Do you go retro and make Kool-Aid every so often? It can replace soda, big jugs of juice, etc. for a nice drink to quench the thirst of both kids and adults.
It’s not the healthiest thing around, but I’ve read some articles saying it has less sugar than soda.
At least Kool-Aid is a pretty eco-friendly choice. Using your own reusable pitcher makes it much more earth-friendly than many drinks available out there. Even if we recycle our plastic beverage containers, it takes energy to recycle. In addition, it takes oil to produce plastic in the first place, so the environmental savings of a reusable pitcher is great!
Another benefit of Kool-Aid is the cost savings. Let’s say you spend 30 cents on your packet of Kool-Aid, plus one cup of sugar that averages about 20 cents. That’s 50 cents for a pitcher of drinks. Not too shabby.
I’m not a fan of the artificial flavors and colors, but if you’re going to buy those kinds of drinks for your family once in awhile (like I do), Kool-Aid might be a good choice as a treat in the summer or any time of year. What do you think?
~ Carrie
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I love how you start the post with a disclaimer, hehe. This is a cool idea (no pun intended)! My son’s not drinking juice yet, but when he starts, I will keep this in mind for a fun summer treat.
Thanks Laura!
Carrie
Maybe a cool treat and better than a lot of other choices. It could be if we all looked after our own health the earth would naturally benefit.
Thanks Kathleen!
Carrie
We definitely make Kool aid every now and then. It is quite tasty and there is something so fun about a bright colorful drink, especially in the summer. Thanks for sharing with us at Love to Learn. Pinned
Thanks for hosting! I always enjoy linking up with you.
Carrie