Be prepared

Most people know that clean water sources that are drinkable are getting harder and harder to find. So first of all we all need to take action in reducing water use, and also keeping an eye out to make sure we are giving our families healthy water to drink.

Not so easy if you are out hiking and get lost in the woods, running out of water. if you have one of these personal water straws with you then you can drink for that creek you have been following, or if need be even a puddle depending on just how long you have become.

This will keep you hydrated and aware so you can keep your head until you find your way back or someone find you. Great for the backpack, hiker, camper, hunter, survivalist, doomsday prepper. As a family we have a few stashed away just in case.

The Acquapura personal water straw comes with a bit more then what I am used to seeing, but it still works the same as all of the others. I have a video review up on another brand on our YouTube under MarksvilleandMe and will have one up on this one in the next few days, but until then check out that video so you can get the gist of what this has to offer, and how to use one.

You can purchase the Acquapura personal water straw on Amazon. My readers can get a 22% discount by using code 3WUVEDMT until September 10, 2015.


What Acquapura has to say about their product.

Triple Layer Filtration System - makes water 100% safe to drink; Softens Water and Eliminates Water Odor
Features a Unique Cap with an Innovative Dust-Free Design; Protecting You from the Secondary Pollution of the Outlet Mouthpiece.
Certified By the WQA and the TUV-SUD; the Most Respected Ranking Organizations for These Types of Products.
Filters 99.999% of Waterborne Bacteria Greater Than .01 Microns
Exclusive Antibacterial GAC "Damping System" with UF Membrane Ensures that Raw Water is Completely Filtrated. • Compact and Light-Weight at just 2.12 Oz (60 Grams)

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Keeps your water cool all day long

Water bottles are a big thing in our family, they are used for road trips, hiking, biking, sports, and when ever we know we will be waiting somewhere for a while, as in picking up the kids from their extracurricular activities. 

With that being said I want to make sure my families water stays cool all day long. Believe me finding a water bottle that can accomplish this is harder then you woud think. 

Futurepace Tech is one of the few bottles that we own that can live up to the claim of keeping your beverage cool. 

Think a hot car thats gets over a 100 degrees in the summer and when you get in after a day at the mall your drink is still cool and refreshing. That is my kind of bottle. 

I do wish that they had made a bigger opening so I could put ice inside as well, but the bottle still works without ice so it passes the test. I haven't put it to the test of keeping hot liquids hot but winter is coming which means hot cocoa season so it won't be long till I can give it the full test. 

You can purchase Futurepace Tech Water Bottle here.














What Futurepace Tech has to say about their product.

• COLD FOR 24 HRS, HOT FOR 8 HRS. Fill your metal drink bottle with ice and top with water or fill with hot liquid - Herbal Tea or Hot Chocolate and allow the DOUBLE WALL INSULATION to protect your drinks all day.
  
  EASY CARRY, LEAK PROOF, NO SPILL, NO SWEAT Carry purified water you can trust. Use a spare finger in the loop lid to carry. Slides easily into car cup holder, bike rack or hiking backpack. Holds just the right amount. Right size opening makes it comfortable to drink from.
  
  DURABLE food grade stainless steel inside and outside means NO METALLIC AFTERTASTE. Bpa free lid and no plastic lining means no toxins.
  
  ECO FRIENDLY. This reusable water bottle replaces many single use plastic water bottles. Much safer for you and the environment.
  
  TOP RATED by USA customers - CHECK OUT over 350 5* reviews 

Choose our perfect 'Hydrate on the Go' Solution ...For Convenience...
Your insulated water bottle will keep drinks super cool or warm. Easy to carry Loop Lid. Easy fit for cup holders, bike racks, back packs. 20oz/600 ml means longer between fills. 
For Health...
Hydrate with safe, refreshingly cool drinks at the office, gym, yoga or outdoors hiking, biking, kayaking. Or enjoy warming herbal tea. No aluminium or plastic. 
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Save mega$$$ every year - switch to Stainless Steel over disposable plastic. 
For Sustainability....
Your reusable water bottle uses top quality 18/8 Stainless Steel for inner and outer walls guaranteeing tough, durable, rust proof, sustainable and no metallic taste and stops plastic in oceans/landfill. 
For Cool, Style...Gloss coated charcoal - designer white print. We know you will love it yourself and want to gift it to family/friends so we have packaged it in a stylish white box for any occasion. We take pride in our Stainless Steel Water Bottle; we use it and love it. We choose Amazon FBA so our valued customers have an simple, risk free buying experience and a full 100% money back guarantee.

