gos-sip from sip drink http://sipdrink.com/blog 100% natural sip Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:42:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en ©sip the original skin drink genna.meredith@sipdrink.com (sip the original skin drink) genna.meredith@sipdrink.com(sip the original skin drink) beauty 1440 sip, drink, water, beauty, botanicals, skin, skincare, natural, gossip from sip; the original skin drink. sip water ; the original skin drink, is 100% natural flavoured water. Lovingly made in Britain with skincare botanicals sourced from an organic farm in Herefordshire, sip contains no artificial sweeteners, co... gossip from sip; the original skin drink. sip water ; the original skin drink, is 100% natural flavoured water. Lovingly made in Britain with skincare botanicals sourced from an organic farm in Herefordshire, sip contains no artificial sweeteners, colours or flavours, and no preservatives. http://www.sipdrink.com sip the original skin drink sip the original skin drink genna.meredith@sipdrink.com No no http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSome Rights Reserved http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Gos-sipFromSipWaterhttp://feedburner.google.com good drinks deserve good eats http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gos-sipFromSipWater/~3/mRdC5Bkfkc0/good-drinks-deserve-good-eats.htm http://sipdrink.com/blog/good-drinks-deserve-good-eats.htm#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:54:15 +0000 sipdrinkblog http://sipdrink.com/blog/good-drinks-deserve-good-eats.htm Being a small company we often meet other small companies full of like-minded people and one such company we have had the pleasure of working with for some time now is The Good Eating Company.

Founded in 1999 they specialise in providing innovative professional catering services. Their passion is for delivering food and drink that provides solutions to clients who require an inspiring, contemporary food and drink experience - and we love being part of that!

They operate cafes and bars for companies who want their staff to experience eating and drinking in the workplace as a huge positive benefit - how great is that? And check out their website with a gorgeous picture featuring a row of sip.

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Their clients include… EA Games, Arup, Fallon, Leo Burnett and Universal Music

sip and eat happy! 

]]> http://sipdrink.com/blog/good-drinks-deserve-good-eats.htm/feed http://sipdrink.com/blog/good-drinks-deserve-good-eats.htm flowers flowers everywhere… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gos-sipFromSipWater/~3/tghJFsCku3c/flowers-flowers-everywhere.htm http://sipdrink.com/blog/flowers-flowers-everywhere.htm#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:17:45 +0000 gen http://sipdrink.com/blog/flowers-flowers-everywhere.htm Been checking out Grazia Daily and spotted this fantastic Luella dress on sale from fabulous fashion site Fashion Confidential - on sale now for £171 - work it with a sip floral bottle in your hand

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get it here:  http://www.fashionconfidential.co.uk/Bargain-Hunter/Shop/Hot-Picks.aspx

We love florals at the moment and have spotted some girls working them with hot biker boots (we love these vintage ones from rokit)

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and leather (All Saints has some great ones) - a brilliant way of toughening it up!

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sip happy! 

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The number one ’stay cool’  tip is always to drink plenty of water but for an extra refreshing treat, why don’t you freeze your bottle of water to keep it cold and refreshing throughout the day. If plain water feels a bit boring or just fancy a change then sip is the perfect alternative - delicious and 100% natural it’s the coolest way to stay hydrated. Not only that but your skin will love you from the inside out thanks to our gorgeous blend of botanical extracts and antioxidants.

But don’t just take our word for it, check out Tiscali’s top tips for beating the heat;

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/women/features/tips-to-beat-the-heat.html

sip happy! 

