Friday, October 10, 2008

Kozy Kool

As the ghostwriter behind these features I endeavor to follow the unwritten laws of anonymity: Never step out of character. Be heard and not seen. Keep Oz behind the curtain at all costs. In this case, however, I’m making an exception. “Get over yourself,” my wife told me today. “I need an intervention, and you know it.” And so, for the first and probably last time, I will shift to the first-person, husband form to tell you all the truth: Tara has a coffee problem. This addiction is the primary reason I hesitate to extol the all-too-charming, frighteningly practical, earth-loving virtues of the Cup Kozy. You see, I know where this will lead. “We need to stop by Starbucks for a sec,” I can hear her saying. “I’ve got to see if my Cup Kozy fits their grande cups.” It won’t stop there, either. “Coffee Girls downtown uses a cup with a narrow contour,” she’ll ruminate casually the moment we hit the road. “Would you have thirty minutes to cross the bridge and back?”


And on it will go, and on and on until she has experimentally sleeved every cup in Kansas City from the Westport Coffeehouse to the kiosk manned by that hooded shot-pulling bean pusher just off the Bottoms. But alas, I am an enabler. And so I must admit, I’ll probably take her wherever she wants to go to prove the character of these fuzzy, formidable little hand savers. The Cup Kozy’s insulating fabric is light and sustainable, and even the tags and handy keyring hooked into it are made from recyclable materials. If earth-conscious were a fashion quality, these babies would steal the runway—but the truth is, they’re awfully cute in their own right. And since free is the only way to top fabulous, you’ll be thrilled to know that the makers of this product are giving away a free Cup Kozy in any non-printed color variety (Heather Grey, Moss Green, or Black ) to three lucky winners. To enter, view the many styles of Cup Kozy here, then come back here to tell us about your favorite. Wishing Willow subscribers earn a second entry; let us know in a second post if you subscribe. You don't have to have a Google account to participate. Click "anonymous" or "name" to enter. The winners will be chosen randomly. Contest ends 10/17/08.

**This contest is over. We have our winners! Anonymous who said: "Heather/Grey/Orange is definitely my style!" Samantha P. who said "I really like the Black/Lime/Pink Cup Print! so cute!" and Croasla0 who said "I like the pink one. This is the best idea ever. I have been wanting one of these for awhile."***

127 comments:

Unknown said...

How CUTE!!!! I love the black/lime/pink one!

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Unknown said...

And I also subscribe (via google reader)

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Rebecca MacLary said...

Hi! I love the Heather Grey and Pink one!
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Rebecca MacLary said...

I am a subscriber.

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Jenn S. said...

My favorite is the Moss Green/Orange/Tan LV Print.

Unknown said...

Cup Kozys » Black is my favourite! with pink.

Thanks Amy

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Kari @ A Giveaway Addicted Mommy said...

The Heather Grey and Lime is my favorite!

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Unknown said...

I love the black and pink one.

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Kirby McCauley said...

I love the black & pink!

bagfashionista said...

Heather Grey/Lime is my fave, although the LV print ones are hilarious!

Croasla0 said...

i like the pink one. this is the best idea ever i have been wanting one of these for awhile.

lauren
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Anonymous said...

These are so cute! What a great idea...my favorite is the heather grey/pink one. It looks so cute in the picture on "Wishing Willow"

Thank you=)

Unknown said...

I think the black and pink one is cute

Valerie Taylor Mabrey said...

black with pink would be great

Bebemiqui said...

I like the Heather grey & lime!
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Unknown said...

Very very adorable. This Bargain Hunting Mommy also has a major coffee affliction! My favorite on site is: Black/Lime/Pink cup. Great product..

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Unknown said...

also a subscriber!

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danosor said...

I am a subscriber.

Viv said...

I like the Heather Gray/ Orange cozy!

Unknown said...

The heather gray and orange.

CanCan said...

