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Taste of Smyrna this Weekend

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This Saturday is one of our favorite’s, it is the Taste of Smyrna.

Taste of Smyrna “Festival of Delectable”

Taste of Smyrna “Festival of Delectable,” will take place this Saturday September 15th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on the beautiful Village Green in downtown Smyrna.

Admission is free and samples can be purchased for $1 to $4 dollars. Attendees can enjoy great tasting food from more than 30 vendors. A few include, Atkins Park Restaurant and Bar, Stockyard Burgers & Bones, Taco Mac, Marlow’s Tavern and Copeland’s. Kenny’s Great Pies will also be there to add a great ending to your tastings.

 

There will be acoustic music from Scott Thompson throughout the day. The Main Stage entertainment will culminate with a concert at 7:00 PM. There will also be an enormous Kids Zone with interactive inflatables.

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Along with all the great food, there will be plenty of Fontis Water on hand. Come see us at our tent. Say hi, and buy a bottle of the best water in town. As a local business, founded and operated in Marietta, we love Atlanta and the communities we serve. We support local events just like this one and love getting to see many of our customers in the area!

 

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Drink More Water for Healthier Skin

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Skin care … a hot topic these days. This cream takes away wrinkles. This gel will reduce dark circles. Yes, they all might do what they say, but did you know drinking water can also help you achieve healthier skin?

According to uwhealth.org “drinking an adequate amount of water daily is important for overall good health because water aids in digestion, circulation, absorption and even excretion.” So what does this have to do with drinking water for a healthy epidermis?

It is true that skin is an organ made up of cells, and guess what? These cells are made up of water!

“If you are not getting the sufficient amount of water, the lack of hydration will present itself by turning your skin dry, tight and flaky. This can mean less resilience and more prone to wrinkling.”

So what is the best way to add water to the skin?

The following tips are also from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (uwhealth.org)

  • Apply a hydrating moisturizer within 2 minutes of leaving the bath or shower. The epidermis is still porous and is vulnerable to products that are applied following the bath or shower, allowing better absorption.
  • Apply a product containing hyaluronic acid prior to your moisturizer, such as Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel. Hyaluronic acid holds 1,000 times its own weight in water, thus attracting water to the skin and holding it there.
  • Drink more water. Drinking at least 8 glasses a day will help rid the body of toxins. Everyone will not agree that water consumption will improve skin… but it certainly can’t hurt. Many people often report that by increasing their water intake, their skin has a more radiant glow. Those who suffer from acne have reported the same results. Nothing will happen overnight, but even a good couple of weeks of increasing water intake should be enough for you to see how hydration affects your own skin.

Of course we can help with that last one by delivering the best water around to your home or office. Fontis Water delivers gallon bottles and 1/2 liter bottles making it easy for you to drink enough water each day! Call us today at 678-494-1981 for more information.

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Labor Day Weekend Fun in Atlanta

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It is Labor Day weekend in Atlanta and honestly, you could not ask for more to do in our great city. From parades to football, there is something for everyone this last official weekend of summer.

Dragon Con

The 2018 Dragon Con has arrived in Atlanta this weekend. Yes, the city might look a bit different as thousands descend upon the streets of our town dressed as super heroes, Star Wars characters, wizards, warlocks, and the list goes on!

In case you don’t know how Dragon Con started, here are the basic facts. Pat Henry, David Cody, John Bunnell and Robert Dennis all chipped in $300, rounded out with a few of their friends planned the first Dragon Con for the fall of 1987.

The idea was to combine fandoms and genres into a single convention for fans who, like them, were interested in different things. In the early going, that meant bringing a science fiction convention and gaming convention together in the same hotel. Some 1,200 fans turned out to meet science fiction luminaries Michael Moorcock and Robert Asprin and gaming royalty Richard Garriott and Gary Gygax. Moorcock and his longtime friend Eric Bloom, lead singer for Blue Oyster Cult, jammed on stage. The Atlanta Radio Theater broadcast a live performance of H.P. Lovecraft’s Call of Cthulhu from the con. In almost every respect, the show was a smash and the attendance grows every year.

Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game

Labor Day may be the end of summer, but it’s also the beginning of college football season. This weekend at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Auburn Tigers will take on the Washington Huskies. The game begins at 3:30 ET, but fans can enjoy all kinds of events before the game, including Fan Fare!

Not into fighting the crowds or the traffic? A weekend on the couch sounds great to us too! What could be better than watching your favorite team in your comfy clothes. We like that idea too, and remember there is also the US Open and the Braves! No matter where your plans take you, stay safe and stay hydrated with Fontis Water! Have a great Labor Day weekend!

 

 

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Fontis Water and September: A Great Combination

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September is almost here. With it comes fall, cooler temperatures and festivals. Yes, lots of festivals, and Fontis Water is proud to be a part of some of the best in Atlanta.

Festivals

We kick off the month with the ONE MusicFest the weekend of September 8. ONE MusicFest is a two-day festival packed with more than 30 artists. The next weekend you can catch us at Taste of Smyrna. This is one of our favorites in Cobb County. Be sure to stop by for amazing food, and of course refreshing Fontis Water.

