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Ever have one of those days where you are in go-mode the whole day and by the end of the day, you can’t remember sitting down except for when you ate? I definitely have a “get things done” mentality, so at the end of the day, sometimes I really need to make myself relax. I just got a new Keurig 2.0, and it has helped me take time for myself every night. I think it important to take time for yourself every day, and my Keurig helps me do that!
I really think it is incredibly important to take time for yourself EVERY DAY, no matter what your life is like. And yes, I do actually need help in this area (just ask my husband)! So here are 5 Keurig-inspired tips to help you relax at the end of the day.
1. Set aside time if you have to. If you like to jam-pack your day doing things around the house, you may need to actually make time at the end of the day to relax. If you plan on going to bed at 10:30, make a rule that you will be ready for bed by 10 so you can relax and calm down! This is something I struggle with, but I am working on it!
2. Sit down. Sure, you could say that finishing up your laundry or showering is taking time for yourself, but let’s be honest. That isn’t really relaxing. Sit down and put your feel up! You’ve earned it! Just sit down somewhere in your home that is comforting and try to rest. It will make a big difference.
3. Think of everything you did that day instead of things you have to do tomorrow. This is a big one for me. Since I like to have checklists of things to do, at the end of the day I like to make lists of what I need to do tomorrow. And while that might increase your productivity tomorrow, it’s not going to help you relax today. So instead thing of the things you got done. It will make you feel a lot better about your day and help you to calm down.
4. Do something you love. If you love reading, read at the end of the day. If you have a favorite show, watch an episode before bed. If you love to just sit and do nothing, do it! Just do something you love that will help you feel peaceful and calm your mind. My biggest problem at night is that I can’t get my mind to relax, and doing something I love helps me to take my mind of things that don’t really matter.
5. Enjoy a relaxing treat. I feel like I can’t have treats during the day because I always end up sharing them with Little J. So recently I have been making myself a nice cup of hot chocolate at the end of the day using my Keurig 2.0. It is super easy, super fast, and I am able to relax and drink it without anyone trying to sneak a sip. This is definitely my favorite tip. There’s just something about a steamy cup of sweet chocolate to make me feel comfortable and relaxed!
I used to have a pink mini Keurig and loved it, but I had to sell it to buy textbooks for the semester 🙁 This one looks so neat though! Who knew something as simple as coffee could get so high-tech?? 🙂
~ Samantha
Also, if I can add to my previous comment, my favorite K-cup was the Pumpkin Spice by Archer Farms 🙂 Perfect for fall!!!
My fav K-cup is currently Green Tea, but I have a feeling that'll change to something a bit "stronger" post baby (due March 9th)! 🙂
My everyday kcup coffee is Green Mountain breakfast bend! In the winter time I love the dark hot chocolate from cafe escapes. Summer time it's the celestial seasons black tea/lemonade.
Maybe a peppermint for the holidays! ; )
Cute! I didn't even know they had those, but that sounds fun! It is high-tech! And looks so chic!
Yum! I love pumpkin everything! Good luck!
How exciting! My first little was born March 6th (he will be two next year). I hope everything goes well for you!
I haven't tried the dark hot chocolate, but I love dark chocolate so I'm sure I would be a fan!
Perfect! It would warm you right up and help get you in a festive mood!
I haven't tried a K-Cup but the apple cider sounds heavenly!
What a great post! The holidays can get so hectic, and it's important to take some time to relax at the end of the day. Thanks for sharing! #client
My favorite k cup pack is caramel vanilla cream by green mountain coffee! It is very good and me and my boyfriend always drink it at my moms house because she has a keurig!(:
I have never had the chance to use a keurig yet but i have been wanting one for awhile! I would look around for dark roast kcups and maybe some flavored coffee as well!. Thank you for the chance!
I have never tried one of these, but hot chocolate sounds delicious! I love your tips to relax. I definitely need help in that department.
I have never had a Keurig but I would love to,I love coffee and like trying different flavors.
That thing looks amazing!! I've always wondered if it was worth it to get one, although everyone I talk to LOVES theirs, so I'm sure they're worth it!
