Lifefactory Glass Water Bottle - Mother's Day Giveaway

A hydrated mom is a happy mom. Did you know that once you hit the point of feeling thirsty you’re already dehydrated? Tiredness, dry skin, headaches, dull sunken eyes, dizziness and constipation can all be signs telling you it’s time to re-hydrate. Yet keeping your water level up while on the go can be tricky. A great water bottle you love makes it easier. Now you can win one in our Mother's Day Giveaway! Simply tell us your favourite water bottle colour and you could win a non-leaching, recyclable, reusable Lifefactory glass water bottle - one of our most popular bottles ever!  

********* This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to our winner Robyn L.! *********

HOW TO ENTER

Step 1
Tell us which is your absolute favourite water bottle colour from our collection of glass water bottles – and you could win a 450ml Lifefactory Glass Water Bottle. Value $26 

Leave your answer in a comment below or email it to us at customerservice(at)lavishandlime(dot)com with 'Mother's Day Giveaway' in the subject line. This giveaway closes at midnight PST, May 11th, 2013. The winner will be chosen and notified on Mother's Day. **Please be sure to include your name and email address so we can contact you if you win.**

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LIFEFACTORY DISCOUNT CODE

Water bottles make great gifts for all the moms in your world, including you! Choose from our selection of the top glass and stainless steel bottles on the market and use code LUVMOM through May 8th to receive 15% OFF for Mother’s Day!

ABOUT THE PRIZE

Lifefactory Water Bottles
Stylish Lifefactory reusable glass water bottles are not only the right choice for anyone concerned about BPA leaking into their drinking water, but also for anyone who likes to see exactly what they're drinking. Unlike other bottle options, see-through glass allows for 100% thorough cleaning; what you see is what you ingest. Glass also preserves water's true taste and is fully recyclable. Plus a colourful plastic sleeve on these glass water bottles helps prevent breakage. Choose from a variety of colours, two sizes and two tops – the classic screw cap or the newer flip cap spout. The glass is made in Europe, the protective silicone sleeve in the USA.

The winner will be chosen in a random draw. Deadline for entries is 11:59pm PST Saturday, May 11th, the giveaway closing date. The winner will be notified by email on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12th and announced thereafter. Open to residents of Canada and the U.S. who are over the age of majority in their province, territory or state of residence. Prize must be accepted as awarded and may not be transferred or exchanged. They are not redeemable for cash and are non-refundable.

Cheering for a Green Olympics!

Get in the Olympic spirit and cheer on the games! We're watching to see who goes for gold in going green. Did you know two thirds of the steel used in London's Olympic Stadium roof is recycled? This clever choice cut construction costs by half a million pounds. We loved seeing the green grassy hills during the Olympic opening ceremonies. Talk about bringing the outside in! We can't wait to see what's coming up for the closing ceremonies. Behind sport and culture, green aspirations now have to be part of every Olympic bid, according to the International Olympic Committee – and we're happy with that.

Getting in the Olympic spirit with our Lifefactory glass bottles.

Hydrate Dad: Bottles Make Great Father's Day Gifts

There's all kinds of Dads and there's all kinds of eco-friendly, reusable water bottles to keep them  hydrated this summer. We're not just talking about water bottles of different shapes and sizes, but different materials, capabilities, design and function. The right bottle for the right Dad makes a great green Father's Day gift. For the outdoors Dad, a great option is the Vapur Element Collapsible Bottle with its integrated flip top cap. Ideal for hiking or walking, this funky water bottle is not only lightweight but when empty can be folded and popped in a pocket for easy transport. Choose from Vapur Earth, Water or Wind. For cycling Dad, the double walled S'well bottle is perfect. The slim, ergonomic design fits into any bike holder and keeps water cool for 24 hours. The new navy, olive green and black matte colours make a great Father's Day gift. For the wine-loving Dad, try the S'well wine bottle which again, keeps contents chilly cold for hours and hours but this one holds 750ml, perfect for decanting that bottle of Pinot in the park. For executive Dad, the non-leaching Lifefactory glass water bottle is ideal for keeping on his desk. The protective silicone cover makes for an interesting talking point and the wide mouth allows for ice cubes. Choose from two types of lids: classic screw top or flip cap top. A rainbow of manly colours too! For more, check out our complete collection of reusable water bottles.

