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The morning can be our power hour, magic time, or the most productive and creative period of our day. But some of the best parts of waking up are the small things. The little moments and rituals that set us up for happiness and success!
You all know how much I love the early morning hours. As a proud member of the 4am (or earlier) club, you can say it is 100% my favorite time of the day. But it's not just those super early hours that I enjoy, it's the entire morning and always ends when my coffee. I drink coffee a bit later, usually around 10am, which ends up signaling the afternoon for me. From that moment I wake up to the last sip of coffee, here are what I think the BEST parts of waking up are:
Morning workouts
Getting all the essential blog and school work done
Noticing the sun rising
Enjoying a slow breakfast (my favorite meal!)
Reading through that Bloglovin' feed
Taking stock for what I can do the rest of the day (now that all urgent obligations are finished)
Knowing that it's a new start for something great, positive, and productive to be accomplished
If waking up from a difficult day, I know that I'm stronger and can make it through again
The sweet silence and stillness that comes with those early hours before (most) of the world is up and active
Ending with a pot of fresh brewed coffee to sip and savor
Now, what's the best part of waking up for you?
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How can you enter?
Submit a video of your best version of the jingle on the website from now till February 27th. Your version of the Jingle must include the complete melody and complete lyrics of “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up is Folgers in Your Cup.” Then from February 27th to March 19th, they'll choose 5 semi-finalists and each will have a mentor session with Chris Young before the daily online vote for the public from March 27th to April 24th. Every vote automatically enters you to win prizes up to $10,000! Finally, in May, one winner will be selected to win the grand prize of $25,000!
So tell me:
+ What's "the best part of wakin' up" for you?
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Kelly
I love taking time over breakfast. I hate rushing it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It should never be rushed!
Megs
Morning is my favorite, too. I'm a 5am riser ...love to spend time in the Word and in prayer and then walk the pier with my puppy at sunrise. It's so peaceful! And, oh ...my morning cup of coffee. I'm currently obsessed with french press and fresh ground beans. Takes a minute ...but worth it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I have a French press! But I still haven't sat down to look at how to actually use it 😛
Amanda
My favorite part of waking up is my little girl looking at me and saying "ugga mugga" (she watches to much Daniel Tiger), I love reading your morning routine, I always wondered how you got so much accomplished!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Waking up to a little one is always good 😉
Ashley
My cup of coffee and quiet time is my favorite part of the day!
I also love during the spring & summer when it's warmer outside to sit on the back patio & watch the horses in the field. So peaceful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! I love being able to sit outside for the sunrise in the summer!
Michele Morin
Also an early girl! So many reasons to get up and be blessed by morning light!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Exactly!
Cristina
I love waking up before everyone in the house does. That smell of fresh made coffe, and that silence before the morning madness is what I love the most.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! The fantastic little pleasures!