Skinny Cocktail Creation Contest

by Cascade Ice on July 13, 2011

It’s so hot out we thought we would cool off with some fun, blogger-created, skinny cocktails using Cascade Ice 2-calorie water.

Lindsay, Laurel, and Tara, our 3 bloggers, have stirred up some clever creations that are not only delicious but also healthier than your typical cocktail! You can still enjoy a poolside beverage and be bathing suit ready.

We are so excited about these tasty summer treats that we want to share the fun! We are giving away a Cascade Ice prize pack to a lucky winner.

Entering the giveaway is easy! All you have to do is vote on your favorite Skinny Cocktail on our Facebook Page and enter!

Good luck!

Live with Less Stress

by Cascade Ice on July 11, 2011

With all the activities we try to cram into one day it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out. While the body works its best under moderate amounts of stress, continuously being stressed can really harm your health. Stress can negatively affect your blood sugar metabolism and cause diabetes. It can also harm your immune system and make you more prone to getting sick. You can reduce these health risks by reducing your stress.

Decrease the amount of stress in your daily life by following these easy steps:

• Give your brain a break. Each day find about 10 minutes to unwind by listening to music or just sitting on a park bench and enjoying the scenery.
• Don’t multitask all the time. Sometimes it’s unavoidable, but limiting your time spent multitasking can help you feel calmer.
• Take a vacation. This one might seem a little obvious, but this mental break will help your creativity and productivity when you get back to work. It will also put you in a better mood!

Giving yourself these small mental breaks can really impact your stress levels. Lowering your stress can keep your body and mind healthy.

What do you do to get rid of stress?

Easy Ways to Reenergize

by Cascade Ice on July 8, 2011

It seems like everyone fills their days with a ton activities, especially now because it’s summer and there are so many fun things to do! Naturally this can cause us all to feel a little tired from time to time. These new tips from Real Simple can really give you that energy boost you need to power through the day:

• Do something new! Novel experiences boost your brain activity and your energy.
• Move around, if you sit at a desk or at home all day try to get up once every hour.
• Breathing deeply can really give you a surge of energy, so if you’re feeling stressed remember to take a deep breath.
• Spend time doing something you enjoy! Whether it be good music or chatting with friends, these fun activities can give you that recharge you need.
• Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated will give you energy and can help you avoid headaches.

How do you recharge when you’re feeling drowsy? Please share with us below!

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

by Cascade Ice on June 27, 2011

The benefits of getting a good night’s rest are virtually endless. You wake up feeling refreshed and ready to conquer the day when you get a good amount of shut-eye.

According to a recent article in the New York Times, a good night’s sleep can help you concentrate more effectively and can help your short-term memory. A recent study even showed that getting more sleep can make you appear more attractive. Imagine that!

Studies have even shown that losing sleep can negatively impact your health and can make losing weight more difficult. People who get less than seven hours of sleep a night are 15 percent more likely to be obese. This is partially because those who stay up later typically eat during those hours. Also, exercising is more difficult when you are exhausted, so be sure to catch up on those Z’s.

Having trouble getting to bed early? Try going to bed 10 minutes earlier every night, pretty soon it will add up to an extra hour of sleep! Here’s to a good night’s sleep!

What do you do to make sure you get 7-8 hours of sleep per night?