Is it just me?

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yesthistime
yesthistime Posts: 2,051 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So, I'm admittedly kind of a cheesy person and I'm okay with that :bigsmile: But just for kicks, let me know if this has happened to you.

I am very visually stimulated by food and drinks that are cute, cool, unique, and pretty. You know how there are a TON of new reusable drinking bottles and cups in stores these days? Well every time I buy a new bottle or cup, I get super excited about drinking water and I will choose to drink plain water from my cute new cup than have an ice-cold soda (my weakness!) every time.

Is it just me, or does cute packaging make healthy food and drinks so much more fun? Happy Friday!

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  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
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    It sure does! I have to have pretty or cute stuff! It's kinda silly, but I love it!
  • qlrocker
    qlrocker Posts: 1
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    :happy: I agree. The cute bottles are harder to clean if you drink anything other than water in them, therefore I always opt for water over something I know I'm going to have to clean up! LOL:drinker:
  • SONIA820
    SONIA820 Posts: 208 Member
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    Completely agree!
  • AlmstHvn
    AlmstHvn Posts: 378 Member
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    I LURVE my Contigo water bottles - and mine are pink, so no one else in the house will steal them (or take them by mistake)... but now I see they have a a PURPLE one.. oooOOOOoooo... I don't NEED one, but I just want it, coz I love purple.

    So yes, you could say that shiny, colorful marketing works on me :D
  • BAMFMeredith
    BAMFMeredith Posts: 2,829 Member
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    Oh absolutely! For me, if I see some type of food or drink apparatus that is pink, I buy it. I mean, I don't even think about it, before I know it, whatever it is has wound up in my hand and I'm walking to the register!
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,616 Member
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    Nope. Not just you. I love a beautiful water bottle, or a lovely glass. I like it when my fruit looks as good as it tastes,too. Presentation does matter.
  • MyFeistyEvolution
    MyFeistyEvolution Posts: 1,015 Member
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    I like shiny things :tongue:
  • 4myson2012
    4myson2012 Posts: 3
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    I think its in our nature to like these cute marketing tricks. Otherwise companies wouldn't be as successful as they are. I have resisted buying a new water cup....for now. I also find I enjoy drinking water more if I add a lemon wedge or orange slice.
  • Ali_TSO
    Ali_TSO Posts: 1,172 Member
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    I have this water bottle, in pink and clear, and I love it. :) What do you guys have?

    http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/eco-friendly-products/reusable-water-bottle-reviews/cool-gear-ez-freeze-solstice-bottle-279
  • 2012asv
    2012asv Posts: 702 Member
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    Cute bottles, cute fitness gear, good music... it ALL helps! :)
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
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    You are sooo not alone!! I just got a new berry pink camelbak water bottle & I LOVE it!! I feel so "cool" when I have my frosty water bottle plopped on my desk.
    Do you need a coke?? No, thank you, I have my water. ;)
  • momofwish
    momofwish Posts: 7
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    Same here!! For me, it's water bottles, workout clothes, new running shoes, all of that!!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
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    This thread makes me feel like a freak because I drink from a glass (actually it's plastic). The one I keep at work does have a very cute pic of Winnie the Pooh on it, though.
  • ohnuts14
    ohnuts14 Posts: 197
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    LOL, that doesn't really work for me, but that's adorable, and if it makes you drink more water that's terrific!!! :D

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