Jenn that's a smart idea - never would have thought to mix regular and herbal! Will have to try that one. texanjana - not sure I've seen that one locally but will look for the hibiscus/mint combo in another brand if if the Nile Valley isn't available. Sue I am at TJs weekly so will check for the pomegranate white tea for sure. Sounds yummy. Barb I'm trying to LIMIT the calories!!!! Maybe I'll mix the red or berry and lemon zingers without the apple juice - how bad could it be?? Actually sounds good to me. Thanks for the suggestions. Keep 'em coming..... Anyone ever use a lemon ginger tea for icing? I drink it in the winter, especially when I don't feel well so I associate it it with being sick but do like the flavor hot.

Red, White, and Blue Layered Drinks (great for July 4th) ice cranberry juice blue gatorade diet 7-Up 1, Fill a clear glass with ice cubes. Layer the drink according to sugar content) 2. Pour cranberry juice to fill 1/3 of glass. Next add Gatorade making sure to POUR IN ONTO THE ICE CUBES not directly into the cranberry juice. 3, Add diet 7-Up the same way-onto the ice cubes. Crockpot Hot Mulled Punch 1 1/2 qt cranberry juice 2 qt apple juice 1/2 c brown sugar 1/2 tsp salt 4 cinnamon sticks 1 1/2 tsp whole cloves Pour juices into the crockpot. Add brown sugar and salt and stir until dissolved. Tie cinnamon sticks and cloves into cheesecloth and add to crockpot.. Cook on HIGH for 2 hours. Serve on LOW. STRAWBERRY OATMEAL BREAKFAST SMOOTHIE 1 cup milk 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 banana broken into chunks 14 frozen strawberries 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 tsp sugar In a blender add milk, oats, banana, and strawberries. Add vanilla and sugar if desired. Blend until smooth.

Once again, Funky has cost me money, now that I have just ordered the Tayeka iced tea maker. I love fruity/herbal iced tea -- it is sweet enough without adding sugar but far more interesting than plain water! I do drink lots of water during the day -- I have my two cups of coffee, then switch to plain old water and usually have a glass (actually a plastic Tervis cup) near me for most of the way, refilling as needed. (I stop after dinner, though, so I'm not up all night!) I don't like ice in my water. DH does, so when he's filling water glasses at dinner time, he will put ice in mine...it's an ongoing (silly) beef between us. How hard is it to remember that I don't want ice? My kids are all in the habit of drinking mostly water too, which I am happy about. I don't buy soda but I do buy juice... I haven't thought of adding a splash in my water but might just try that! I never drink juice myself, it's just too sweet for me. Um, unless it's in a cocktail. Then it's fine. I also love Diet Coke but almost never have it in the house, because I know I'd have at least one can a day (only cans...don't like it as much in a bottle). So I only get it as a "treat" when I'm out somewhere. Oddly enough, I love the fizz of soda but I am not a fan of seltzer. I'm a member of the anti-champagne club, too. I do love Prosecco, though. Isn't that weird? Champagne sometimes gives me a headache but Prosecco doesn't. Lots of good ideas here!

If you like a sweet hot tea without adding any sugar or artificial sweetener try Good Earth sweet and spicy. It's so delicious after steeping about 10 minutes. Calorie free and nice and sweet.