8 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe from Fall-Related Injuries

We often blog about the perils our elderly loved ones face when it comes to preventing and reducing their risk of experiencing a fall. While the elderly are a particularly vulnerable demographic to fall-related injuries, they aren’t the only group.

Another group that is at a particularly high risk is children. According to the Center for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause non-fatal injuries for children. Furthermore, the CDC estimates that “every day, approximately 8,000 children are treated in U.S. emergency rooms for fall-related injuries, which adds up to nearly 2.8 million children each year.”

SmartCells Child Safety Mats keep your loved ones safe.

Given, the typically sports-filled, active and sometimes hyperactive lifestyle of many children, it may come as no surprise that they suffer from a large amount of fall-related injuries. Many even chalk falls up to being a fact of life or a side effect of an active lifestyle.

While this is partially true, there are many precautions parents can take to maximize their child’s safety and minimize the possibility of a fall or fall-related injury. Below are just a few.

  • A number of falls, especially in the summer, are a result of children falling through open windows. Make sure windows are secure and window guards are properly installed.
  • Baby safety gates are only for stairs. You can use them to keep children out of any potentially risky areas in your house.
  • Walkers can be helpful tools, but also lead children into danger. Make sure to keep them away from stairs.
  • Secure heavy furniture to the wall
  • Utilize anti-slip material on steps and under rugs to prevent slips and trips
  • Keep hallways and stairs bright and free of clutter
  • When going to a playground, try to find one with a soft surface such as shock absorbing rubber
  • Utilize SmartCells fall protection mats

The line of SmartCells Fall Protection products helps prevent falls, as well as injuries from falls. The unique dual-stiffness structure of SmartCells, provides users with a stable standing surface that will not cause a balance impaired person to lose their balance, while at the same time provide significant cushioning if a fall does occur.

Comparative studies and research to date have yet to record any broken bones on a SmartCells product, and indicate a substantial reduction in other fall-related injuries such as contusions and skin tears.

SmartCells Fall Protection child safety mats combine effectiveness with style and quality, including features like a low profile height (1/2”) and molded-in beveled edges, which reduce tripping hazards.

SmartCells child safety mats are made of latex-free rubber that will not absorb liquids, which allows them to be easily cleaned.

SmartCells Fall Protection child safety mats are available in a variety of colors (Black, Light Brown, and Grey) and configurations ranging from standard sizes (2×3, 3×5 and 24×68), to build-your-own mats and custom flooring.

SmartCells Fall Protection: We’ll be there when you can’t be.

 

The 6 Essentials for a Successful Geocaching Adventure

Consistently warm weather and a lack of precipitation has already made this summer one for the record books, especially for us here in the Pacific Northwest. With only .23 inches of precipitation in Seattle during June, it was the fourth driest June on record.

If you’re anything like us, all this sun has you itching to explore the outdoors and go to places in your backyard that you’ve never been before. One great way to do exactly that is to test your GPS navigational skills with the fun sport known as geocaching.

Geocaching is much like the popular pastime of treasure-seeking scavenger hunts but with a new-age twist. Using GPS-enabled devices and GPS coordinates given through Geocaching website groups, treasure seekers go on a hunt to find objects hidden by other geocachers.

Although scavenger hunts have been around for a long time, the sport of geocaching is relatively young. In fact, according the geocaching.com, the sport was birthed on May 3, 2000 when the first geocache item was hidden and the coordinates posted for others to find it.

The website also claims that since its inception, “more than 1.4 million geocaches have been hidden, and found by more than 4 million people worldwide.”

The rules of the game are simple:

  • If you take something from the cache then leave something of equal or greater value.
  • Write about your find in a cache logbook.
  • Log your experience on the official geocaching website.

If geocaching sounds like fun to you, invest in your success by equipping yourself with the right gear: a quality GPS device, good outdoor clothes, matches and outdoor first aid kit, comfortable hiking boots and a pair of Smartcells Anti-fatigue insoles.