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Catch and Release Beach Aquarium with Telescoping Net Kit

The Catch and Release Beach Aquarium could not have come at a better time. We were due for a trip to the beach and this was the first thing we packed next to the sunscreen. 

My girls tried over and over again to catch a fish but were unable to succeed.

They were however able to collect a bunch of snails.

My 7 year old was just so happy to be able to try this out at the beach and had to model the whole deal for my readers.

Here she is showing you how small her snails are and then again in the water trying to catch some more water life after her older sister got bored of trying. 

While this was made for aquatic life you can collect lightning bugs, and other flying creatures as well to watch and then release later. The girls love to catch butterflies, moths, and grasshoppers. Great for a little extra science in a fun way that kids won't even realize they are learning.

The net is telescoping which makes it really nice for both short and longer reaching. I love that the cap for the Aquarium is attached so you won't lose it while trying to catch your specimen. 

You can purchase Sharp Gear Catch and Release Beach Aquarium with Telescoping Net Kit on Amazon.

What Sharp Gear has to say about their product.

Discover nature with your very own Beach Aquarium! This specially designed aquarium features a sturdy carrying handle with a comfort grip that is also a float. The removable lid is secured to the handle, so you won't lose it on the beach! The lid is a screen which allows the entire aquarium to be submerged under water for the benefit of sea creatures or for fresh air exchange for land dwellers! Observe and learn more about beach wildlife up close, then release safely to their natural habitat. A fun way to promote curiosity and learning, as well as responsible stewardship of nature. Perfect for the cottage, beach vacations, trips to the lake and more! Top Quality 34" Collapsible Telescopic Butterfly Net With Rubber Dipped Handle Random Color Will Be Shipped.

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Item to add to your emergency prep kit

What a great product to add to your emergency kits for each member of your family. We all want clean water to drink but we all know it is getting harder and harder to find.

Great for hikers, survivalists, campers, and for emergency situations.

What a neat product to have on hand, much easier then storing gallons and gallons of water, purification pills, and the like.

There are lots of sites that list emergency preparation kits and I don't think I have ever seen this on one before.

What my husband has to say about this product.



You can purchase the Life defender personal water filtration straw on Amazon.

What Life Defender has to say about their product. 

Pocket Sized Peace of Mind: The Life Defender Personal Water Filter Was Designed with You in Mind. Ultra Light (2.1 Oz) and Compact Filtration System That Out Performs Devices 5X More Expensive. in Addition to Possessing the Best Performing Filter on the Market,

It's the Little Things That You'll Really Enjoy, Like the Included Hanging Strap and Sealed Packaging for Dryness & Clean Storage. Grab Your Pocket-Size Peace of Mind Today

Easy to Use: You'll Find the Life Defender Easier to Use than Other Leading Brands. We Designed the Suction System to Be Simple and Easy, from the First Use to Your 1,000th. 

Superior Filtration Performance: Filters to a Market-Leading 0.1 Microns. with 2.5X Higher Flow Rate (650 Ml/Min) than Other Leading Brands, You'll Find This Filter Much Simpler and Easier to Use

Lasts the Longest: Filters up to 1,500 Liters of Contaminated Water Without Any Added Taste or Chemicals (50% More than LifeStraw)

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Live Infinitely

The Live Infinitely infuser water bottle is the first infuser bottle I have seen where the infuser is attached to the bottom, which makes so much sense because that is where your water sits to the very end. Which means every last drop is infused with lots of fruit flavor.

I also liked how the top came off and you were able to drink out of it like a cup. Doesn't work well while you are driving but works well pretty much everywhere else.

So many colors to choose from, each person in my home can have a different color so there are no mix ups, which makes me really happy. I don't like to share drinks.




