crystal lite packs

[meapya]

yes, these:

 

 

i had not purchased a soda/beer card on my cruise last year, instead had lots of water/tea/lemondade.

 

these packs imo, were 'healthier' as they 'claim' 90% less calories, yet enough to add flavor to water.....

 

who else uses these?

[ME Guide]

Hi,

I used to pack those but find that it is easier to make my own with a couple of fresh squeezed lemon slices and equal or other sweetener. Unless you like a particular flavor, lemons are readily available.

I also sometimes just use 1/3 glass of punch and fill with ice and water. That also is fine with me.

 

On the other hand, I pack packets of Propel, a product good to rehydrate if one does come down with the dreaded noro or other intestinal bug. Knock on wood, have never used it. Walmart carries it in the same section as the other powdered drink mixes.

[KirkNC]

We have brought them in the past.

[5326jan]

I prefer these: The flavor is milder and there isn't any dye. I don't really have a problem drinking things that have coloring in them, I just find after a while they stain the inside of the Tervis Tumbler straws. If they stain the straws, they may be staining my teeth too! DH likes Mio, but that has a lot of coloring too.

 

 

We bring along our Tervis Tumblers or Tervis Waterbottles so that the drink stays cold for hours, but the container doesn't sweat!

 

[montekat]

We always bring Crystal Lite packets. I also like the Hawaiian Punch and several of the Wyler's flavors. We even take these into local restaurants instead of buying the overpriced sodas or tea. Water is always supplied for free.

[studmuffinlover79]

Great Tip! Thanks!

[cb at sea]

We just drink the water plain! No added calories at all! Quenches your thirst just fine.

[simplelife]

These are great. I like the kiwi strawberry flavor - very tropical. Good with rum added too, makes a lower calorie drink.

[misty57]

We took Mio on our last cruise, but we find that we like the Koolaid water flavor enhancers better. They are also a little less expensive. I might try the propel.

[Sue Do-Over]

We pack the Propel for shore excursions. Bottled water is usually lots cheaper than Gatoraid, and they have just enough calories to keep us going.

[monakayk]

I like to take the pink lemonaide dry packets too on cruises. I have found at my local Target stores these other dry mixes:

http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=market+pantry+dry+margarita+drink+mix&category=0|All|matchallpartial|all+categories&lnk=snav_sbox_market+pantry+dry+margarita+drink+mix

 

The one I have used most is the Margarita mix. It is a bit sweeter than I like, but I just add a squeeze of real lime to it that I get through room service:

http://www.target.com/p/market-pantry-sugar-free-lime-margarita-powdered-drink-mix-11-oz-10-pk/-/A-13338134#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=market+pantry+dry+margarita+drink+mix

Edited May 20, 2013 by monakayk

[trinaM]

I have used them and it works out well for me.

 

I am a little tired of the "lemonade:" flavor though! too many uses

 

I do like them though.

[LrgPizza]

These are a staple at our house. Our son does not drink pop. When on the go, he grabs a water bottle and an individual drink packet. We will definitely take some on our cruise with us, since he gets tired of lemonade really quickly. Since this thread was started, there are countless brands and hundreds of flavors available. We've used them for years.

[ptcruiser2006]

I've used these when I was pregnant and can't hold down water. The doctor recommended these for me as they are better than juice in terms of calories. I would use these if I like to drink juice, but usually I don't drink juice.

[twofools]

We use Propel packets when traveling anywhere. Like being able to change up from plain water.

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

We buy them at the dollar store ..