With two lines of SmartCells insoles available Standard (flat cushioning insoles) and Arch support insoles for both Regular and Active applications you can choose the best insole for your needs.

The SmartCells standard flat style is designed for use with or without orthotics, while the Arch support style offer additional arch and heel support, personalized for size and tuned to the nature of the users’ activities.

For extended periods of activity, like geocaching, we recommend the SmartCells Insoles Active Orthotic option.

SmartCells insoles utilize our renowned and trusted SmartCells cushioning technology that is distinguished by the array of “Smart” cells that cushion and absorb force like miniature springs, and are highly responsive to changes in pressure, so that when an individual’s weight is shifted they return their stored energy.

The SmartCells® anti-fatigue technology is significantly different than typical foam or gel products, which can break down quickly and lack critical features to optimize fatigue relief. SmartCells insoles become softer as they are compressed and are extraordinarily comfortable as they actively adjust to body movements. This unparalleled feature is unique to any insole on the market and is just the opposite of foam, because foam gets ‘harder’ as it is compressed, and unlike gel, SmartCells are highly responsive.

SmartCells Insoles: I feel good.

 

 

 

 

Are Fall Protection Mats the Key to Reducing Life-Altering Injuries?

Once an adolescent starts taking their first steps they learn one of life’s earliest lessons: that falling is part of life.

As their motor skills and body strength develop, the falls become fewer and far between. However, once out of our younger years, our balance and strength begin to decline with age and the risk of falling dramatically increases.

According to statistics compiled by the Center for Disease Control’s recently released 3rd edition Fall Prevention study, “one-third of people aged 65 and older fall each year, and those who fall once are two to three times more likely to fall again.”

Additionally, the study found that falls are the “leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults,” which causes our elderly loved ones loss of independence and ultimately a “reduced quality of life.”

The CDC report also clearly indicates that a broader narrative needs to be addressed.

While the focus is on how preventing falls is critical, significant and obvious, we believe that the larger issue is preventing injuries from falls.

The majority of research focuses on fall prevention, but the reality is that falls still occur. SmartCells fall protection flooring and matting technology can prevent these life-altering injuries from occurring.

To date, there have been no recorded fractures as a result of a fall on a SmartCells fall protection product.

SmartCells fall protection mats and flooring employ a unique dual-stiffness technology that provides a stable, safe surface for standing, walking, wheeling and transferring, while at the same time provide significant cushioning in case of a slip or fall.

SmartCells mats are safe, elegant and combine style and quality with molded-in beveled edges that allow wheeled objects to easily roll over them.

Constructed of material that will not absorb liquid, SmartCells mats offer a practical solution to infection control issues.

SmartCells fall-protection flooring acts as an underlayment for many choices of standard floor covering, so you won’t even know it’s there, until a fall occurs.

SmartCells Fall Protection: We’ll be there when you can’t be.

 

 

 

 

7 Tips for a Fun and Safe 4th of July

For Americans, the 4th of July is the pinnacle of summer season celebrations. When celebrating the United States’ independence a common underlying theme is bigger is better. The bigger the barbecue, the bigger the fireworks, the bigger the boom, the better.

According to statistics, nearly 74 million Americans will be barbecuing in celebration of 4th of July. In addition to an estimated 150 million hot dogs being consumed, Americans will also purchase 190 million pounds of pork/red meat and 700 million pounds of chicken in preparation of Saturday’s festivities.

Perhaps the most impressive statistic of them all is the fact that nearly $600 million will be spent on fireworks alone.

With all that food and firepower it may come as no surprise that Independence day is also the deadliest holiday of the year.

