My boys like drinking water. They also like drinking fruit juice and drink boxes. I don't like the sugar in those drinks...because one thing my kids don't need, sugar. They're hyper enough.
And it's hot. And they're thirsty. And they get bored with plain water. So what's a mom to do? Flavor the water...and not with sugar or a packet of kool-aid.
One of my favorite summer treats is cucumber water. Just take a cucumber fresh from the garden, rinse it off, slice it up and put it in a water pitcher in the fridge. It's crisp, it's cool and it's yummy.
You can also mix it up with strawberries, blueberries...just experiement. I use a Brita pitcher. I put the cucumber slices above the filter (so they don't get too soaked and icky) and let the water filter.
Get creative, get fresh, get yummy!
Yes, we like adding cucumbers with oranges and lemon slices. Very pretty too for a pitcher of water for company!
ReplyDeleteI just saw a show the other day about a mom who came up with her own beverage called Hint. It's basically slightly flavored water that is unsweetened. She used to do it at home just like you are, just toss fruit into the pitcher and let it hang out.
ReplyDeleteWould you believe the lady expects 15 million in sales this year!