You can purchase the Live infinitely infuser water bottle on Amazon.
Did You Know That According to Boston College Dieticians Over 66% of Americans Don't Drink Enough Water Daily?
Now you can achieve your daily water intake in a healthy yet flavorsome way.
You'll feel inspired to drink more when that Amazon package comes rolling in on your doorstep and you engineer your first infusion creation.
Our infused water bottle gives YOU the power to develop thirst-quenching recipes that fit your busy lifestyle and personal taste preferences.
Simple to Use:
Simply toss your favorite fruits, veggies or tea into the infusion basket, fill up with water, give it a little shake and allow about 10 minutes for the infusion water bottle to work its magic!
Check Out All the Health Benefits:
✓ Green tea+Mint+Lime: Fat burning, digestion, relieves headaches, congestion and freshens breath.
✓ Strawberry+Kiwi: Immune system protection, blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular health and digestion
✓ Cucumber+Lime+Lemon: Water weight management, appetite control, relieves bloating, hydration, and digestion
What Separates Live Infinitely's Water Infuser From Other Infusion Water Bottles?
❖ Top infusers stop working once the water level is decreased. Our bottom infuser allows the fruit to flavor the water the entire time!
❖ Our fruit infused water bottle is made of high quality Eastman Tritan Copolyester, which is eco-friendly, BPA free, dishwasher safe and leak proof.
❖ All of our water bottles are backed with our 100% money back guarantee
❖ FREE infused water recipe eBook with every infuser water bottle as our way to say THANK YOU!

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Blueberry infused water.

I have never been a big water drinker but that all changed when I started to infuse my water with fruit. I have all kinds of water infusion bottles, some I love, others I tossed, and yet other that are my favorites. For the most part I like something about all of them. I like the the way this water bottle sits on a flat surface, the handle, and of course how large the fruit infusion part is.

Right now blueberries are in season so my water is mainly infused with blueberries. Easy to use, easy to wash, and you can be sure to have a healthier drink in minutes, just by tossing some fruit in the infusion basket. Way better then soda, or other sugary drinks, better for your body too. 

You can purchase the Every Day Select Infusion water bottle on Amazon.

What Every Day Select has to say about their product.

Easily and Naturally Enhance Your Water
BPA Free Tritan Carbonpolyster Plastic (Microwave and Dishwasher Safe)
Easy To Clean Wide Cylinder That Holds More Fruit and Ice
Easy Flip N'Sip Lid, Leak Free, and Easily Fits Into Cupholder

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
FEATURES:Made To Last
Durable Impact Resistant Eco-Friendly BPA Free Tritan Carbonpolysester Plastic
Fits Lots of Fruit and Ice
Extra Wide Cylinder Gives You Maximum Contents For Maximize Flavor
Easy To Clean
Dishwasher Safe and Hand Washable
Easy To Use and Leak Free
Flip n' Sip Leak Free Lid Easily Unscrews and Reattaches
Fits In Car Cup Holders
No Worries!

INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Unscrew lid and fruit infusion cylinder.
2) Fill cylinder with contents.
3) Fasten cylinder, add water.
4) Flip n' Sip!
PRO TIP 1: Slightly disturb fruit before placing into cylinder for maximum flavor.
PRO TIP 2: Don't forget to eat the fruit after you're finished!

FAQ:How long does it take to infuse?
It's delicious right away but the longer the infusion, the stronger the flavor.
How much water does it hold with fruit and ice in it?
It depends on the volume added, but, around 17-20oz.
Can I use it with no fruit in it?
Yep! This is an all purpose water bottle.

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Fun with water balloons

Summer is here and if you have children like I do then Summer isn't over until you have a balloon fight. Everyone knows water balloons are for well water, but you can use them for so many other things, like making hair accessories, games where you throw a dart at the balloons, and of course different kinds of balloon arrangements where you need a smaller balloon, and what better way to achieve that then by using water balloons.

So get out there with or without your children and have a ball.




You can purchase these water balloons on Amazon.


Packages of 500 large high quality latex water balloons. They come in 6 colours, blue, green, yellow, red, orange, pink and purple. They can be pre-filled the night before and hold their size and don't pop. Easy to fill. They can be as big as 6" when filled or they work well smaller too. 0.23g per balloon. 

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Infuse Fruit

Infusing water with fruit is taking over our home. One way to enjoy that is to have an infuser bottle. You can just plop some fruit in any water bottle, glass, or cup and have the same effect but having one of the little infuser chambers is nice since it keeps your fruit all condensed with every sip you take.

