Summer With The Kids Guide: SodaStream System {Review & Giveaway}

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Summertime = increased beverage consumption! Increased beverage consumption = MORE money spent on drinks. With the SodaStream we were quick to find out that it doesn't have to be that way. The kids and I had a great time creating lots of tasty fizzy summertime drinks. 

{model: Genesis Starter Kit - MSRP $119.95}

About little more about SodaStream
(source: sodastreamusa.com)

SodaStream is the world's largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of Home Carbonation Systems. Their brands are sold in over 50,000 retail stores in 42 countries including home & electrical appliance stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets, department stores, convenience stores, DIY, specialty and "green" stores, water specialists & dealers, as well as online and in catalogs.

SodaStream's long standing and deep heritage dates back to 1903, when they introduced innovative solutions to the beverage market. They continue to grow as market leaders in both technological advancements and the quality of our products.

The SodaStream system enables consumers to carbonate water and to flavor carbonated beverages at home as an alternative to purchasing pre-packed bottles or cans. This has many important benefits to the consumer including cost savings and no hassle with bottles.

Additional Benefits

• Convenience: No need to carry heavy bottles from the store. The SodaStream system is simple to use and requires no batteries or electricity.
• Environmentally-Friendly: SodaStream is an "Active Green" solution that minimizes the huge eco-footprint caused by the manufacture, transport and waste of plastic bottles.
• Variety: SodaStream offers over 100 flavors to suit everyone’s taste. Regular, diet, natural, fruity flavors, ice tea, energy drinks, sport drinks, tonic and many more.
• Space Saver: No need to store bottles of beverages or empty bottles for recycling in your home.
• Personalization: Make drinks just the way you love them… more bubbles, less bubbles, sweeter or lighter, even create your own flavor!
• Family Fun: The system is quick and easy to use. It's fun for everyone and kids just love it!
• Value for Money: Great savings compared to pre-packed carbonated water and beverages.
• Satisfaction Guaranteed: SodaStream drinks makers are of extremely high quality and include a money-back satisfaction guarantee.

{add cold water, attach bottle.}

 {press button to add fizz.}

{carbonation success.}

{add your favorite flavor.}

{give it a light shake.}

{enjoy. yum.}

ace and friends thoughts

 The SodaStream was super simple and easy to use. You have LOTS of different and delicious flavors to choose from when creating your carbonation masterpiece. You can make your drink just how YOU want it! I personally liked that it was better for the environment... reusable bottle = smiles. The kids had a FUN time making flavor selections, pressing the carbonation button, watching the bubbles form and especially drinking their SodaStream beverage. We actually made three different flavors in a matter of minutes. Who doesn't LOVE cranberry-raspberry? The flavor that I really liked was ENERGY... just like a drink with a bull on it.... and so MUCH cheaper. Again, smiles. What I truly liked was that the flavoring did not contain high fructose corn syrup or aspartame. Plus... and plus again! Check out this amazing nutrition comparison: (source: sodastreamusa.com)

Classic Flavors	Calories	Carbs	Sugar	Sodium	Caffeine
Pepsi ®	100	27g	27g	25mg	25mg
Coca-Cola ®	100	27g	27g	35mg	23mg
SodaStream Cola	34	9g	9g	2mg	15mg
7-UP ®	100	26g	26g	50mg	0mg
Sprite ®	100	26g	26g	45mg	0mg
SodaStream Lemon Lime	36	9g	9g	25mg	0mg
Sunkist ®	130	35g	35g	30mg	27mg
Fanta ®	110	30g	30g	35mg	0mg
SodaStream Orange	36	8g	8g	25mg	0mg
Dr. Pepper ®	100	27g	27g	35mg	27mg
SodaStream Dr. Pete	37	9g	9g	2mg	22mg
Mountain Dew ®	110	31g	31g	50mg	37mg
SodaStream Fountain Mist	35	8g	9g	46mg	36mg
Barq's ® Root Beer	110	30g	30g	50mg	15mg
A&W ® Root Beer	120	31g	31g	30mg	0mg
SodaStream Root Beer	37	9g	9g	2mg	0mg
Canada Dry ® Ginger Ale	90	25g	24g	35mg	0mg
SodaStream Ginger Ale	35	8g	8g	20mg	0mg
Schweppes® Tonic Water	90	23g	22g	35mg	0mg
SodaStream Tonic	35	8g	8g	53mg	0mg
Schweppes® Club Soda	0	0g	0g	65mg	0mg
SodaStream Seltzer	0	0g	0g	0mg	0mg

Final thoughts:

• SodaStream is extremely easy to use. Easy to assemble, carbonate and create.

• Taste was much better than expected. The soda was very refreshing (and fresh... if that makes sense). The diet flavors didn't even taste diet (ish)... i know, not a word, but you get the point. No after taste that you usually get with diet drinks.

• One liter bottles were the perfect size for all five of us to share without the hassle of going flat too soon. We can create new flavors on a regular basis.

• Less calories than regular carbonated sodas.

• When comparing price, the syrup averages $7 per bottle and makes approx. 12 liters. Makes it about $.58 per bottle which is cheaper than a two liter. 

We are currently loving our SodaStream Genesis and look forward to creating many delicious beverages ALL summer long.  Ahhhhhhh......... summertime!

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Buy It 

Get your own SodaStream on their site HERE

or locate a retailer near you, HERE. 

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Win It 

Thanks to SodaStream, one LUCKY ace and friends reader will win a Fountain Jet Soda Lover’s Start-up Kit (approx. $100 retail value) including the Fountain Jet (winner's choice of color), CO2 makes over 60 liters of soda, 1 reusable carbonating bottle, a sample pack of flavors, and 3 full-sized flavors of the winner’s choice. 

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