When I was growing up, we didn't have a ton of extra money. My mom was a stay-at-home-mom to 5 kids while my dad was in the Navy. Things like candy or soda were a bit of luxury. But, every Friday night, my mom would buy soda and other items and, as a family, we'd gather in the living room (usually in our sleeping bags) and watch T.G.I.F.'s Friday night line-up! We did this every Friday night for as long as I can remember. It was so much fun and I have such good memories.
I want to start a family night like that when Collin gets old enough to enjoy it. And, thanks to our SodaStream USA Fountain Jet Starter Pack, we get to add a little more fun (and nutrition) than just popping open a can or bottle of soda from the store!
Have you seen these Home Soda Makers from SodaStream USA? I have always thought they looked so neat! I was ecstatic when they agreed to let me review one! When I first took everything out of the box, I was a little intimidated. I decided to wait until my husband got home to set it up.
Well, that was just silly. I could NOT believe how EASY it was to use this! All you have to do is:*Fill up the carbonating bottle with water to the fill line.
*Let the water get cold in the fridge.
*Screw the bottle into the Fountain Jet.
*Press the button on top that adds the carbonation
*Take the bottle off and add in the flavor.
*Slowly shake it up.
*AND ENJOY!
I'm embarrassed at just how easy it really was. In fact, later on, the 4 year old that I watch helped me make some soda--just the two of us. It really is so easy!
Is it worth it, you ask?
Well, the starter pack I received is a $99.95 value. With that, you receive the Fountain Jet, 2 bottles, the Carbonator, and 2 soda mixes (that make a total of 12 liters of soda, EACH). If you want to add additional drink mixes, they are 9.99 a piece (each making about 6 liters). And, every 10th drink mix you buy is free!
And if soda doesn't strike your fancy, they also have sparkling tea and sparkling water mixes!!
And if soda doesn't strike your fancy, they also have sparkling tea and sparkling water mixes!!
Additionally, you get the added convenience of not having to go to the store to buy soda. You don't have to store the cans and bottles in your pantry/on the counter/on the table. You also don't have to worry about taking all of your cans and bottles to recycling. AND, if you live in a state where you have to pay a deposit on cans and bottles, you don't have to worry about that either! I remember what a hassle it was saving all the cans and having to take them in to get our deposit back! But there's more than just convenience that makes this Fountain Jet worth the money--there's the nutritional aspect. These sodas have less sugar, less caffeine, less sodium, less carbs, and less calories! When we start our family night, I can feel better about letting Collin have some of this soda instead of the soda we buy from the store!
Sure, but does it taste good?
It tastes AS GOOD or BETTER than the sodas you buy at the store. Seriously. We made the grape soda first and my husband and I both said "Oh my gosh...that is really good!" We have also tried and LOVED the pink grapefruit and cranberry-raspberry mixes!!!
Overall:
This is just such a neat product. If you are looking for something to add some fun to family night--or hey, maybe now you want to start a family night--This would be the perfect addition. It's a fun activity that everyone can enjoy! And it tastes sooo good!
You can purchase these at several stores and online!! Go splurge on the family; it'll be worth it!
I would like to thank SodaStream USA for providing me with my product, free of charge, in order to complete my review. Please know that this is my honest opinion of the Fountain Jet and your opinion may be different.
1 comments:
Thanks Crystal! Have you guys tried the Cola? Mike is concerned if it tastes more like Coke or Pepsi!
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