Kidsday: Putting KIDStrong to the test

We did a taste test of a new drink for kids called KIDStrong. We tested it with members of our family. The two flavors we tried were grape and orange. We liked it, our siblings liked it, and even our parents liked it.

We liked that the drinks were very low in sugar and that they have lots of vitamins. If you like to work out, and most kids do, we think having a drink that tastes good and keeps you hydrated is important. Some of our siblings did not like grape and some didn't like the orange, but they all liked at least one flavor.

We think it is best when it is served really, really cold. One of our siblings said she thought the Natural Grape reminded her of a grape ice pop and the flavor of grape gum, and she loved the taste. Kidsday reporter Karla said, "I am not a fan of grape, but this drink made me love it."

You should try KIDStrong. Visit the Web site,

kidstrong.com, to find out more. We can't wait until you try it and find out how good it is, too.

RATING: 4 of 5

Review: Zelda Spirit Tracks

The Nintendo DS game Zelda Spirit Tracks is amazing! The minute I got it, I knew it would be fun to play. Once I started playing, I couldn't stop. It is an adventurous game because you have to go to different places, and you play as Link, the train conductor. There are creatures you have to beat. You can unlock new puzzles and weapons. Best of all, it helps kids build their imaginations. There is no violence, so parents will know it's safe to play. I recommend it to kids 8 and older. I enjoyed the game!

RATING: 4 of 5

- Priscilla Kuruvila, Kidsday Reporter

In a commercial ... almost!

Last year, I tried something I never thought I would. It was getting a shot to be famous. When I was walking in the mall, someone was passing out fliers to be in a commercial. I decided to try out. It was for Honeycomb cereal. I got two callbacks - yeah! - but after the second callback, the people at the studio said I didn't get the part.

I thought about it, and realized that maybe the part wasn't for me after all. So I forgot about it and hoped the people who met me might call me back when another commercial opportunity came up.

So, remember, if you ever get a big offer, accept it, and if you don't make it, think, "I know I didn't make it, but I still know I did a great job."

- Dori Luciani, Kidsday Reporter

Class of the week: Karen Landsman's sixth-grade class, POLK STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Franklin Square