To help keep your family feeling good and out of harm’s way you may consider following these popular 4th of July tips:

  1. Have a fire extinguisher handy in case of a grill or firework mishap.
  2. Consume alcohol responsibly and keep an eye on minors. (The 4th of July is historically a popular holiday for underage drinking.)
  3. Dispose of used fireworks properly to reduce the chance of a fire
  4. If you’re taking your family to a large celebration, consider wearing unique and easily identifiable clothing to prevent getting lost in the crowd.
  5. When swimming, know your limits and keep an eye on children when close to water.
  6. Alcohol and heat are both dehydrating so make sure you drink plenty of water.
  7. Utilize SmartCells anti-fatigue cushioning technology to keep feeling good all day long.

As we mentioned earlier, a common underlying theme of Independence Day is that bigger is better. When it comes to anti-fatigue mats it couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, a common misconception is that the thicker the anti-fatigue mat the better the cushioning properties are.

However, as a typical foam mat thickens, the stability and safety is greatly reduced. In addition, independent research has found that standing on too soft of a surface can actually induce fatigue.

SmartCells anti-fatigue cushioning technology has been ergonomically designed to offer optimal stability and fatigue relief.

The unique SmartCells act like springs that cushion as weight is applied and then rebound when the weight shifts, which returns energy and reduces fatigue.

The SmartCells line of anti-fatigue rubber mats come with an industry-leading 8-year warranty and are available in three different surface options (smooth, basket weave and carpet top) as well as three colors (Black, gray and light brown) and three sizes (2X3, 3X5 and 24X68). The SmartCells cushioning technology is also available in a line of shoe insoles to reduce fatigue and impact shock.

SmartCells Anti-fatigue: I feel good!

 

3 Father’s Day Gifts That Will Keep Him Feeling Good All Year

Whether it’s for their often-outdated fashion sense, dry sense of humor (dad jokes, really on dads love them), or their scrape-the-dirt-off parenting style, dads are often the butt of parenting jokes for their lack of mother-like sympathy and overall parenting.

Statistically, it is true, compared to the average mother; the average father does nowhere near the same amount of parenting. In fact, a recent study tallied up the cost of the average father’s household responsibilities and found that if they were to be paid for it, the average father would make a salary of $25,709. Compare this to the recent study that found the average mother should have a salary of $115,432 based off of her household responsibilities. It’s easy to see why dads are often the butt of jokes.

Despite the ridicule and the lack of mother-like parenting styles, many of us can accredit our fathers with teaching us how to ride a bike, play sports, camp outdoors, change oil or a flat tire, and how to grill any sort of sustenance perfectly.

Fathers play a very important role in the development, growth and parenting of children and deserve recognition for it. For this reason, in 1909 Sonora Dodd of Spokane, WA thought it only appropriate for people to celebrate a day dedicated to dad much like the newly recognized Mother’s Day.

While the city of Spokane first celebrated Father’s Day in 1910, the day dedicated to celebrating dads was not nationally recognized as a holiday until 1966.

This year for Father’s Day forget the cheesy tie, fishing gear, golf clubs or beer coozie and show dad how much you truly appreciate him by giving him the gift of comfort. Give him SmartCells.

SmartCells cushioning technology is available in three different product lines (Anti-Fatigue, Fall Protection and Personal Training) to best suit the needs of your dad.

SmartCells Anti-Fatigue

For the dad who spends extended periods of time on his feet or knees, grilling or working we suggest the SmartCells line of anti-fatigue mats, insoles and flooring.

SmartCells anti-fatigue mats are built with industrial quality and combine features such as beveled edges and stability to accompany dad perfectly on any project.

The unique SmartCells act like springs that cushion as weight is applied and then rebound when the weight shifts, which returns energy and reduces fatigue.

The SmartCells line of anti-fatigue rubber mats come with an industry-leading 8-year warranty and are available in three different surface options (smooth, basket weave and carpet top) as well as three colors (Black, gray and light brown) and three sizes (2X3, 3X5 and 24X68).

If dad is simply too mobile to enjoy the benefits of a SmartCells anti-fatigue mats, there is also a line of SmartCells anti-fatigue standard and orthotic insoles.

