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Tom's Guide
07-08-2025
- Lifestyle
- Tom's Guide
I bought my son this new Air Up water tumbler for school — and he won't leave home without it
Like many parents or carers, I've had the ongoing battle to get my son to drink water on a daily basis. This is especially the case during a summer heatwave, when it's essential for him to keep hydrated. And after going through my fair share of some of the best water bottles to make plain-tasting water seem appealing and 'tasty,' it seemed like a mission impossible. That was until we discovered the brand new air up tumbler that has literally changed our lives. With its eye-catching design, it looks similar to the iconic Stanley tumbler, but it has a unique twist. The bottle comes with or without 'Scentaste', which is a flavored aroma pod that attaches to the top of the bottle's drinking straw. Once on, it releases a scent to create a perception of taste through smell, tricking the mind to think they're actually drinking flavored water. What's more, aroma pods eliminate the risk of harmful additives and sweet flavorings often found in the majority of tasty beverages. A genius idea for children, or even adults, to spruce up their water intake — and I was sold. This stylish drinks tumbler comes with a handle and is ideal for daily use and light to carry around. It comes with three, sweet 'flavor' pods that are sufficient for at least 4 gallons of water. It comes in three different sizes: 700ml, 890ml and 1200 ml, and up to five colors to suit your tastes. Apparently, it's all in the science. With each sip of water, scent is absorbed through the ear, nose, and throat that essentially tricks the brain into thinking you're tasting flavored water. But does it actually work? After opening our Lemonades pod selection (you can choose from 25+ flavors), the scents were noticeably strong. You then place a pod onto the base of the straw before filling your bottle with water — each pod is supposed to flavor 5-10 refills of water. Just note, these air up flavor pods are not to be refilled, washed or altered in any way. While I was skeptical at first, this 'hack' seemed to have convinced my son to happily drink water on a regular basis. He especially thinks it's 'cool' to swap out the sweet-smelling flavors, from Watermelon and Peach to Kola, to give it variety. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. In addition, its handle makes it ergonomic and lightweight to carry around, it comes with a leakproof lid and can easily fit into any backpack. It also comes with a double wall insulation that keeps water cold for up to 24 hours and is BPA, lead, and phthalate-free. Needless to say, my son won't leave home without it and insists on showing off his tumbler to his school friends. I'm just hoping the novelty doesn't wear off just yet, but so far, it's a win-win. The air up tumbler starts at $39.99 for a bottle and three pods and is available to buy on The flavor packs start at $7.99.
Miami Herald
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Forget Starbucks' Unicorn Frappuccino: a fast-food chain has a new version
Those of us raised in small towns, especially in the South, know that no matter how small our town may be, one specific fast-food drive-in chain can always be found nearby. This chain saw us grow up and witnessed all stages of our childhood, from being the it-spot for a snack break with teammates before any after-school activity to becoming the hangout spot for all the cool high-schoolers with a driver's license during lunch break. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Some may say this fast-food chain became a small-town staple due to the lack of options available nearby. However, its uniqueness and nostalgia make it stand out from competitors. Related: Popular Southern fast-food chain returns to Texas after a decade Sonic Drive-In, owned by Inspire Brands, is an American fast-food chain founded in 1953 with around 3,500 restaurants across the U.S. It rose to fame for preserving the 1950s drive-in experience and having carhops who wear roller skates bring customers' orders straight to their cars. This beloved chain is known for its classic American burgers, hot dogs, fries, and iconic beverages, especially its vast range of slushes. Image source:Starbucks (SBUX) made a name for itself thanks to its highly customizable menu with a plethora of different milks, syrups, sauces, and toppings to choose from. Drinks can be made in almost any style, including hot or iced, and in any form, such as latte, cappuccino, Frappuccino, and more. However, one limited-time drink made Starbucks go more viral than ever before. Starbucks introduced the Unicorn Frappuccino nationwide in 2017. This was a crème Frappuccino-based beverage made with milk, pink and sour blue powder, mango syrup, and blue drizzle. This drink was so colorful and crazy that it went viral on social media before being released for the public to taste. It gained even more fame afterward, which is why it is still remembered today. Related: Popular breakfast restaurant chain menu adds deal amid closures Although Starbucks may be known as the cool handcrafted drink king, Sonic pioneered this beverage trend nearly 18 years before Starbucks was founded. Sonic