Saturday, September 22, will be jam-packed with fun at the East Atlanta Strut and the Old Fourth Ward Fall Festival! The East Atlanta Strut will have great music, games and a kids area. Want to meet a llama? You can there!

The Old Fourth Ward Fall Fest features live local music, a DIY lantern making area, food trucks, a kids’ play area, local artist and business market, and more. The festival’s prime location along the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail makes it the ideal place to view the Lantern Parade.

This does not even begin to mention all the road races we are sponsoring in September and the Cobb Chamber of Commerce  Golf tournament! Yes, we love September because we get to meet all of you! So make plans to attend one, or all, of these great events! Bring your friends and we’ll bring the water.

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Hydration and Fall Sports

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Friday night lights, college football Saturdays, cross country runs and fast-pitch softball games are all some of the fall sports we enjoy. Whether you participate in one of these sports, or just enjoy a good work out in the cooler temperatures, it is important to remember to stay hydrated.

How Much Water Should I Drink?

This is a tough question as there is no true answer. Everyone sweats differently and weighs a different amount. So what you need to consider when participating in your fall sport is your sweat rate, the heat and humidity in your environment, and how long and hard you are exercising.

According to FamilyDoctor.org, the American Council on Exercise suggest the following basic guidelines for drinking water before, during, and after exercise:

  • Drink 17 to 20 ounces of water 2 to 3 hours before you start exercising.
  • Drink 8 ounces of water 20 to 30 minutes before you start exercising or during your warm-up.
  • Drink 7 to 10 ounces of water every 10 to 20 minutes during exercise.
  • Drink 8 ounces of water no more than 30 minutes after you exercise.

What Happens If Athletes Don’t Drink Enough Water?

When an athlete does not drink enough, dehydration can occur. Dehydration is when a person loses more fluid than they drink. When your body doesn’t have enough water, it can’t work properly. Dehydration can range from mild to severe. Symptoms of dehydration can include the following:

  • dizziness or lightheaded feeling
  • nausea or vomiting
  • muscle cramps
  • dry mouth
  • lack of sweating
  • hard, fast heartbeat

If you, or your child, is playing a fall sport make sure they are following these hydration guidelines. Of course, we can help you stay hydrated with our great tasting Fontis Water. For more information on our home and/or office delivery call 678-494-1981.

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Back to School with Fontis Water

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It’s back to school time for kids throughout metro Atlanta. This means fueling up on coffee and making the dreaded lunches! But did you know Fontis Water can help you with both of those tasks?

Time to Get Ready

Can’t function without that cup of coffee? Fontis can help. We can deliver your favorite K-cups straight to your home. Can you smell the goodness of that coffee brewing? The aroma alone should help you get through those hard to start mornings.

Don’t Forget the Water

When packing up those lunches for school, don’t forget the water! Fontis Water is the perfect water to pack in your little one’s lunch box. Heck, it’s the perfect water bottle for your lunch too! Scrubbing.in.com reminds parents to leave out the juice and pack a bottle of water instead. Juice provides little nutritional value and contains a lot of calories leading to increased weight and obesity over time.

Along with the water, don’t forget to pack healthy food items. Choose whole grain bread over white. Send a fruit and if your kiddo isn’t too picky, a vegetable would be great too. Trailmix and snacks like this are also a good addition to a lunch.

For more information on having Fontis Water and coffee delivered to your home, call us today at 678-494-1981. We think our pure spring water is second to none, but we built our reputation on providing the best prompt and friendly service in the industry. From our drivers to our customer service staff, we hope talking with us is one of the best parts of your day. Because it’s the best part of ours.

 

 

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Drink More Coffee and You Just Might Live Longer

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Drink more coffee they say and you could live longer. But who is “they” and is this true?

The Data

The National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, and the Feinberg School of medicine at Northwestern University recently reviewed coffee-drinking data and from the UK Biobank, a long-term study of half a million people in the U.K. aged 38 to 74.

The results, published in JAMA Internal Medicine and summarized in Popular Science magazine, were amazing. “Not only do coffee drinkers live longer on average than non-coffee drinkers (that was already a well-known phenomenon) but people who drink a lot of java tend to live longer than people who drink moderately or sparsely.”

It’s important to note that what the research shows is a correlation, not a causal connection. “It’s possible that people drink more coffee because their lifestyle is generally more healthy, hence they live longer. Possible but not likely, though, considering the wealth of other evidence confirming that drinking a cup of joe results in:

A 20% reduced risk of cancer.
A 20% reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes.
A 30% reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease.
A 5% reduced risk of heart disease.

The likelihood that “the more you drink the healthier you get” is obviously great news for those of us who might otherwise be afraid that we’re drinking too much of the “get me going” beverage. So how much “magic” are we talking about here? Apparently the health-giving effects of coffee pile up even when you drink as many as eight or more cups a day.”

Coffee Delivery

So now where to get that life changing java, ah we know … Fontis Water!