]]> http://sipdrink.com/blog/in-at-number-1sip-drinks.htm/feed http://sipdrink.com/blog/in-at-number-1sip-drinks.htm Thank goodness we don’t put this in our drink… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gos-sipFromSipWater/~3/1dlLzafq0k0/thank-goodness-we-dont-put-this-in-our-drink.htm http://sipdrink.com/blog/thank-goodness-we-dont-put-this-in-our-drink.htm#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:28:26 +0000 sipdrinkblog http://sipdrink.com/blog/thank-goodness-we-dont-put-this-in-our-drink.htm Aspartame……
the artificial sweetener which is used in a wide range of diet cola products including Coca Cola and Pepsi has been targetted by the FSA for an 18 month study. Some consumers and pressure groups believe aspatame causes headaches, upset stomachs and even suggest it could be linked to several cancers.
FSA chief scientist Andrew Wadge said; “The study will address consumer concerns, including anecdotal reports that linked a range of conditions with aspartame.” The great news is that sip has never used, and never will use ANY artificial sweeteners in our drinks so you can be safe in knowledge that when you drink a sip you will be drinking a naturally flavoured and delectably sweetened drink.

sip happy (and aspartame free!) 

]]> http://sipdrink.com/blog/thank-goodness-we-dont-put-this-in-our-drink.htm/feed http://sipdrink.com/blog/thank-goodness-we-dont-put-this-in-our-drink.htm We’re back from Glastonbury! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gos-sipFromSipWater/~3/LWxX2pKF4M8/were-back-from-glastonbury.htm http://sipdrink.com/blog/were-back-from-glastonbury.htm#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:08:32 +0000 gen http://sipdrink.com/blog/were-back-from-glastonbury.htm pyramidstage.jpg

Glastonbury 2009…the best one so far? As a first-timer I was blown away (and have caught the famous glasto bug of wanting to go every year.)  We provided sip backstage at the Bloc Party pre-glasto show and had sip in the super exclusive Camp Kerala so managed to see sip in peoples hands as we wandered around the huge Worthy Farm. Now that was a cool sight!

Glasto was an incredible experience and so much more than just music (although the music was phenomenal!)

Here are our highlights…

- watching the sunset with friends

- the healing fields the morning after the night before

- making a basket in the crafts field

- the food (loving the vegan stuff!)

- dancing to music you’ve never heard of

- watching a silent disco… and then joining in

- getting a ‘Mum’ tattoo in aid of Million Mums

- losing my voice singing along to Ting Tings

Feeling exhausted so I’m drinking a lemongrass & ginger sip - is this the most perfect post glasto pick me up or what?!

 Roll on next year - more pics to come!

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Camp Kerala

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Mum Tattoo for www.millionmums.org

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The Ting Tings

 

sip happy!

]]> http://sipdrink.com/blog/were-back-from-glastonbury.htm/feed http://sipdrink.com/blog/were-back-from-glastonbury.htm sip climbed a mountain! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gos-sipFromSipWater/~3/8NCr1h82Mpw/sip-climbed-a-mountain.htm http://sipdrink.com/blog/sip-climbed-a-mountain.htm#comments Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:39:04 +0000 sipdrinkblog http://sipdrink.com/blog/sip-climbed-a-mountain.htm we here at sip have been busy (and active) lately…Gen our Marketing Manager went to Russia and co-founder Kate went to Morocco to climb Mount Toubkal (the highest mountain in North Africa)Kate took some sip to Morocco to keep her hydrated as she was going up so here are some pics of them right at the top taking a well deserved break - Kate was climing for charity so well done Kate!

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next stop Glastonbury - Hunter wellies at the ready and watch this space for photos of the festival and see where sip got to…

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Whether its how great Isle of Wight was or getting excited about your first time at Glastonbury there is no escaping it….festival season has begun! 

