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Pepsi NEXT had its national U.S. launch today. Referred to as a “mid-calorie” soft drink, the latest PepsiCo beverage offers 60 percent less sugar and 60 percent fewer calories than regular Pepsi. I know a lot of busy moms who rely on soda, usually diet soda, to get them through the day. Myself included until recently when I decided to quit just to see if I could do it. I’m happy to tell you that I did quit and I’m fine.

My husband is a Pepsi fan. He drinks a few Mountain Dews a day and is still thin as could be. I’m not saying anything about his health but outward appearance would lead you to believe that he doesn’t touch sweets or high fat foods. Which is very far from fact I’ll have you know.

A few days ago I received a package in the mail. It was heavy for such a small box. I was surprised to find a six pack of Pepsi NEXT in a pretty cool looking clear case. My son has since commandeered the case and it using it for who knows what in his room.

My husband tried Pepsi NEXT since I am currently not drinking soda (we’ll see how long that lasts). The first thing he did after opening the can was smell it like he does wine. He works in the restaurant business and is very much into the aroma and presentation of food and drinks. He said it smells like regular Pepsi. Then he took a sip. And another. And another. He was apparently parched and was very happy to have a drink. His overall thought was that Pepsi NEXT has the same type of taste as Coke Zero, but that he prefers the flavor or Pepsi products. He said that Pepsi NEXT does not have a diet-y flavor. My husband is not one to eat or drink sugar free or fat free so for him to say that he enjoyed this lower calorie Pepsi is significant.

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Disclosure: I received a 6 pack of Pepsi NEXT free. I was not told to write a review. All opinions are my own (or my husband’s in this case).

every battle. every journey. every adventure. needs a hero

Just reading that gives me the shivers. Delgo, an action packed, family-friendly (rated PG), romantic, and humorous movie is truly one-of-a-kind. Delgo features a voice cast of Freddie Prinze, Jr. (Delgo), Jennifer Love Hewitt (Princess Kyla), Anne
Bancroft (exiled Empress Sedessa) as well as Chris Kattan (Filo), Val
Kilmer (Bogardus), Lou Gossett Jr. (Nohrin King), Michael Clarke Duncan
(Lockni Stonesage Council), Kelly Ripa (Kurrin), Burt Reynolds (Delgo’s
Father) and Sally Kellerman (Narrator). Very impressive for a production not made in Hollywood. Delgo was created by Atlanta based Fathom Studios with a small but extremely talented staff and is the first feature length CG film created outside of the studio system.

Here is an exclusive image from the film, Delgo, thanks to Team Mom.

A mom's review (me) of Delgo – based on the trailers – The variety of character types includes fairy, dragon, dinosaur, and sea creatures. Delgo's characters are colorful, and their impeccably smooth motions bring them to life in a way that I've never seen in a computer animated movie before. I can't wait to see the entire film!

Press release excerpt –
"The
story takes place in the magical land of Jhamora which is divided
between two cultures – the Nohrin, winged masters of the skies, and the
Lockni, the terrestrial tribe who harness the mystical powers of the
land. When Delgo, a reckless Lockni teenager, forms a forbidden
friendship with the spunky Nohrin Princess Kyla, hostilities between
the two peoples escalate, setting the stage for an exiled empress to
exact her revenge and reclaim her rule. Falsely imprisoned, Delgo and
his best friend, Filo, must put aside their differences to join forces
with a sworn enemy, Bogardus, and travel to the mysterious land of
Perran to rescue Princess Kyla. Here they encounter fanciful creatures
and discover more than just a kidnapped princess, they learn the value
of different cultures and the importance of working together."

Delgo teaches children about the need
for people to come together, despite their culture, history, and backgrounds, to
work for a better future for everyone and that it can be done. Delgo is rated PG but there is violence in the form of a war. As far as I can tell from the trailers, you won't see blood or other distressing signs of bodily injury.

Delgo looks very sci-fi which I like because I think that gives younger children less chance of taking the characters as reality and holding on to the more violent parts of the film which are far surpassed by the funny, romantic, humorous parts.

Click on 'Downloads' on the Delgo.com website to download free Delgo Wallpapers for your computer, a Delgo screen saver, and Delgo buddy icons.

Go to Delgo.com to watch two trailers for the movie and check out the Scrapbook while you are there. It's really interesting.

I would love to get your feedback on Delgo after you've seen it!