has been developing unique drinks for over seven decades. These creations include its iconic Slushes and Cream Slushes, milkshakes, Lemonades and Limeades, Red Bull Rechargers, and the new Flavorita Favorites, which are crazy, yet delicious, one-of-a-kind beverages that mix multiple flavors in a single drink. Sonic Drive-In is introducing the new Unicorn Dreams Slush to its summer menu in a medium size only. This new, colorful drink is a vibrant pink slush with magical flavor bubbles, topped with whipped cream and finished with shimmering sugar crystals. If the drink itself didn't sound cool enough to try, customers will also get the new Legendary Wish-Awakening Unicorn Horn Straw for free when they purchase the new beverage. This unique straw comes in four colors that change shades while sipping the new beverage: white-to-pink, green-to-blue, neon green glow in the dark, and frost blue glitter. More Food & Beverage News: Chipotle CEO plans major change customers will cheerBurger King menu adds whopper of a Whopper offerChipotle CEO sounds alarm on concerning customer behavior "We developed the Unicorn Dreams Slush to be more than just a drink – it's an entire culinary experience that's bursting with fantastical fun and flavor in each sip," said Sonic Vice President of Culinary & Menu Innovation Mackenzie Gibson. The Unicorn Dreams Slush will be available nationwide for a limited time starting May 5 and can be ordered in-person at the Sonic drive-thru or via its app. However, true Sonic fans can get early access to this new drink and try it right now by downloading the Sonic app and using it at checkout. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Associated Press
17-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Sun Cruiser Squeezes More Sunshine into its Lineup with New Lemonade & Vodka Flavors
BOSTON, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just over one year after the launch of Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka, the fast-growing, spirits-based brand from The Boston Beer Company is adding NEW Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka – a four-flavor lineup of smooth, deliciously refreshing lemonades made with real fruit and premium vodka. Bright, balanced, and easy to enjoy, Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka is crafted for carefree hangs, anytime sipping and old school outdoor fun, wherever the sunshine takes you. The new line-up features four refreshing flavors: Landing at a time when the premium ready-to-drink (RTD) category is seeing unprecedented growth, Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka meets drinkers' demands for full-flavor, spirits-based options with light, easy-to-drink profiles. As the #1 new RTD brand family of 2024, Sun Cruiser is off to a hot start. Currently holding the #1 fastest-moving vodka iced tea 8-pack in its Classic Iced Tea style **, and recently awarded Best Alcoholic Beverage at the Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas, Sun Cruiser is proving to be a fast fan-favorite. 'In just the first year, Sun Cruiser has been able drive impressive growth and become a go-to choice for drinkers looking for a high-quality, spirits-based option that pairs best with fun under the sun,' said Erica Taylor, senior brand director for Sun Cruiser. 'Expanding our lineup to bring even more flavor to fans, Sun Cruiser's Lemonades are balanced, bright and about to be in your frequent rotation this summer.' Coming in at just 100 calories, 1g of sugar per 12 oz. serving, 4.5% ABV, and made with no bubbles, Sun Cruiser is an easy choice for any summer moment – from beach days to concerts to ballgames. Now available in 45 states and sold in an 8-count variety pack, fans can easily sample all four lemonade flavors. Whether you're reaching for something new or sticking with the brand's Classic Iced Tea & Vodka, Sun Cruiser is more than something to sip – it's your laidback companion for those moments of spontaneous fun and adventure. Crack one open, kick back and let the good times cruise. For more information about Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka or Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka, visit To find Sun Cruiser at a retailer near you, check out the brand's product finder. About Sun Cruiser Made for those who enjoy the sun on their face and hanging outdoors with friends, Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka and Sun Cruiser Lemonade & Vodka are made with real ingredients and premium vodka for a perfect choice to sip and share. At 4.5% ABV and no bubbles to weigh you down, Sun Cruiser has just a kiss of sweetness and tastes refreshingly smooth in a mix of delicious flavors. For more information, follow along on social @DrinkSunCruiser and visit us at About The Boston Beer Company The Boston Beer Company, Inc. (NYSE: SAM) began in 1984 brewing Samuel Adams beer and has since grown to become one of the largest and most respected craft brewers in the United States. We consistently offer the highest-quality products to our drinkers, and we apply what we've learned from making great-tasting craft beer to making great-tasting and innovative 'beyond beer' products. The Boston Beer Company has pioneered not only craft beer but also hard cider, hard seltzer and hard tea. Our core brands include household names like Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Dogfish Head, Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, and Samuel Adams. We have taprooms and hospitality locations in California, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York and Ohio. For more information, please visit our website at which includes links to our respective brand websites. ### Media Contact: Elizabeth Walter [email protected] *CY 2024 Total US MULO + Conv + Circana Liquor Markets **L13wk Total US MULO + Conv + Circana Liquor Markets Attachments Taylor Jette Sun Cruiser Iced Tea & Vodka [email protected]