SmartCells Personal Training

SmartCells Personal Training products are the perfect gift for the dad who loves to stay active and wants to stay comfortable and feeling good in the process.

SmartCells Personal Training products can reduce impact stress on joints by up to 90% while at the same providing a safe, stable surface for workouts.

Available in three different colors (Black, Light Brown, and Grey) as well as three different sizes (36”X60”, 52”X60”, 52”X88”), the remarkable SmartCells Personal Training mats are low profile (1/2”) and have molded-in beveled edges. For custom applications, SATECH offers custom-sized mats as well as a wall-to-wall flooring option that is perfect for in-home gyms, and aerobics flooring.

To unload impact stress on-the-go, SmartCells Personal Training Insoles easily slip into most shoes and come in two styles: a Standard flat style, for use with or without orthotics, as well as an Active Orthotic style that offers arch and heel support, personalized for size and designed for impact-related activities.

SmartCells Fall Protection

SmartCells fall protection mats and flooring is the perfect gift for the dad who wishes to age-in-place and maintain safe independence.

The dual-stiffness structure of SmartCells fall protection products provides users with a stable standing surface that will not cause a balance impaired person to lose their balance, while at the same time providing 5-7 times more cushioning than a foam mat of the same height. SmartCells cannot absorb liquid, so infection control issues can be more effectively dealt with, too.

SmartCells Fall Protection products are available to be used as an underlayment or in a variety of colors (Black, Light Brown, and Grey) and additional configurations ranging from build-your-own mats and custom flooring to pre-sized mats (2×3, 3×5 and 24×68).

SmartCells fall protection products will be there for your loved one when you can’t be.

In an effort to show our appreciation for fathers around the world anyone who uses code ‘tco10’ at our site will receive a 10% discount.

Happy Father’s Day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Summer Activities To Do with Your SmartCells Insoles

Summer is upon us. Whether you’re looking forward to longer, warmer days or you have a vacation planned, the countdown to where your SmartCells insoles will take you is officially on.

We all know the first couple weeks of June means a mad dash to wrap up school projects, study for finals and attend graduations. It is also a time to plan all the cool summer vacations/activities to take your SmartCells insoles on.

Each year nearly 45% of Americans take at least one summer vacation. In fact, in the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans take approximately 657,000,000 long distance summer trips with the most popular destinations being Florida, California and New York.

While going on a trip is fun, sometimes finances or schedules don’t allow for them, so we have compiled a list of fun Summer activities on a budget that don’t require much travel.

Try Geocaching
Geocaching is like a real-world treasure hunt where participants are given coordinates to hidden ‘treasures’ that they must go find and typically replace with a treasure of their own. Many communities have geocaching groups. All you need is a GPS to help you find the way.

Take a Virtual Museum Tour
One of the top reasons many Americans visit specific locations on vacation is to explore popular museums and historical landmarks. Several popular museums offer virtual tours through their websites.

Go to a Local National Park
With our busy lives sometimes we forget that we don’t need to travel to visit new things. There are tons of National Parks all across America and chances are you may be living near one that you know of but have never deeply explored.

Go to the Library
Many libraries have local events taking place on any given day. Not to mention the fact that books can transport you to a different time or place without leaving the comfort of your favorite reading nook.

Backyard Camp
Pitch your tent in the backyard and enjoy the cool night air as you sleep outside under the stars. It’s out of the ordinary and will help you feel like you’re doing something different.

Go on a Local Hike
There are hundreds of thousands of miles of biking, horseback riding, and hiking trails all across the country. Connect with a local hiking club and start exploring the nature in your backyard.

Visit a Local Tourist Attraction
Each town, no matter how big or small, has tourist traps that draw crowds. Pretend to be a visitor in your own town. Who knows, you may learn something about where you live that you didn’t even know.

Go to a Local Festival or Town Celebration
The summertime is a popular time for towns to host city-wide celebrations or festivals. Check your local paper for listings. They almost always have great food.

