Sparkling ICE Review

To say it's hot outside would be an understatement. It's beyond hot, dare I say Mordor hot. Keeping this in mind we've been drinking copious amounts of water, but let's face it, water is, well, blah after a while. I was able to try a new sparkling water, Sparkling ICE, as an alternative to my plain ice water.

Sparkling ICE is Naturally-Flavored Sparkling water that contains Zero Calories, Zero Carbs, is Gluten-Free, and lightly carbonated. An excellent soda alternative, Sparkling ICE contains B-Vitamins, Vitamin D and antioxidants, along with a caffeine-free Green Tea Extract that is known to have powerful levels of antioxidants.There are 8 yummy flavors, including Coconut Pineapple, Lemon Lime, Kiwi Strawberry, Lemonade, Orange Mango, Pomegranate Berry, Pink Grapefruit, and Black Raspberry.

I was able to sample Coconut Pineapple, Kiwi Strawberry, Orange Mango, and Pink Grapefruit. Of the four I sampled the Kiwi Strawberry was hands down my favorite, mainly because I'm just not a fan of the other flavors in general. Based on my love of the Kiwi Strawberry flavor, I would venture a guess that if you are a coconut, orange, or grapefruit fan, you would enjoy those flavors.

Another neat thing you can do with these flavored waters is make popsicles out of them. Here's a recipe for the strawberry kiwi pops:

Ingredients: 

Popsicle Trays 

Popsicle Sticks 

2 bottles Kiwi Strawberry 

Sparkling ICE 

10 strawberries, pureed 

Directions: 

Fill an ice cube tray with Kiwi Strawberry Sparkling ICE, top each cube with a scoop of pureed strawberries. 

Cover tray tightly with tin foil. 

Poke a popsicle stick through the foil into each cube. 

Place in freezer until cubes are frozen.

While I enjoyed my Sparkling ICE, I have to say it's definitely a 'once in a while' drink for me. There are still a lot of extra ingredients in this water, which I'm normally not a fan of. However, as an occasional treat from my plain water, Sparkling ICE is definitely a great and refreshing option. 

To find out where you can purchase Sparkling ICE, visit their website and search for a retailer near you.

Disclosure: I received 4 bottles of Sparkling ICE for review, the opinions expressed are my own and were in no way influenced. 

SmartMune Review and Giveaway!

Before we left for the cruise I was asked to review SmartMune, a supplement that primes the immune system to help prevent your body from shutting down for whatever reason, and I was game. Now, I know cruise ships are beyond clean, but let's face it you know at some point you are going to get stuck in an elevator with someone that sneezes at you.  About a week before the trip I started taking SmartMune and continued to take it while on the trip.

SmartMune is an all-natural nutritional supplement that primes the body's immune system. Credible research published in peer-reviewed science and medical journals demonstrates the safety and efficacy of SmartMune.

There are 3 different varieties of SmartMune: Original, Stress Relief, and Children's. I received the original SmartMune.


When you take SmartMune as directed you can:

• Primes and Strengthens your body's key immune responses
• Activates billions of innate immune cells that are a major part of your body's natural defenses
• Mobilizes immune cells to protect against the harmful effects of stress
• Improves vigor and mental clarity while reducing fatigue and tension
• Primes white blood cells so they are ready for action
• A natural solution to help maintain health and wellness
• Mobilizes your innate immune system to help keep the body healthy
• Helps activate and directs key immune cells to support the effectiveness of your immune system
• Supports a healthy immune system helping you enjoy your busy life
• Promotes healthy energy levels by priming your immune system
• Primes key immune cells to help protect against the harmful effects of physical or lifestyle stress Mobilize key immune cells with Wellmune to help support your family's immune systems in an "out of control" world.

Now, I have to tell you, my husband is laughing at me as I write this post because we both just got over colds. However, the cold seemed to coincide with my running out of SmartMune. Coincidence? I think not. 

With back to school coming up next month, why not get started priming your immune system? Seriously, let's face it, the kiddos bring home the craziest germs from school, right? SmartMune is giving away a 30 day supple to one very lucky reader. All you have to do is complete the steps in Rafflecopter and then check back on Monday, July 16th, to see if you've won.

Thank you to the kind people of SmartMune for letting me try this product! For more information on SmartMune, be sure to visit their website. 

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Disclosure: I was given a 30 day supply of SmartMune for review purposes. The opinions expressed above are my own and were in no way influenced.