Win 1 of 5 S'well Bottles - Earth Day Giveaway

World Earth Day is April 22nd and we want to help make it S'well! Here at Lavish & Lime we've teamed up with our friends at S'well – makers of the popular S'well stainless steel water bottle (one of Oprah's favourite things) – and have five S'well bottles to give away to five lucky earth conscious winners in our Earth Day Giveaway. Did you know 88% of plastic water bottles are not recycled? Those that are take up to 1,000 years to biodegrade and may leak toxic additives into the groundwater. Plastic bottles are becoming the fastest-growing form of municipal solid waste in Canada and the U.S.* This Earth Day and every day, we want to help you help the earth and reduce the use of plastic water bottles. Tell us what other litterless lunch item you'd choose for a waste-free pairing and one of our double walled, stainless steel, ergonomically designed and ultra sleek S'well bottles could be yours!

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WIN IT!
Tell us what other item from our waste-free lunch gear collection you'd pair up with a S'well – and you could win a S'well Water Bottle in the colour of your choice. Choose from green, pink, blue, red, silver, yellow or black, as stock availability allows. You can browse all of our Lavish & Lime waste-free lunch gear here.

Leave your answer in a comment below or email it to us at customerservice(at)lavishandlime(dot)com with 'Earth Day Giveaway' in the subject line. This giveaway closes at midnight PST, April 30th, 2012. **Please be sure to include your name and email address so we can contact you if you win.**

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The winner will be chosen in a random draw. Deadline for entries is 11:59pm PST Monday, April 30th, the giveaway closing date. The winner will be notified by email Tuesday, May 1st. Open to residents of both Canada and the U.S. who are over the age of majority in their province, territory or state of residence. Prize must be accepted as awarded and may not be transferred or exchanged. It is not redeemable for cash and is non-refundable.




*Source: Project Blue Roots and Shoots Canada Water Campaign

Flip Off with New Lifefactory Glass Bottles

We've been anxiously waiting and now they've arrived! Glass bottle maker Lifefactory has introduced a new flip cap lid that makes on-the-go much easier, and drier. The bottle itself is made of the same non-leaching, 100% recyclable glass as is the original Lifefactory glass water bottle, but now the wide mouth screw cap features a silicone spout with its own flip off cap for drinking. The ultra funky and colourful silicone cover still hugs the outside of the BPA-free bottle to help protect from breakage but now you have your choice of a hexagonal or circular design. These new flip cap glass water bottles come in two sizes: 650ml and 450ml plus loads of great colours from pale pink to chocolate brown and everything in between. Don't get us wrong, we still love the Lifefactory original bottles with the wide mouth screw caps -- they're just sitting on our desks now, instead of being taken out and about. For more and a drop demo video, click here.

Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper Pledges More Eco Friendly Living in 2012

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper took a step towards more eco friendly living Friday when he made a pledge to use reusable bottles more frequently. While in discussion with small business owners at a January 13th roundtable event in Vancouver hosted by eco boutique Lavish & Lime, the Prime Minister of Canada agreed using more reusable containers is the way to. "My green new year's resolution is to use fewer disposable cups at the rink," he said. Lavish & Lime presented the Stephen Harper with an insulated stainless steel S'well bottle to help keep his favourite Tim Hortons coffee warm at the hockey games and curling matches he loves to watch. The Prime Minister was also given a Lunchbots Uno Stainless Steel food container for his son Ben, a Peace Sign Rume Reusable Baggie for his daughter Rachel and a reusable Grover Envirosax bag to transport it all back to Ottawa. For more, click here.

Our daughter presented Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper with an eco-friendly S'well bottle.
















The Prime Minister said he would use his new reusable S'well bottle at the rink to reduce use of disposable cups.

Giveaway: Cool it with a Vapur Bottle

It's called the 'Anti-Bottle'. We call it the most convenient water bottle in our cupboard. The innovative Vapur bottle folds up like a tube of toothpaste when empty, making it perfect for walking, hiking and any on-the-go drinking. In the summer heat, freeze it first so your water stays cold on the go. Our kids love it. Lightweight and BPA-free, the Vapur reusable water bottle features a sturdy caribiner clip so you can carry it outside your bag or on your belt loop. The focus is good old tap water, not bottled water and Vapur uses less energy to make and transport these collapsible bottles than required by traditional rigid bottles. Choose from the original .5L bottle or our 2-pack of .4L bottles. Loads of colours too. For more details, click here.

