What Your Next Drink Says About You. We Investigate.

Dec 21, 2015

If there are 99 bottles of Coke on the wall and you pick up just one, what might that bottle say about your personality? Consider today’s all-knowing post your Magic-8 Ball of beverages, your fortune teller in the form of a six-pack, your Miss Cleo in bottle form.

Go ahead and suspend reality for a moment here. You know how Coca-Cola bottles (and cans) invite you to share your Coke with someone? Well, we’re taking a leap and suggesting that who your bottle tells you to share your beverage with actually says something about your personality. It’s festive, silly and maybe a little bit accurate ;)

We’ve teamed up with Coca-Cola® to uncover the hidden meaning behind each of their holiday Coca-Cola bottles. You can go ahead and add this to your holiday party game list — especially if you’ve got a fridge packed to the brim with Coca-Cola cans and bottles. Now, shall we get on with the reading?

The Bottle: Secret Santa

SECRET SANTA

The Vibe: Too cool for school, obvs.

What Does It Mean?: You tend to gravitate toward asymmetrical haircuts and mom jeans. You rocked glasses way before you needed them, and you believe strongly in the power of artisanal donuts. The thing is, you also have a major soft spot for traditions. Not even the latest edition of Kinfolk can hold a candle to your nephew’s baby book. This love of family and nostalgia is one of your best qualities — but shh, we won’t tell anyone.

The Bottle: Santa

SANTA

The Vibe: Organized, super generous and Type A.

What Does It Mean?: You’re the planner in your group. When one of your friends pitches the idea of a weeklong friends’ trip, you’re the one that sends three itinerary options to the group. You’ve got the best looking Christmas decorations on your block, and love to show affection for your friends and family as often as possible. Loyalty and honesty are number one in your book, and you can sometimes be quick to hold a grudge. It’s okay, though — you always tend to come around and see the other side of the story.

The Bottle: Under the Mistletoe

UNDER THE MISTLETOE

The Vibe: Die-hard romantic, still looking for that special someone.

What Does It Mean?: You’ve seen Love Actually, Pretty Woman and Bridget Jones’ Diary too many times to even count. While you spend a lot of time focusing on work and your friends, you’ve got a seriously romantic streak that just knows your soulmate is right around the corner. Could this holidays season’s series of festive parties help you meet your match? Only time will tell. But we’re betting you’ll be conveniently located nearby the mistletoe… just in case.

The Bottle: Someone Naughty

SOMEONE NAUGHTY

The Vibe: Adventurous and full of mischief.

What Does It Mean?: When someone wants a night out on the town they’ll never forget (or perhaps never remember, as the case may be), you are their go-to partner in crime. You’re a yes person, and you never let anything stand in the way of a good time. And though you’re filled with love, you can often make the wrong choices when it comes to friends and especially significant others. Don’t forget that there’s more to you than that little black dress and spiked leopard-print boots.

The Bottle: Someone Nice

SOMEONE NICE

The Vibe: Cozy, cuddly and always looking on the bright side.

What Does It Mean?: The holidays are your favorite time of year because you get to shower the people you love with gifts and good cheer. You see things through rose-colored glasses and wouldn’t have it any other way. You love people so much that sometimes you spend too much time worrying about their happiness. It’s incredible that you care so deeply for those around you, but you’ve gotta make sure to find time for your own happiness as well.

The Bottle: Elves

ELVES

The Vibe: Resourceful, creative and very collaborative.

What Does It Mean?: You love to make things. When someone brings you a problem, you’re psyched to use your creative skills to solve it. Your perfect Sunday would be spent knitting a dozen winter hats, building a dining table, cooking dinner for 10 and making friendship bracelets for everyone you know, all in one day. Be careful that you don’t let your hobbies get the best of you though — your friends and family value your presence even more than the beautiful things you create.

So, what bottle are you? Perhaps a mix of a few?

