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MarilynW wrote:
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We use filtered water - I wish it were well water.
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Jennifer - what kind of filter do you use? We are using a PUR countertop - I know the ones that attach to faucets are better - but then I would use my kitchen sink spray faucet which is so useful. |
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Marilyn,
Sorry it has taken me a bit to get back to this thread. I only have a filter on our fridge water right now, but I'm not satisfied with it. I'd like a reverse osmosis filter that has its own faucet above the sink. Costco has one for a good price. I was hoping to do some research on this filter and others over the summer. That's my next move.
I don't think you have to get rid of your ziplocs - I'm not.  I am going to try to be careful that anything that comes in contact with food (especially food that is going to be heated) is not plastic.
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Bumping this up. Dh is actually considering making some changes to our cups in the house and drinking bottles. Traveling is the tricky thing. How to replenish the drinking water bottle on the road? Do you buy a big thermos and bring that full of water? Just wondering what do you do?
Now, I found a few other options I wondered if anyone has tried.
I've been adding to my bookmarks various articles and products. I'm not banning all plastic from our house, but we are looking at some alternatives.
Danielle Bean had a few sippy cup alternatives and lots of suggestions in the comments.
Anyone try ThinkSport? These are 24 oz.
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Jenn,
Thanks for the heads up on ThinkSport. I really like those. I had a hard time finding a good 10 year old boyish looking Sigg bottle. I think these will fit the bill.
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Jenn thanks for the links - dh is going to pick up a Foogo for me on the way back home tonight.
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Jenn,
I noticed you had bookmarked The Safe Sippy. I've heard really good things about it. Unfortunately, it was out of stock til May. I hope to hear from a vendor that they have stock soon. This is what I intend to use for my younger set.
You asked what to do about traveling on the road. We drove 4 hours last week to pick up our beef. I bought the Klean Kanteen in the 27oz size for everyone, so most brought their own bottles. I also bought one in the 40 oz. size that I brought and used to refill bottles with lemonade. It worked out well.
I also wanted to mention that the neoprene covers have worked out really well. They keep the drinks quite cold and are more comfortable to hold than just the cold stainless. They offer a good bit of protection against dents. They are stinky at first, but airing them out has gotten rid of the strong smell. I think they would work well for SIGGs or Klean Kanteens.
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I went with Sigg bottles. They have worked out fine.
I think that for traveling with a cooler, I don't mind using some gallon sized glass jars I have for non-water. We buy our water in the 3-gallon sized jugs. I know there is no telling, though, how long those jugs of water have sat in a hot warehouse. While I hope to get a RO filter down the road, for now I'm okay with the jugs since I can't *taste* the plastic like I can when drinking from one of the sippy cups. I figure whatever they finally conclude about BPAs, it can't be natural to actually taste plastic in your water. I think the dishwasher makes those things worse.
I still use our Tupperware cups with lids and straws for milk at breakfast and snacks. These can be rather transient meals for us (we don't really sit at the table but the boys usually stand at the window seat in the kitchen--its not an eat-in--while dh and I find "perches"). I just can't handle all the spills (my youngest is a dumper)--especially since I'm paying for raw, organic milk, yk? But, it doesn't sit in the cups for long stretches like water does, if that makes sense. They usually drink the milk in a single sitting.
I thought about getting the neoprene, but so far, we haven't had a problem with the water being too warm (we may think differently in a couple of months), and it seems a shame to buy the Siggs and then cover up their cuteness, lol!
I really though the covers would be neat if that had a little wrist handle or something for the boys to keep hold of. They get dropped a lot.
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Oh, and if anyone else is interested in the Siggs, there is a 30% off coupon at retailmenot.com for mysigg.com. I didn't know about it when I ordered 
I got mine at reusablebags.com, and there is a coupon there for a free Acme shopping bag.
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I love love love the Foogo so far - I have tried everything possible and it has not leaked. Michael has drunk his whole cup of water from it this morning and thrown it several times.
Now my older kids want the straw Foogo...
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What about this possibility?
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I like it! Glass bottles, terrific.
I bought two SIGG bottles when my son first started the sippy cups years before Plastic Was Evil . It wasn't that I was attached to having a sippy, but he had allergy needs to have a special dedicated container, and going out and traveling I needed a portable option.
