Make Your Own Soda With the SodaStream Fizz {Review + Giveaway}

{Editor’s Note: My husband is involved nearly all the reviews here on The Shopping Mama. But, he was so involved in this one that I haven’t been allowed to touch the thing yet. He’s obsessed. So I asked him to write the review. Enjoy. – Kate}

Over the last couple of years I have the opportunity to do lot of traveling on airplanes. Sitting on the airplane I would always get frustrated when they shut the passenger door and I had to power off my kindle—how my e-reader would effect the navigation systems of the aircraft I will never know. I always take this time, without anything electronic to occupy my time, to look at the latest edition of the airline retail magazine. One product that always stood out in my mind was the SodaStream Home Soda Maker. I was very intrigued by the idea of making my own soda but I was a little concerned about the start-up money required. But after receiving the SodaStream Fizz Starter Kit and samples of various sample SodaMix flavors, I am hear to tell you the SodaStream is worth the money. Whether you are interested in saving the environment, saving the hassle of lugging soda twelve packs, or you just want to make fresh delicious soda to your taste, there is a reason for you to get a SodaStream Soda Maker.

About SodaStream Soda Makers

Making carbonated water and soft drinks is simple! Turn tap water into sparkling water in under 30 seconds, with no clean-up. Enjoy the freshness and convenience of homemade soda and protect the environment at the same time. No heavy bottles to carry, store at home or throw away. Fizz to your taste and add the flavor of your choice to make your favorite drink. Simple to clean and reuse. With a variety of colors and silhouettes, you’ll be sure to find a soda maker to match with any decor.

Make Your Own Soda

There are so many reasons to invest in a SodaStream Soda Maker. The main reasons for me are taste and nutrition. I like lots of bubbles and often feel that canned soda is a little too flat, but with the SodaStream you can carbonate as much as you like. With just the right amount of bubbles you can then season to taste from the various flavors that SodaStream has to offer. And with the convenient 1 liter bottles I find that I have just the right amount of soda for the day and don’t find myself stuck with any flat or wasted soda leftovers. Whether it is the regular cola flavors, energy drinks, diet flavors, or just making your own sparkling water you will surely find a taste that is right for you. Not only does the SodaStream soda tastes better it is also better for you, “Regular SodaMix flavors contain less sugar, calories, carbohydrates and sodium than national drink brands. Regular flavors are sweetened with a combination of sugar and Splenda® brand sweetener. Diet SodaMix flavors contain no sugar, no aspartame and are sweetened with Splenda® brand sweetener.”

Another reason to purchase a Soda Maker is value. When it is all said and done, it comes to about 25 cents per can. I can’t think of anywhere selling cans of soda for that cheap and add to the deposit that some states add on top for soda and you can see how the savings start to add up. Lastly one thing that we have noticed in our house is the reduced amount of recycleables. Without all the soda cans or two-liter bottles of store bought soda lying around, we have significantly reduced the amount of waste from our house.

SodaStream Fizz Video Review

New SodaStream Fizz Features

• Never Run Out of Gas. The Fizz Chip’s gas level indicator monitors the amount of CO2 left in the carbonator, so you’ll know when it’s time to exchange your carbonator for a full one.
• Monitor Fizz Strength. The Fizz Chip shows the carbonation level in your drink as you press the carbonating button. You’ll make your favorite fizzy drinks perfect every time!
• Available in four bold new colors: black, red, blue and green.
• Starter kit includes: Fizz soda maker with Fizz Chip™, reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L, reusable BPA-free 1L carbonating bottle.

Shop! SodaStream Soda Makers are available in six different machines with varying features and range in price from $79.95 to $199.95. The SodaStream Fizz is sold exclusively in stores for $149.95. Check here to find a SodaStream retailer near you.

Win! A SodaStream Fizz Soda Maker!

How to Enter: Check out the SodaStream Soda Flavors and leave a comment with one you’d like to try.

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Giveaway ends August 10. Open to mailing addresses within the continental US; no shipping to HI, AK, PO Boxes or APO/FPO addresses.

Thanks to SodaStream for providing a sample and the giveaway prize.