7 Spring 2025 Beauty Trends To Glow All Season

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Spring 2025 beauty is all about bold yet wearable, polished yet playful looks. From the return of the lip liner to fresh, nature-inspired nail and eye colors, this season’s trends blend nostalgia with modern minimalism. Expect soft, dramatic eyes, skincare-infused makeup, and lip liner that enhances without overpowering. These trends are all about embracing your natural features in an elevated, beautiful way so you glow, and look your best, all season.

Here are spring 2025 beauty trends to try this season.

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Liner Revival

The lip liner trend for spring 2025 embraces bold definition with a fresh, modern twist. This season, it's about pairing rosy nudes with soft, lighter lip colors and rich, warm tones with deep browns and cherry reds for a sculpted, high-impact look. City Lips Defining Liner is our favorite new lip liner. It prevents color fading, smudging, and feathering, so you can keep your look intact all day or night! It’s available in two pretty shades: Blush, a soft, rosy nude that pairs beautifully with pink hues and lighter lip colors, and Willow, a rich, warm-toned nude that complements brown tones and deeper shades.

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Multitasking Makeup

The trend toward skincare-infused makeup is making your beauty routine work harder with nourishing ingredients. City Lips Defining Liner features vitamin E, helping to keep the lip line smooth while subtly enhancing its shape for a fuller, more defined look. For the ultimate plump and polish, pair the pigmented liner with City Lips Plumping Gloss — a duo that gives you a naturally voluminous pout, plus extra hydration.

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Pastel Pop

From butter yellow to sage green, this season’s nail trends are embracing soft, yet statement-making hues that bring a fresh pop of color. Alongside these chic shades, almond-shaped nails are offering a sleek, elegant look that flatters your mani aesthetic.

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'90s Nostalgia

A softer, smudged take on the classic cat-eye is making waves, with eyeliner staging a bold comeback in full, effortless sweeps. Blue eyeshadow is also back and better. Expect a nod to cool-toned, ’90s grunge eyes, a trend that lends itself to easy, minimalist lines, like a single, clean swipe of liner, proving that less can truly be more.

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Lobs, Bobs & Natural Manes

Haircut season is in full swing, and lighter, fuss-free bobs at all above-shoulder lengths, plus natural curls, are making their way in and out of salons for spring. We couldn't be happier for the low-maintenance 'dos!

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Satin Skin

This understated look highlights healthy, natural skin with a soft-matte finish — radiant, yet never flat or overly glossy.

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Glossy lips, instead, shine this season. Upgrade your lip routine this spring with City Beauty’s new City Lips Defining Liner and lip glosses for a refreshed look.

8 "Charming" Old Man Baby Names Perfect For Your Little Guy

Baby name trends will always come and go, but some classic picks will just never go out of style. These monikers, occasionally called "old man" names, stand the test of time for a reason. They're strong, vintage, and sometimes hold historical significance.

So, if you're welcoming a baby boy into your family soon, you can't go wrong with an old man baby name. Here are our top picks that are packed with character.

Scroll to see all the old man baby names we're loving right now!

1. Walter

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With German roots, Walter is a compelling name that's derived from the Old High German Walthari. It combines the elements "walt," which means "power," and "hari," meaning "warrior." This gives Walter the meaning of "commander of the army."

Its regal sound and commanding symbolism make Walter the perfect fit for a boy who's destined to be a future leader.

2. Franklin

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This distinguished name has deep historical roots and was most famously carried by the former American president and founding father, Benjamin Franklin.

It originates from the Middle English word "frankeleyn" and was originally used as a surname, meaning "freeman" or "freeholder." Franklin carries a sense of independence, intellect, and hard work, all qualities that most parents hope to instill in their little ones.

3. Leroy

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French in origin, Leroy is bold and actually means "the king." This name hit its height of popularity during the mid-nineteenth century, but to this day, it continues to exude strength and authority.

Many expectant parents across the globe keep choosing this moniker for their newest additions because it's a timeless choice that feels both distinguished and approachable.

4. Grady

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With Irish roots, Grady means "noble" and "renowned" and has a rugged, adventurous vibe. It might make you think of an outdoorsy little boy with a curious spirit who's always seeking out new experiences.

Grady has traditionally been considered a boy's name, but in recent years, it's been used as a gender-neutral choice, too.