WIN IT!
We have a Vapur bottle to give away to one lucky winner. Check out our range of Vapur water bottles available in Canada at Lavish & Lime and tell us in a comment below which colour you'd like to win and why - it could be yours! Please be sure to include your email address so we can contact you if you win.

EXTRA ENTRY:
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It's just starting to heat up here in Vancouver, so we're extending the deadline for entries for this giveaway until midnight PST Wednesday, August 3rd -- to give all the locals who temporarily lost faith in the summer weather a chance to still win this great way to beat the heat. We'll announce the randomly chosen winner on this blog post and on Facebook Thursday, August 4th. Open to Canadian residents only. Good luck!

For more green living ideas, visit our eco boutique Lavish & Lime where you'll find hundreds of everyday eco finds and unusual gift ideas that are good for you, your family and the planet too.

S'Well Water Bottles: One of Oprah's Favourite Things

It seems if Oprah gives a product the thumbs up, that's it - it's a hit. Well, we're more than pleased to announce our new stainless steel S'well water bottles have been given this coveted nod.

S'well bottles have made it to the O List as one of Oprah's favourite things for summer in the July 2011 issue of O Magazine. Read all about it online here.

With their sleek, ergonomic design and insulated, double-walled stainless steel technology, S'well bottles keep your drinks hot or cold for more than 24 hours. At 500ml, they're compact enough to fit in a handbag just as well as a backpack and yet are large enough to quench your thirst and then some.
Kudos to Oprah and her team for recognizing a top quality, eco-conscious product when they see one -- and congratulations to S'well for making the list!

S'well water bottles are available online in Canada at Lavish & Lime. This eco boutique is packed with hundreds of everyday eco finds and unusual gifts that are good for you and the planet too. If you have any thoughts or ideas about S'well, Oprah or water bottles in general, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

The S'well Bottle: coolest new BPA Free Water Bottles come to Canada

Did you know that even in this era of reduce, reuse, recycle less than 20% of the 200 billion disposable plastic bottles still consumed globally each year are recycled? The best bet for you and the planet too are BPA-free, non-toxic water bottles that can be used again and again.

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One of the coolest and best designed water bottles to hit the US market in the last year is the S'well Bottle and now it's available in Canada too.

S'well bottles tick all the right boxes:

• they're made of the highest quality, non-leaching, toxin-free stainless steel with no worries about Bisphenol-A (BPA) leaching into your water;
• feature a double wall design using the latest metals science technology so they insulate your beverage keeping it hot all day or cold well into tomorrow;
• are built to last with a top opening that allows for easy cleaning by hand or in the dishwasher so you can use it again and again;
• are designed to be functional: yes, the top opening is large enough to slip ice inside; yes, there's a silicone seal in the secure screw top lid to prevent leaks and yes, the slimline design is ergonomically shaped to fit your hand, your bag and your car cup holder;
• resemble a true glass bottle shape in a rainbow of colours - plus classic black - making S'well one of the coolest looking water bottles around.

We love both the look and feel of S'well bottles. These are substantial water bottles that are cool not just because they're sleek and stylish, but because they're insulating too. We love that at 500ml, they're big enough to hold a reasonable amount of water to quench an adult's thirst, but yet small enough to be easily handled by a child, without them drenching themselves.
Plus there's the added bonus that each purchase helps support the non-profit WaterAid in providing access to safe, clean water, hygiene and sanitation education to the world's poorest communities.

Healthy, helpful and happy (as written on all S'well bottles) -- that truly is S'well.

S'well bottles and more green living ideas are available at our Lavish & Lime eco shop. If you have any thoughts or comments about S'well bottles or reusable water bottles in general, please leave a comment below - we'd love to hear from you!

9 Ways to Refresh your Waste-Free Lunch Box

It's six months into the school year and while we're generally pretty good at keeping track of our kids' footwear and clothing, what about the state of their lunch gear? It's March Break -- a great opportunity to take stock and freshen up that waste-free lunch.

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After daily use, water bottles, lunch bags and food storage containers can take a battering. Does the lunch bag need a good wash? Is that water bottle seriously dented from repeatedly being dropped? If you pack plastic food containers, are they scratched or have they gone cloudy? If so, they may be releasing carcinogenic toxins and now would be a good time to move them to the craft table or garage for storing items other than food. Safe options for replacements include glass food storage containers, various stainless steel containers or BPA-free plastic food containers.

