We Bought a Brita While Back to College Shopping #BritaBackToCollege

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We Bought a Brita While Back to College Shopping #BritaBackToCollege

 

My daughter is attending my husband and I’s alma mater. This means that I understood completely when she began to complain to me about the smell and the taste of the tap water.

She did her best to “deal” with it, but with her water consumption not being where it should be and the cost of single bottles adding up we decided it was time for some sort of filter.

I started by purchasing her a filtering water bottle. It was not a Brita brand, but a brand I trusted and didn’t hesitate to plunk down $26 for.

You guessed it. It didn’t work.

She brought me some water in that filter bottle during a weekend visit and it was horrendous.

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Off to Target we went to purchase a Brita®.

I’m not exactly sure why we didn’t go with Brita® first, but we should have.

Brita® filtration systems reduce impurities from tap water, leaving your college student with healthier, great-tasting drinking water. If it tastes bad, they aren’t going to drink it. Chances are they will turn to pop like my daughter did.

When you drink water regularly, you feel better and more energized. Exactly what college students need to keep focused and alert in class.

In the end, Kaytlin will be saving money with her Brita® pitcher and helping the environment by reducing waste. No more wasted money on single bottles of water and no more plastic bottles in the trash/recycle bin.

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The water from my daughter’s sink tasted so bad that even a squirt of Mio couldn’t mask it. With her Brita®, she can have great tasting beverages. Everything from water enhanced drinks (i.e.. Mio, Crystal Light, Dasani Drops, etc) to Coffee, Tea and Soda Streams.

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We had lots of fun during our Back to College shopping spree at our local Target. With our $100 budget we were able to purchase a Brita® Grand Pitcher (10 cups) and a box of filters (with hopes that she will drink enough water to need to replace the filter), several cleaning items like Clorox Glass Wipes and Clorox Disinfecting Wipes as well as a few additional items a college student going into their senior year might need.

Be sure to take a peek at our Back to College Shopping haul video for tips on how we saved over $16 during this particular trip.


 

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About Heather

Heather, the mom behind OurKidsMom, is located in western Missouri. She is 3rd grade teacher turned stay at home mom with 4 children: Ethan (9), Emma (10), Joshua (20) and Kaytlin (25). She spends her "free time" at the gym, planning her next travel adventure, blogging, browsing Pinterest for her next craft and reviewing great products for her family and home.

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  1. Nici r says
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    I like the Brita hard sided bottle in violet

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  2. Lisa Brown says
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    i would get the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher

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  3. Megan Cromes says
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    i woulkd choose the brita grand pitcher in purple.

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  4. Mary Happymommy says
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    I like the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher.

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  5. Elena says
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    I’d get the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher

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  6. shelly peterson says
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    I like the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher

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  7. Thomas Murphy says
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    I would get the Brita Grand Pitcher

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  8. Madonna says
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    I love all things purple so I am going to have to say that I would pick the Brita hard sided bottle in violet

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  9. kristi says
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    The stainless steel pitcher!

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  10. Tabitha says
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    i would get the Bottle Blue & Green Blue & Green 24fl oz.
    we have good water,thankfully.

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  11. Cynthia R says
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    I think we would purchase the $27.49
    Brita Marina Pitcher – Black/Clear (8cup)

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  12. Sarah Hall says
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    I would get myself the Brita Water Violet 20 oz. for when I go walking for exercise.

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  13. Seyma Shabbir says
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    I love the Brita Grand Pitcher in Red and clear.

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  14. Alona Y says
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    I’d like the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher for the whole family to use at home.

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  15. Amanda Sakovitz says
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    id pick the Stainless Steel Pitcher

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  16. Jennifer says
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    Id choose the brita grand in violet!

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  17. Kelly D says
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    I would purchase the Brita Bottle™ Navy Blue Water Bottle.

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  18. Patricia C. says
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    I would get the blue Britax bottle for kids

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  19. Pam H. says
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    I’d buy the Brita Hard Plastic Water Bottle in Violet.

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  20. Colleen Maurina says
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    I would purchase the Brita Hard-Sided 23.7 Oz. Bottle in Violet.

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  21. Anne says
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    I like the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher and I think it’s perfect for our household.

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  22. Amanda Alvarado says
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    I’d love the Brita Black and Chrome Faucet Mount

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  23. Sarah L says
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    I already have a Brita pitcher that I like. I just need to buy some filters.
    Thanks for the contest.

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  24. soha molina says
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    I like
    Brita Grand Pitcher

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  25. Marti Tabora says
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    I would like to get the Brita Black and Chrome Faucet Mount for myself. We have really bad water in my town.