5. Kenneth

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Kenneth is a name with deep Scottish ties, as it was famously borne by the first King of Scotland. Then, author Sir Walter Scott popularized Kenneth outside of the nation in his 1825 novel The Talisman.

More recently, the name became a household one when Barbie's boyfriend, Ken, was introduced to children everywhere in 1959. Kenneth actually holds two appealing meanings, "good looking" and "fire born."

6. Preston

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Preston is English in origin and means "priest's town" or "priest's estate," offering a nice blend of history and charm. This name is also associated with a historic town in Northern England that was known for playing a significant role in the Industrial Revolution.

With an air of sophistication and a connection to faith, Preston is a great choice for parents who want their little boy to stand out.

7. Casper

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While Casper might call to mind the friendly ghost that graced our TV screens during the '90s, it actually dates back to the Old Testament. This cute name has Persian origins and means "treasurer bearer," which couldn't be more appropriate for the newest gift in your life.

Casper is derived from the Chaldean word "gizbar," meaning "treasurer," and can be spelled in multiple ways, such as Caspar or Kaspar.

8. Harold

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Finally, Harold is derived from Old English, Germanic, and Old Norse variations, all of which carry the strong meaning of "army ruler" or "heroic leader."

Historically, this name was favored by Scandinavian settlers and royals throughout England, Norway, and Denmark. Despite its interesting history, Harold is surprisingly underused today, making it a distinctive option for parents who want a name that's classic and still a bit unique.

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5 Pro Tips for Surviving The Small Business Lulls

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In our Take 5 series, sponsored by Verizon, we ask women in business about unexpected challenges, their inspirations, recent wins, and how the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program has helped propel their business forward.

In this segment, Paige Wiese, founder & CEO of Tree Ring Digital in Denver, CO, walks us through some of the ways she encourages clients to double down on marketing when business is slow. Paige built her business as a solopreneur graphic designer to a team of 15, helping clients with SEO, online ads, and social media management. Here’s her Take 5, plus more tips for surviving the business lulls below!

What's a recent small win for you and your business?

Paige: A recent small win has been just seeing business pick up again. I am seeing businesses start to engage with their marketing efforts and really trying to get to the root of why their website might be underperforming. We look at what they can be doing to see their money actually go to a place that it should be going.

What's a big piece of advice that you give to your clients?

Paige: A lot of them want to back off anytime there's a little bit of scarcity. I really think that's the time to double down, whether it be your digital presence, your website, or just adjusting how you're spending your money. But instead of just saying, ‘Hey, we're going to stop [investing in marketing],’ ask ‘How do we double down in the correct way and make sure we're seeing measurable results out of it?’ I do it myself anytime business is a little slow. I think we have to either change or we need to be doubling down. A lot of clients come to us when the pipeline is already dry and money is tight and they’re hoping for a quick fix. Marketing, unfortunately, isn't a quick fix.

See more tips for surviving business lulls below!

What's an unexpected business challenge you’ve faced and how did you overcome it?

Paige: I think one of the bigger challenges that we've run into has been more on the employee side, some of the retention or the hiccups that come along the way and then just learning from them. So how can we be a better, stronger company coming out of this and how do we use it as a growing opportunity?

How has the Verizon Small Business program helped propel your business forward?

Paige: I learned about the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program through the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). It's a free resource that’s self-paced and very digestible. The variety of topics it covers is a large gamut for any size business. The Selling with Storytelling course, especially, was really valuable to me, just really getting your messaging out there. I laugh that I sometimes enjoy the marketing ones a little bit more just because it is a refresher or another take on how we do this.

Thanks Paige!

