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Best time for a coffee break
 Posted 3/11/2010 3:00:00 PM
I'm probably not alone in thinking that ANY time is a great time for a coffee break. But a team of researchers has actually determined a specific time of the day when your coffee break will be MOST enjoyable. And the time is .... 11:00 a.m. Huh?
Here's how they came up with this.
According to the researchers at the Department of Experimental Psychology at Oxford University, delicious coffee isn't the only requirement for an enjoyable coffee break. Lights, music, aroma and good company need to be part of the experience, too.
So by combining great flavor (F) with the perfect environment (E), the container the coffee comes in (P), who you drink coffee with (C) and the time of day you enjoy your break (T), you can create the most enjoyable coffee moment (M). Here's the formula:
M = 0.5 x F + (0.5 xE + ...
Those 3 little words
Posted 3/10/2010 3:00:00 PM
"Clinique Bonus Time".
Guaranteed to put a smile on my face!
I love getting a beautiful gift bag full of Clinique goodies as a bonus when I'm buying what I would ordinarily buy anyway - the only makeup and skincare I can count on to not cause bad reactions to my skin.
And there's always something wonderful and new to try!
There's no question that your skin's needs change at different points in your life. There was the anti-breakout phase, then the anti-redness phase, now it's the pore-minimizer, wrinkle-eliminator, lifting phase. Oh yeah, and the even-out-the-uneven-skin-tone and age spots phase.
Happily, Clinique has something for everyone. I'm head over heels for the 'RepairWear' anti-aging foundation, and the new 'Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector'. It's so much fun to try new products and they always live up to their reputation!
During Clinique Bonus Time ...
How much coffee is enough?
Posted 3/4/2010 3:00:00 PM
If tall, Grande and Vente aren't satisfying your caffeine requirements, Starbucks is here for you. They're adding a new, larger drink to the menu - a 31-ounce "Trenta".
If that makes your sugar levels climb just reading about it, don't worry. The Trenta will only hold iced tea and iced coffee, no frappucinos, lattes or mochas. (And if you fill it with water, you'll have half of your 8 daily 8-ounce glasses knocked out in no time!)
For now, the super-duper size beverage is being tested out in Phoenix and Tampa before they expand availability to other locations.
Think you'll try one if they come to South Florida?
Read Across America for adults
Posted 3/2/2010 3:00:00 PM
It's not actually an official day, but after this morning's Read Across America for kids, getting them to read Dr. Seuss books, I think it would be great to encourage all of us to read.
I've always been a fan of detective books and I just recently discovered J.D. Robb's 'Eve Dallas' series. I know, I know, it's been around for 20 years, but I was stuck on other authors at the time.
This series starts in the year 2058, and I love the world she's created. It's a fascinating future, complete with flying cars.
I can also recommend Stephen King's latest, 'Under the Dome', and Dan Brown's 'The Lost Symbol'. Warning ... you'll be up all night reading, these are hard to put down.
What would you recommend?
Eat & read Green Eggs and Ham
Posted 3/1/2010 3:00:00 PM
Tomorrow is the National Education Association's annual 'Read Across America' day, encouraging children nationwide to read.
The day always falls on Dr. Seuss' birthday, so of course it's always a Dr. Seuss book that's chose as the 'read of the day'. This year it's "Green Eggs and Ham".
To help out locally, The Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade / Monroe will be dropping off Dr. Seuss books to many early learning centers, and at the Shores School Center they'll also be holding a breakfast, serving - yep, green eggs and ham (thanks to Roasters 'N Toasters for catering).
What are your favorite children's books?
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