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  26. diane says
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    Brita® Bottle™ Navy Blue Water Bottle

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  27. Susan McNeill says
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    I like the grand pitcher

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  28. Annette says
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    Pitcher for the fridge

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  29. laura revilla says
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    the brita grand pitcher in purple.

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  30. Jennifer Rote says
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    I’d get the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher.

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  31. Tara Liebing says
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    I would buy the 10 cup Brita White Everyday Pitcher for myself.

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  32. Natalie says
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    I most likely would get the BRITA stainless steel pitcher for back to school.

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  33. Darlene Carbajal says
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    I like the Brita Hard-Sided 23.7 Oz. Bottle – Violet.

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  34. Jenny H says
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    the stainless steel pitcher!

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  35. Michael T says
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    stainless steel pitcher, very compact, also, one of the hard bottles for personal use. they need to drink water while they go to classes.

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  36. Meghan Finley says
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    I’d love the Brita Grand Pitcher

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  37. Anne Perry says
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    the britta grand pitcher

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  38. Kristen says
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    I’d get the Tangerine Pitcher.

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  39. Jennifer (robbins) A. says
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    I would purchase the “Brita Grand Pitcher” if I won! : )

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  40. DanielM says
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    the britta stainless steel pitcher

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  41. Ty says
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    I’d love the Brita Grand Pitcher in Violet.

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  42. Danielle Papsis says
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    I would buy the Brita Space Saver Pitcher.

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  43. Megan Parsons says
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    Brita 10 Cup Bubble Pattern Black in Turquoise color~

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  44. Cheryl Abdelnour says
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    I would get the Brita 10 Cup Bubble Pattern Blue.

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  45. Jessie C. says
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    I would like Brita SPACE SAVER SYSTEM

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  46. Stacey b says
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    I’d like the Brita Grand pitcher

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  47. Devon F says
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    I’d like the Brita 10 Cup Bubble Pattern Black

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  48. Rebecca Parsons says
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    I think the Brita SPACE SAVER SYSTEM would be perfect for my daughter who is off to college.

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  49. Gina M (Wild Orchid) says
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    For back to college I would get this pitcher–http://www.target.com/p/brita-space-saver-system/-/A-11389673#prodSlot=medium_1_3&term=brita

    Entered the rafflecopter form as “Wild Orchid”

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  50. Cheryl says
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    I like the Brita Ultramax Dispenser. Many others, too, but this is my favorite.

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  51. Kasee Johnson says
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    My oldest is heading back to college for his junior year, and I have Brita refill cartridges on my shopping list for this week! He has a Grand pitcher in red.

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  52. Cheryl B. says
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    I would love the Brita 23.7 oz water bottle in violet!

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  53. Jackie says
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    I’d purchase the Brita Grand Pitcher in green.
    Thank you!

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  54. kelly says
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    I’d choose the hard sided water bottle.

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  55. Heather Hayes Panjon says
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    I’d Buy The Brita SPACE SAVER SYSTEM!

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  56. Sarah Hall says
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    I would get the Brita Stainless Steel Pitcher for myself.

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  57. Michelle C says
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    I would like the Brita Pitcher – Tangerine. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  58. kelly g says
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    the squirt waterbottle

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  59. Candice says
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    I would get the Brita White Everyday Pitcher – 10 cups.

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  60. justina justice says
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    Brita stainless steal

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  61. Rebecca S. says
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    This is a hard choice. My girls and I love our water bottles, and having filtered water at our beck and call sounds very inviting. But the stainless steel pitcher is beautiful and practical given its size! Choices, choices!

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  62. Mary Beth Elderton says
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    I might buy the Brita Pitcher Filter Refills 6 pack—we already love our pitcher!

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  63. Shirley Martin-Tutolo says
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    I would get the Brita 10 cup bubble pattern black

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  64. Pam Hoffman says
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    My daughter wants the pitcher for her room so she does not have to spend $ on bottled water.

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  65. Susan Christy says
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    The Brita Hard-Sided 23.7 Oz. Bottle – Violet would be great!

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  66. Audrey says
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    We used a Brita pitcher until we got a whole house filtration system. If I won, I’d either give a pitcher to my daughter or use the gift card for something else entirely.

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  67. Tara says
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    I would get the Brita Space Saver pitcher.

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  68. heather eg kaufman says
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    I like the Brita 10 Cup Bubble Pattern in turquoise.

