Introducing Sparkling Skin..

We couldn't be happier to announce our offical partnership with Dermalogica in the UK! That's right, this summer we are teaming up to hydrate the nation inside and out.

Last week we offered members of the press a first look at what this partnership will bring. Dermalogica offered us their shop in St Paul's One New Change shopping centre for a pop up event.  

SodaStreamers taught the press how easy it is to use a SodaStream to make fresh, sparkling water in seconds. Sparkling Water often seems more exciting and can make it easier for people to drink more glasses each day. We also had a mini fruit and herb bar at the event to encourage people to add natural flavours to their water.The brilliant staff at Dermalogica mapped their faces and taked them through which products would hydrate their skin best. Read more about skin mapping here.

We all know that hydration is so important for us. It isn't just for the sake of having good skin, but having a healthy and a happy life. Drinking water helps us flush toxins out of our body, allows for efficient cell repair, keeps concentration levels up and even helps prevent loss of memory as you age! However, skin is the largest organ in the body and needs to be cared for properly. Our lovely friends at Dermalogica are shared some Skin Hydration tips with us to educate us further on this:

1.  Great skin requires internal and external hydration. Moistureise daily to prevent water loss and keep your water bottle to hand.

2.  Dehydration can cause skin sensitivity. Keep yourself hydrated to reduce hot, flushed cheeks.

3.  Boost your moisturiser with Skin Hydarting Booster, full of Hyaluronic Acid which holds 1000x its weight in water and is super saturating for tight thirsty skin.

4.  Dehydartion casues skin oils and cells to become trapped in the pores, which promotes blackheads and breakouts. Get clearer, healthier skin by improving your skin's hydration levels.

Keep an eye out across all our social channels for more news on this partnership and what products we will be offering. If you want to know more about our quest to hydrate the nation, contact us over social media using #sparklingskin. Also keep an eye out for #sparklingskin competitions which will be announced soon!

Have you followed us on Pinterest yet?

Hi everyone! We have a brand new Pinterest page and are offering you the chance to win a £50 voucher for www.sodastream.co.uk to celebrate!Click here to see the details

On our page you'll find everything from great sparkling water recipes, inspiration for your perfect Summer parties and even decor inspiration! Follow us and keep your eye out for bigger competitions to come! 

Bourbon Orange Lemonade

It is the weekend (finally!) and we couldn't be happier to see the end of a very busy week. We know we talk a lot about getting people to drink more water. It is something we are really passionate about and try to practice ourselves, but after a long week at work sometimes only a naughty drink will do!

Water Made Exicting - Video

Hey Everyone, just wanted to share our brand new video highlighting the need to make water exciting! You can check it out here!

Merry Christmas xxx

Water Made Exciting

When hosting a party, it is your job to cater for all of your guests. This means having a wide range of snacks and drinks on offer in the hope that everyone will find something they like. While a lot of us get caught up with planning cocktail nights and buying differet wines, it is important not to forget your guests who prefer a non alcholic drink. It is so thoughtful to offer adult guests something other than a soft drink. With that in mind, we thought it would be fun to share one of our favourite wasy to drink Sparkling Water here in the office.

We're gonna have a party tonight..

At Christmas time we can be known to indulge in lots of chocolates, rich dinners and of course exciting cocktails - is it the best time of the year after all! Sometimes though, it can be really refreshing to serve something that has a much lighter taste and much fewer calories while still being refreshing. Whether you're hosting a big drinks party at your home or a work do, it is always good to have a few drink choices on the go to please all your guests. Today we thought it would be good to share something new!

Christmas Eve Fizz

It is now only 14 days to Christmas Day and we simply can't wait. Today we're sharing another great drinks recipe which your whole family will love. We think this would be a special treat in front of a warm fire on Christmas Eve or maybe even as a midnight snack while you wait for Santa to land on your roof.

Our Christmas Party Playlist

Our Christmas party is only a week away and we can't wait to let our hair down.Today we are putting together a playlist to enjoy throughout the night - suitably Christmas themed of course! Check some of it out after the jump and be sure to share any ideas you have with us.

