the market.  The designs for unique and fun, and really caught your attention.  Being an animal and bird lover, she found herself gravitating towards those designs, until she finally settled on the Primavera 25 oz. bottle.  She is a huge nature and bird lover, and really liked how the colorful butterflies, birds and flowers wrapped around the bottle and blended in nicely together.  

Just look at the vibrant colors of this leakproof bottle -- I, for one, has not seen anything out there that could compare to this bottle.  My oldest daughter is not one to want to stay on top of trends, and buys or asks for things out of necessity.  So, when she was asking for a reusable bottle, I knew she wasn't thinking of one for $100+ or to stand out.  She does a lot of online classes with our homeschooling and likes to stay hydrated during them.  Her other bottles were ones she had as a kid or just not keeping cold anymore.  So, I knew the new bottle from My Bougie Bottle would fit her needs. She is Eco-Conscious and always looking for ways to help save the planet, so liked how this brand was all about sustainability and reducing single-use plastic waste.  It was a bonus that the bottle made a statement with its bold design, as she is one to talk up a product or brand if she is complimented on it while out and about.  I knew she would turn heads while toting around her My Bougie Bottle, and wouldn't shy away from giving the brand a plug and raving about how well-made it was and how it keeps her beverages cold. :-)  

"With leakproof features and convenient lids, My Bougie Bottle ensures hydration in style, perfect for eco-conscious individuals seeking to make a statement while reducing single-use plastic waste."

The folks at My Bougie Bottle sent along their popular 25 oz. Primavera style bottle for review, and before long my daughter was bringing it everywhere we went -- to the gym, teen library events, out shopping, on hikes, and just out and about.  

"Meet Primavera, where elegance meets functionality in a stunning water bottle adorned with beautiful butterfly wallpaper design. This Rococo-inspired beauty is more than just a hydration accessory—it's a piece of art. With its exquisite pink and butterfly design, Primavera transforms your everyday routine into a stylish experience."

And, as expected, she had so many people stop and compliment her on the bottle and design and ask the brand.  No one had ever heard about My Bougie Bottle, but by the end of their brief talk with my daughter, they were now in the know and ready to check out the My Bougie Bottle website to order themselves a stylish bottle. :-)  

Features:

- 25oz. food-grade, 18/8 stainless steel bottle

- Slim shaped to fit most cup holders for safer driving

- Wide mouth makes it easy to fill and clean

- Scratch-resistant 360° covered graphic wrap

- Easy to carry handle

- Double-walled insulated to keep drinks cold for up to 24hrs, hot drinks warm for 12hrs, and piping hot for up to 6hrs

- Free from condensation build-up on bottle exterior

- Eco-friendly & BPA-free and no aftertaste

- FDA approved

Includes:

- Leak-proof, screw-on, easy one-hand Flip ’n’ Sip Lid

- 2 (two) bottle-length, reusable BPA-free Straws

- Durable, strong yet soft bristled Pipe Cleaner

- Gift-ready packaged in a beautiful sleek gift tube

The Primavera bottle was such a hit with my oldest daughter, that I am planning to grab one and gift it to my youngest daughter, so she, too, will have a bottle to keep her beverages cold while at home in classes, as well as on the go.  She is my more stylish daughter and tries to stay on trend, so I know she will love all the unique and stand out designs available.  The hard part will be choosing just one, as they are all so beautiful, and worth showing off, while staying hydrated and cool. 

You can check out all the different bottle designs available from My Bougie Bottle by visiting their website, https://mybougiebottle.com/. They also offer tumbler and accessories on their website, so be sure to check those out, too! 

Let me know which design catches your eye is becomes a favorite of yours.  I am already dropping hints to my husband that it would be nice to have a My Bougie Bottle for myself to keep my water cold during the day, while out and about running errands, or to enjoy a hot tea or cocoa at night time while I settle in with my girls to watch cheesy holiday romance movies that we all know how they end. :-)  

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Disclosure: I was sent a sample from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.

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PATH Refillable Aluminum Water Bottles Make Great Stocking Stuffers + Helps Protect Our Planet from Waste and Pollution! (Review) #refillit

Disclosure: I was sent samples from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.

Even if  you don't believe climate change is an issue, you have to agree that we throw out way too much trash including plastics each and every year.  Just in our area alone, we had to purchase another large parcel of land in another town to use as our town dump as our current one is filled to the max.  Most of this is because the trash and recycling is being dumped at the same location.  I only realized years ago that with recycling, they only really recycle a handful of products based on the numbers on the bottom of bottles and packaging, and not everything. So, the items that don't get recycled have to go somewhere, so they join all our daily trash waste, which piles up over time.  But, what if we could do something to help cut down on waste, wouldn't you want to do your part?  Well, thanks to the folks at PATH, they have created a line of recyclable bottles that will replace your single-use water bottle waste, so less plastics end up in landfills or the water.  

The PATH Mission:

"Our mission is to inspire the world to #refillit. One PATH, one iconic bottle, all powered by the human spirit to do better. We’ve set our sights on breaking the beverage industry’s addiction to single-use plastic bottled water. With the impact every bottle makes, we’re playing a numbers game to the power of “one more” refill."