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  69. Fawn H says
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    I like the Brita Stainless Steel Pitcher

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  70. shaunie says
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    Would have to say that it would be the Brita White Everyday Pitcher – 10 cups

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  71. Misha Estrada says
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    I like the grand pitcher.

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  72. Randi S says
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    I like the Brita Grand Pitcher

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  73. Pamela Gurganus says
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    I would purchase the Brita 10 Cup Bubble Pattern Black for my sister who is starting a practicum and internship this week!

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  74. Sarah VM says
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    I would buy the Brita Hard-Sided 23.7 Oz. Bottle – Violet,

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  75. Kate F. says
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    I would purchase the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher.

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  76. Carol says
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    i would get the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher

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  77. Ken Ohl says
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    love the brita brand in violet

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  78. Dawn Keenan says
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    The Brita® Bottle™ Navy Blue Water Bottle would be perfect for a college student.

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  79. Rachelle J says
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    I would choose one of their awesome filtered water bottles! Great for the gym!

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  80. Leigh Anne Borders says
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    BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher is something I would get for my son.

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  81. Kristi C says
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    I would purchase the Brita Hard-Sided 23.7 Oz. Bottle – Violet.

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  82. Kristin Phillips says
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    Brita hard sided bottle to take to work with me. I don’t like using water fountains so it’d be nice to have a on the go water filter.

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  83. Jennifer Tilson says
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    I’d get the Tangerine Brita Pitcher.

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  84. Claire Rheinheimer says
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    I’d like to get the Brita Ultramax Dispenser for myself. I spend a lot of money every year getting our filtration system serviced, I think this would be way cheaper!

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  85. robyn donnelly says
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    We would like the brita grand pitcher because we drink a lot of water.

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  86. mell says
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    brita stainless still pitcher

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  87. Tina W says
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    The Brita Stainless Steel pitcher seems like it could survive dorm life.

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  88. Amy Z. says
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    I’d get the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher.

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  89. Melissa S says
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    I would love to have the violet hard sided filter bottle for myself.

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  90. Carolann Leibenguth says
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    I would get my college bound son the Brita 10 cup bubble pattern in black.

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  91. anna pry says
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    the brita 10 cup bubble patterrn pitcher, looks so cool

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  92. mary jacobowitz says
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    Brita SPACE SAVER SYSTEM

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  93. Jamie Brigham says
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    I’d buy the Brita 10 Cup Bubble Pattern Black
    http://www.target.com/p/brita-10-cup-bubble-pattern-black/-/A-14063561#prodSlot=medium_1_10&term=brita

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  94. Angela says
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    I like the Brita SPACE SAVER SYSTEM since we have a small fridge

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  95. Layla says
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    stainless steel pitcher

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  96. Dara Nix says
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    If lucky enough to win, I would use the card towards the Brita Ultramax Dispenser — because we go through a LOT of water daily!

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  97. Rita Spratlen says
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    I like the Brita 10 cup bubble pattern one. They have some nice features. I didn’t realize they had so many to choose from. Thanks for sharing this.

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  98. Allison Downes says
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    I would get the BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher.

    Thanks for the chance to win this!

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  99. Francine Anchondo says
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    Brita 10 Cup Bubble Pattern Black

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  100. Annette says
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    For myself I would purchase the Brita Ultramax Dispenser.

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  101. thuy vu says
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    I would purchase the Brita Ultramax Dispenser for my son.

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  102. Samantha K says
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    Brita Slim

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  103. Breanne says
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    I’d get the Standard Faucet Mount

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  104. Sara Sharp says
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    I loev the Brita Space Saver System in Turquoise.

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  105. Andrea Long says
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    The BRITA Stainless Steel Pitcher would be fantastic!

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  106. Teresa Thompson says
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    I like the Brita Hard-Sided 23.7 Oz. Bottle – Blue.

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  107. brittany says
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    I like the Brita space saver.

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  108. Jen Haile says
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    I’d get the Brita 10 Cup Bubble Pattern Pitcher.

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  109. Rebecca Orr says
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    The Brita 10 cup bubble pattern pitcher is so sleek and I love the overall look. I would love to get that for our hard water.

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  110. christine j says
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    i like the brita space saver system

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  111. Joy Q says
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    I would get the Brita SPACE SAVER SYSTEM

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  112. Amy Clark says
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    I would get the Brita 10-cup with the bubble pattern.

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  113. Lisa L says
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    I’d like to have the Brita Stainless Steel Pitcher

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  114. trixx says
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    I like the Brita Bottle Navy Blue Water Bottle

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