Sugar & Sprice

With Christmas coming up, a lot of you have started planning your food shop and Christmas Day menus. While the adults might want a drink with an extra kick in it, you still need to have something nice up your sleeve for the children to drink. Today we thought we would share a fun little mocktail recipe which is always enjoyed at our office parties.

Friday Favourites

It's been a while since we've shared some Friday Favourites but with Christmas 'round the corner, how could we resist?

Favourite idea:

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 Favourite Moment:

Favourite Gift: Check out this cute idea found on Martha Stewart

Favourite outfit: Need we say more?

 

Favourite Christmas Drink: Find the recipe here.

Scent of Christmas in the air.

While we're still a few weeks away from Christmas, a lot of people have started to think about decorating their homes for the festive time! So many simple  and inexpensive things can be done to make your home feel more festive as we run up to Christmas. Today in the office we have been discussing some of the easiest ways to transform our homes to reflect the season and thought we would share one of our favourites with you.

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Sparkling Cranberry Christmas

Hi Everyone! The countdown to Christmas is finally on and we are getting so excited in our office planning drinks parties and celebrations. Throughout the month of December we will be sharing a variety of things on our blog and across our social channels so keep an eye out!

Today though, we are sharing a really fun, simply Christmas drink idea. This is a great one for a party on a budget as you can use any kind of white wine you like!

Tips For Drinking More Water

This week in our office we have been discussing how much - or how little - water we each drink every day. Yes, we fuel up on teas and coffees but are we really getting enough water into our bodies? Drinking water helps our health in so many different ways so we have made it our mission to get our office drinking more. Check out some of our new favourite tips after the jump.

Bonfire Night Apple Peach Sparkle

It's bonfire night! Whether you're heading out to your local firework display or just making some smores at home, this drinks recipe will make the night complete! If you try it out, be sure to share some photos with us across Facebook and Twitter.

 

 

Watermelon Jalapeño Crush

Another cocktail recipe for you to try at home. This one is sure to spice up any cocktail party or even just a night on the couch!

No trick..just treats!

Can you believe Halloween is just around the corner? Whether you're going to be out trick or treating with your little ones, watching horror movies with your friends or carving pumpkins into the wee hours, Halloween is definitely a great excuse to get creative - in your home and with your food.Before you read some of our favourite Halloween snacks, take our survey and let us know what you'll feed your kids
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found on marthastewart.com

It is also a time of year famous for eating sweets - adults and kids are prone to jellies, lollipops, bon bons and chocolate this time of year. We're not going to tell you don't have anything sweet, but not all Halloween food needs to contain huge amonts of sugar.

Some of our office team had a chat about this today over our tea-break and shared some fun, spooky, healthy ideas. Check them out after the jump.

Devils Breath

Halloween is fast approching and we have got a cocktail to spook your socks off!
Tweet a pic @SodaStreamUK to show us your attempts.

Watermelon Citrus

Saturday. Saturday. SATURDAY! We are excited for yet another #SodaSaturday and this weeks drinks recipe couldn't be easier. It's always a winner in our homes  - let us know if you like it too!

Autumn Decoration Ideas!

We like to change things up in Autumn. We eat different foods ( a lot of apples and squash), we drink different flavours and we dress differently. It seems only right that our homes look a little different too. We asked around the office to discover what simple things our team do to make their home look more seasonal. Here are our Top 5 Autumn Decor Ideas. Grab yourself a cold SodaStream drink, sit back and read !



1. New styles of floral arrangements: While we love wild, over grown flower arrangements for the Summer months, it is nice to see something different in our vases come Autumn. One of our favourte things to incorparate in our arrangements is Oak Tree leaves. You can either pick some from your garder or buy preserved ones in florists/garden centre. Make sure to include warm orange/red colours into your arrangements too - this will make all the difference. A good Halloween tip is to dry a bouquet of flowers and put fake spiders all over them. These will look beautiful and just creepy enough to give that spooky feel to your house.

2. It's all about the Pumpkin: Need we say more?! Pumpkins are a cheap and cheerful way to make your home feel seasonal in Autumn. You can stack them by your front door, have them covered in glitter around your bedroom, filled with potpourri in your bathroom or made into laterns for your windowsills. Pumpkins make a beautiful centre piece for any dinner party - carved or uncarved.

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