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Read MoreWeather in Austin is fickle. I have photos of myself making Thanksgiving turkey and Christmas cookies in a tank top — in contrast, there have been a handful of ice storms in recent memory that brought the city to a frozen halt for several days. Right now, we’re enjoying some perfect weather for outdoor activity: brisk in the a.m., then sunny and 70s during the day.
“Why the weather report, Mel?” you may be asking. “You’re not the only one with access to Wunderground, you know.”
Here’s why: It’s almost impossible to dress oneself properly for the weather here; it’s too unpredictable. And that’s where the Cool-Cat comes in. This little gem is the answer to the active fashionista’s weather dilemma:
Made from polyester microfiber, the Cool-Cat is essentially a soft tube that can be worn all kinds of ways to keep you warm, keep you cool, and keep that annoying little wisp of hair that escaped from your ponytail from tickling your neck while you run. The Cool-Cat wicks away sweat, weighs only 1 ounce (!), and comes in adorbs, bright colors.
I gave an orange one a test run, and it worked great. It started around my neck — on chilly mornings, the back of my neck gets cold, and I HATE THAT. But I can’t bear to wear a heavy scarf around my neck, knowing that 5 minutes after I start running, I will (a) be too hot and (b) then have to carry the once-loved, now-offensive scarf for 4 miles around the lake.
The Cool-Cat solved that problem because as soon as my neck was warm, my “scarf” became a “scrunchie.”
I should also mention that I have an enormous head. And I need to wear my hair pulled back when I’m working in the kitchen. These two issues conspire against me because standard-size hairbands are a no-go — they always give me a headache because they’re too tight. But the Cool-Cat is the ideal size for use as a hairband, holding my hair out of my face without squeezing my brains.
And there are plenty more ways to wear the adjustable Cool-Cat:
as a headcover
as a wristband
over your mouth and nose (on ‘bad air’ days)
like a scarf
like a headband
like a scrunchie
Sounds good, right? I bet you want one. Keep reading…
UPDATE: We have our winners and they’ve been notified by email. Thanks for playing along!
Thanks to the generous folks at Cool-Cat, we’re giving a Cool-Cat to three lucky, random winners.
The Prize: one Cool-Cat in your choice of color: white, yellow, grey, orange, or blue
To Enter:
Post to comments to let me know you Liked us on Facebook and tell me what color Cool-Cat you want. (If you’re not on Facebook, you’re off the hook! Just post your preferred color to enter.)
Deadline to Enter: 11:59 p.m. Central, Wednesday, November 21, 2012; winner will be announced on Friday, November 23.
Why gamble on a random drawing?! Head on over to Cool-Cat and buy yourself a little present right now! It’s the perfect accessory for your holiday season workouts!
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Done! Grey would be great!
I like-d them and you, and yellow is my color of choice.
Liked and Liked. Yellow, please.
pick me, pick me! I would love yellow, gray or the yummy blue. Thanks for a great giveaway.!
Liked! BLUE!
Liked! And I’d pick gray.
I have liked, my choice is gray…..it matches, oh never mind.
Liked on FB!
I’d love to get a blue or yellow one! Thanks for the giveaway!
Liked! I’d love the gray 🙂
Liked both!
Orange please.
Did both! Would gladly sport an orange one, my new favorite color.
Liked and liked! Love yellow!
Both are liked and the blue one looks like fun to me! Thanks for the opportunity!
Well, I’ve liked you on FB forever! (not really). And now that I know about them (thank you) I’ve liked them, too.
This just might be the answer for my too-short-for-a-ponytail hair during kettle bells. I think the blue would look best against my red sweaty face at the end of a workout 😉
Like you both, and I’d love to win the turquoise one!
Grey please! I’ve liked you both.
Liked and Liked, how have I not liked you before, Duh!!
OH orange, I mean hunter safety an all. We are off for pheasant hunting over the holiday, orange for sure.
i’d pick the grey one!!!
I’d really love the bluish one
Cool giveaway 😉 Already liked you. Now like Cool-Cat. The blue would be nice.
Done and done! I thought I was the only with a big head. Halfway through most of my days, I pull off my headbands and suffer with bad hair rather than a headache. And oh, BTW, blue if I win please.
Awesome!
Liked. Grey!
I’m not on Facebook. But I would love the yellow one. I’m growing my hair out and the sides are at that not-quite-reaching-the-ponytail stage so I get wisps clinging to my face. Ugh! Plus the back of my neck gets cold while sitting around campfires visiting with friends so I would get at least double duty from this–important when you live in a 24-foot van.
Liked both and love the green!
Double-liked for Grey please! Looks perfect for my runs too.
Liked on Facebook! I’d love a grey one.
Both are liked on fb. I’d love the tourqoise! Thanks for the giveaway!
I like y’all! Grey for me please!
Love it! Blue!
Like the both of you on Facebook!! And I think the Grey is my favorite!
I’ve LIKED you for awhile and am now LIKEing Cool-Cat on FB. Keeping my fingers crossed for a GREY freebie! Thank you!
Done and done. Gray would be lovely!
I have sworn off FB but I have like you both on Twitter. 🙂
Orange or blue would rock.
Liked and liked! Grey is definitely the color for me. 🙂
Done! Dang, but I’m having a hard time deciding on the color! Blue. No, gray! Wait, yellow! Hmmm…eenie meenie…BLUE.
Done! Grey is my choice 🙂
RED! “D
Done! Grey would be fantastic
liked! And fav color would be white!
Liked (both)! I would like a gray one please!
Grey if I win, please 🙂
Grey 🙂
Oos. This is a duplicate entry 🙁
I’ve liked you forever! Now like Cool-Cat, too. Would love a blue one, thanks!
I like both pages. I’d like grey. Thanks!
Not on FB, and any color would work for me!
done- I’d love blue!
Liked! Love the orange 🙂
LOVE, love LOVE the orange one! yeah!
Liked! Gimme the blue!
I like the blue!! Thanks (:
Liked! Grey! 🙂
Done! Blue!
Grey please! Thank you and I have liked both
blue looks awesome…no FB
They look super! Grey please !-)
Liked and liked! Love the blue, reminds me of the sky when it’s overcast for months during the winter!
What a “cool” idea! They remind me of the buffs from survivor. All the colors are nice, but I’m partial to blue. Btw,I liked both FB pages. Thanks!
blue please!
Liked and I would choose gray!
Liked!! Gray!!
I liked them and Gray is my preferred color of choice!
Done. And I like the grey one. *gray. Whatever.
I have no idea if this posted so sorry if it’s double. Internet acting wonky. Liked both, and I prefer gray.
All sorted! I’d be very happy to receive an orange, turquoise or grey one please 🙂
I liked (LOVE) you both! My daughter would love to have orange!
Done! BTW, your website rocks – not to mention your book! Thank you so much, Melissa, you definitely changed and simplified my daily Paleo life. And yes, I´d like a grey one, please 🙂
I liked you both, I’d like an orange one please!
Liked away! I would love the blue, would match my calf compression sleeves I wear that never match my outfit lol.
Done! And blue or orange would be awesome!
love Smudge! and love blue!
Done! Like all colors – surprise me!
Liked both on FB. I would like a grey one (too bad there’s no green!)
Liked! I hope I win the blue one 🙂
liked and liked. tourquoise please!
Liked both! I would prefer the grey or the blue or the orange… I can’t decide!!
I’ve been looking for one of these for such a long time, so excited to see this post. I like the blue one!