SodaStream Review and Giveaway

I have been seeing SodaStream reviewed by bloggers. As a soda lover I know I have to try it. I was thrilled when they gave me the opportunity to review one. I was sent their Genesis soda maker as well as few of their soda flavors to review.

About SodaStream

SodaStream soda makers are fashionable, fun, sleek and easy to use! SodaStream offers a wide variety of styles and colors to match any kitchen decor. All SodaStream models allow you to prepare great-tasting, fresh, fizzy beverages precisely to your taste - with no bottles, cans, electricity...and no clean-up.

I love how easy and simple it is to make your own soda with SodaStream. It only takes a few simple steps.

• Fill the bottle with water.
• Screw the bottle into the soda machine
• Press the button 3 times to carbonate it.
• Remove it and add your flavor.
• Gently shake it and YOU ARE DONE!

The instructions was very easy to follow. Although they suggest to press 3 times to carbonate your soda, you can adjust the amount of carbonation by pressing it more or less depending on your preference. I prefer pressing it only twice. Pressing it 3 times was a little strong for me.

I'm a huge fan of Pepsi or Coke. Those are the only soda brands that I drink. So I was a little disappointed that the cola did not taste like it. However, I did enjoyed all the other flavors I was sent. Making soda with SodaStream was a lot of fun. My daughter and I already tried all of the flavors. She enjoys making and tasting different flavors. Our favorite is the Orange Mango!

More reason to love SodaStream

• You can save money. You're only paying 25cents per can of soda or per one liter of sparkling water
• Convenient. You always have fresh soda whenever you like. No more flat soda!
• Very easy to clean. No need to clean the machine after each use. Only the bottles require cleaning.
• You are helping the environment. Less packaging waste from cans and bottles. Less pollution caused by transport of bottled beverages.
• Healthier than traditional sodas. Less sugar, carbohydrates, and calories than traditional sodas.
• No batteries, no electricity, no plumbing.
• They have over 30 flavors to choose from!

Bottom line, I would definitely recommend SodaStream. SodaStream is the perfect gift for anyone who loves to drink soda. Perfect for any occasions! A great gift for Mother's Day!

GIVEAWAY

SodaStream is giving one of my reader their Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit (approx. $100 retail value.) It includes the winner's choice of black/silver, white or red/silver Fountain Jet, CO2 to make over 100 liters of soda, 2 reusable carbonating bottles, a sample pack of flavors, and 3 full-sized flavors of the winner's choice.

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Giveaway ends on May 20, 2010. Please make sure I have a way to contact you if you win. Winners will be chosen via random.org. The winner will receive an email notifying them that they won and announced on my blog. If I do not receive a response within 48 hours , another winner will be selected. Open to US residents only.

Disclosure

I received product sample(s) mentioned above from

the company or representing PR for free.

NO other payment was given.

This is my honest opinion, yours may be different.

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Cloud B Aroma Pillow Review

Cloud B just recently launched the Sleep Sheep & Friends Aroma Pillows. Cloud B's aromatherapy pillow will help your child to sleep. They were kind enough to send me the Polar Cuddle Cub Pillow to review. Olivia loves this pillow. The size is perfect for her. You can take it with you everywhere. It folds as polar bear (not all Sleep Sheep & Friends Aroma Pillows can fold). It reminds me of pillow pet but smaller, softer and with a removable scented pouch. It also comes with pillowcase made with bamboo fibers. It is the softest pillowcase I ever felt. I wish it is big enough to use for my own pillow!

Features:

• Pediatrician recommended pillow size - approximately 41cm x 36cm x 13cm, sizes vary
• Removable fitted pillowcase made with bamboo fibers
• Removable inner pillow with soft cotton outer casing
• Bamboo pillowcase is machine washable and plush cover is surface washable
• Removable scent pouch with Cloud B's exclusive aromatherapy lavender blend

The scent smells wonderful. I never smelled quite like it before. It is very relaxing. I have been having trouble putting Olivia to sleep. For the past month, she has been sleeping in the living room while watching TV. Sometimes by 8pm she's out, but there are times that she can stay up until 11 pm watching her shows. But lately since I received the Polar Cuddle Cub Pillow she has been sleeping much earlier.

It is amazing how it works. I lay her down on the couch with the aroma pillow. It only takes about half an hour until she gets very sleepy. The first time I saw her dozing off I could not helped myself from laughing because it felt like I was cheating or tricking her! But I think lately she noticed that it is making her sleepy because every time I put it next to her she purposely moves it away from her!

You can purchase the Sleep Sheep & Friends Aroma Pillows for $24.95 and it is available in 6 different animals.

Disclosure

I received product sample(s) mentioned above from

the company or representing PR for free.

NO other payment was given.

This is my honest opinion, yours may be different.

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My month of April Winnings

I can't say enough how much I love entering giveaways. I've won things otherwise I would not be able to afford. If you don't enter blog giveaways I highly recommend you start entering. I know it is a lot of work. You don't have to enter them all at least enter once a day and you don't have to do all the extra entries and your chance of winning would still be pretty high.

I won a $150 shopping spree at A Rocking Horse To Love during the Ultimate Blog Party. I bought the Kidkraft Designer Dollhouse for Olivia. It came already but I am saving it for September for her 3rd birthday.

A few weeks ago Líllébaby was giving away 50 Líllébaby carriers for I Am EveryWear Challenge. Thanks to Dealectable Mommies for announcing it in her blog. All you had to do was email them and let them know why you should be given the opportunity to try their carrier FREE....and guess what? I was chosen!!! They sent me a black color. I really love this carrier. I even think it is better than an Ergo! I will also be participating on I am EveryWear Challenge to win more prizes, so watch out for those posts.

Lots of Winners!

Congratulations to all winners! I will email you guys today. But if you see this post before I get a chance to email you feel free to email me at luvtosave at gmail.com. Thank you all for entering my giveaways!

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