SodaStream Review

If you haven't heard of SodaStream, you are missing out on the coolest product ever invented! SodaStream allows you to make soda in the convenience of your own home. This battery-free, electricity-free soda making machine is environmentally friendly and simple to use!

My husband and I are both caffeine addicts. He prefers bottled soda, while I prefer fountain drinks. I am very picky when it comes to soda. Many people don't even notice, but I can definitely tell the difference from a bottle/can soda vs. soda from the fountain. This is what particularly peeked my interest in SodaStream.

For my review, I chose the Pure Model. This model is available in two different colors - White and Black/Silver. I chose the Black/Silver color option and I love how modern it looks! It looks like stainless steel on black and is very chic! If you prefer options other than stainless steel, SodaStream has a variety of Soda Makers with several color choices.

SodaStream also sent me 1 carbonator, 2 carbonating bottles, 9 bottles of sodamix, including 4 diet flavors, 4 regular flavors and one energy mix. The soda flavors all taste like soda you would purchase at the grocery store. My husband made his soda using Orange Mango and added additional syrup to his. I have been fighting a cold, so I opted for the Ginger Ale. I was happily surprised at how delicious my soda was. You wouldn't even know it wasn't store bought!

SodaStream was very easy to set up. I simply removed the cap from the carbonator, inserted the carbonator into the back of the base, filled my carbonating bottles with tap water, pulled the lever to add carbonation then added my sodamix. My soda was ready to drink in a matter of seconds.

Overall, I was very pleased with SodaStream. The idea in itself intrigues me, but SodaStream is so convenient, eco-friendly, and tastes great. After your initial purchase, SodaStream pays for itself. For those of you who live in states or counties that require recycling and charge an additional sales tax for bottle or can sodas, this will be an extreme money saver for you!

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Where To Buy: Shop SodaStream Online or find a local retailer.

Price: Starting at $89.95

Disclaimer: I received a complimentary Pure Soda Stream in exchange for my honest review. The opinions & thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Zevia All Natural Soda Giveaway - 3 Winners

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Zevia All Natural Zero Calorie Soda Review

What is Zevia?
Zevia is the first all natural soda containing only pure ingredients. Zevia Soda is made without chemically processed artificial sugar substitutes (aspartame, sucralose, saccharin) artificial flavors or artificial colors found in other diet sodas.

My Opinion

We all know that regular (non-diet) soda contributes to packing on the pounds. Researches also found a link between diet soda and metabolic syndrome. You have a 34% higher chance of developing Metabolic Syndrome by drinking just one can of diet soda a day compared to those who drink none. My health is bad enough as it is. Based on these studies, I've quit drinking soda all together. I'm a total soda addict and it's been tough going without.

My Review
Zevia was gracious enough to send me a mixed case of each of their flavors including (All Natural) Dr. Zevia, Root Beer, Twist, Cola, Orange, Black Cherry, and Ginger Ale. When I drank soda, my favorites were always Coke and Dr. Pepper, so of course my first Zevia to try was Dr. Zevia. The flavor was similar to Dr. Pepper. It had a sweet blend of flavors and was very smooth. It's definitely better then diet sodas similar to Dr. Pepper. And although the taste reminded me of a "diet" soda, it is much better than all of the ones I have tried, including Diet Dr. Pepper.

The Cola was my second flavor to try. It smells very similar to regular coke and the taste is very similar as well. I did notice a bit of a citrus taste, which was very enjoyable. I especially like the fact that there is less of a bite with Zevia's Cola. Coke is so acidic, but Zevia's cola doesn't have that acidic taste/ burn to it. Rootbeer and Black Cherry were my husbands favorites, while my son preferred the Orange.

Zevia Soda's are a great replacement for anyone looking for a natural or healthier alternative. I will definitely be stocking up on Dr. Zevia for myself. If the boys are good, I will purchase their favorites as well. I like the fact that Zevia offers an all natural soda. I feel much more comfortable allowing my child to have this versus a high calorie, high sugar processed alternative.

Zevia may be purchased online for $23.99 - case of 24. You may also use their easy store locator to find Zevia in a store near you. If your local store does not currently stock Zevia, print this retailer request form to submit to your local grocery store.

Disclaimer: I received this product free of charge in exchange for my honest review. The opinions & thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.