As well as the line-up, the hot topic is all about what to take. We here at sip are going to Glastonbury in 10 days - Kate’s a regular whereas it’s my first time so as well as scouring the web I asked Kate for her do’s and don’ts and here are her top picks: 

do…

  • drink lots of water like sip - it’s naturally flavoured so tastes great and is full of skin-friendly antioxidants and botanical extracts which will at least help to balance out the burger and fries. Once your done keep your bottle and fill it up with water to keep you hydrated
  • get there as early as you can - Fighting your way through Friday evenings colossal queues and tring to find a square centimeter of space spare to pitch your tent is not fun
  • go with people you know you can trust - festivals like Glasto are huge and there is a 100% chance you will get lost so make sure you are always have a friend by your side - its more important that taking your wellies (and wellies are hugely important!)
  • take wellies, wet wipes, antibacterial gel and toilet roll - no explanation needed!
  • remember where you pitched your tent - attach a flag of some kind to your tent that is recognisable even in the early hours   

dont…

  • forget sunscreen - we all know that even when it’s overcast you can get burnt so don’t forget to lather up, plus it can be really drying to your skin being outside all day so it doubles up as moisturiser
  • forget your torch - the last thing you want to do is wander into someone elses tent (or worse) whilst trying to find your own 
  • drink too much during the day - Mixmag (may issue) summed it up perfectly; although this hint sounds boring and sensible drinking too much alcohol throughout the day will inevitably result is you missing your fave band, falling alseep in the sun followed by sunburn and dehydration or throwing up… so take a tip from Mixmag and wait for the sunset to enjoy the free flowing alcohol - nice and cold!
  • take too much food - you can buy almost everything at Glastonbury (its just twice the price most of the time) and food will be heavy so take a few staples like nuts, crisps, dried fruit which you can nibble when you need to   

enjoy the festival season!   

 

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 When we heard (and read in the wonderful Grazia mag) about Mary Portas opening her Living & Giving shop in London’s Westfield shopping center we were so excited! We read about her ’shopping neutral’ idea and it made so much sense to us (buy something, donate something)

We love what Grazia and Mary are doing for charity shops everywhere - Mary’s store is donating to Save the Children, Trees for Cities and MIND. The first day alone took in over £10,000 which is enough to save 2000 children - how amazing is that?

 We wanted to help out so as I went along to the opening to offer my assistance (and oogle at the amazing goodies!) as well as offering shoppers some sip to quench their thirst whilst shopping as well as providing some for the hard working helpers who worked to make the store look truly fantastic.

Check out the video below: 

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HOW & WHEN YOU CAN GIVE! 

Drop off your donations at any Save the Children shop in the UK or send your donations clearly marked for ‘MARY’S LIVING AND GIVING SHOP’ to Save the Children collection depot, 4a Cotton Brook Road, Sir Francis Ley Industrial Park South, Derby, DE23 8YH.

Alternatively, you can drop off your donations at Grazia HQ. Strictly between 9am and 6pm at 189 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8JG. For further information call 020 7295 6779.

Come to Westfield London from 4-27 June and drop in your donations, before you carry on shopping. Mary’s Charity Shop will be next door to Donna Ida and Twenty8Twelve on the first floor in The Village at Westfield. The shop closes on 27 June. 

 

 

THE SHOP OPENING TIMES

 

Mary’s Living and Giving shop is open Monday-Saturday: 10-9pm, Sunday: 12-6pm. From the 4-27 June. 

Check out some of the piccies below

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After eyeing them up she bought these gorgeous shoes

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Two of the lovely ladies from the original Charity shop! 

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Offering out sip to thirsty shoppers! 

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The gorgeous Holly Willoughby stops by

read more here: http://www.graziadaily.co.uk/maryslivingandgivingshop

sip happy  

]]> http://sipdrink.com/blog/living-and-giving-with-a-sip.htm/feed http://sipdrink.com/blog/living-and-giving-with-a-sip.htm Harvey Nichols Summer Fete - grab a sip! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gos-sipFromSipWater/~3/PKeFLg5822E/harvey-nichols-summer-fete-grab-a-sip.htm http://sipdrink.com/blog/harvey-nichols-summer-fete-grab-a-sip.htm#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:30:24 +0000 sipdrinkblog http://sipdrink.com/blog/harvey-nichols-summer-fete-grab-a-sip.htm

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  This June and July, join us to welcome in the return of the British Summer with Harvey Nichols at their annual Foodmarket Summer Fete. 