Now I know what you are saying, "I already own so many refillable plastic and metal bottles -- why do I need another?"  I, for one, have filled cabinets full of reusable drinking bottles over the years, especially when my girls girls were younger and they always wanted to grab those $1 store character plastic bottles, or the ones you collect the character tops. But, as time went on, I will getting frustrated with all the excess bottles we had acquired and didn't use anyone.  So, what did I do -- throw them out, all while feeling bad that I knew they would probably not be recycled.  Many of the bottles we had started to smell, get moldy or were just a struggle to clean.  And, even today, we have some high end metal bottles that we use for the gym or when on the go, but they get dinged up, or the mouth piece or straws are just a pain to keep clean.  If only there was a reusable bottle that didn't break the bank and that was easy to clean, and actually stayed cold throughout the day.  Well, that is were PATH and their line of reusable, refillable water bottles come in.

PATH aluminum bottles are unlike anything I have purchased or used in the past. Here, just take a look at their fun limited edition character refillable bottles I know kids of all ages will love...

The kind folks at PATH sent along a case (9-pack) of their 16.9 oz. bottles of their popular PAW Patrol line which features Skye and Chase on the bottle, as my oldest daughter still enjoys the show and loves collecting and displaying the different pup figures and toys in her room. 

"Hydrate with your favorite Paw Patrol friends, and refill your bottle to protect Adventure Bay from single-use water bottles.

Ultra-purified, reverse osmosis filtered water packaged in a sleek, recyclable Paw Patrol designed bottle. Lightweight and made to reuse, you’ll be ruff ruff rescuing the world with every refill."

She is always looking for ways to help save the environment, so I knew she would appreciate this brand and their product offering.    As soon as my daughter saw the bottle with Skye and Chase on it, she smiled from ear to ear. 

Then, when I started to tell her about the PATH mission and how these bottles of still water (includes purified water with electrolytes added for taste) were refillable and could be used over and over again, she was even more happy.  We threw a few of the bottles in the fridge to chill, and then by bedtime, both of my girls grabbed a bottle, wrote their names on their bottles with a sharpie in the space provided for their names, and headed off to bed.  In almost unison, both girls yelled down to tell me how refreshing the water tasted, and how it was nice and cold -- no need to add ice cubes to chill like they used to with their other refillable water bottles that were supposed to stay chilled for long, but never did. They also like the sleek look and feel of the bottle and said they were easy to grab and hold, and had an easy to unscrew and screw top, along with a wide mouth opening, so no need to fidget with a straw or struggle with a mouth piece that always seemed clogged.  

The morning after using their PATH PAW Patrol refillable bottles for the first time, my girls were bot amazed that 10 hours later their bottles were still cold and the water inside was cold and refreshing.  They finished off their water with breakfast, and then refilled them with water, and popped their PAW Patrol PATH bottles in the fridge to chill, so they would be ready for lunch time and afternoon drinking.  I don't know about you, but it has always been a struggle to get my girls to drink enough water in a day, especially in the summer.  Even as they get older, I still have to ask if they have had water today or pour them a class when I see their lips dried out.  But, since introducing PATH water into our home, I haven't had to ask if the girls are drinking enough water each day, as they are always toting around their bottles, and have another bottle or two in the fridge to chill, so they can grab when they run out water, or we are heading out and they want to bring a cold bottle of water along.

In addition to the limited edition line which includes PAW Patrol, Spongebob Squarepants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, PATH also offers bottles of alkaline, still, sparking, and sparking flavored water, that are also available in 9 and 18 pack cases, and which are refillable and reusable.  

And, if you like to create your own designs, own a business or just like creating custom products, PATH also offers custom bottles.  

With the holidays fast approaching, why not gift your family with refillable bottles from PATH?  Kids will love the fun, limited edition character designs, and you'll love now having to struggle to clean bottles or feel bad having to throw out so many wasteful plastic bottles anymore.  Once you switch to PATH bottles, you will be on your way to helping with their mission to cut down on plastic bottle waste, and help save our planet for generations to come.  So, what are you waiting for? 

Head on over to PATH today and order a case of 9 or 18 bottles, and then stock your fridge with them, for your whole family to enjoy, one refill after another. A box of 9 PAW Patrol PATH water bottles is only $34.00, a steal if you compare to the price of other reusable water bottles on the market that you eventually end up throwing out, or the kids misplace at school or when out and about.  I would rather have the lose a PATH bottle than one I spend $50-$100 on just because they want to be in style and cool.  They are cool with a PATH bottle as they are helping the environment and doing their part to cut down waste and pollution.  And, if you shop Walmart or Instacart, they also carry some of the PATH bottles -- just use their store locator on the PATH website to see what is available in stores near where you live. If not, it is easy to order online and have PATH bottles delivered right to your door. 

--SAVE $$$ OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER--

For those placing an order for the first time on the PATH water website, be sure to use the promo code "welcome10" to save 10% off your first order. :-)  You're welcome!

Disclosure: I was sent samples from the vendor in exchange for an honest review. All views shared are mine and mine alone.

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