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We love Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer and Silk Sweet & Creamy Almond Creamer! I like to start my day with a hot cup of Earl Grey tea (sometimes green tea, sometimes English Breakfast).
Pour in some Silk Vanilla Almond Creamer…
And that's all I need. Just mix and drink. It's a great way to start my morning.
Before I make my cup of tea though, my other morning routines are to get ready, take the dogs out, feed them and also do the dishes.
It's funny, I used to dread dread doing the dishes. A friend once told me that in order to build a habit, you need to start it out doing it slowly and build on it. I don't remember exactly how I started the habit of doing the dishes every morning. But it feels good to get something accomplished right off the bat. While I'm doing the dishes, I start the tea kettle so I can make my cup of tea as soon as the dishes are loaded into the dishwasher.
During the weekend, we really try to do a weekly meal plan. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn't. But when it does, it helps us immensely. Even if I only plan out 2 to 3 meals for the week, it's progress! It's 2 to 3 nights where we don't have to ask each other, what's for dinner?
The other morning routine that I try to do at least a few times a week is to write down what I'm grateful for. It's so important to take stock of the things you're thankful for. And celebrate often. I do want to do this every day and it's a habit that I'm trying to form. But until then progress is perfection!
This is a just a reminder to stop and smell the flowers. One of my favorite things that I started doing a few years ago is to buy some flowers for my desk every few weeks. It brightens up my office and encourages me to clear the clutter from my desk so there's room to enjoy flowers!
Some mornings, I try to walk at least 10 to 15 minutes. And when I do, I feel so much better. One of the best things a friend said to me was that she never regrets working out. When you get out there and move, it's a good thing and it's progress! (PS That's Angel, isn't her big smile SO cute?)
I wanted to close with spend time with the ones you love. Hold them close, say I love you, give kisses and give lots of hugs.
These guys remind me all the time what happiness means and what love means and that progress is always perfection. Because no matter what, they love me unconditionally!
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Silk. The opinions expressed in this post and text are all mine. I only work with brands that I love.
Krissy Allori says
I haven’t seen this yet! Can’t wait to try!
Alice C. says
It’s nice to have non-dairy options for coffee creamers for those of us with dairy allergies. My kids like using creamers like this for steamers.
Lindsay A. says
This looks so yum, & I’m a tea drinker so will have to keep an eye out for this creamer! Love the pupper photos too, awwww!
ellen beck says
I have tried this almond milk and it is quite good. I have never tried i in tea before tough! I start my day off feeding a feral colony (rain shine or snow) then come in and fed 5 cats and our dog. Then it is time to sit down for a bit and collect my thoughts!
Buddy Garrett says
It sounds great for breakfast.
Mary Beth Elderton says
I have not seen the Almond Milk creamer! I will look for it. This post is so pretty with the flowers, organizer. Beautiful way to start a day.
Sally Tews says
Julie
Your routine sounds pretty much like mine,except for I drink coffee.
I love to start out each day walking the dogs,it gives me such a great
feeling of love and energy.I love the fresh flowers too.
I need to know where you got your dog bed,my two girls would love to curl
up in that after their walk.
MeMe R says
Well I don’t know of any other way to make tea lol. This is how I have always made it. Besides that my favorite thing in this article is the dog bed. I love it and am glad you showed it with 2 large dogs, so I can gauge it for my brood of 4 rescues of all different size, shapes, gender, and you never know what may come walking through the door loving more than a pet. I really love that bed just in case you cannot tell lol.
Susan P. says
#ProgressIsPerfection to me means getting the “stuff” and clutter sorted in 15 minute increments.
Jennylyn Gross says
I never thought to put coffee creamer in my tea. I am going to have to try this.
Sandy Headtke says
I don’t see where there is already a comment. Does it take a while to show up? So just to be safe because I really want to win this for my Disney fanatic sister.
I will need to get some for my coffee, hot coffee to start the morning and then iced coffee to get through the afternoon.
Sandy Headtke says
Patiences is not my strong point
Sandy Headtke says
will need to get some for my coffee, hot coffee to start the morning and then iced coffee to get through the afternoon.
Barrie says
I’ll have to look for this in my local stores as I don’t recall seeing it. Sounds like a tasty treat to add to coffee or tea.
Sharon says
This sounds yummy! I agree with you about having fresh flowers once a week, it really brightens my mood, and the room too!
Heather says
I love having a morning routine! That is my time for quietness before the rest of the house gets up!
Alina says
Really want to try it out, it seems a great alternative for my family. Thanks for sharing.
RICHARD SKUSE says
Sounds good, have to try it!
angela meek says
I totally agree! A morning routine is very important and gets your day off to a great and productive start! I get up, stretch, pack lunches, make hubby coffee, feed my fur babies, get everyone out the door then settle down with my tea and plan my day!
Julie Deily says
Hi Angela, yes! Planning your day is so important!
Sobeida Rodriguez says
Sounds yummy and a good way to start the day