When was the last time you enjoyed a movie in the theater, spent the afternoon shopping or just caught up with friends over drinks? Each of these fun activities probably took at least a couple hours. What would you say if we told you that a couple hours of your time could change the life of a child for an entire year? If you’re like us, that fact would get you pretty excited.

There’s a new sports drink on the market and we’re all excited about it! We know, you’re probably thinking “what? Excited about a sports drink?” but trust us! This is not your ordinary sports drink.

One Ten Hydrade is a line of products from two Tennessee entrepreneurs who wanted to create a healthier alternative to your typical sugary sports drinks. The word “hydrade” is an amalgam of the phrase “hydrating aid.”

Made with natural products, One Ten Hydrade is dye-free, but don’t expect it to be clear. The colors in each flavor come from the addition of vitamins, which provide a natural dye. This discovery was something of a happy accident but the creators decided to run with it.

Mean Tangerine, Intense Grape, Limitless Lemon Lime and Persevere Punch are some of the drink’s flavors, which are available in two options. One is made with cane sugar and the other is a zero-calorie option sweetened with the natural sweetener Stevia.

Vitamins B12, B2 and B6 are included in the products and this is exciting because, as women, we could all get a few more vitamins in our system. With all the recent studies being done about the dangers of artificial chemicals and additives, it's refreshing to have another option.

We know how important it is to make healthy choices for ourselves and our families. It's hard enough to maintain our busy schedules, plus fit in a workout regimen we can stick to. One Ten Hydrade offers a healthy option that will replenish our bodies and taste great at the same time. We’re sure it's going to be hugely popular!

Professional networking groups have been a popular tool for business growth for many years now, but the number of these types of groups that are specifically for women is definitely on the rise. These groups, born from the desire to help women learn from each other while building their businesses and careers, owe their popularity to the growing progress of women in the business world.

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, sometimes it can be difficult to keep ourselves grounded. One way this can be achieved is through a commitment to spiritual health. Spiritual well-being is important for everyone, but it’s especially crucial for women as we often spread ourselves too thin juggling all the different things on our to-do lists.

The recent recession has negatively affected many people, but things have slowly been bouncing back. According to a December 2010 report from Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, women’s earning power will recover from the recession much quicker than that of men. Here at FletcherPR, we’re firm believers in the power of the purse so we already knew that women make the majority of household spending decisions. But according to this report, the purchasing power of women will grow exponentially as they contribute more money to their households during these leaner economic times.

Did you know that female-owned businesses are the fastest-growing business segment in our economy today? According to She-conomy.com, thousands of businesses owned by women are starting up every day across the country. When it comes to B2B marketing, taking this into consideration is a smart move for anyone trying to maneuver this playing field.

Here at Her Voice, we’ve discussed customer loyalty and how it is affected by gender, but which brands get the most loyalty from the sexes? According to a report from marketing group Buyology, there are certain desired brands that women hold in high regard. The report comes on the heels of a six-year study of 5,000 consumers classifying 240 U.S. brands.

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Baseball is known as our country's 'national pastime' and on this day in history, the New York Giants (now in San Francisco) took a giant step forward for women: hosting the first ever Ladies Night at the Polo Grounds where they played. This event, which took place in 1883, offered free admission to ladies as a way of encouraging them to attend a game. In recent years, professional athletics have come back around and are recognizing the important role their female fans play, but there was definitely a lengthy period in which sports were just for men. We think it's pretty cool that all the way back in 1883, marketing to women was a smart move!

related: 3 Reasons Why Smart Women Love Baseball via Jezebel

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