Have you purchased anything lately that was both inexpensive and had a positive influence on your quality of life?

I did. It is an insulated sport water bottle for $10. I live wear it's hot in the summer and I like to hike and bike. A nice cold drink sure is refreshing in the heat.

In the past, I have partially filled up regular water bottles and froze them. However, the result was that I usually was drinking warm water near the end of the hikes/rides. But now my new bottle stays cold for hours!

Hey WorkWayLess. I bought a Rubbermaid 20 oz. sport bottle several years ago to use when I play golf. Like you I fill mine half full of water and freeze it the night before I play. It's usually melted after about 9 holes. I refill a couple of times at the water stations on the course. I'd be interested in hearing what kind of "insulated sport water bottle" you bourght and is it small enough to fit in a golf bag?

Much Grass,
ImAGolfer