Watch a Local Sports Game
Many local sports minor, semi-pro, or even kid’s leagues play tournaments throughout the summer. Pack your sunscreen and enjoy a day full of sports and ballgame food for a very low price.

Take an Exercise Class
Is there an exercise class you’ve been eying but with your busy schedule haven’t had the time? A summer staycation can be healthy and fun at the same time. Vacationing locally provides you with the time to fit it into your schedule.

Whatever you decide to do on your summer vacation SmartCells anti-fatigue products will keep you feeling good.

SmartCells anti-fatigue mats are built with industrial quality and combine features such as beveled edges and stability with style and elegance that blends perfectly in any room in the house.

The unique SmartCells act like springs that cushion as weight is applied and then rebound when the weight shifts, which returns energy and reduces fatigue.

The SmartCells line of anti-fatigue rubber mats come with an industry-leading 8-year warranty and are available in three different surface options (smooth, basket weave and carpet top) as well as three colors (Black, gray and light brown) and three sizes (2X3, 3X5 and 24X68).

If you are simply too mobile to enjoy the benefits of a SmartCells anti-fatigue mats, there is also a line of SmartCells anti-fatigue standard and orthotic insoles.

SmartCells Anti-Fatigue: I feel good.

Five Ways to Honor the Fallen This Memorial Day

This upcoming weekend people all across the United States will be celebrating Memorial Day.

For the last 44 years Memorial Day has been nationally recognized and celebrated on the last Monday of May, but it wasn’t always like that. In fact, the holiday wasn’t even originally called Memorial Day. It was known as Decoration Day.

Decoration Day was first observed after the Civil War by Union veterans on May 30, 1868 in remembrance of fallen service members.

Today, most spend people spend the long weekend shopping, visiting friends, traveling, or camping. In an effort to get back to the core reason for celebrating the holiday, Congress passed an act in 2010 for a national moment of remembrance. The moment, which occurs at 3 pm on Memorial Day, encourages Americans to observe a moment of silence in honor of those lost and fallen in service.

We have gathered several great ways you can honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom this Memorial Day:

  1. Visit a veteran’s memorial or cemetery
  2. Thank a living veteran for their service
  3. Attend a local Memorial Day service
  4. If you know a Veteran, share a photo and story of them
  5. Raise the Flag, but make sure it flies at half mast until noon

In honor of fallen veterans, customers who use coupon code “memday2015” will receive a 15% discount on all SmartCells anti-fatigue, fall protection and personal training products through the end of Memorial Day.

 

Is Your Bathroom the Most Dangerous Place in Your House?

Often an individual’s home or place of residence is considered their safe haven, a place where they feel the most safe and comfortable. However, danger still lurks within the safety of those four walls. Particularly the dangers associated with a potential fall or fall-related injury.

Perhaps the most dangerous room in a house is the bathroom. The lethal combination of slick bathroom flooring, the presence of water, improperly secured bath rugs, and toilet or shower transition zones makes the bathroom a potential fall zone for individuals of all ages.

A study conducted by the Center for Disease Control found that in 2008 nearly 21.8 million people over the age of 15 sustained non-fatal bathroom injuries resulting in approximately $67.3 billion in lifetime medical costs. Of these injuries, 81% of them occurred due to a fall.

Additionally, the study found that injury rates “increased with age, especially those that occurred on or near the toilet, which increased from 4.1 per 100,000 among persons aged 15–24 years to 266.6 among persons aged ≥85 years. Injuries occurring in or around the tub or shower also increased markedly, from 49.7 per 100,000 among persons aged 15–24 years to 200.2 among persons aged ≥85 years.”