I love the Day of the Dead cozy! But if I won I would pick Heather Grey/Orange!

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kygirl said...

Day Of The Dead - Limited Edition

Unknown said...

I like the heather grey/lime one. Cute!
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Anonymous said...

Heather/Grey/Orange is definitely my style!

Thanks!

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Anonymous said...

I'm a subscriber!

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Just A Mom said...

Oh, I like the heather gray/lime one! Thanks for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

I love Dinah I gotta say I am a PROUD owner of the famous kozy and I am dying to have her newest one. gotta say the day of the dead is my favorite :P I hope that IF I were chosen to win I could have that one, but because I love them so much I'd take anything! ♥

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Anonymous said...

ps... I am a subscriber too ;0)


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mverno said...

the pink and black attack

Michelle said...

I love the heather grey and orange one!

Michelle said...

I am a subscriber

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Ann said...

What a great idea! I love the Black/Lime/Pink Cup Print.
Thanks for the great giveaway!

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Mommyhood is Thankless said...

Day Of The Dead - Limited Edition is my favorite. I too have a coffee problem, but we sweep it under the rug.

Ann said...

I'm a subscriber.

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Mommyhood is Thankless said...

I am a subscriber!

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Anonymous said...

These are the cutest! Great to keep in the car!

Kristin said...

I think this is just the greatest idea! How good for the environment to not have to throw the cozy from Starbucks away every time! Thanks!

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Anonymous said...

I like the Heather Grey/Pink Cup Print, it's very modern.

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Miss Spoken said...

Love the Day of the Dead design
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Miss Spoken said...

Subscriber
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Unknown said...

I like the heather grey!!
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Kathleen W. said...

The moss green and lemon is nice. I like the style of these.

Kathleen W. said...

I subscribe at katwalck at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Hi! I love the Black/Lime/Pink Cup Print!

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jag said...

I think I would have to get a custom embroidered cozy that said "touch my coffee at your own risk!"

Anonymous said...

I love the Day of the Dead one, super cool!

windycindy said...

What a wonderful style of a "Kozy Kool!" The "Custom Embroidery" one is my favorite one. My sister is a coffee lover deluxe! This would make a great gift for her. Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Many thanks.....Cindi
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windycindy said...

I am a subscriber. Cindi
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Anonymous said...

love the day of the dead limited edition one! thanks!
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Maude Lynn said...

The Day of the Dead limited edition is awesome!

Anonymous said...

What a great idea. I love the black/lime/pink one!
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Anonymous said...

I am a subscrtiber
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Jean said...

The heather gray and pink one

Roxy said...

I like the heather grey/lemon one.

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toughturtles said...

Black with pink

Maja said...

black with pink

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Maja said...

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subscriber

janetfaye said...

I like the Black/Lime/Pink Cup Print.

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janetfaye said...

I am subscribed.

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Preppy Mama said...

Heather Grey would be my choice.

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Preppy Mama said...

I'm a subscriber!

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Unknown said...

Black/Pink - my signature colors!

Doreen said...

I love the Black/Pink one!!! purposedrivenlife4you (at) gmail (dot) com

Doreen said...

I subscribed!! I want one of these beauties! :) purposedrivenlife4you (at) gmail (dot) com

Sunnyvale said...

Day of the Dead for this time of year

kalea_kane said...

I like the heather grey/orange one. They are all really cute. :)

Thanks for the chance.

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kalea_kane said...

I am a subscriber too! yay!!!

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Sue Wintz said...

I'd go with the black/lime/pink one, too. I think its time for a Starbucks run...

mogrill said...

Black and Pink is my favorite!

Marissa said...

I absolutely love the black and lime because the black matches my car and I LOVE LOVE LOVE lime green and plus my husband can use it too with out it looking too fem for him not to use it! It will match my starbucks fabulously :)

Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...

Black/Lime/Pink Cup Print is perfect for me. Hook it to my purse and be the coolest girl I know. I love these!

