COUNTDOWN TO A PERFECT HOLIDAY PARTY Is your home a holiday party headquarters for family and friends? Or are you going to host an epic New Year’s Eve party? No matter what the occasion, planning is key to success. Follow these steps and you will be on your way to a festive occasion your guests will enjoy! Three weeks before the party Create a guest list and email invites. If you want to go old school with traditional invites sent through the mail, back that up a week. But still use an email for RSVPs. Plan a menu around foods you can easily prepare in minutes: skewers of mozzarella balls, basil and cherry tomatoes, bites of chicken teriyaki made ahead and frozen, hummus with pita triangles and fresh fruit and veggies – you get the idea. Don’t forget a showstopper dessert. Holiday-themed cupcakes, anyone? Stock up on popular flavored seltzers and juices. XS™ Energy drinks are great to drink out of hand or as mixers. One week before the party Create the perfect music ...
MOCKTAIL RECIPES: 3 FRUITY CONCOCTIONS TO TICKLE YOUR TASTEBUds Mocktail hour Whether it’s Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby, your friend’s annual garden party, a simple summer celebration or the end of your work day, there’s always an occasion for fruity fancy drinks that will make you smile at the first sip—no alcohol required. That’s right, mocktails are having their moment. What is a mocktail? It’s all the fun and flavor of a traditional cocktail without the alcohol. It’s a growing trend that is appealing to those who eschew the calories or unwanted effects of alcoholic beverages but are drawn to the creative flavor combinations. People are learning that traditional bartenders aren’t the only ones who can get fancy with drink recipes. Below you’ll find smoky concoctions, fruity blends, and citrusy elixirs that are shaken, not stirred. They include specific flavors of XS™ Energy Drinks and XS mix-ins , but don’t feel like you have to follow the recipe to a T...
One of the best strategies for immune support is to take care of yourself with healthy habits like getting enough sleep, managing your stress, and eating a well-balanced diet – including lots of colorful fruits and vegetables. All those things add up to maintaining your body’s own natural defenses. But, when we get busy, run down, or don’t eat right, we’re likely to have some nutrient shortfalls which can affect our immune system support. Today’s lifestyles make it difficult to take care of yourself and your family. Sleep becomes a low priority when deadlines are looming. And, the same goes for healthy meals. In fact, research shows that most adults fall short of consuming the 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables each day, as recommended by the World Health Organization. That’s why you may be left searching for answers on how to boost immune system health. While you might stumble upon a pr...
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