Here Are More B+C Tips For Surviving The Small Business Lulls

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Refine Your Strategy
- Review your business plan and goals. Are you on track? What can be improved?
- Analyze customer feedback and sales data to spot trends and areas where you can grow.
Boost Your Marketing Efforts
- Refresh your website or social media profiles. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready’s free Put Your Website to Work course will help you get started with best practices for building your business website.
- Create engaging content through blogs, videos, and newsletters. Verizon’s free Creating Compelling Content course can help you create consistent, quality content for your target customers.
- Offer promotions or limited-time discounts to attract new customers.
Invest in Learning
- Take an online course related to your industry, like Verizon’s free Planning for the Unexpected course for building resiliency in your business.
- Stay updated on industry trends and innovations.
- Engage with customers too. Send personalized emails to loyal customers or clients. Ask for reviews!
Improve Your Processes
- Streamline operations or explore new tools to increase your efficiency.
- Organize your workspace and declutter your digital files.
Self-Care and Rest
- Take advantage of the slower pace to recharge. A refreshed mindset is exactly what you need to bring forth fresh ideas!

Learn more about the free Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program and Tree Ring Digital.

Illustration by Daniela Jordan-Villaveces.

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10 Low-To-No Caffeine Coffee Alternatives For All Energy & No Buzz

My love for making latte recipes has come to a halt with the news I need to balance my hormones. I could curse the sky for this minor inconvenience, but I've been testing low-to-no caffeine coffee alternatives to curb my sadness. Thanks to Google, I've found 10 of the best products ever created.

I know this sounds far-fetched, but I think I may opt to drink them more often than relying on things full of acidic caffeine!

Scroll to find the best low-to-no caffeine coffee alternatives that boosts your energy without being harsh on your body.

Low Caffeine Coffee Alternatives

Live Conscious

Live Conscious Beyond Brew Vanilla Latte

Starting off with the first coffee alternative I've tried, Live Conscious' Beyond Brew Vanilla Latte is high on my list because almost forgot I wasn't drinking my Nescaf Gold Instant Coffeelatte mix. My favorite thing about it is how easy it is on my tummy. Coffee usually gives me an extreme case of gas cramps, but this doesn't. I think it's because it's filled with ingredients like turkey tail and other probiotics!

Everyday Dose

Everyday Dose Mushroom Coffee

Next up is Everyday Dose's Mushroom Coffee! Made with 80% less coffee than other brands, it's way better than Dr. Robotnik's recipes in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. It's easy on digestive and nervous systems because it's full of ingredients like collagen, chaga, and lion's mane. So, you get the boost of energy without the weird jitters and pained run to the bathroom!

MUD/WTR

MUD/WTR Matcha Starter Kit

Is Matcha coffee-adjacent? It depends on who you ask, but it's technically not. I just love drinking it when I feel like I've exhausted my go-to latte drink. MUD/WTR's starter kit only has 55g of caffeine in it which is a better alternative than your go-to coffee drink. Trust me!

No Caffeine Coffee Alternatives

World Wide Botanicals

World Wide Botanicals French Chicory Root Brew-Like Coffee

Not only is this coffee alternative caffeine free, but it's not acidic either! I especially love that how the chicory breaks down into a healthy prebiotic that helps the right kind of bacteria flourish in your digestive tract. Knowing that most illnesses begin in our stomachs, I love how this promotes a healthy version of what coffee lovers typically drink.

Anthony's Goods

Anthony's Goods Instant Chicory Root

Do you need another reason to drink chicory root? Not really, but Anthony's Goods has another alternative that's just as good as World Wide Botanicals' version. Besides being caffeine-free, this product's also gluten-free and has non-GMO properties. The taste is just an extra benefit!

Rasa Koffee

Rasa Koffee Original Adaptogenic Mushroom Coffee

What I want? More mushroom coffee ASAP! This vegan product is also great for anyone who's following a Whole 30 or Ayurvedic diet. It has 13 natural herbs in it and helps you feel less stressed with each cup you drink. How's that for an incentive to reach for coffee alternatives?

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Cafix All Natural Instant Beverage Crystals

Calling all barley lovers! I've found instant coffee crystals that are 100% caffeine-free! Amazingly enough, Cafix has figured out how to leave out the ingredient that makes some of us experience a post-coffee crash and I love that. I will say it's a little pricey for Instant Coffee, but you don't need to use that much.

