Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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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Bring Classic Jane Austen Books to Life with this Fun Immersive Board Game, The Jane Austen Game from Laurence King Publishing (Review)

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






Buy now from Amazon for only $35

As part of our English Literature studies in homeschooling this year, we have been studying classics from Jane Austen.  We would read the book and then follow up by watching movies that have released based on the books.  So far, we have done Emma, Pride and Prejudice, and are wrapping up Sense and Sensibility, before we move onto Mansfield Park and Persuasion, before we wrap up the school year. 

My girls really like when they are able to compare books to movies, as they like to rank them and say which is better...the book or the movie. Plus, they have said because of the way these books in particular are written, they are better able to grasp the content by seeing the stories play out in a movie.  Both of my girls were fans of Emma movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow and started to fall in love with the writing style of Jane Austen after reading and watching Emma.

In addition to watching the movies this school year, I added something fun and unique to the mix, which the girls are loving.  Thanks to the folks at Laurence King Publishing, I introduced their The Jane Austen Game, an immersive board game, which released back on October 8th, and is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books-a-million, IndieBound, Indigo and Bookshop.  This board game reminded me of fun dating games I played as a kid including Dream Date, Mystery Date, Heart Throb Dream Date Game and Girl Talk. The only difference with this game and the ones I played as a kid and tween, is that this one is all about the characters Jane Austen wrote about.  Players go from ball to ball dancing and collecting admirers before deciding if they want to settle down with a suitor or stay unattached and become a Woman of Independence Mind like Austen herself.

The first time my girls and I played this game, we couldn't help but admire the beautifully put together deck of cards which feature the different Austen characters which have the books they are featured in at the bottom of their cards.  

Before we played the game, we took time to go through each and every card admiring the illustrations which are done by Barry Falls who is based out of Ireland.  The sturdy game board is also a beauty to look at, as it depicts scenes you would except during the elegant Regency era of Jane Austen.  

Setup and learning the game rules was easy, and in no time we were moving around the board collecting and filling up our game cards.  This game was a fun way to recall story lines and characters from Austen's work, and add a fun layer to learning about these classics.  We are a game playing family, but haven't played an immersive game like this before based on books we read, and have to say it was so much fun to play.  We play this game at least once a week, usually on Fridays which are our catch up and fun days with schooling. It gives the girls something to look forward to, and also gets them excited about wanting to read more Jane Austen books in the future outside of our schooling.

If you are a fan of Jane Austen, or even participate in a book club where you make themed dishes or play games based on the books, this game would be a fun addition to your Jane Austen discussions.  As you can see from the photos above, this is really a well put together board game with breathtaking illustrations and a fun feel to it.  With the holidays fast approaching, this would also make for a great gift idea to gift Austen fans, or those who just like to play immersive board games with friends and family.  I don't see us getting bored of this game, as it is different each and every time we play it.  Highly recommend!

More about The Jane Austen Game:


"Step into the elegant Regency era of Jane Austen, as you dance from ball to ball collecting ardent admirers! Will you marry a dashing suitor (in possession of a good fortune) or stay single to become a Woman of Independent Mind? Write your own story while you play as the heroine of one of Austen's six beloved novels in this immersive game.

Dance from ball to ball collecting suitors and friends as you play this immersive new boardgame! In this game, you are the protagonist of one of Austen's novels. You take on the role, gathering acquaintances, courting suitors and ultimately deciding who to marry (or whether to stay single, just like Austen herself!). The player with the most points after the End of Season Ball is declared the winner.

AUSTEN FANS UNITE! - Whether you're a fan of Austen's novels or partial to an on-screen adaptation, everyone will love getting together for a game

STEP INTO THE STORIES - Build your dream deck of friends and suitors from Austen's most memorable characters as you go from ball to ball in search of the ultimate match

GET MARRIED OR GO IT ALONE - Choose whether to settle down with Darcy or remain unattached, like Austen herself"


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

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Monday, November 18, 2024

Available for the First Time on Blu-ray -- The West Wing: The Complete Series -- Bonus Content Includes Unaired Scenes, Gag Reels, 20 Commentaries and So Much More! (Review)

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


Buy now on Blu-ray for the First Time from Amazon for only $125.85


If I was to ask you what you were watching back in 1999-2006 on television each week, you would probably be like me and millions of other viewers and say The West Wing.  This television series, which won Emmy Award after Emmy Award, year after year, was a staple in most homes during this time period.  I was watching this series with my dormmates while away at college, and then when home on breaks, would watch it with my parents.  I was never one for political dramas, until this began airing. And, then once it came to an end, it was hard to find a series to compared or even came close.  To this day people are still watching episodes streaming, or popping a DVD from their collection of individual season releases to watch over again.   

It wasn't until I was sent a copy of the complete series, which released for the first time on Blu-ray back on October 1st, that I watched an episode of The West Wing in a couple years. But, as soon as I popped the first Blu-ray in to watch, I was transported back and got to relieve some of my favorite scenes and episodes from this iconic Emmy-Award winning series. My oldest daughter sat and watched a few episodes with me, and now I have her hooked, and she is watching the series from the very beginning, and then wanting to chat with me about her favorite parts and characters.


The West Wing: The Complete Series on Blu-ray contains all seven seasons, which comes out to 156 episodes, on 28 discs, as well over 20 commentaries, behind the scenes featurettes, unaired scenes, gag reels and so much more, is a must have for fans of this series.  Like my daughter and I...once you start watching this series again from the beginning, you will find yourself recalling story lines and wanting to sit and watch more and episodes, until you blink and you are done with all 156 episodes again.  We are only 50 episodes in, but are loving every minute of it, and get to enjoy quality time together which I especially love. :-)


More About the The West Wing: The Complete Series on Blu-ray:


Synopsis:


"Widely considered one of the best series of all time, The West Wing remains a landmark achievement in television, earning 26 Emmys, including four for Outstanding Drama Series. With its sharp writing and memorable ensemble cast, the show continues to inspire audiences with its intimate look at the triumphs, sacrifices and inner politics of the White House."

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