To make things easy, we've singled out our top three picks for lunch bags, water bottles and food storage containers. That's nine ways to refresh your lunch box -- many of which are new for Spring 2011.

Reusable Lunch Bags
For older girls, we recommend the new Scattered Leaves Gourmet Getaway from Built NY. Made of lead safe neoprene (the wetsuit material), this stylish bag is machine washable, insulated, zippered and stretches to fit any number of containers and foods.

Our Freezable Packit Lunch Bag in black or blue is perfect for older boys. Simply put it in the freezer overnight, take it out and pack it and will keep his lunch and after school snacks cold for up to 10 hours.

For the younger set, our Coated Linen Lunch Boxes for Kids are a great option - especially the new pink Giraffe square lunch box for girls and the bright turquoise scooter lunch box for boys. PVC-free, phthalate-free and lead safe, these eco friendly lunch boxes for kids are fully zippered and insulated.

Water Bottles
New for us this spring are Lifefactory glass water bottles in the smaller, more child-appropriate 450ml size with colourful and funky silicone sleeves. You might think they're not ideal for children, but don't underestimate your wee ones or the protective nature of the silicone covers. Plus the colours are fantastic - graphite grey Lifefactory bottle, raspberry pink, royal purple and more.

Our leakproof Camelbak stainless steel bottles for kids remain popular. The bite valve with a straw means sipping is quiet -- a point we didn't realize was of vital importance in class until we heard it from kids! The two best selling designs continue to be Camelbak Kids Dinosaurs and Butterflies.

For older kids, there's a larger new Camelbak option that keeps their water fresh and cold - the Camelbak Stainless Steel Insulated Better Bottle. Choose from classic steely silver or pretty purple plum - yes, a purple stainless steel bottle!

Food Storage Containers
Our BPA-free, reusable Fruit Guard created by three Vancouver doctors remains one of our top-selling food storage containers for apples, grapes, pears, peaches and other soft fruits. Choose from six rainbow colours.

New for spring is our highly durable airtight glass and steel food container, featuring a stainless steel lid with a vacuum seal button. Just as great for storing then reheating leftovers, our smaller size airtight steel and glass container is particularly perfect for lunch on-the-go.

Also new are our leakproof stainless steel food containers with BPA-free plastic lids. Choose from pink magenta or mud brown easy-to-remove and replace lids.

Additional ways to spice up your child's lunch and help encourage eco-friendly, waste-free eating include our new Light My Fire Spork with 3-in-1 functionality, our Thermal Food Containers with funky characters and images designed to keep hot foods hot and for little ones, our BPA-free Lunch Punch Sandwich Cutters, always useful in encouraging them to eat.

For more waste-free lunch ideas, visit our eco boutique Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts about packing a litterless lunch or would like to share ideas about your favourite lunch gear items, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

Lifefactory Love: 5 Reasons to use 450ml Glass Water Bottles

Six new additions to our popular line of Lifefactory glass water bottles have just arrived - and we think you're going to like them as much as we do.
It's the smaller 450ml glass water bottle in six great cap-and-bottle matching colours, four of which are new. Choose from: Raspberry Pink, Spring Green, Pearl White, Turquoise, Royal Purple and Graphite Grey. If the colours themselves aren't enough to make you want to snap one up, here are five more reasons you might want to rethink your current water bottle.

Our glass water bottles are not only gorgeous, but we really like them because:

1. They're free of BPA, Phthalates and PVC. These water bottles are made of good old-fashioned glass and are 100% non-toxic - and recyclable too.
2. The colourful, funky and most importantly - protective - silicone sleeve makes these glass water bottles virtually unbreakable so they not only look good but are practical too. View our glass water bottle drop test video here.
3. There's no metallic taste.
4. The 450ml size fits most car and stroller drink holders.
5. The wide mouth is ideal for ice cubes, fruit slices, etc.

This new version of our 650ml glass water bottle is smaller all around and works particularly well for older kids and seniors.

Lifefactory 450ml glass water bottles are available at eco boutique Lavish & Lime. For more green living ideas, visit www.lavishandlime.com. If you have any thoughts about glass water bottles or water bottles in general, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

Travel Tea Infuser Mug is Ideal for On the Go

Tea drinkers rejoice! Now you can enjoy a proper cuppa of loose leaf tea on-the-go with our Travel Tea Infuser Mug. The thermal double wall construction features non-leaching glass inside and a large, easy grip handle. The fine stainless steel mesh filter is ideal for roiboos and herbal teas.