Despite the inherent danger, the following are several ways you can increase the safety of your home’s bathroom:

  • Install grab bars inside and outside the shower for safe transitions
  • If balance is an issue, install a shower seat
  • Provide sufficient, non-glare lighting. Natural light is the best
  • Dry off before exiting the shower
  • Make sure toiletries can be easily accessed from either the shower or toilet
  • Utilize a raised toilet seat to make the transition easier
  • Use a non-skid mat such as the SmartCells Fall Protection shower mat tiles

SATECH’s Fall Protection shower mat tiles are easy to install or remove for cleaning, are drain-through, have an anti-slip surface, and utilize the renowned SmartCells cushioning technology.

The dual-stiffness structure of SmartCells fall protection products provides users with a stable standing surface that will not cause a balance impaired person to lose their balance, while at the same time providing 5-7 times more cushioning than a foam mat of the same height. SmartCells cannot absorb liquid, so infection control issues can be more effectively dealt with, too.

SmartCells Fall Protection: We’ll be there when you can’t be.

 

 

 

10 Wild Mother’s Day Facts

This Sunday all around the world we celebrate the people that loved us before anyone else did, gave us our first kiss, lovingly changed our diapers and picked up after us, and even to this day their love knows no bounds for us. If it weren’t for these special people, none of us would be here today.

That’s right, this Sunday we celebrate Mother’s Day!

When you’re a child you never truly appreciate the hard work and effort mothers put in every day just to make sure you were content. In fact, if it was up to us, we think mothers should be celebrated more than one day a year and we think you will agree after reading these Mother’s Day fun facts:

  • Modern moms have an average of 2 kids compared to moms in the 1700s who averaged 7-10 kids
  • Each second a little more than 4 women give birth to new babies
  • By the time their child is 2 they have changed an average of 7,200 diapers
  • The time it takes to change all of these diapers adds up to three 40-hour work weeks each year
  • The fun doesn’t stop when they get older, a pre-schooler requires their mother’s attention once every 4 minutes or approximately 210 times a day
  • On average moms wash nearly 330 loads of laundry for a total of 5300 articles of clothing each year
  • The mother who holds the record for the most kids gave birth to 69 children over the course of her lifetime
  • The first year a child is born typically costs parents $7,000 for baby items
  • A typical middle class family will spend $242,070 to raise a kid until age 18
  • Finally, economists estimate that if a stay-at-home mom was paid for everything they did, she would make a yearly salary of $115,432.

Recent studies suggest that this year consumers will spend $1.9 billion on flowers for mom this year. While we think flowers are a lovely present, this year you should show mom your utmost appreciation by giving her the gift of comfort, safety and health. Give her SmartCells.

SmartCells cushioning technology is available three different product lines (Anti-Fatigue, Fall Protection and Personal Training) to best suit the needs of your mother.

SmartCells Anti-Fatigue

For the mom who spends extended periods of time on her feet we suggest the SmartCells line of anti-fatigue mats, insoles and flooring.

SmartCells anti-fatigue mats are built with industrial quality and combine features such as beveled edges and stability with style and elegance that blends perfectly in any room in the house.

SmartCells Anti-fatigue Mat

The unique SmartCells act like springs that cushion as weight is applied and then rebound when the weight shifts, which returns energy and reduces fatigue.

The SmartCells line of anti-fatigue rubber mats come with an industry-leading 8-year warranty and are available in three different surface options (smooth, basket weave and carpet top) as well as three colors (Black, gray and light brown) and three sizes (2X3, 3X5 and 24X68).

If you are simply too mobile to enjoy the benefits of a SmartCells anti-fatigue mats, there is also a line of SmartCells anti-fatigue standard and orthotic insoles.

SmartCells Fall Protection

SmartCells fall protection mats and flooring is the perfect gift for the mom who wishes to age-in-place and maintain safe independence.

The dual-stiffness structure of SmartCells fall protection products provides users with a stable standing surface that will not cause a balance impaired person to lose their balance, while at the same time providing 5-7 times more cushioning than a foam mat of the same height. SmartCells cannot absorb liquid, so infection control issues can be more effectively dealt with, too.

