Thursday, November 21, 2013

Holiday Gift Guide Event - SodaStream Giveaway

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned below, free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my review. All of my opinions expressed in this review are one hundred percent honest and true.*

34 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!

SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: SodaStream

GET TO KNOW SODASTREAM:
What if I told you that you can make soda out of the convenience of your very own house? And what if I told you that you would never have to worry about storing or throwing away used bottles/cans ever again.  And, what if I told you that you can actually save money by making your own soda. Well guess what, that's exactly what I am telling you!

The Soda Stream Soda Maker allows you to turn ordinary tap water into your favorite carbonated beverage. One minute it's just water, the next it's soda or fresh sparkling water! By using the Soda Stream Machine, not only will you experience the freshness and convenience of making homemade soda, but you will also be helping protect the environment at the same time! It just  doesn't get much better in my eyes!  

PRODUCT: Source Machine




OUR THOUGHTS:
By now you may have heard of them, or even saw Soda Stream in stores. If so, I bet your wondering if they actually work. Well, I recently had a chance to try a new Soda Stream Soda Maker, and I am here to tell you they do work, very well in fact!  As more and more people find out about them, I see them ending up on more and more peoples wish lists. I have seen allot of talk about them on Facebook, as well. As awareness about the product grows, so does the sales, and I know first hand why! Soda Stream is a must have in any household!

Soda Stream was kind enough to provide me with a New Source machine to review. When the box arrived I was excited to not only find a Source Machine Soda Kit, but also a lovely variety of full size syrup flavors. In no time at all my entire family was putting it to good use! My husband and I enjoy drinking soda, while my children like fruit flavored drinks such as Country Time and Kool-Aid. Luckily, SodaStream offers all types of flavors, so your sure to find one that fits your tastes. Although, SodaStream offers over 60 flavors of syrups, store variety differ, so be sure to shop around for your favorite flavors.

I actually owned a Soda Maker in the past, but my mom ended up taking it over. There's no way I am letting anyone(except for my husband and children, of course) near my new Source Machine! My kids were very excited when they learned they would be able to help make their own special beverages using the Soda Maker. Because, we had previously used a SodaStream machine, we already knew how much fun and convenient it was to use. We also knew, it produces some yummy results! 

The Source Metal Starter Kit includes:

  • Source Soda Maker
  • 1 BPA -free reusable carbonating bottle with stainless steel base and cup
  • Reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda
  • Sodamix variety 6 pack


Using the SodaStream Source Machine is super easy. First, start out by refrigerating tap water until it is nice and cold.  You will then need to pour it into the one liter bottle (provided in the kit),  and place it into the machine.  After that, you press the button 2-3 times,  depending upon how much carbonation you prefer. The LED display indicates three levels of fizziness for exact carbonation with every use. Then you simply take the bottle off the machine,  add the syrup, and put the lid on the bottle and shake.  Afterward,allow it to settle for about ten minutes before drinking it. It will take you a few times before you get the full hang of it, and within that time you will be able to figure out which amounts work best for you. 

The SodaStream saves our family a lot of money, not to mention gas and time too. To be exact, each serving only costs twenty-five cents! That includes soda, energy drinks, sparkling water, and diet sodas too. Basically, the only thing you ever have to replace is the CO2, which you can find at Target for about $15. The flavors are inexpensive and can be found at stores such as Walmart. My favorite flavor is Cranberry Raspberry, my husbands is Cola, and my childrens is Kool-Aid Fruit Punch. 

Compared to the older model I like this one much better. Simply because the bottles do not have to be screwed into the unit. The new snap-lock bottle mechanism makes it even more convenient to use. Oh, and I can't forget to mention the entire top surface is now responsive to touch. I can't wait to see what they come out with in 2014! 

The Source Machine now sits pretty on my kitchen counter. We use it on a daily basis,  so we don't have to worry about storing it. Plus, the sleek innovation design makes it a beautiful addition to my kitchen.  And guess what...my husband no longer has to make trips to the store just to purchase soda, because were able to make it in our own home, thanks to SodaStream! 

The SodaStream Source Machine would make an excellent gift for just about anyone. I have seen it on many peoples holiday wish list and I can definitely say it's worth the purchase.

BUY IT: You can purchase the SodaStream Source Machine on SodaStream.com for $129.95.

LEARN MORE: To learn more, be sure to visit SodaStream online.

WIN IT: Thanks to the very generous people over at SodaStream, one of my very lucky readers is going to receive a Fountain Jet Starter Kit worth $99.95. The Starter Kit includes: Fountain Jet - winners choice of color , 1 carbonating bottle, reusable carbonator, Variety 6 six pack of sample sized flavors, 3 full sized flavors of winners choice. 


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68 comments:

Marissa, Brianna, Benny, & Tara said...

I'd love the diet cola to feed my addiction.

Unknown said...

I would like to try Dr. Pete, Orange Mango, and Peach Iced Tea.

Unknown said...

i would most like to try the cream soda. also the kool aid would be fun

kim burnett said...

I would love to try the root beer and regular cola!

johnnyp said...

I would like to try the regular cola. My family drinks too much soda and this would help save money, time and give us the chance to try other things like the tea.

Ash said...

I"d like to try the cream soda, I just can never get enough cream soda and I'm curious how their's tastes

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tm said...

I want to try the diet pink grapefruit. The new cranberry flavors look really cool too!

Anonymous said...

I keep hinting to my family for a soda stream for Christmas, they havent caught on. Id like to try the root beer, orange and cream soda. Thanks for all the great giveaways, your blog rocks!
dawnmonroe83@gmail.com

Rich Morris said...

