Mom on the Make

Finding fun amidst the chaos of Motherhood

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Desserts
    • Vegetarian
  • Random
    • Family
    • Fitness
    • Book Reviews
    • Children and Teen Book Reviews
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy

How do we get our little ones to drink more water?

May 14, 2012 by Mom on the Make Leave a Comment

Beverage Dispenser

Beverage Dispenser

I decided that I want to make a bigger effort to promote drinking healthy ice cold water this summer to my kids, rather than sweetened fruit juices. The sugar content in popular juices makes me crazy and I just knew there had to be a better way.

Well, when I was on my Sonoma getaway a few weeks ago with my hubby, there was a beautiful glass beverage dispenser in the lobby of the Inn at Sonoma.

This dispenser was always filled with lots of ice, cold water, and lime, orange and lemon slices at the top.  The water was DELICIOUS and always refreshing after our bike outing or walks around the town.  The slices of citrus gave just the slightest hint of citrus to our refreshing glasses of water.

When I returned home from our getaway, first item on my list was to find a similar glass jug for my home.  Well, I found one at Classic Hostess.  You can see how beautiful it is in the picture to the left.

The kids are excited about water

The kids were so excited to show their friends their new fancy jug of water.  My second grader actually made a sign by her seat at our kitchen table that said “Water giver”.  She wants to be the sole server of the water. 🙂

We have only had it for a week, but when people come over, the kids offer them a glass of water like little waiters and waitresses.  🙂  The kids’ friends think it looks like a fancy restaurant server and the adults say it reminds them of the fresh water at spas.

I guess I could try putting fresh cucumber and mint in the jug as well.  So soothing.  The possibilities are endless.

Nevertheless, my intent with buying the jug was to promote water drinking.  I will stick with this goal.  Maybe we’ll put some iced tea or lemonade in occasionally, but healthy drinking will prevail.  I’m determined.  🙂

 

Another Summer Day, Another Furry Pet joins our Family...
Swimming from Alcatraz Island
Where was I on September 11th?
Tweet about this on Twitter
Twitter
Pin on Pinterest
Pinterest
0

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: food, home decorating

« Messy Morning
The Day After Mother’s Day »

Recent Posts

  • The Accidental Tourist, by Anne Tyler
  • What Alice Forgot, By Liane Moriarty
  • Where’d you go Bernadette? By Maria Semple
  • Mabel Messenger Bag By Jenna Lou Designs
  • Oatmeal Scotchies Recipe

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

Looking for Something?

More from MOTM

Pinterest Wednesday Picks - Home Remodeling
Messy Morning
Seatbelt Bags - Could I finally have found the perfect handbag?
Masters Morning Swim Workout
San Francisco Chinatown Walking Tour
PicMonkey is the Best!

Subscribe By Email

Archives

Related Posts

A Breezy Park Day
Swim Workout Today
Waterslide Parks - Family Outings at their Best

Sign up to receive email updates from MOTM

  • Easy DIY Halloween Home Decor

    Easy DIY Halloween Home Decor

  • Argo, the movie

    Argo, the movie

  • Dusty Gets a Haircut

    Dusty Gets a Haircut

Related Posts

Swim Workout this Morning
My Top Ten Favorite Things About Fall
Kids are funny

Copyright © 2021 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress