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Crowding Around the Water Cooler - At Home!

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Water Dispensers

Water Dispensers

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Here’s a great solution to help your family drink more water, and thus save on sodas, juices etc.

Water coolers or dispensers are extremely handy at home. You may be thinking, that your local water tastes just great, so why should you even consider one? Here's why:
  • Kids love getting their own icy drink, even as young as 2 or 3 years old. They'll line up!
  • Adults tend to drink more water when they can dispense it. Sure works that way for my family; we are no different than the little ones.
  • No need to ‘run’ the tap waiting for it to get cold, it's always icy and waiting – saves on your water billing.
  • Great in an outside-enclosed area, like a shop or potting shed – no need to come inside for a refreshing drink.
  • Some units have a hot water tap, which is just the right temperature for a quick cup of hot chocolate or tea. (Not steeped though.)
  • Large water bottles for a dispenser are readily available and more economical than buying other drinks.
  • You can refill your small bottles as you 'run' out the door.
Think about it, this could develop into making water the ‘drink of choice’ in your family.
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