Ice For The Cooler

[staceyy]

On another site I read this tip that I thought was worth repeating. Freeze water in 2 liter bottles and place in your cooler instead of ice to keep your foods cool. Then you can drink the water.

[julieb]

We do this alot. For our smaller cooler we use the 20 oz bottles. It's nice to have that cold water to drink of a hot day.

[getnrichslowly]

I like that idea, thank you!

[autumnlynn]

That's a really good tip. Thanks for sharing.

[FrugalMomof3]

I've heard of that too just never tried it YET, will have to remember this when we go on our next trip to the beach or something

[Libby]

I do this with my lunches at work. Except I need about 500 ml bottles to keep my lunch cold enough if its something perishable. Mostly 1-2 will do. Plus I just keep refilling my water bottle at work and keep drinking at my desk. Icy cold water is great with a tiny chunk of lemon in it - very refreshing in the afternoon!

But then again my lunch bag is the big soft kind b/c I use plastic containers to hold everything in there - even the snacks!

Great tip!

[Libby]

I do this with my lunches at work. Except I need about 500 ml bottles to keep my lunch cold enough if its something perishable.

Sorry I meant to say three 500 ml bottles

[Stella]

I going to try this the next time we go camping. I hate it when our food is all wet the second day when the ice starts to melt.