Orange Pop, cream soda & ginger ale

Rich Morris said...

My kids would love orange pop and I would love cream soda & ginger ale.

Rebecca said...

I would love to try their natural Ginger Ale

Sandra VanHoey said...

I would love to try diet cola, cola and the energy

melikegarfield said...

I would like to try the Ocean Spray Cranberry.

Mer said...

What a great variety of flavors, truly something for everyone. I'd love to try the pineapple grapefruit.

Laura H said...

I would love to try the sparkling tea flavors, especially Mixed Berry and Peach Iced Tea.

ivyvine1977 said...

My husband is a big soda drinker and he would like to try all of them. I would like to try the cream soda.

Anonymous said...

If I won i would get the Crystal Light Fruit Punch, diet grape and lime flavors.
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Katie Roch said...

I would like to try the Diet Cranberry Raspberry, Diet Green Tea Pomegranate Peach, Diet Ginger Ale.

April said...

I would love to try the orange and the cream soda flavors! saw this at best buy its really cool!

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Aly said...

I would like to try their natural rootbeer flavor!

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kyl neusch said...

I would like to try the diet pink grapefruit

Carolyn M. said...

Just a huge soda lover!

Unknown said...

I would love to try the root beer

Mary Calabrese said...

Their grape soda is absolutely wonderful. Great tasting.

Unknown said...

I would love to try the Strawberry kiwi tea, Cosmopolitan mixer, and orange mango flavor!

Emily said...

I am interested in trying the naturals orange pineapple and the ocean spray flavors.

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I would like to try the Country Time Lemonade as it sounds really good.

mogrill said...

Id like Root Beer and Cola.
Thanks for the chance.
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Terra Heck said...

I'd most like to try the grape and orange sodamix flavors. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

I visited Soda Stream and I would love to try the My Water Flavor Essences, especially Raspberry. I also would like to try the Ocean Spray Cranberry Raspberry.

Marianna said...

I'd like to try the ocean spray cranberry grape

cman said...

I'd try their orange and cherry cola.

Leslie G said...

I would really like to try the different types of cola flavors. Regular and Cherry.

jcwega27 said...

cola and cranberry

Jessica Schank Snow said...

I would love to try their Dr. Pete as I am a lover of Dr. Pepper.
Thanks for the giveaway! =)
JJs2468@aol.com

momo said...

I like good old cola and their Dr. Pete would be good to try.

Anonymous said...

Cream soda is my favorite! I would also like to try the cherry and root beer!

laurie nykaza said...

I would love to try the Cola and Root beer my sister has a Soda Stream and loves hers.

Dee said...

Ocean Spray Cranberry!

Dee said...

I would really like to try Ocean Spray Cranberry, Cola, and Rootbeer!

Kristy Thiel said...

I'd love to try root beer, orange and cream soda. Thanks for hosting!

Miranda Ward said...

We would like to try Cream Soda, Ginger Ale and Lemmonade.


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Unknown said...

I would like to try the Pina Colada, and the Strawberry Daiquiri.

Unknown said...

I need this machine in my life, so I may never be thirsty again!

Pam OLeary said...

I would love to try the Ocean Spray Cran-grape. I would like to try an of them really, it would be so nice to make our own soda at home.

danijebo said...

I would try the diet cola and I know my husband would want the diet grape. My girls would be in heaven just having the chance to make their own soda whenever they want.

terri142 said...

I would really like to try the Diet Dr. Pete and the Diet Lemon Lime flavors.

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Jennifer said...

I want to try the Cream Soda, Cherry Cola and Dr. Pete the most. These sound great.

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yellowlabs said...

I would like to try the ginger ale, cream soda and root beer flavors.

Unknown said...

i would like to try the ocean spray cran-grape, it looks like it would taste delicious.

Unknown said...

We drink alot of cola so I am anxious to see if it is just like the Cola from the cans.

theolotto said...

I'd love the lemon-lime, cream soda, and root beer flavors. I'd save the landfills by using fewer plastic bottles with this machine.

Unknown said...

I'd like to try the cola flavor please

bbrittbrat1398 said...

I would like to try the Ocean Spray Cranberry and their Ginger Ale.
Brittney House BBrittBrat1398@yahoo.com

Yona Williams said...

I would like to try the OceanSpray Cranberry, Sparkling Natural Orange Pineapple, and the Pina Colada mixer.

Julie Smith said...

I would love to try the Ocean Spray Cranberry and the Ocean Spray Cranberry-Grape! Thanks for the chance to win!

clynsg said...

I really like the Diet Pink Grapefruit flavor, and will also drink the Diet Cola at times.

Anonymous said...

I'd like to try the cranberry-raspberry and the ginger ale flavors.

Unknown said...

I drink mostly diet sodas, so I'd like to try the diet flavor.

blew415 said...

Any of the diet colas would be yummy

tavernie said...

I would love to try the Rootbeer flavor because we love Rootbeer!!
ptavernie at yahoo dot com

Nikki said...

I would love to try the Happy Hour
Cocktail Mixers, Diet Cherry Cola, and the Energy Drinks. Thanks for the giveaway!

tina reynolds said...

I would go with cola, orange and root beer

Crystal said...

Cranberry raspberry sounds so good! I would love to try it.

michedt said...

I'd really LOVE a sodastream. The only thing on my wish list this Christmas. I'd like to try their cream soda first. :)
Michelle Tucker

orchidfae said...

I would like the root beer

Unknown said...

I would like to try the regular cola. I've wanted one of these so bad!

Breanne said...

I'd like to try Orange