Thanks for joining me and Coco for the February 2021 Ultimate Coffee Date today. Grab your mug and join me for some news and brews. Ha, see what I did there? I’ve got lots to chat about so let’s get right to it. If we were having coffee together, I would tell you…
News and Brews
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
After complaining about my sleeping issues at our last coffee date, I did some research and found sleepopolis a fabulous site with in depth reviews on everything sleep related. Thankfully, I found a great pillow from Eli & Elm made specifically for side sleepers with a cut out in the shoulder area. It’s ergonomically designed and so far so good. Currently on sale if you are interested. Now, If I could only get the hubs to stop flipping around and waking me up, I would be in la la land.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
After vowing that I was done with virtual races in 2021, I now find myself having 2 Valentine’s Day themed virtuals. The first one, For the love 10K I am doing today! It is a local race that a friend and I do every year together and we thought, why not support our local running store and do it. We are heading downtown to run by the monuments which should be fun. Next week I have the Kiss my Mask 14K. Admittedly, I did it for the cute mask and the fact that it benefits the American Heart Association.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you…
While I will always love my coffee, I have recently grown very fond of tea. I especially like the Hot Cinnamon Spice which I now have in both regular and decaf. I even set up a little tea station right next to my coffee maker. Who am I? Don’t worry! I am not giving up coffee or anything insane like that. I’ve just added tea into the rotation as well.
Just when I thought I really did not have much to chat about today! Your turn! If we were having a coffee date today, what would you tell me? Any news and brews to share?
That’s great that you found a pillow that is helping! I’ve never heard of that site, but with my ongoing sleep issues, I’m going to check it out.
I haven’t signed up for any virtual yet, but I am eyeing a couple that support good causes. That mask from the Heart Association is a cute one 🙂
Check out the sleepopolis site they have great reviews for all types of pillows and mattresses etc
Anxious to hear more about that pillow! Sleep has been terrible for me lately. My hubs sleeps on the couch, so I can’t blame him, lol. I’ve tried melatonin with mixed results.
No virtual right now, but I do have a live trail race tomorrow. Should be interesting since it’s supposed to be below zero…
Melatonin does nothing for me and I almost felt like it messed w me more than it helped. Wow a real live race tomorrow?! Enjoy!
I saw that Kiss My Mask race. Cute! So glad you found a pillow you like. I used to get so much neck pain from sleeping but thankfully that’s resolved. That tea sounds good!
I had a terrible few months of neck pain from sleeping and that seems to be resolved now. It’s funny how a pillow can make a huge difference
I did the tea thing for awhile. Now I have so many teas that I don’t drink lol
I am a lousy sleeper. Maybe I need your pillow.
Same about virtuals. I just signed up for a Bernie 5k.
Ha ha on the tea! Maybe you do need my pillow!
Ooh, that tea sounds like something I’d like! I’m kind of failing at the coffee thing LOL It’s great that you’re supporting the virtual races…they’re not the same thing, but they do benefit great causes 😉
I am enjoying the flavored teas right now check out the hot cinnamon spice it’s really good
Those races sound fun and that mask is awesome!!! I’m a big tea drinker myself- I like the Harney and Sons Earl Grey.
Hope your 10k goes well!
They have some great flavored teas I keep ordering more!
I like tea if I’m feeling chilled in the afternoon — that cinnamon flavor sounds good! Enjoy your “race” today!
The cinnamon tea is great! I am excited to get out today it’s warm
I’m going to check out that pillow, too! My sleep is not great and has been very off the last few weeks.
We’ve been enjoying tea in the afternoons, too!
Check out all the reviews on Sleepopolis of the different pillows they do a great job
Now that you’re back into virtual races you should join me for the Virtual Women’s Half Marathon! They have nice bling too. That pillow sounds interesting. I’m mostly a side sleeper and I love the idea of a shoulder cutout.
I don’t know if I am ready for a half right now but I will check it out
My motto is “but first, tea”, LOL! I’m always telling my husband we’ll do something — as soon as I make some tea. 🙂
Good luck with your races! I have nothing on the calendar. At all! Which can be kind of freeing. 🙂
It sure can be freeing!
A good pillow is so important! I haven’t been sleeping great this week I think because I’ve been stressed. I hope to catch up on sleep this weekend!
I hope you do too. Not sleeping is the worst
Wow! My hubby is a side sleeper. He hates his current pillow. I am going to show him this one. Thanks for sharing!
I think I am done with virtual races, but the cute mask and supporting a local running store are good reasons to do them. I did a tiny real-life trail race last weekend. I felt safe – we all wore masks the entire time and there were other COVID mitigating procedures in place. I have 3 more on my schedule for this spring. I have high hopes they all really happen!
That’s great I miss races! Check out Sleepopolis they have great tips on how to pick the right pillow
Have fun with your upcoming virtual races – hope today’s went well!
Hope you love your new pillow. There’s nothing worse than not being able to sleep.
Thanks for the linkup and have great weekend!
It was a great day today hope you got out there too
I like that pillow. The one I have isn’t working quite well for me. Those look like fun virtual races! Nothing for me and I am not in race running condition either (even if just doing them for fun). Hopefully soon the snow will melt so I can start training again.
I think you are in better running shape than you think! I see your weekly recaps 🙂
interesting pillow! we have ergonomic pillows but not quite like this one. I have to sleep on my side because lying on my back makes my foot and calf get pins and needles (but no one knows why 🙁 ). I’m now going to look at my pillow more closely!
Ha! Kiss my mask! I’d probably do that one too for the name and the mask!
We drink tea a lot. Well we drink coffee a lot so at some point I switch to tea and got my husband to do the same because too much coffee is also not good, right? I tend to do herbals while the man likes Russian Earl Grey the most.
Yes I think a good pillow is a game changer
You know, we got new pillows with our new hybrid mattress. At first, I was skeptical. I am a back sleeper, and like a super flat pillow. Just one. This pillow is some kind of memory foam, super firm, and cool. I’m a convert.
Finding a pillow that works for you is a game changer for sure
Ooo, that sounds like an awesome site! I’m usually a back sleeper but have turned into a side sleeper for the time being to be closer to my cat, so I may have to look into that! (Yay for sales too! 😛 )
She does reviews on everything it’s a great site to check out
I drink coffee daily but I love tea also and usually have a cup of tea at night. A few years ago I started buying Republic of Teas and I love so many of their flavors!
I will check those out too thanks!
I love coffee AND tea and don’t know if I could ever give up one for the other 😉
Oh I am not ready to give up either of them yet!