This lunchbox-sized water bottle fits easily into school lunches (and Christmas stockings), but better yet, it’s insulated. This means cold drinks stay cold on a hot day. It also means that hot cocoa or soup will remain hot for up to 12 hours. BPA-free and eco-friendly, the folks at S’well support Water Aid, providing safe water for impoverished countries.

"Not only does this slick stainless-steel bottle keep your drink (whatever that may be -- no judgement) cold for up to 24 hours but S'well also donates 10 percent of its net sales to WaterAid, which provides access to clean water in some of the worlds poorest communities ($35, swellbottle.com) 

"SIP ON THIS: Not your dad's water bottle-- this one's stylish and slender and keeps your drink icy-cold fro 24 hours.  Hot colors such as flamingo and blackboard perk you up during marathon hot yoga sessions.  SO COOL: A double- layer BPA free stainless-steel  insulation system works like a thermos.  LOVE: Ten percent of proceeds go to WaterAid charities in Africa and India."

Trade juice boxes for an insulated, stainless-steel water bottle that was built to fit in most lunch boxes. Now your kids can enjoy just about any beverage with their meals.

 "An eco-friendly, reusable water bottle designed for style and portability...I was shocked how cold my water was after I'd left the S'well bottle in my car in the hot sun for several hours."

We all know how important it is to stay hydrated, especially when we're in for a major sweat session. If you're tired of blah water bottles, try quenching your thirst with one of these eco-friendly bottles that are practical and irresistibly stylish.

"The double steel walls of S'well bottles ($35 for 17 ounces; $45 for 25 ounces) keep liquids hot for 12 hours or cold for 24 hours sans scalded hands or slippery condensation"

The double-walled insulation keeps cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot drinks hot for up to 12.  Amazing!  Your tea or coffee stays warm and contained should you not be able to consume it all at once, which is often the case when you’re a new parent.  I discovered the joy of thermoses after having to constantly reheat my tea, and am even more thrilled to now have a water bottle that doubles as a thermos.

" Dubbed ‘The Couples Collection’, this set of three sleek insulated hot-cold beverage bottles includes a larger ‘Ours’ bottle and two smaller ‘His’ and ‘Hers’ bottles (one of each, or two of either one). The big size can hold a whole bottle of bubbly or wine: We’ll raise a glass to that!"

What's not to love about a product that's effortlessly fuses fashionable design, functionality, and eco-wareness?

“Keep vodka chilled throughout multiple sets without disrupting your rock star style.”

"If Apple made a water bottle,  it would look like the S'well bottle."

Drink up! - Help a gym buddy (and the world) to fresh water with a bottle that benefits WaterAid. SwellBottle.com

"Of course the most important feature of the S'well bottles is not how well it keeps your beverage insulated, or how good it looks stuck in a pocket on your backpack. It's the fact that the company donates 10% of its sales to support the WaterAid organization which creates programs to improve access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in some of the world's poorest communities. And keep in mind this has been the company's mindset from day one, not a by-product of their success."

"Stay hydrated: the S'well bottle keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours" 

"These non-toxic, insulated water bottles keep drinks cold for 24 hours and hot for 12. Ten percent of sales are donated to the WaterAid organization ($35; www.swellbottle.com)."

"A sleek design that won't sweat on the outside. Liquid stays cool for a full 12 hrs."

"In a brilliant mix of high performance and edgy flair, S’well Bottles have come out with an ingenious new generation of water bottle/canteen."

"S'well bottles are not only stylish and functional, they're environmentally and socially conscious too.  The bottles are able to keep beverages cold or hot, are toxin-free, non-leaching and made with high-quality stainless steel, eliminating plastic bottles.  Through their partnership with WaterAid, every S'well bottle sold will help support WaterAid's program that improves access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene in some of the world's most impoverished communities."

"We told you about the S'well Bottle quite a while ago, and while it's worth reminding you about this stylish reusable water bottle that will keep your beverages cold for twenty-four hours, it's even more exciting to show you the new and improved version. Girls, meet the 25oz S'well Bottle ($45). We suppose it's not actually improved as much as it is bigger, but it's just the right size to hold an entire bottle of wine - and that's certainly an improvement if you ask us. We can't wait to sip some chilled chardonnay on our nature walks this summer."

"Right up there with “the dog ate my homework” is “my water bottle got my homework all wet.” A bottle in a backpack can ruin everything with leaks and condensation.  But nothing can keep a cold drink cold and hot drink hot ALL day long… at least that’s what we thought. But S’well is a double-layered, insulated stainless steel bottle so ice cold drinks stay cold 24 hours and hot drinks stay hot for 12, and no water beads on the outside, meaning papers do not get wet in a backpack. This is the perfect bottle to take to school with an iced drink in the morning for after-school sports, and not have to worry about whether or not it will be cold enough in the afternoon.  And in the winter, we’re dreaming of hot chai latte for break… of course"

" Check out S’well: a new stainless steele Couples Collection: eco-friendly, double-walled, insulated bottles with His, Hers, and Ours labels, perfect for those new couples or those celebrating."

I'm a big fan of Swell Bottles ($35) because of their impressive insulation. Fact: I left mine in my car for a few hours when it was 115 degrees (Phoenix) and the water was still ice cold.

Featured here in Denver Life Magazine's 2012 Holiday Gift Guide for the "The Adventurer." 

"They’re the stylish eco friendly beverage bottles that are an alternative to plastic bottles....On Friday, Kauss opens her flagship S’well store downtown Palm Beach."