Coffee Personality Quiz

Did you know the relationship you have with your coffee could say a lot about your temperament?
Take this Coffee Personality Quiz created by NESCAFÉ TASTER’S CHOICE to find out what your daily cup says about you!
Let me know in the comments below what your results were and if you think it’s accurate about your disposition. Have fun!

I ended up as Mostly B (The Enthusiast) which is appropriate, because I am an enthusiastic member of @NescafeUSA Tasters !

Coffee Personality Quiz:

1. When do you usually drink your coffee?
a) Evenings, for when I like to relax.
b) Mornings or afternoon, for a pick me up.
c) Always! Bottomless cup, please.

2. Describe the cup you drink out of
a) I can’t, it’s covered in whipped cream.
b) Cup? Oh, you mean my tumbler.
c) It has my name on it, I made sure of it.

3. About how many cups of coffee do you drink a day?
a) Once in a while, as a treat.
b) One in the morning, and a couple more scattered throughout the day to keep me going.
c) Too many to count.

4. If I see you drinking coffee, you’re likely to be
a) Enjoying life.
b) Waking up.
c) Working hard.

5. If you don’t get your coffee fix, what happens?
a) Nothing.
b) I’m a little sleepy, but nothing I can’t handle.
c) I get grumpy and irritable.

6. Which best describes your coffee drink?
a) Liquid dessert.
b) It varies.
c) Caffeine overload.

7. You have coffee in one hand, what’s in the other?
a) A shopping bag.
b) A pen.
c) Another cup of coffee.

8. How do you buy your coffee?
a) I like to look for flavors I enjoy.
b) I like to try new and interesting flavors.
c) I stick to blends that will give me the kick I need.

9. You are most likely to drink a:
a) Latte- sweet and delicious.
b) Regular coffee- a good balance between a treat and a kick.
c) Espresso- strong and effective.

10. Finish this sentence: I love a good cup of coffee and a great ___.
a) Magazine.
b) Adventure.
c) Nap.

Now, count up how many times you chose A, B, or C and find the personality that matches your score:

Mostly A Young at Heart- Hello, social butterfly. You enjoy coffee as a treat for yourself and always explore different flavors and toppings with every sip. You are a trendsetter and are likely to follow all the gossip magazines. Your drink is one part coffee, two parts sugar, and three parts whipped cream. Sweet, fun-loving and not too serious just like the drink in your hand.

Mostly B The Enthusiast- You drink coffee daily and are open to trying new things. You are more adventurous, relaxed, spontaneous, and humorous. You are also a hard worker but you know how to balance your work life with your social life. Coffee for you is in your daily routine. You are not afraid of tackling the tasks you have ahead of you because you like success and are goal driven. Do not let anyone get in your way.

Mostly C Coffee Addict- You no longer have blood running in your veins, instead you are running entirely on coffee and cannot last a second without it. When your friends yell out “shots”, you reach for your espresso cup. You are an extremely ambitious, focused, and hardworking and you know it.

Colorful Helmets for National Bike Month

May is National Bike Month!

If the weather is nice where you live, start taking more bicycle rides–for health and fun–as often as possible.
Specific celebrations include:
Bike to School Day May 9, 2012
Bike to Work Week May 14-18
Bike to Work Day Friday, May 18


Safety should be your first priority when it comes to cycling. Some states have mandatory helmet laws for children, but if your kids are resistant to wearing helmets, try these fun options.

Tail-Wags sells fantastic helmet covers in over 40 designs at
http://www.tail-wags.com/index.php

Some of the stylish Sawako Furuno Cycling Helmets can be purchased from
http://www.bouf.com/shops/sawako/products/category/133/Bicycle_Accessories

If you don’t want to garner too many compliments, wear a plain helmet–just be sure it fits correctly and will protect your precious head.
Happy cycling!

Tuskegee Airmen History (in-person and on-screen)


This week I visited the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic site (in Alabama).

The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of African-Americans who served in World War II with the U.S. Army Air Force.

The Airmen were featured this year in a fictionalized action film starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard.
The National Park Service maintains the historic site I visited inside a hangar. It is not terribly large, but there are several interesting displays and artifacts from the Airmen’s training and service.

The colorful airplane replicas were fantastic!

If you missed the movie in theaters, it will be out on dvd and blu-ray on May 22!

Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler—Review & Giveaway

Earth Day is coming up, so there will be lots of attention in the media to eco-actions we need to take.
Recycling, though, is something that should be a year-round, daily habit for all of us.
Having the right tools makes this easier!
The kind people from the Rubbermaid Team sent me a new Hidden Recycler to review.
The Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler is meant to hang inside a cabinet door, so you can keep your recyclables out of sight. Appropriately enough, the Hidden Recycler is made of recycled material. When the bag is full, you can lift it off the hinges, take it out to the recycle bin, machine-wash the bag if desired, and put it back on the hinges.

More product details found at:
http://www.rubbermaid.com/Category/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?Prod_ID=RP092016
• Hinged lid attaches to cabinet door with over the door hooks or screws
• Bag is made from 65% post-consumer resin
• Bag is machine washable
• Comfortable handle for transport
• 5 gallon bag holds 36 uncrushed cans and is large enough to fit 1 gallon milk jugs
• Great for single stream recyclers
• Great for apartment living

My take:
It was very easy to follow the assembly instructions; the material is sturdy; and the recycler hangs securely out of sight as promised.
It’s a much better option than leaving an unsightly open bin out in the kitchen!

You can purchase the Hidden Recycler from Rubbermaid for $17.59
and watch an interactive product demo on the site:
http://www.rubbermaid.com/Category/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?CatName=shoponline&SubcatId=ShopOnlineWasteTrash&Prod_ID=RP092016

OR you can WIN one from this blog!
Rubbermaid will kindly ship the giveaway prize to my winner if they are in the US and Canada.

There are up to 3 ways to enter. I will choose one winner at random from all eligible entries.
Please leave a separate comment for each entry and put your email address on each comment so I can contact the winner.
1. Follow both me @rkosully http://twitter.com/rkosully
and Rubbermaid @rubbermaid http://twitter.com/rubbermaid
on Twitter . Include your Twitter handle in this entry comment.
2. Follow both me and Rubbermaid on Pinterest
http://pinterest.com/robinosully/
http://pinterest.com/rubbermaid/
Include your Pinterest name in this entry comment.
3. Give me a +K on Klout in Health or Creativity
http://klout.com/#/rkosully/topics
Post that you did this to Twitter and include the time stamp details on your comment for this entry.

Thanks—good luck to all!
Winner will be selected and notified April 22
(Happy Earth Day!)

Disclosure: I received a complimentary Hidden Recycler from the Rubbermaid Team to review for this blog post.

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UPDATE: THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ENTERED!
The winner has been contacted & verified–Congrats Sue B!

Kiss Nail Dress

As part of my participation in the Influenster community
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I received the fabulous “Love VoxBox
You can see my Pinterest board of the contents at:
http://pinterest.com/robinosully/love-voxbox/

and read my previous post about the box (see blog archives in sidebar)…

One of the items was a new fashion accessory:
Kiss Nail Dress —the ultimate in nail fashion!
Kiss Nail Dress is a sticker; it is applied in a similar fashion to polish strips.
These nail stickers are easy to use and meant to last up to 10 days.
The good thing is that you can put them on in minutes and take them off in seconds without remover. The stickers fit all nails – tips and toes.
They come in lots of exciting colors & patterns. Some even have 3-dimensional jewels or glittery designs that make them unique, and you can mix-and-match if you’re brave!

I received the sample in a primal leopard print “Sexy” design.
I usually paint my toes but not my hands, so it was fun using these and getting lots of compliments on my exotic kitty nails!
These nail stickers would look fantastic with a leopard print dress (like this one from Karen Kane)

or a leopard print shoulder clutch like the Keegan quilted shoulder clutch found here: http://www.handbagheaven.com/keegan-quilted-shoulder-clutch.html

Follow Kiss Nail Dress at @kissproducts
#kissnaildress Give them a try!

I received this product complimentary for testing and review purposes!

Truvía® natural sweetener Product Review

In my previous post I discussed the fantastic contents of the #LoveVoxBox I received from Influenster.
www.influenster.com
I have been using the Truvía® and decided to try one of the recipes on their website:
www.truvia.com

I made the Cinnamon Broccoli Salad with Truvia® Natural Sweetener–it was delicious and healthy!