Axios
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Causwells whips up Girl Scout cookie-inspired cocktails
Everyone argues over which Girl Scout cookie is the best. That conversation is a lot more fun if you're arguing over cocktails! Driving the news: Causwells in the Marina is offering a limited edition line-up of Girl Scout cookie-themed cocktails. There are six on the menu, including drinks inspired by Toast-Yays, Adventurefulls and Lemonades, Tagalongs, Samoas and Thin Mints. $1 from the sale of every cocktail goes to Girl Scout troops in Los Angeles affected by wildfires. My thought bubble: Thin Mint cookies are overrated. There, I said it! But the cocktail version was a fun, modern take on the grasshopper and came with its own matching cookie. What to try: Samoas and Lemonades are my favorite cookies and their cocktails were perfectly bright and summery. But my surprise favorite was the Tagalong. It had smoky notes of peanut butter-washed mezcal, tamarind and lime — sipping it, I felt like a Girl Scout who'd grown up to start her own Fortune 500 company.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Hankering for some Girl Scout cookies? Here's how to find them in Topeka area
It's Girl Scout Cookie season. This year's season kicked off earlier this month when Girl Scouts in northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri began taking cookie orders, said Gina Garvin, chief brand marketing officer for the Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri. The cookies cost $6 per package for each of the nine available types, she said. This season's first cookies should arrive Friday in Topeka to be delivered to people who have placed orders for them, Garvin said. Those who want to buy cookies but don't know a Girl Scout may be connected with one by emailing cookies@ she said. Cookie booths will become available starting Friday at various sites in this area, Garvin said. Cookie sales will continue through March 9, she said. Troops may accept payment by cash, check, credit or debit card, PayPal or Venmo. Scouts taking cookie orders in Topeka include Michaela Nelson, of Girl Scout Troop 1356, a high school freshman who has sold Girl Scout cookies since she was in kindergarten. "It's fun, and I meet a lot of new people and learn how to do money management," she told The Capital-Journal. Nelson's enthusiasm for selling Girl Scout cookies is shared by Remmie Roberts-Athow, a second-grader and member of Girl Scout Troop No. 1960 who has been selling Girl Scout cookies for about two years. Nelson said her favorite among the cookies she sells are Lemonades, which are shortbread cookies with a tangy, lemon-flavored icing. Remmie said her favorite is the Toast-Yay!, a French toast-flavored cookie that's dipped in icing and shaped like toast. Among the Girl Scout cookies they sell, the Thin Mints are the most popular, Remmie and Nelson said. Thin Mints are crisp, chocolate wafers dipped in a mint chocolate coating. Thin Mints are the best-selling Girl Scout cookie nationwide, Garvin said. The Toast-Yay! will be retired after this year and replaced by a different flavor, Garvin said. Also being retired after this year are Girl Scouts S'mores cookies, which aren't available in this area. Six types of cookie are available here in addition to the Thin Mints, Lemonades and Toast-Yay! According to the website of Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri, those are the following: Peanut Butter Patties, crispy cookies layered with peanut butter and covered with a chocolate coating. Peanut Butter Patties are the second-best selling Girl Scout cookie, Garvin said. Caramel deLites, crispy cookies with caramel, coconut and chocolate stripes. Caramel deLites are the third-best selling cookie, Garvin said. Adventurefuls, brownie-like cookies topped with caramel-flavored cream and a hint of sea salt. Peanut Butter Sandwiches, crispy and crunchy oatmeal cookies with peanut butter filling. Trefoils, which are shortbread cookies. Caramel Chocolate Chip cookies, gluten-free cookies featuring rich caramel, semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of sea salt. Girl Scouts have sold cookies to raise money since 1917. All proceeds from Girl Scout cookie sales made here stay local, Garvin said. Those proceeds make up about 80% of the budget of Girl Scouts of NE Kansas and NW Missouri, she said. That organization covers 47 counties in those two states. Contact Tim Hrenchir at threnchir@ or 785-213-5934. This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: How to find Girl Scout cookies in Topeka area, including Thin Mints