Teeccino

Teeccino Turkey Tail Astragalus — Toasted Maple

The name 'Turkey Tail' may sound hilarious, but this blend is so good it's not funny. It's another acid-free, pre-biotic drink that doesn't taste like raw mushrooms (so important) and it brews like your favorite drink. Not bad.

Banyan Botanicals

Banyan Bitter & Bold Coffee Alternative With Chicory & Dandelion

If you don't need a ton of sugar or caramel syrup in your coffee, you'll enjoy drinking this chicory and dandelion mix. It a;so has adaptogens and prebiotics for a bold flavor you'll enjoy before a busy day. Plus, the fact it's caffeine-free is another added bonus.

Sip Herbals

Sip Herbals Peppermint Mocha Superfood Coffee Alternative

Did you really think I'd forget to include something that tastes festive? I couldn't leave this coffee alternative off the list because it combines "antioxidant-rich carob and soothing peppermint" together for a taste that feels like someone's throwing a Christmas party in your mouth.

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Everything You Need To Know About The 'White Lotus' Season Finale

White Lotus season 3 is coming to a close, and the internet has a lot of questions — led, of course, by Who is The White Lotus killer? Well, I can't answer that one for you just yet, but we'll all get the answer this Sunday, April 6, when the White Lotusseason finale airs. Here's everything you need to know about how to stream the episode (and how to rewatch all the episodes leading up to it).

Here's everything you need to know about season 3 The White Lotus season finale episode, airing on HBO and Max April 6, 2025.

When is The White Lotus season finale?

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The White Lotus season 3 finale will air on HBO and Max April 6, 2025 at 9 PM EST.

How many episodes will The White Lotus season 3 have?

The White Lotus season 3 will have 8 episodes total, and episode 8, "Amor Fati," is premiering this week! Here's the full schedule:

Season 3, Episode 1 "Same Spirits, New Forms" premiered on February 16, 2025
Season 3, Episode 2 "Special Treatments" premiered on February 23, 2025
Season 3, Episode 3 "The Meaning of Dreams" premiered on March 2, 2025
Season 3, Episode 4 "Hide or Seek" premiered on March 9, 2025
Season 3, Episode 5 "Full-Moon Party" premiered on March 16, 2025
Season 3, Episode 6 "Denials" premiered on March 23, 2025
Season 3, Episode 7 "Killer Instincts" premiered on March 30, 2025
Season 3, Episode 8 "Amor Fati" airs on April 6, 2025

Who's in The White Lotus season 3 cast?

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The White Lotus season 3 cast is one of the best on TV right now! The list includes:

Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff: a financier vacationing in Thailand with his family, and with some secrets.
Parker Posey as Victoria Ratliff: Timothy's wife.
Patrick Schwarzengger as Saxon Ratliff: Timothy and Victoria's eldest son who works Timothy.
Sarah Catherine Hook as Piper Ratliff: Timothy and Victoria's daughter, a college senior who's studying religion.
Sam Nivola as Lochlan Ratliff: Timothy and Victoria's youngest, a high school senior.
Michelle Monaghan as Jaclyn Lemon: a TV actress on a girls' trip.
Leslie Bibb as Kate Bohr: one of three friends on a Thailand girls' trip.
Carrie Coon as Laurie Duffy: a lawyer escaping the real world with a girls' trip.
Walton Goggins as Rick Hatchett: a guest at The White Lotus traveling with his younger girlfriend Chelsea.
Aimee Lou Wood as Chelsea: a young English woman staying at the resort with her much-older boyfriend.
Lalisa Manobal as Thidapon "Mook" Sornsin: the White Lotus' health mentor.
Lek Patravadi as Sritala Hollinger: an owner of the White Lotus.
Natasha Rothwell as Belinda Lindsey: spa manager visiting from the White Lotus Hawaii vacation.

Where did The White Lotus season 3 film?

The White Lotus season 3 filmed from February 2024 until August 2024, and filmed in various locations around Thailand, like Bangkok, Phuket, and Ko Samui.

Is White Lotus season 3 finished?

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The final episode of White Lotus season 3 airs this week, April 6, 2025. But filming for the show finished in August of 2024.

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