Aquapod Challenge....The Results!

[Preggomom2teens]

Well, it has been 2 weeks since switching the kids' lunchtime sodas to the Aquapods. As a parent, there were a few things that I had noticed that really pleased me.

First, I liked how the bottles were shaped and fit into the brown bags easier than a "regular" sized water bottle. Having two teenagers, apparently it is "uncool" to have a lunchbox. Besides, expecting teenagers to be responsible to bring home anything other than necessary homework, is just asking too much! In addition to the shape, I liked that I was putting something healthy in their lunches, instead of the cans of sugar-packed soda.

I also kept a few bottles in the fridge, to grab on the way out the door for the sporting events and practices, or just for the car rides. I always keep an extra bottle in my purse, which is perfect with me being pregnant!

The kids told me they enjoyed having the bottles as well, especially my 17 year old son. I guess being the only one at his lunch table with an Aquapod gave him some notice! Hmmm, is that a new way to market them? I can see it now, "Aquapods can make you popular and sexy!" LOL. Well, maybe in just this one instance.

I want to continue to get the Aquapods, especially for their lunches and for my purse, since the convenience cant be beat, not to mention how much more healthy they are!

 

[lilmomma225]

Oct. 23, 2007 at 3:08 PM Great....where do you get them from?  Are they real expensive? 

[mandra609]

Oct. 23, 2007 at 9:58 PM wow, good to know, thanks hon!

[Skinnys_Girl]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 6:56 AM What I want to know is....How do you get your kids to "brown bag it" at school.  Ariel says "no way" yet, she hates the school lunches AND...here they have 4 lunch lines.  1. Regular Tray lunch 2. Taco line 3. Pizza line 4. Hamburger line.......Last year they had Salad Bar...this year they CUT THAT OUT...can you believe it?  They cut OUT the more healthy item to sell more junk food.  We love the Aquapods but I didn't take the "challenge" per say.

[Kiter]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 1:41 PM

is it just regualr plain water? or is it flavored or something? I'm not sure I can justify buying a lot of pricey bottles of plain ol water.

 

KUDOS to you for drinking more water and getting your kids to, as well

[Preggomom2teens]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 2:40 PM

The Aquapods are natural spring water from Deer Park, the same that we have delivered to the house in the 5 gallon jugs. The pod shape make them much easier to put into the lunches for the kids. Its not only a healthy alternative to sodas or kool-aid, but better than the tap water coming out of the sink!

Recently, one of the main water lines busted in our neighborhood, and we were without water for a week, either due to them fixing the main, and all the contaminates that was in the water afterwards. Luckily, we had just started to have Deer Park deliver clean, fresh water to us a week prior.

As far as brown bagging it...lol...maybe I am lucky (I say that now, but some nights I just don't feel like packing lunches!!) but my kids like the little notes and "extra love" as they call it, that I put into their lunches. I give them coupons if they have been very good, like "30 min extra video game time" or "get a new craft at the craft store". I really try to give them the things they really enjoy as far as food wise, and like knowing that I am controlling what they are eating, as you know, the older they get, the harder that is to do! With the Aquapods, I loved knowing they weren't washing down the goodies that I gave them with a high sugar soda. I know that Ill continue to use Aquapods for their lunches....I think as parents we have to pick our battles, and stick to the things that we can control!

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[maisah]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 2:42 PM I was waiting for the results to come. Sounds good, glad to hear that it has goten raving views.

[roberta08]

Oct. 24, 2007 at 3:31 PM No way you have a 17 year old.... wow... trip... I hope i look that good when spence is 17 ... My kids drink bottle water all the time.. not that brand . But to look at my kids youd think they drank soda and eat sugar right out of the jar... They are going to be tall ..Im 6ft 1.. They like fruit ..They look as if  they dont eat proper.. But i promise they do... With little kids I did noticed getting them on water. They didnt have accidents in the bed at night. And they were calmer.. I have also switched to decaf tea bags . Do hope I look that good when they are older..

[heidinik38]

Dec. 4, 2007 at 7:33 PM OMG!! That post totally misquoted you. I am really sorry there are so many haters out there. I jumped in and defended your integrity, lol. What is the matter with people. People read her entire journal before making judgements. And, yes, you are gorgeous like Anna Nicole Smith. Jealous haters!