Look no further than Fontis to deliver some of your favorite brands of joe. We deliver to your home or office and can also provide you with traditional and single serve service. Call us today for more information on delivery at 678-494-1981 and remember to drink up the good stuff! It really could be helping to make you live longer!

*Source Inc.com

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Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K Race Series

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Fontis Water is proud to be the official water sponsor of the Kennesaw Grand Prix Race series. Three 5K races have taken place and there are still three more for you to participate in this year.

Hero Run

The next race is the Hero Run. The race will take place in downtown Kennesaw on August 4. Thanks to the 1300 runners who ran in last year’s race, $5,000 dollars was donated to each of these organizations: Wounded Warrior Project, KSU’s veterans scholarship fund and Disabled American Veterans, plus $1,000 to Kennesaw’s Veterans Luncheon. That is more than $100,000 to veteran charities in eight years.

Great Locomotive Chase 5K

This race will take place Saturday, September 29. Monies from this race go to support the Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History, an integral part of the Kennesaw community.

Garden Gallup 5K

This super fun, fall race takes place at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. The gardens are located at 2382 Pine Mountain Road in Kennesaw. Dress up, get a cool long-sleeve shirt and celebrate fall! All for a great cause. Plus, all runners enjoy free admission on Saturday, October 27 at the Gardens – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – just bring your race bib.

So make your plans now to run these last three races. The 5K runs are part of the Fit City Kennesaw initiative which encourages residents to become more active and engage in wellness-related activities. And remember, there will be plenty of refreshing Fontis Water on hand!

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Are Your Drinking Enough Water to Stay Healthy

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There are all types of statistics out there that tell us how much water to drink. 8 glasses? 60 ounces? Half your body weight? Does anyone know the real answer?

The good news is that some of your required fluid intake comes from the foods we eat, but it is important that we drink enough H2O each day, especially in the summer.

According to CNN.com, water is known as the “elixir of life, with good reason, and every system in your body needs it to survive.

“Water regulates our body temperature, keeps our joints lubricated, helps prevent infections and delivers nutrients to our cells,” said registered US dietitian and CNN contributor Lisa Drayer. “Additionally, our kidneys and liver work hard to get rid of toxins in our bodies, and they depend on water to do their job.”

Hydration and your Health

“You could quickly become constipated as your colon steals water from your stool to keep your digestive system moving. Urine will become darker; prolonged dehydration can also crystallize salts and minerals in urine, possibly leading to the formation of painful kidney stones.”

How much should you drink to stay hydrated during exercise?

“Because dehydration can often be mistaken for hunger, you might gain weight as you try to satisfy your body’s needs. Fortunately, the opposite is also true if you’re hydrated. ‘If you are looking to lose weight, water can help you shed pounds,’ Drayer said. ‘Drinking a glass of water before a meal can fill you up a bit and help you eat fewer calories at a meal.’
If you suffer from migraines, studies show that a lack of fluids might easily trigger an episode. Headaches are also likely to last longer if you’re low on fluids. In addition, dehydration can leave you unable to concentrate, cause short-term memory problems and leave you feeling moody and anxious.”

Signs of Dehydration

Dehydration occurs when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, and your body doesn’t have enough fluids to carry out its normal functions. If you don’t replace lost fluids, you will get dehydrated. Signs of dehydration in adults include:

  • Extreme thirst
  • Less frequent urination
  • Dark-colored urine
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion

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To help you stay hydrated, Fontis Water can deliver to your home or office. For more information call us at 678-494-1981.

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Hands Free Georgia

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In case you have not heard, Georgia is now a hands free state. This means hands free when it comes to your mobile device, but you can still hold that bottle of Fontis Water!

What’s It All About

What does Hands Free mean to you?

“The biggest misconception is that Georgia drivers will not be able to use their phones,” Rep. John Carson explained to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. “What the law says is that you physically cannot hold it or support it.”

Drivers can no longer cradle or hold a phone or other electronic wireless device behind the wheel, unless making an emergency call. Georgians cannot use more than one button to answer or use a mobile phone. The also cannot reach for one, if doing so means undoing a seat belt or standing up.

“Drivers are allowed to use GPS, voice-to-text features, and can make and receive phone calls hands-free. Single-ear headphones and Bluetooth pieces are acceptable aids for this. If a driver doesn’t have a Bluetooth-capable car or device, using an earbud with a mic on it (like the ones that come with most phones) is a good workaround. The bill also still allows for use of in-car navigation, communication and entertainment systems.”

Although there have been rumors out there, drivers can stream music through their phone while driving. However, remember you cannot touch your phone to change songs. Also, the new law prohibits drivers from watching videos, so music streaming apps that have video are not allowed. Remember also that headsets and earpieces can only be worn for communication purposes – not for listening to music.

So remember to keep those hands off that phone and we really were not kidding about the Fontis Water. It’s completely okay to drink our water and drive. Don’t have our water delivered to your home or office? We can take care of that, just give us a call at 678-494-1981.

 

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