This water bottle from Infuse Fruit has everything you need from a lock top so your water doesn't spill to a soft insulated cover to keep your drink cool for a longer period of time. Other then having this in red which would really make my day this is a perfect water bottle for every day use.

You can purchase Infuse Water Bottle on Amazon.



What Infuse Fruit has to say about their product.
Fruit infused water bottle 25oz with leak-proof lid from Infusefruit
- Do you find it difficult to drink the recommended 0.5 gallon daily water intake?
- Have you often tried to cut on unhealthy and expensive flavored drinking or artificial sugary sodas without success?
- Or maybe you are already infusing your water but your fruit infused water bottle is leaking from time to time and get warm too quickly when you are on the go? 

Using your InfuseFruit 25 ounces bottle daily is the perfect answer to your problems:
Take control of your hydration: make your own natural refreshing infused water and create healthy detox beverages.
Fruits, veggie, herbs, tea, still or sparkling water: the possibilities for combining ingredients are really endless, and adults like kids can get very creative!
You'll be inspired to drink more water...the easiest way to stay slim, healthy, and energized. And think of all the money you'll save! No more buying expensive bottled water, sports drinks, soda or "vitamin" flavored water, which are full of refined sugar and artificial components.
Have fun making you own delicious and vitamin rich infusion and start feeling better day after day.

• ✔ SAFE & FINEST QUALITY: Built with PREMIUM DURABLE Eastman Tritan, 100% BPA free which means we DO NOT use plastic that contains harmful chemicals and toxins. You can use and reuse your water bottle with confidence, SAVE MONEY and the PLANET.
  ✔ PERFECT LEAK PROOF DESIGN: 100% SECURE leak proof system, lock and unlock flip top EASILY with one finger. You will NEVER spill any liquid in your bag, guaranteed! Special finger grips on both sides for more COMFORTABLE and SECURE handling. IDEAL capacity for both ADULTS and KIDS.
  ✔ EASY TO USE: SIMPLY prepare your ingredients, put them INSIDE the infusion basket (you can add some more OUTSIDE for INCREASED flavor), shake your infused water bottle, and let it rest in the fridge for few hours. Voila! You can now ENJOY some HEALTHY and DELICIOUS infusion. Your bottle is EASY to carry in your bag pocket or in your car cup holder, you can also hang the strap on your belt or backpack, as well as using the EXTRA convenient carry handle when walking or running.
  ✔ FRESHER: with your FREE insulator cover bag your bottle is PROTECTED, CONVENIENT to carry around, and stays COOL & FRESH longer on the go or at the office, gym, yoga, school, gym camping, hiking or anywhere your legs can take you!

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Can your shower get better?

We live in a pretty old house so I filter our drinking water to make sure we aren't getting lead just in case. We have a well outside of our home which we rent, although I have not actually tested the water, I have this big thing about tasting the water where we will live and so far our water tastes great.

We do however have hard water which really plays havoc with our shower heads, coffee makers, and the like. So far we have found that the Ava Water filter works well although I had doubted it would work because of how the filter hooks up.

Others have said they have tested before and after and have seen no difference but of course we were only looking for the hard water to be less harsh which so far we have had good results, I would recommend this for hard water alone, the difference is in that I haven't had to replace my shower head like we usually do.

You can purchase your Ava Shower filter on Amazon

What Ava has to say about their product.
REMOVES FLUORIDE & OTHER CHEMICALS - Filters 99.9% of Chlorine, Algae, Dirt, Fluoride, Lead, Chloramine, Bacteria, Arsenic, Chromium, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Mercury and Heavy Metals and many more chemicals. Shower filter also reduces scum build-up using kdf.
HEALTHY SKIN - Balances the pH of water. Promotes and maintains smooth, glowing skin, shiny hair, and healthy nails. Effectively reduces hard water and stops itchy and skin after shower
EASY INSTALLATION - Fits all modern shower arms. Comes with installation manual and installs easily. No plumber needed.Not sold with shower arm or shower head.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE - Made in the USA with a 30-day money back guarantee included. Experience powerful results within days or receive 100% of your money back
LONG-TERM - High performance filter lasts for an entire 9-12 months before needed replacement.

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