The health-conscious inner glass wall of these unique tea travel mugs is BPA-free with no potentially toxic chemicals leaching into your tea. The exterior of the mug is made of safe and durable polycarbonate plastic that's on-the-go friendly.

A built-in stainless steel fine mesh filter keeps tea leaves in the tea and out of your mouth. It works just as well with tea bags. The filter is easy to remove for quick access and easy cleaning when adding or emptying loose leaf tea. The clear walls allow you to see through to your tea as you enjoy it! The lid and drinking lip on this tea infuser mug are both BPA-free and the double wall construction ensures your hot tea stays warm for about an hour.

Similar in design to our popular Travel Tea Glass, the Travel Tea Infuser Mug is slightly shorter and wider for a large stable base and features a handle for easy gripping.

The mug style is great for home and office and 'on the go'. Simply add hot water to enjoy your favourite loose leaf tea.

Say no to single use disposable cups for your tea when you're out and about - take your travel tea infuser mug instead!

The travel tea infuser mug is available at online eco boutique Lavish & Lime. For more greener living ideas, visit www.lavishandlime.com. If you have any thoughts or comments about tea travel mugs or on-the-go drinking in general, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

Today's Parent Picks from Lavish & Lime

Open up this month's issue of Canada's #1 parenting magazine Today's Parent and guess what you'll find on page 28? Four Lavish & Lime products recommended as top fun and eco-friendly ways to bring food to school. We couldn't be more thrilled!

Today's Parent is a great resource - both online and offline - for families of all ages and at all stages. Here are the four products they recommend you use for bringing lunch to school - as they appear in the 'your family Downtime' column.

1. Reduce, Reuse Rewrap! Forget cling wrap; send a sandwich that leaves a smaller footprint. Reusable sandwich wrap, $10, lavishandlime.com.

2. Double Duty This sleek lunch pail is conveniently divided into separate, no-leak compartments. Goodbyn lunch box. $29.50, lavishandlime.com.

3. Green Eats Warmer than metal, earth-friendlier than plastic, this is cutlery kids can feel good about. Bamboo utensil set, $13, lavishandlime.com.

4. Back to Glass Classic glass bottle with an edgy silicone wrap for durability. Glass water bottle, $26, lavishandlime.com.

For these and more waste-free lunch gear ideas, visit eco boutique Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts or ideas about packing eco-friendly lunches, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

People Drink More Water with CamelBak Bottles

We've been looking for reusable, durable stainless steel water bottles for kids - and adults - on the go. We think we've found a great one with CamelBak.

A global leader in personal hydration gear, CamelBak has created a stainless steel water bottle with a unique Big Bite Valve mouthpiece which allows non-tip sipping and won't spill, even when open. The mouthpiece system features a stem tube (straw) and shut-off valve. The stem and valve is all in one detachable piece that's easy for to clean. On the kids' bottles, the cap is easy for small fingers to operate and the whole stem and straw system is child-safe.

A study conducted at California's Pepperdine University in 2009 revealed that participants drank up to 24% more water with CamelBak reusable water bottles than with other reusable and disposable bottles tested. This first-of-its-kind study tested the effects fo water bottle design on personal fluid consumption.

More study subjects preferred the CamelBak bottle, saying it was easier to use, easier to drink from, didn't spill even when open, and that teh bottle's Big Bite Valve mouthpiece was more fun to drink from. One participant noted, "The CamelBak is quick to open and easy to drink from without distracting myself from whatever else I'm doing."

Study subjects used each of the following four bottles for a two-week period:

• reusable screw-cap plastic bottle
• reusable screw-cap metal bottle
• reusable screw-cap PET bottle
• CamelBak Better Bottle with the Big Bite Valve mouthpiece.

With the CamelBak bottle, participants drank 24% more water than with the disposable bottle, 18% more water than with the reusable metal bottle and 15% more than with the reusable plastic bottle.

Dehydration is a significant health concern. The benefits of hydration include body temperature regulation, fat metabolism, cardiovascular support and improved focus, concentration and alertness. Even mild dehydration can affect physical and mental performance.

CamelBak stainless steel water bottles are exclusively available online in Canada at eco boutique Lavish & Lime. For boys, choose from pirate and dinosaur CamelBak designs. For girls there's mermaid CamelBak stainless steel bottles and butterfly water bottles.

