What's New?
Below you'll find the latest and greatest news on WaterBuds, as well as some links to informational web sites regarding all kinds of topics, including health and nutrition. We at WaterBuds thought they were valuable for our families, so wanted to pass them on to you...
What's New for WaterBuds? | What's New for You?
What's New for WaterBuds?
07/28/2008 –
Family or friends in the military? Just a fan of the good ol' U.S. of A.? Well, show your pride in America and support our troops here and overseas by adding one of our new Patriot charm styles to your bottle or can. Choose from a yellow ribbon, American flag, glow in the dark star or red, white and blue "USA".
06/01/2008 –
For all you Divas looking for a bit more sparkle, let our new DIVA four pack help you out. Arriving in June, it will come filled with charms to make you (and your bottle) even more fabulous... After all, if clothes make the man, we all know that accessories make the woman!
04/22/2008 –
WaterBuds are Hitting the Newsstand! -- We are thrilled to announce that WaterBuds are going to be seen all around the country for the first time... Be sure to check out the June edition of Disney's Family Fun magazine where WaterBuds will be featured on the Tips 'n Trends page. With a readership of over 5 million, a ton of busy families will now have a chance to discover the many benefits of WaterBuds... So be sure to check your mailbox or local newsstand starting in May and we'll see you there!
03/26/2008 –
Now you can buy WaterBuds at even more retail locations. Stores around Virginia are signing up to become part of the WaterBuds family, so click on the Purchase page to get more details and see if one is near you...
03/25/2008 –
You've read about our new Virginia Tech packs... Well, now there are even more WaterBuds to choose from this Spring. Get ready for those lazy days with our "Fun in the Sun" pack or indulge your inner fairy tale with both "Pirate" and "Princess" packs. Perfect for the young and young at heart! Look for WaterBuds packs in stores in April and for individual "Buds" online where mixing and matching your own four pack is easy.
01/07/2008 –
ATTENTION VIRGINIA TECH HOKIES FANS!!! We've started the year off right with the finalization of a licensing agreement with Virginia Tech... Tech's excellent reputation, stellar athletic programs, loyal alums and rabid fans made them our first pick for WaterBuds' NCAA charm products. The Va Tech pack is coming soon, so get ready to show your colors and let the Hokie Bird tell folks "Hey... That's my bottle!"
01/01/2008 –
The first of WaterBuds new line of write-on charms have arrived! In stores now, they're perfect for larger gatherings, sports teams, etc. Just use a permanent marker to personalize your charm in any way you want. Write your name, initials, athletic number, favorite saying... Anything! You just need to have fun and do whatever it takes to make your WaterBud your own.
10/01/2007 –
WaterBuds are being stocked at all Ukrop's grocery stores in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas. Keep your eyes peeled for WaterBuds hanging in the water aisle of each store! (And congratulations to Ukrop's for celebrating 70 years of the best kind of service to its many customers!)
09/30/2007 –
WaterBuds couldn't help but "fall" for the chance to support kids' health during some autumn events at local preschools. The kids were having a great time at the Primrose School at Twin Hickory's fabulous Fall Festival and the Grand Opening of Glen Allen's Rainbow Station was a huge success. The students loved picking their favorite bottle charms, while the parents were thrilled not to pick up any new germs.
08/31/2007 –
WaterBuds took the chance to say "Thanks" to some local heroes by donating a bushel of crab (crab WaterBuds, that is) to the Hanover, VA firefighters' annual Crab Feast. This time, instead of saving the community, we figured they might want to save their drinks...
What's New for You?
Great details regarding kids' nutrition and the impact their beverage choices have on it... Be sure to check out the article on "Caffeine" and the super-informative "Soda and Drink Guidelines."
www.pediatrics.about.com/od/nutrition/a/
Facts on all that's related to water and the folks who drink it. Going far beyond just health-related subjects like how much water you (and your family) should drink and an understandable read on why the body needs it, this site covers topics like the economic benefits of drinking water, the minerals and other substances found within your water and even the needs for pets and plants! Plus, a quick click on the "Water Can Heal!" box at the top of the page leads to some simple ways that water can help avoid and/or alleviate all sorts of ailments.
www.freedrinkingwater.com/water-education/water-health.htm
This site from Children's National Medical Center, voted one of America's Best Hospitals 2006 by U.S. News and World Report, presents practical tips and information in an easy-to-understand Q&A format. Topics range from the more standard, like nutrition and avoiding colds/viruses, to the more unique, such as bullying and potty training. Plus, you can search the rest of the hospital's site for more detailed information you might need.
www.dcchildrens.com/dcchildrens/home_stories/bearfacts.aspx
A ton of general health information for parents, kids and teens, including homework help for school-agers. Clicking into the parents' site will lead you to articles on behavior, nutrition, parenting, and medical news, just to name a few. There is even an "In the News" button that takes you directly to recent news pieces that could impact the physical or emotional health of your family, like information on toy recalls. One article in the site titled "Caffeine and Your Child" is chock full of interesting tidbits, such as a chart with the caffeine amounts included in many of the every-day substances we ingest in addition to soda, such as chocolate milk, iced tea and cold medicine.
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