Had Enough Holiday Sugar? Up Your Water Game With True Lemon Drink Mixes & Enter the Two True Lemon Giveaways!

Thanks to True Citrus for sending over these mixes in exchange for my review. All thoughts are my own.

Are you and your kids on sugar overload? I love my caffeine as much as the next person, but my body recognizes when it needs water. No matter whether it's from the dry air of heating being on, from running around too much trying to fulfill all Christmas obligations, or walking the dog in 30 degree temps, I've been craving the water lately! Also, my muscles let me know when I'm low on water: cramps, pains, etc.

This holiday season, get your hydration on with True Citrus Drink Mixes. True Citrus has several different brands that can keep your entirely family hydrated. Starting from one type of drink mix, this company has exploded into a lot of variations! Originally, they started with a package of lemons that could be squeezed into any drink, anywhere. Personally, I've never liked lemons. When asked at restaurants, I say no. When I'm at fancy dinners and the drinks are prepped with lemons, I fish them out of the glass. I've never really even liked lemonade- I'll tolerate it, but it's not my favorite drink of choice. For those of you who love lemons, then the True Lemon products are definitely going to be for you.

I was sent over several samples and want to share them with you! I believe that holiday gifts come in all shapes and sizes, and these might make some amazing back to school lunch gifts if you are stuck on what to get the kiddos and adults in your lives this year.

True Lemon offers:

True Lemon Drink Mixes for Kids
True Lemon Citrus Wedge Replacements
True Lemonade & Limeades
True Lemon Energy
True Lemon Ice Teas

If you want the taste of lemon or lime without the real fruit, then check out the individual wrapped packets that are great for traveling, on-the-go water bottle refills, and perhaps even as a twist in an afternoon or evening cocktail. Those aren't my flavors of choice as I'd rather have fruity flavored water!

True Lemon Kids

Drink Mixes that will have your kids reaching for more water, True Lemon Kids has no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or preservatives in them! The Pink Lemonade has 25% of Daily Vitamins A, C & E, and only 2 grams of sugar and 10 calories in one 8 oz serving! There are 10 packets in a box. One packet is one serving size.

True Lemon Kids packets make flavorful water that is healthier because not only does it have less sugar, it doesn't contain all that "stuff" that is found in prepackaged juice and soft drinks. Now, don't get me wrong, I love a good coca-cola, and probably drink more than I should (even as a child), but having True Lemon Kids packets would have most likely helped me drink way more water growing up! I am kind of picky about flavors, though, and I think I even love the True Lemon Kids flavors!

Current flavors include: Blue Raspberry, Pink Lemonade, Fruit Punch, Strawberry Banana, Water Melon, Groovy Grape, and Crisp Apple. Standalone boxes can be purchased, or invest in a 5- pack hydration kit! There are even some fun bundles with all the flavors!

Now, making your water flavorful is super simple. Grab a packet, open it (scissors are helpful, but there is a slight tear), and pour it into 8 oz of cold water. Mix with a spoon or have a dance party by shaking your water bottle! Be on your way to hydration land with flavored water!

True Limeade

Limes are another citrus that I've never really gotten into over the years. Actually, I'm just not a citrus type person. Yet, the True Limeade is certainly a flavor that I like in my water! I don't even really taste the lime! Made from real limes, the powder is made with non-GMO ingredients, has 10 calories per packet, and has 1 gram of sugar that's sweetened with Stevia. No artificial flavors and naturally sourced fruits & veggies make True Limeade something great to throw into my water.

I tested out the Black Cherry Limeade, which is labeled as the most loved on the True Lemon website. It is made with real juice and has only 10 calories per packet! Ok, I'm not a calorie counter by any means, but it is nice to know that additions to my water won't tack on the calories or sugars.

One might be wondering why you would need flavors to add to water, after all, it's water.. but sometimes I struggle with the taste and just want something different from regular ole water. Or, Wilmington water can vary based on proximity to the river, so sometimes it's nice to have a flavor to take out the extra tastes that city water contains.

There are 10 packets per box of the Limeades! Limeade flavors vary, along with lemonades and teas to help keep our bodies hydrated and full of water!

True Lemon Energy

Energy is a major problem for me this time of year. My full time church job becomes super busy this time of year, but we also have a staff position open, so the extra duties as assigned has become reality as all things office related have fallen into my lap this month. Coffee is often my go-to caffeine, but I know when I drink too much, I do get dehydrated (same with coke zero). I also hit that afternoon slump where the effects have worn off.

True Lemon Energy mixes derive its caffeine from Green Tea. Now, Green Tea is something I highly dislike when its standing alone. The fact that I like the True Lemon Energy says a lot! I've tried various energy drinks and some leave this weird aftertaste, make me feel light-headed and jittery, or just don't taste good.

Each packet contains 120 mg of Green Tea caffeine, non GMO ingredients, 0 SUGARS, 100% daily value of vitamin C (a positive during this flu season!), and is made with real citrus.

True Lemon Energy comes in 5 flavors: Strawberry Dragonfruit, Wild Cherry Cranberry, Blackberry Pomegranate, Blueberry Acai, and Tropical Fruit Punch. There are six packets to a box for the energy mixes.

Why True Lemon?

I think that these packets contain bursts of flavor that will excite any child or adult and make us want to consume more water! They are easy to travel with, they are easy to use, and they can be used in other ways to create fancy adult or alcohol-free drinks. From seltzer waters to alcohol, the flavors add a big punch with little health impact!

I love how the flavors are made with safe ingredients, too. While each packet does contain citric acid and malic acid, the powders have no other unsafe chemicals or preservatives in them. Sugars are only stevia and cane sugar, and there is no erythritol in any of their ingredients! In fact, my sister said that she tries really hard to limit what her children drink, and she prefers products with stevia as opposed to other ingredients.

These drink mixes are also vegan and gluten-free, so if you have health concerns in those areas, they are perfect for you! I think that they would make great gifts for everyone! Even adults can drink the kids mixes too!

Check out True Citrus products and stay hydrated this holiday season! The True Citrus tag line is "the official flavor of Happy: Be Happy. Be Healthy. Be True." I hope that you will be true to yourself this holiday season and be happy with these amazing, great flavors from True Citrus! Happy holidays!

Thanks to True Lemon for participating in our 2023 Holiday Gift Guide this year. There is still time to check out our gift selections!

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True Lemon Giveaways: 12/19–1/02

We have TWO giveaways going on for True Citrus products! The giveaways are open to US residents, 18+. Products will be shipped directly to the winner once the winner's information is confirmed. Mommy's Block Party is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Just use the handy RC entry forms below to enter for your chance to win! Come back every day to get your entries in.

Giveaway 1 for Kids

10 Lucky MBP Readers will win a True Lemon Kids Stir Up Some Fun bundle featuring Pink Lemonade, Blue Raspberry, Strawberry Banana, Wild Watermelon, Groovy Grape, Crisp Apple, and Fruit Punch. (RRP $27.23 per unit)

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Giveaway 2 for Adults

10 (Ten) Lucky MBP Readers will win Enter to win a True Lemon Energy Assorted 5-pack Hydration Kit (for adults) including Wild Cherry Cranberry Energy, Wild Blackberry Pomegranate Energy, Tropical Fruit Punch Energy, Blueberry Acai Energy, and Strawberry Dragonfruit Energy (RRP $20.80 per unit)

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Thanks to True Lemon for sponsoring this giveaway!