It's a toss up between Pumpkin Spice and Hazelnut!
It's super good! And they have regular, or caramel apple cider!
True! If you don't take time to relax you are never going to enjoy anything!
Ooh, anything vanilla is always a good choice! Hopefully you can win and get your own!
I'm sure you would find a lot of dark roasts to choose from! Good luck!
I think most moms need help with that!
And there are so many to try!
Oh my goodness, it is! And it brews so fast! And everyone can have exactly what they want!
Both delicious flavors!!
I don't know. I don't own one yet. I'm dying to own one. lol
You'll have to try them all to pick your favorite!
One of my many favorites is the Maxwell House Cafe Collection, my husband loves the apple cider!
Community Coffee between roast- Louisiana strong!
I have not had the opportunity to try a Keurig yet but if I could I know I would LOVE the Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate K Cup! Leigh ANne Borders
I have never had one of these or tried them ever. I so would love to have one so I can give coffee to my aunt and uncle when they come over. We would love to have hot cocoa , green tea and to try those lemonade ones . My boy would b over the top for lemonade
That would be so much fun to have!
Good advice. Off I go to make myself some tea…
I love San Francisco Bay Breakfast Blend.
Yum! I want to try the caramel apple cider! I had a regular apple cider today, though!
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Fancy! Good luck!
Those are my favorite right now!!
I'm sure my son is going to love the lemonade one, too!
I've definitely had a lot of fun with it!
Did I make you thirsty?! Now you need a Keurig to make you tea!
I've never heard of that but it makes sense since there are over 400 different drinks!
swiss miss is my favorite! I'm not much of a coffee person.
The Swiss Miss is fantastic!!
I love the French Vanilla roast! Too perfect! ;D
Dunkin donuts!!
I enjoy the Keurig K-Cups, Van Houtte French Vanilla Coffee
I have yet to try a Keurig… but I am pretty sure Caribou Coffee makes k-paks and i would love to try them 🙂
I like the Green Mountain Caramel Vanilla K Cup.
I had no idea you could do cold drinks with a Keurig! Very cool!
I am a decaf drinker, so I usually have decaf, but when I drink regular coffee it's hazelnut!
Such a cute blog Chelsea!!
I like french vanilla.
Yum! I love putting vanilla creamer in hot chocolate! You can't go wrong with vanilla!
Yummy! Good choice!
Vanilla seems to be a popular one!!
Yes, they do! You will have to try them!
Caramel vanilla? Yes please!
Isn't that awesome! I had no idea either!
I just found out I'm not allergic to hazelnut anymore so that sounds delicious!
Thank you so much!!!
Perfect for cold winter days!!
I stick to tea k-cups.
I think I would love a dark roast coffee, I use a bit of homemade creamer, but I usually don't use flavored coffees.
i like pumpkin spice
There definitely are a ton of options for that!
Homemade creamer sounds amazing!
Right? You can make up to four cups with it!!
I think pumpkin is good all year long!
I would love to try the Keurig Kahlua original k cup.
My favorite K-cup is Don Francisco's Kona Blend, the smoothest cup of coffee in the world.
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Hot chocolate is my favorite!
My favorite is Green Mountain Breakfast Blend
Eight O'Clock Hazelnut
I have always wanted to try a keurig!
french vanilla green mountain
I like Green Mountain Dark Magic Coffee
My favorite k-cups are the hot cocoa, I love to sip them by the bonfire in the evening before bedtime, Thanks for the chance!
I haven't actually had the K-Kups but I would like to try the french vanilla.
I like Caramel Drizzle or Vanilla and like to have a bunch of decafs on hand for later in the day drinking
I love the carafe feature of this Keurig!
Sounds so fancy!
And you can make it anytime you want with a Keurig!
I added you! Thanks, Virginia!
Me too! I'm drinking a cup right now!
Perfect in the mornings!
Mmm, hazelnuts are my thing right now!
They are incredible!
Vanilla is perfect for cold winter days!
Dark Magic? Sounds delicious!
Me too! That's what I am drinking right now!
Can't go wrong there!
Great idea!