With the chance to taste seasonal ingredients and meet specialist suppliers, the Summer Fete is the ideal place to pick up ideas for your Summer entertaining. And even better sip is going to be sampling at the Birmingham and  Manchester fete.

Tickets are £10 per person in Leeds, Manchester and Edinburgh and will be redeemable on the evening against all purchases made. Tickets in all other sites will be complimentary.

 

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 To book your place for Birmingham (above) simply email rsvp.birmingham@harveynichols.com for your complimentary tickets 

Harvey Nichols Summer Fetes take place at the Foodmarkets below on the specified dates:

Dublin, Fete on First - Thursday 4 June 2009, 6:30pm - 9pm

For tickets, please call: 01 291 0488

 

Edinburgh, Fete on Forth - Wednesday 10 June 2009 7pm - 9pm

For tickets, please call: 0131 524 8322

 

Birmingham, Summer Fete - Thursday 11 June 2009, 6pm - 9pm

For tickets, please call: 0121 616 6008

 

Knightsbridge, Fete on Fifth - Tuesday 16 June 2009, 6pm - 9pm

For tickets, please call: 020 7201 8689

 

Bristol, Fete on Second - Wednesday 17 June 2009, 6pm - 9pm

For tickets, please call: 0117 916 8880

 

Manchester, Fete on Second - Wednesday 1 July 2009, 7pm - 9pm

For tickets, please call: 0161 828 8879/8880

 

Leeds, Summer Fete with Leeds Food Festival - 2nd July 2009, 6pm - 8.30pm 

For tickets, please call: 0113 204 8888 and ask for the Foodmarket

 

sip happy this summer! x

]]> http://sipdrink.com/blog/harvey-nichols-summer-fete-grab-a-sip.htm/feed http://sipdrink.com/blog/harvey-nichols-summer-fete-grab-a-sip.htm British and Delicious! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Gos-sipFromSipWater/~3/7WTzqmwHeUw/british-and-delicious.htm http://sipdrink.com/blog/british-and-delicious.htm#comments Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:47:42 +0000 gen http://sipdrink.com/blog/british-and-delicious.htm It must be the onset of the sun but there is no doubt ‘Rule Britannia’ style is everywhere at the moment and has been for a while.We here at sip are very proud of our British heritage -  all of our products are lovingly made right here in Great Britain using British ingredients (and Kate and I are British too!) so in light of that we wanted to share some of our favourites things we’ve seen from sandwiches to shoes; Marks & Spencer’s new range of British lunch time goodies take us back; salad cream in a sandwhich and some good old victoria sandwhich sponge cake.     

 

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Chanel have released their London Madness Range (above) which features the most perfect pillar box red lipstick and polish. Check it out at Selfridges now.     british-skirt-topshop-40.jpg 

 Topshop are still flying the flag with their Rule Britannia themed clothes - this new skirt, £40 looks great with a white t-shirt.  Picnics are the epitome of Britishness - and a totally great alternative to going out- Londoners can do it in style with Harvey Nichols wine & cheese accompaniment gift box (don’t forget you can pick up sip in Harvey Nichols too!) - all you need is a hamper,  little bit of sun and some grass to sit on! 

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We spotted this ’spontaneous picnic dress’ online and thought it deserved a mention

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I read a lovely blog entitiled ‘you know you’re British when…’ so here are the best bits:

You know you’re British when…

  • A day at the beach means wearing the warmest clothes you own while standing on golf ball-size pebbles and the thought of swimming doesn’t even enter your head. 
  • A sunny lunchtime means searching for a patch of grass and stripping off practically down to your underwear

  • You’ve accepted queuing as a way of life.In fact you’re proud of how good you are at it.
  • Coming to work with a hangover is entirely accepted and indeed expected at least once a week.

 

If you have any more let us know! 

sip happy x  

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