Glass Water Bottle Dropped without a Crack

Our curiosity got the better of us today. We were told our new glass water bottles were virtually unbreakable and today we tested them for ourselves - we dropped one from waist height onto a rock hard floor.

Yes, we half shut one eye as it went down and yes, we winced with the clunk sound at contact, but guess what?

Not a crack. Watch for yourself here.



We liked this glass water bottle before today. Now we love it and it's protective yet funky-looking silicone cover. We're sure you'll love it too.

Choose from six different colours - all available online now at eco boutique Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts or ideas about glass water bottles or water bottles in general, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

5 Reasons to Drink from Glass Water Bottles

Have you ever re-used an empty iced tea or other glass bottle as a water bottle? We have. That's why we were so excited when we found these new glass water bottles. They're a bit of a blast from the past (aka glass milk bottles) but with a modern twist - a funky and colourful silicone sleeve.

As soon as we laid eyes on these water bottles, we knew we had to have them. Here are five reasons to drink from a glass water bottle rather than a plastic or metal one.

1. Glass is one of the greenest materials on the planet and is 100% recyclable. It has been a trusted material for centuries.

2. Glass is completely safe. You don’t have to worry about BPA, phthalates or other harmful chemicals that can leach into liquids from plastic bottles.

3. With glass, there's no after taste. Water and other beverages taste better coming out of a glass bottle because glass is taste neutral - no unpleasant plastic or metallic taste.

4. Glass is transparent so you can see all around the inside of the bottle. You can ensure that it's extra clean every time you take a sip.

5. They can look so cool - especially with a colourful, non-toxic, easy grip silicone sleeve and a contoured shape - you won't want to be without one!

And if you're concerned about breakage with glass, don't be - at least with our new water bottle. Staff from the San Francisco Chronicle dropped the bottle repeatedly onto a concrete floor without a crack, thanks to the protective silicone sleeve.

Our new glass water bottles are available in six funky colours. They're custom made in France, with the cap made in Poland. The silicone sleeve is made in the US and the entire bottle is assembled there too. The glass and top are both recyclable and the silicone sleeve can be returned to us. We'll make sure it's forwarded on to where it can be re-ground to make outdoor playground mats or mats for barn animals.

Glass water bottles are available at Vancouver-based eco boutique Lavish & Lime where you'll find these and more ideas about living life a little greener. If you have any thoughts or ideas about glass water bottles, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

Send Your SIGG Photos & Save on BPA-Free Bottles - Extended

We've virtually been inundated with SIGG bottles. Honest. We've never seen so many - in online photos.

The response to our BPA-free bottle promotion has been fantastic, which means we've received loads of photos of your SIGG bottles with BPA in the lining. We've got pictures of all kinds of SIGGS - all colours, all sizes, some with Thomas the Tank Engine, others with French.

In return, we've sent you a unique code for 30% off any of our BPA-free water bottles. And for those of you who don't have a SIGG but still like to buy top quality, BPA-free water bottles we've been responding to your emails and sending you a unique code for 20% off our stainless steel Thinksport bottles or our European-made Laken water bottles.


Now we're extending our offer until midnight PST Monday, September 28th. So great news for all of you who haven't had a chance to take a pic of your SIGG just yet, you've got this weekend to do so then simply send it to us at customerservice@lavishandlime.com. Or just email us, asking for the 20% off code. Codes are valid for use through September 30th.

SIGG's recent revelation about BPA in their bottle lining is unfortunate, we're just happy to have teamed up with our bottle manufacturers to offer you savings on certified BPA-free alternatives. Read more about our BPA-free water bottle promotion here.

Browse our collection of reusable water bottles at Lavish & Lime. If you have any thoughts or ideas about reusable bottles or Bisphenol-A, we'd love to hear from you! Just leave a comment below.

What Do Sheryl Crow & My Thinksport Bottle Have in Common?

On Saturday night, they were both super cool.

We went down to Ambleside Park in West Vancouver with the kids and some friends on Saturday night to catch the Summer Sessions benefit concert featuring Sheryl Crow, Neil Young, Sarah McLachlan and loads of other acts. Let me clarify that. We went down to sit on the beach - outside the fenced in ticket-holder area - to listen to the concert.