Monica said...

I like th eheather grey cups - but I'm looking forward to the cocoa-lime colors.

Anonymous said...

I like the moss green/orange one, but they're all pretty cute! Great website, N & T !!!

Tonya said...

My favorite is the black & pink one,

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Mrs Anne said...

Moss green with custom embroidery would be my 1st choice! :)

LOVE these! :)

Anonymous said...

i like the black/lime/pink one!

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Ginny said...

Love the Day Of The Dead - Limited Edition

vboackle said...

i like the day of the dead.

Mary said...

mine favorite is the black and pink what a neat cup cozy

chris said...

love the heather gray and pink!!

Anonymous said...

My favorite is the Black/Lime/Pink Cup Print.

Anonymous said...

I like the Day Of The Dead.

Realpolitik Mama said...

The heather gray and orange is perfect for those coffee pick me up days!

bison61 said...

I like the heather grey/orange

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winemagnum said...

I like the Black/Lime/Pink Cup Print although any of those would be great gifts for the holidays. Nice inexpensive, yet useful and thoughtful gift for the coffee, tea or cocoa drinker!

Caitlin said...

Love the moss green and orange LV print kozy. What a great color combo!

Caitlin said...

I'm a subscriber, too!

Natasha said...

The Moss Green/Orange/Tan LV Print is my favourite!!
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Natasha said...

I'm subscribed through feedblitz :)
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Kari said...

The black with pink is my favorite!

littlelatina said...

Day of the Dead

Karen said...

So cute - I like the Heather Gray and Pink !!

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Dee said...

I like the black/lime pink cup!

Dee said...

I am a subscriber!

bkh61959 said...

Day Of The Dead - Limited Edition my personal favorite, thanks for the giveaway

laura @ so alaurable said...

The black & pink one!

laura @ so alaurable said...

I'm also a subscriber!

rosannepm said...

I like the black and pink one

Leah said...

I love the DAY OF THE DEAD KOZY!!! "PURR"FECT for my blues playing husband! : )))

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Leah said...

I'm also a subscriber.

Jenn S. said...

I really like the Black/Lemon one.

cpullum said...

I like Black and Pink!

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Becca said...

I love the Heather Grey/Lime LV Print. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

My favorite is the heather gray and orange one!
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Elizabeth

Anonymous said...

I subscribe too.
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Elizabeth

monky said...

I really like the heather grey/lime one it's awesome!! :)

:) Thank you for the great giveaway! :)

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

favorite is the the pink pattern with lime on site but out of the choices the heather is fine

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

subscriber

Unknown said...

i like the pink and black one.

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Ludmilochka said...

I like the Black/Pink

peachens1962 said...

I love the Black and Pink and I subscribe.

klp1965 said...

i love the Black/Lime/Pink Cup Print

Sahm Lee said...

I love the Day of the Dead one!
Thanks for the contest!
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Unknown said...

The Moss Green/Lemon is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

Tammy said...

the Heather grey is nice!

Samantha P said...

i really like the Black/Lime/Pink Cup Print! so cute!

Donna said...

I like the Black/Pink one.
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Donna said...

I subscribed.
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Rockin' Mama said...

I like the Black/Lime/Pink Cup Print

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Megan said...

My fave is the Heather Grey/Pink Cup Print

Amira M said...

i like the moss green orange and tan with the pictures, very neat!

lilyk said...

I love the Black CupKozy!

lilyk said...

I subscribed to your blog.

Judy said...

Oooh, black and pink! It would totally match my new purse!

Thanks for the opportunity!

Mandi @ Sweetly Home said...

I would love a Heather Gray/Pink cozy! My Tim Hortons coffee is always INCREDIBLY hot on the hands as they have no cardboard cozy's and ususally grumble if you ask them to double-cup it. I would love one!

Michele P. said...

I like the black and pink one!

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Journal Swag said...

I LOVE it. VERY cute!