My kids and Hubby were kind enough to buy me a Soda Stream for Mother's Day. I had been looking at the Soda Stream since my decision to try to cut Pop or Soda out of my diet. Initially I switched to bottled carbonated water with a squeeze of lime juice, and although I loved the taste I did not love the amount of recycling or the price. Soda Stream seemed like it might be the answer.
Why my Soda Stream makes me happy:
- I use the Soda Stream to make carbonated water, and it is easy and fast and indeed I love it.
- The recycling of bottles has been reduced to nothing.
- No space is needed to store bottles or cans of water or Soda. I make it as I need it.
- To date we have tried 6 flavours: Country Time Lemonade, Cola, Ginger ale, Cherry Koolaid, Lemon-Lime, and Root beer. All the flavours have been very good.
- No one asks if we have any Pop, they simply make it.
A Soda Stream starter kit and add-ons are not cheap, but I believe over time it will be at least as cheap if not cheaper than buying Pop, and there are other non monetary benefits I think are worth the investment.
- Soda Stream was approximately $100.00
- carbonating canisters approximately $35.00
- 3 pack of bottles approximately $18.00 at Canadian Tire (Soda Stream starter kits comes with one bottle)
- flavours approximately $7.00 each (Walmart has them for 2 for $10.00, $7.00 when bought as singles)
A Soda Stream definitely makes a perfect gift for a student going off to University, Mother's Day, or for Father's Day (aka: mancave beverage maker). For those you know who have one already, a carbonation canister and selection of flavours would make a perfect hostess gift, stocking stuffers, or care package.
So there you go. I'm Cathy thinking out loud about Soda Stream.
Note: I have not been compensated in any way for this review. It is completely my personal opinion.
Note: I have not been compensated in any way for this review. It is completely my personal opinion.