Frankly, I think we had the best seats. We had a full view of the gorgeous red sunset, the kids happily played on the beach and loads of boats were bobbing a few feet away in the bay doing exactly what we were, except on the water.

So when we took out our Thinksport water bottle to sip our 'water' we were all amazed at how cold it still was. Even after being in transport for probably close to two hours, by the time we opened it up it tasted just as cold as when it went in. That stainless steel double-walled construction definitely acts like a thermos. [Fast forward to Sunday morning when I went to wash the bottle - the ice cubes were still rattling around inside!]

A nice, cool drink on a warm evening at the beach listening to Sheryl Crow singing "Everyday is a Winding Road" live. And then a meteor streaked across the sky. No kidding.

Don't know if it gets much better than that.

Check out our stainless steel Thinksports and all our reusable water bottles at Lavish & Lime. You can save 30% on our full range of bottles until September 22nd. Find out how here.

If you have any thoughts or comments about Sheryl Crow (we think she's super cool, especially after Lance), Thinksport or water bottles in general, please leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

Sheryl Crow Photo: Rebecca Blissett, Straight.com

Show us your SIGG Bottle & Save 30%!

In light of the recent revelation by SIGG that their water bottle liners contain Bisphenol-A (BPA), the hormone disrupting chemical the Canadian government has banned in baby bottles, we're offering you the chance to save 30% on our certified BPA-free Lakens and stainless steel Thinksports.

Simply show us your bottle.

Email us a photo of your SIGG bottle to at customerservice@lavishandlime.com and we'll send you a unique code for 30% OFF any of our BPA-free water bottles from European manufacturer, Laken. Laken water bottles are the only certified BPA-free lightweight aluminum bottles on the market. Or if you'd rather switch to non-leaching stainless steel, you can purchase our Thinksport bottles with the same code.

SIGG-Less
If you're SIGG-less but would still like to buy a top quality, BPA-free bottle at a discount, just email us - with the subject line SIGG-LESS - and we'll send you a unique code for 20% OFF any of our close to 20 different bottles, all of which are good for you and the planet too!

This is a limited time offer - until September 22nd only - as these are quality bottles that are rarely discounted to this extent. We've been lucky enough to get the manufacturers on board which is why we're able to offer you these discounts. Click here for more information.

To get the full scoop on the SIGG situation, read this article at Babyvibe.ca and to confirm your bottle has the lining with BPA in it, compare your bottle with the pictures here.

You can browse our selection of BPA-free reusable water bottles here.

If you have any thoughts or ideas about BPA or water bottles in general, feel free to leave a comment below. We'd love to hear from you!

WIN! $50 in our Photo Contest

Say cheeese! Introducing... our first ever photo contest!

Send us a photo of someone with a product from Lavish & Lime and you could win a $50 shopping spree on our site.

Now before you start thinking this sounds like hard work, think again. You probably already have a snap from Christmas morning and if not, let's be honest. How hard is it really to take a shot and email it?

Just think, for $50 you could get the kids a couple of reusable water bottles, yourself that pair of earrings you spotted a while back or anything else you've had your eye on!

We'll be accepting photo entries until the end of the month, then we'll publish them here at The Lime Post. Now here's the fun part - the winner will be chosen by Lime Post visitors! Visitors will be able to vote for their favourite photos as often as they like, so encourage friends, loved ones and anyone else you know on-line to vote for yours!

Deadline for entries is noon, PST, Sunday, February 1st. Entries will be published on Monday, February 2nd. Visitors will have about 2 weeks to vote for their favourite photo. The photo with the most votes wins. Contest closes Sunday, February 15 and the winner will be notified February 16. One entry per person please.

Here's how to enter:

1. Take a photo or dig out a photo of someone with a product from Lavish & Lime. Remember: the photo with the most votes wins so the cuter/more interesting/funnier, the better!

2. Email the photo (in jpeg format) to customerservice@lavishandlime.com by noon, PST February 1st. Please put 'Photo Contest' in the subject line and include a title plus a brief caption with your photo.

3. Look for your photo here at The Lime Post from February 2nd onwards and encourage your friends and family to do the same and cast a vote for you.

4. If you're the winner, you'll know by February 16th!

Any questions? Feel free to email us at customerservice@lavishandlime.com

Good luck!

Please Note: Submitted photos will be posted on this blog in order to be viewed and voted on by visitors to The Lime Post. Photos will not be used by Lavish & Lime for any other purpose, promotional or otherwise.