Cocktails For a Couples Retreat at Home: Come Party With Me!


Updated 07/28/11 4:47 PM · Posted by PopSugar LivingTV · 1 comment

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Super Bowl Sunday is right around the corner, which means it's time to put on your party planning helmet and score the perfect cocktail recipe. Sara gives us a few party ideas for great punchbowl-friendly drink recipes inspired by the hit comedy Couples Retreat. Who knew Guiness and champagne would make such a tasty mixed drink? Score a tequila touchdown or channel your hula honey with a vodka Read more

It's Alcohol Awareness Month — the Good and Bad of Drinking


Updated 04/19/11 2:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alcohol Awareness Month: Pros and Cons of Drinking

As we dive into our exciting new Spring fitness routines and gear up for the highly anticipated royal wedding, April marks another important time — national Alcohol Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol abuse, underage drinking, and other alcohol-related issues. If you drink in moderation, then cheers to you. According to the National Center of Health Read more

Binge Drinking May Be Tied to Memory Loss, Study Says


Updated 05/18/11 8:36 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Drinking Alcohol May Affect Your Memory

More often than not, I read about alcohol having detrimental effects on your health, rather than positive effects, so it wasn't shocking to learn that a recent study found a correlation between binge drinking and sharpness of memory. The study administered memory tests to college students — 62 who were binge drinkers and 60 who were not — and found that the binge drinkers experienced a Read more

No Time to Mix? The Healthiest Ready-to-Drink Cocktails


Updated 05/24/12 4:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Best Healthy Premade Bottled Cocktails

Since carting around multiple bottles, glassware, and fresh ingredients isn't always practical, here's a buying guide to the healthiest ready-to-drink (RTD) bottled cocktails. And while these won't taste as good as our homemade 150-calorie margarita recipe or when mixing alcohol into one our favorite all-natural cocktail mixes, RTD cocktails are a simple solution to drinking whether you're Read more

5 Cocktails to Toast Your College Grad and 5 For Coeds-to-Be


Updated 05/04/12 5:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Drinks For Graduation Parties

We're headed into college graduation season, which for many means packing four years of accumulated stuff in garbage bags, last-hurrah Summer vacations, and — soon enough — leaps into résumé writing and job hunting. With so much on these graduates' minds, why not make a toast to your special hard worker with a party and some delicious cocktails? We've rounded up five festive, refreshing, Read more

Italian Writer Wants American Kids to Know About Winemaking


Updated 03/08/11 1:51 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Teaching Kids About Alcohol

European parents are known for being more relaxed than Americans when it comes to their children and alcohol. Kids are often allowed a taste of wine on special occasions, and moms and dads are open about educating their offspring on the fermented details of the beverage. Italian preteens are taught about wine in their classrooms through wine journalists and tour guide Filippo Bartolotta's Read more

How to Stock Your Home Bar


Updated 05/10/12 10:46 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Alcohol You Need For a Home Bar

Recently, I met with bartender and English Gins brand ambassador Erick Castro. Over a couple of gin drinks, Castro and I talked about making cocktails at home. I asked him what's the best way for a cocktail enthusiast to stock their home bar. He not only shared the spirits he recommends, but he also provided some helpful tips. If you're into making and enjoying libations, from classic cocktails Read more

3 Tips For Germ-Free Travel


Updated 05/08/12 10:25 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Germ-Free Travel

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar! Whether you're going by boat, plane, train, or automobile, travel bugs are bound to greet you. Here, some cringe-worthy stats on germs and traveling — and tips on how you can take a trip unscathed. Stay Hydrated According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the air inside planes has anywhere from 10 Read more

Should You Cleanse Before Pregnancy?


Updated 05/07/12 8:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cleansing Before Pregnancy

Every mama wants to give her baby the best start possible, but just how clean should that beginning be? Anna Getty, the organic living expert and founder of Pregnancy Awareness Month (which happens to be now), recently wrote about her thoughts on preparing the body for pregnancy on the Healthy Child Healthy World website. She shared her year-long, pre-conception plan to whip her body (and soul) Read more

Make Our Healthy Sangria This Cinco de Mayo — It's Only 150 Calories!


Updated 05/04/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Sangria Recipe

We're fans of sangria! The fruity wine-based punch, which hails from Spain but is often served south of the border, is the perfect drink for a hot afternoon. If you're planning on making a pitcher for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations, try this healthier version. It's lower in alcohol and loaded with antioxidants. Watch the video to see our recipe. Cheers! Read more