I have recently discovered a new and lovely beverage. After much consideration, I decided to cut back on my carbonation intake. And by cut back, I do not mean eliminate. You all want me to remain happy and lovely, right? Yes, I thought so.
One of my good friends mentioned that she tried Crystal Light Wild Strawberry Energy and really liked it. In hopes of finding something delicious to supplement my downgraded diet soda intake, I took myself to Target on my lunch break and picked up a box. Such a pretty little box.

The individual Crystal Light packets are recommended for a 16oz bottle of water, but I always find them too sweet, so I dumped it in my giant SmartWater bottle and finished it within an hour or so. Not only was I down on my carbonation, I’m drinking more water. Win, win.
As I continued on with my workday I noticed that my hands were moving at an incredible pace. I have never typed this fast! I zipped around the office performing at a level that remains unparalleled in the history of Nicole. Intrigued, I examined the box more closely. Interesting.
Each individual packet contains 120mg of caffeine. Lets keep in mind that a can of Diet Coke has around 45mg and a Redbull has 80mg. This seemingly innocuous little packet has 120mg of caffeine - the equivalent of THREE DIET COKES. No wonder I was loving life so much, I was practically on speed.
A big high-five to everyone at Crystal Light for truly making water worth drinking again.
Cheers!
- Nicole
















