Contigo Spill-Proof Mugs and Water Bottles {Water Bottle Set Giveaway!}

* Mom Central received samples from Contigo in order to facilitate this review. The views expressed here are entirely our own.

Splish, Splash! The car rolls ever so slightly over a road bump during my commute to work and my searing hot coffee sloshes generously over the sides of my apparently unsealed coffee mug. Now my liquid gold energizer runs onto my nice work shoes, the center console, and everything else. My kids, too, have left their fair share of stains in the back seat, untamed water bottles for school and soccer practice leaving mottled water marks on the leather seats.

Contigo, a company dedicated to travel mugs and bottles, understands the angst of the all too common spill. They’ve created a line of one-hand, travel-friendly products that are cleverly proofed from both leaks and spills.

Contigo’s AUTOSEAL® West Loop Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Mug is designed with an innovative lid that swiftly seals closed between sips. This mug has managed to defy countless mishaps in my car and on-the-go. Pushing a button on the lid allows the seal to slide back to sip the beverage. Once the button is released, the seal shuts into place, locking in the liquid. The button takes a little effort to squeeze, but it offers full protection. The rubber grip lid is dishwasher safe and stows easily in the top rack.

The travel mug’s double vacuum insulated wall manages to keep drinks hot for up to four hours or cool for up to 12, allowing me to continue enjoying my hot coffee when I finally have time to take sips in between activities. The mug fits car cup holders and most single-serve coffee brewers, as well. It comes in several flattering colors and two sizes: 16 ounces ($20.99) and 20 ounces ($24.99).

My kids, who regularly bring a water bottle to class and sports practices, like the Contigo AUTOSPOUT® Addison Water Bottle. This bottle ($14.99) has a 32 ounce capacity, which can hold enough water to keep them hydrated throughout their busy schedules. The top button on the bottle allows the drinking spout to quickly pop out for sipping and be clicked back in to protect fully from any leaks or spills. The soft grip top handle allows them to tote it around easily and also hang it on a hook in their sports locker. The measuring marks on the side of the container let them make sure they stay hydrated. The sports bottles are dishwasher safe, and are made of special FDA-approved, BPA-free materials that do not leave a plastic smell or taste.

The line of Contigo travel products offers a sturdy, spill-proof, and worry-free way to enjoy favorite beverages daily on-the-go. Contigo products are available for purchase online at Gocontigo.com. Connect with Contigo on Facebook. Use the promo coupon code COMMUTERPROMO for 20% off of Contigo travel mugs or water bottles.

Win a Set of Four Contigo Water Bottles!

Mom Central is giving away FOUR Contigo bottles – enough for the whole family – to one lucky reader! (Approximate retail value, $60.) To enter, let us know where you’ll be taking your Contigo bottle – to school, to the beach or ??? – in the comments below by June 13, 2013.

Winner to be chosen at random and will be notified by email. Entrants must be 18 or older and located in the US only.

Stacy DeBroff

Stacy DeBroff, founder and CEO of Mom Central.com and social and digital consultancy, Influence Central, is a social media strategist, attorney, and best-selling parenting author. A sought-after expert for national media, she trend-spots regularly with national brands and speaks frequently to national and international audiences on a wide range of subjects, including influencer marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, and consumer trends. A passionate cook, gardener, reader, and tennis player, she adores this new chapter of post-college-age parenting.