Here is the recipe on their site:
Cinnamon Broccoli Salad with Truvia® Natural Sweetener
A colorful, slightly sweet tart salad. So tasty, you might not remember it’s good for you! This salad has less sugar and contains fewer calories than a full sugar version.
6 servings
Cinnamon Broccoli Salad
3 cups broccoli florets and pieces
1 cup celery sliced on bias (3 stalks)
1 cup red bell pepper, diced ½”
½ cup red onion, halved julienne ¼ “x1″
Dressing:
½ cup vinegar, white, distilled
2 tbsp + 1 tsp Truvia® natural sweetener spoonable*
½ tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper, ground
½ tsp cinnamon, ground
¼ cup canola or olive oil
* or 8 packets Truvia® natural sweetener

1. Assemble all ingredients.
2. Place prepared broccoli, celery, red bell peppers, onion in a mixing bowl; toss.
3. Place vinegar, Truvia® natural sweetener, salt, pepper, and cinnamon in small mixing bowl; whisk together.
4. While whisking, drizzle in oil; whisk until well mixed.
5. Pour dressing over ingredients; toss.
6. Allow to chill in refrigerator until served.

Calories 110; Total Fat, 10g; Saturated Fat, 0.5g; Trans Fat, 0g; Cholesterol, 0mg; Sodium, 280mg; Total Carbohydrate, 10g; Dietary Fiber, 2g; Sugars, 2g; Erythritol, 4g: Protein, 1g; Vitamin A, 25% DV; Vitamin C, 100% DV; Calcium, 4% DV; Iron, 2% DV.

I received this product complimentary to test through Influenster’s VoxBox program.

♥♥♥ Love Vox Box ♥♥♥

I am proud to call myself a member of the Influenster community.
It’s a wonderful program in which you can unlock badges that define who you are, get products that fit your lifestyle, give feedback on products you try, share top find with your friends, and shop deals from brands you love.
Find them at:
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www.youtube.com/influenster
www.pinterest.com/influenster

Qualifying members periodically have the opportunity to receive a VoxBox, and I was one of the lucky ladies selected to receive the “Love VoxBox.”
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
You can see my Pinterest board of the contents at:
http://pinterest.com/robinosully/love-voxbox/

My favorite item in the box was the Stash Premium Herbal Tea Sampler; a variety pack of Nine Flavored tea bags; two each of: Apple Cinnamon, Chamomile, Lemon Ginger, Licorice Spice, Peppermint, Orange Starfruit, Mango Passionfruit, Wild Raspberry and Blueberry I am a tea addict and love having all the choices in one box! Also, @stash is an all-organic tea. Perfect for every occasion! #stashtea

A close competitor for my favorite item was the Ghirardelli Creamy Devotion™ Gourmet Milk™ chocolate bar. I was planning to take a photo of the partially eaten bar to post. Guess why that didn’t happen…good thing I also received 2 coupons…
Absolutely positively impossible to stop at just one square. Deliciozo. I am devoted.
I’ve always had a special spot in my heart for Ghirardelli, because about 10 years ago I went on a wonderful visit to San Francisco (including Ghirardelli Square), and I adore their assorted SQUARES™ Chocolates. The Creamy Devotion™ bar is only 32% cacao, but I suspect that even dark chocolate aficionados will like the taste.
You can follow @LoveGhirardelli for updates on new products! #iloveghirardelli

Truvía ®: I’ve tried it before and was pleased to find a Truvía® sample box (plus coupon) in the LoveVoxBox. This natural sweetener—made from the stevia plant—is delicious to my palate. No calories. No chemical aftertaste (as the tagline says, “honestly sweet”). Perfect for putting in coffee drinks, sweet tea, oatmeal, fruit salad, and anything else you can think of. Truvía® is a good sugar alternative for people with diabetes and is also kosher certified. True love indeed.
Follow @truvia #truvia
You can also visit http://truvia.com/ for helpful answers to FAQs.

Next, there was a new fashion accessory: Kiss Nail Dress—the ultimate in nail fashion! These nail stickers are easy to apply and meant to last up to 10 days. I received them in a primal leopard print design, but they come in lots of exciting colors & patterns.
I am waiting for a special occasion to try these out, so stay tuned!
@kissproducts #kissnaildress

Finally, the Gillette Venus razor + Olay™ moisture = soft, smooth legs without using shaving cream! The razor arrived just in time for the warm weather that we’re starting to have down in the South. I hate shaving. This sleek Venus makes the ordeal much more pleasant!
@gillettevenus #GoddessSkin

Thanks for reading and letting me share the LOVE!

Disclaimer: I received these products to test for free through the Influenster VoxBox program.