SmartCells Build-Your-Own Fall Protection Mat

SmartCells Fall Protection products are available to be used as an underlayment or in a variety of colors (Black, Light Brown, and Grey) and additional configurations ranging from build-your-own mats and custom flooring to pre-sized mats (2×3, 3×5 and 24×68).

SmartCells fall protection products will be there for your loved one when you can’t be.

SmartCells Personal Training

SmartCells Personal Training products are the perfect gift for the mom who loves to stay active and wants to stay comfortable and feeling good in the process.

SmartCells Personal Training products can reduce impact stress on joints by up to 90% while at the same providing a safe, stable surface for workouts.

Available in three different colors (Black, Light Brown, and Grey) as well as three different sizes (36”X60”, 52”X60”, 52”X88”), the remarkable SmartCells Personal Training mats are low profile (1/2”) and have molded-in beveled edges. For custom applications, SATECH offers custom-sized mats as well as a wall-to-wall flooring option that is perfect for in-home gyms, and aerobics flooring.

To unload impact stress on-the-go, SmartCells Personal Training Insoles easily slip into most shoes and come in two styles: a Standard flat style, for use with or without orthotics, as well as an Active Orthotic style that offers arch and heel support, personalized for size and designed for impact-related activities.

In an effort to show our appreciation for mothers around the world anyone who uses code ‘tco10’ at our site will receive a 10% discount.

Happy Mother’s Day!

The Ultimate Cinco De Mayo Recipe Guide

May fifth is host to perhaps the most widely misunderstood yet celebrated holidays, Cinco de Mayo. Although many use Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to consume copious amounts of margaritas and Mexican food, very few know the origins behind the celebration.

A commonly held belief is that Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day celebration. However, this is incorrect. In fact, Mexico’s Independence Day celebration takes place every year on September 16.

Cinco de Mayo is actually the celebration of the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Historians claim the “Mexican army won the battle despite being smaller and ill-equipped.”

Now that you know a little bit about the history behind the celebration, we have gathered several of the Internet’s favorite Cinco de Mayo recipes.

Appetizers:

  • Guacamole – Guacamole is a staple at any Cinco de Mayo celebration. In fact, statistics claim that Americans consume 81 million avocados on May 5 each year.
  • Queso Blanco Dip – This cheesy dip is another popular way to enjoy your tortilla chips.
  • Mexican Corn Salad – If you prefer to stay away from chip dip this corn salad will certainly be a hit.
  • Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers – A little on the spicy side but how can you go wrong with bacon and cream cheese?

Drinks:

  • Margaritas – Being the most popular drink on Cinco de Mayo, this easy recipe outlines how to make a great drink.
  • Cinco De Mayo Slushies – Lacking alcohol these slushies are perfect for both adults and kids
  • Horchatas – A little more labor intensive but well worth the work.

Main Course:

Desserts:

  • Mexican Fried Ice Cream –Who can resist deep fried ice cream? It’s simply delicious.
  • Sombrero Cookies – Although not authentically Mexican food these cookies will set your party apart.
  • Churro Cupcakes – With the addition of cream cheese frosting, this is a nice take on the traditional churro.

Whatever recipe you choose to make for your Cinco de Mayo celebration SmartCells anti-fatigue mats will keep you feeling good.

SmartCells anti-fatigue mats are built with industrial quality and combine features such as beveled edges and stability with style and elegance that blends perfectly in any room in the house.

The unique SmartCells act like springs that cushion as weight is applied and then rebound when the weight shifts, which returns energy and reduces fatigue.

The SmartCells line of anti-fatigue rubber mats come with an industry-leading 8-year warranty and are available in three different surface options (smooth, basket weave and carpet top) as well as three colors (Black, gray and light brown) and three sizes (2X3, 3X5 and 24X68).

If you are simply too mobile to enjoy the benefits of a SmartCells anti-fatigue mats, there is also a line of SmartCells anti-fatigue standard and orthotic insoles.

SmartCells anti-fatigue: It’s not how the mat feels, it’s how YOU feel.