I stopped using the SIGG pretty fast, only as storage. They don't leak, but he had difficulty figuring out the opening, and then the extra lid always popped in his face. You absolutely needed the Neoprene cover for cold drinks, as your hand got cold fast. There is no insulation, so the liquids pretty much adjust to room temperature.
That was my experience. Plus, the ice thing. I know I could use trays for special size to fit in the top, but I'm a minimalist. I have an icemaker -- I want it to work!
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Jenn,
I noticed the shipping and handling for one case from that supplier will be over $24 on top of the $23 per case of bottles. I found this site which is local to Fairfax, they have them for $30 per case...but maybe shipping is less??
It also might be worth a call to Total Wine and More (they are in FX too). Maybe they sell empty bottles. We were just in there recently, I didn't notice any homebrew supplies, but they might have some. I should ask my dh, he sometimes brews his own. In fact he is getting ready I think to start a new batch soon and will be placing an order somewhere. I'll see what he thinks!
That is a great idea Alice shared on that post! Thanks for sharing the link Elizabeth.
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Jenn,
I noticed the shipping and handling for one case from that supplier will be over $24 on top of the $23 per case of bottles. I found this site which is local to Fairfax, they have them for $30 per case...but maybe shipping is less??
It also might be worth a call to Total Wine and More (they are in FX too). Maybe they sell empty bottles. We were just in there recently, I didn't notice any homebrew supplies, but they might have some. I should ask my dh, he sometimes brews his own. In fact he is getting ready I think to start a new batch soon and will be placing an order somewhere. I'll see what he thinks!
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Thanks for trying to find something local. I hate to pay shipping!
I was thinking I just need to down a few cases of Grolsch beer in the next month or so and save the bottles.
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That's what our friends that do home brewing do. They said its actually cheaper to buy the bottle with the beer in it than it is to buy the empty bottle (even without shipping--there are local brewery stores here that carry them).
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I was thinking I just need to down a few cases of Grolsch beer in the next month or so and save the bottles. |
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That's what our friends that do home brewing do. They said its actually cheaper to buy the bottle with the beer in it than it is to buy the empty bottle (even without shipping--there are local brewery stores here that carry them). |
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Good to know!!!!!
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Anyone else see that Klean Kanteen is shut down due to an overwhelming surge of orders? I spoke with them today, they told me they are trying to play catch up, they were featured on Oprah and Good Morning America. And what about Canada and plastic water bottes? Any Canadians care to shed some light on what is happening up there? I heard they just passed a law, outlawing plastic drinking bottles????
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Bumping up this old thread. I still haven't decided on what bottles to buy. I agonize over permanent decisions.
But I saw that FlyLady has a new stainless bottle. The price is good, and it has two openings so one can put ice...very important in my standards. It also doesn't sweat.
I wrote to ask what kind of plastic the lid is, and this was the reply:
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The Stainless bottles do NOT contain any plastic with BPA. The plastic cap/spout is made from polypropylene, and it is BPA-free, according to our manufacturer.
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Anyone find other bottles with these kind of features?
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JennGM wrote:
But I saw that FlyLady has a new stainless bottle. The price is good, and it has two openings so one can put ice...very important in my standards. It also doesn't sweat.
I wrote to ask what kind of plastic the lid is, and this was the reply:
FlyLady wrote:
The Stainless bottles do NOT contain any plastic with BPA. The plastic cap/spout is made from polypropylene, and it is BPA-free, according to our manufacturer.
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I just saw this bottle today! Earlier in the year I bought Klean Kanteen bottles for the myself and kids but I just don't like it much. I never use. The kids use theirs all the time. This Fly Lady bottle looks great because I can also use a straw with it which - for some wacky reason - is a real biggie for me! 
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I just found the best prices on Kleen Kanteen bottles with free shipping and great service - I ordered a few minutes ago and will have the items by Thursday. I just did the 12oz bottles as they are so affordable - including a sippy for the baby. They also hav some good emergency supplies.
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Just wanted to add this lovely tutorial by Alice - you could make these covers for any bottle...
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Thanks Jennifer for that link.
I have a question, I'm so tempted by that sale Marilyn posted. What do you think the difference is between the color kanteens and the kanteen sippy? They seem to hold the same, but have a different shape. Anyone seen both shapes? I know I'd have to but a sippy top for the color kanteens. I was just curious (plus the color ones are even cheaper).
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