Wonder why moms bow down to the coffee gods? It’s more than just the black elixir, but more like a friend that is always there. Here’s our ode to coffee. Thanks to Dunkin Donuts for sponsoring this giveaway and giving us all a day to celebrate our biggest fan.
Each and every morning, squinty eyed and barely able to function, I stumble to the Keurig and throw my Dunkin Donut k-cup into its place, push the button, and wait to hear the beautiful sound and rich smell of coffee hitting my “I LOVE MOM” cup.
I only add cream to the mixture to create my perfect recipe…at least for the first cup.
This is a ritual I’ve been celebrating since I was around 16…however, at different times of the day (and nights in college), without the mug, or the K machine. However, only one thing has remained the same…the coffee.
Now as a mom, the coffee is how I kick off each day…sometimes picking up another cup to keep it going with a stop at the drive-through, and of course, at the ticking hour, whether working on a deadline, or working through a big moment, the coffee is there.
So on National Coffee Day, I felt I owed coffee a little bit of thank you for the part its played as my friend thoughout my life. However, when I came across this little poem from Music Savvy Mom, it seemed to sum it up well.
One Mom’s Spontaneous Ode to Coffee
I love the way you jack me up,
You hot, black velvet in my cup
And gird my mood for battle fair
with toys and poopy underwear.
My busy day I’m dearth to face
Until sweet coffee’s had it’s place
Upon my breakfast table where
I move the laundry piles with care.
I gently nudge the bills away,
Refuse to let work have the sway
To mar the blissful waking mood
that rich elixir doth exude.
Come sing with me of college years
Grey all-nighters, hangover tears
And all the foibles forced to flee
By coffee’s steadfast loyalty.
Ah, yes, dark friend! We owe to you
So much in life we’re wont to do
Careers, achievements, breeding too –
Without you…we’d just sleep right through!
To you, sweet beans, we give attention
To whining kids we shall not mention
The truth that’s proved each day anew…
The one I love the best is YOU!
And on this special National Coffee Day, Dunkin Donuts wants you to participate in the fun.
National Coffee Day is Thursday, September 29, and Dunkin’ Donuts will hail the holiday by raising a cup to its loyal guests with a coffee offer in celebration of the brand’s 66-year history of keeping people running with great coffee each and every day. Guests can enjoy any medium-sized cup of the brand’s signature hot coffee for the special price of 66 cents at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide. Dunkin’ Donuts is a leader in the hot and iced coffee categories in the U.S. The company sells more than 1.9 billion cups of hot and iced coffee globally ever year.
AND why just stop the party on National Coffee Day? Win a $50 gift card to Dunkin Donuts so you can continue your connection to coffee for a little bit longer!
Diana says
Yum! This New Englander loves some DD and is happy they’re in Texas!!
Kendra Frampton says
I take my coffee usually with a flavor and on ice if I can. The only coffee I like hot is Pumpkin Spice 🙂
We have a tradition in our house where every Friday we leave for school early and stop at Dunkin Donuts for coffees and donuts for the ride to school. It is my fav part of the week with the teenagers because they talk and enjoy their time with me in the car 🙂
Catherine Sargent says
Dunkin’ Donuts is my favorite coffee. They just opened a store at the end of my street. I will have to go get a coffee when I get off of work.
Audrey McClelland says
I love it! An ode to the most wonderful beverage on earth. I cannot live without my go juice!
Jeanette says
Just totally cracked me up. I am not a coffee drinker myself, but I am pretty sure my husband would cry if I took away his coffee LOL. He loves Dunkin’ Donuts coffee.
Diane Bassette says
I love my coffee dark and black!!
Lisa Favre says
Such an adorable ode! We have a great big coffee machine at my office and it has become my ritual to brew my cup 10 minutes before I sit down and start my work. Love my routine!
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
I also can’t survive without my morning coffee, LOL! And your post totally nailed it.
Lisa Grassetti says
I love my coffee medium roast with a dash of sugar and very little cream 🙂 (dark)
Taylor Closet says
I love my coffee, black all the way.
Tania says
I don’t drink coffee, but I will totally eat all the donuts! My kids love Dunkin!
Meagan says
That heart in the coffee is too cute! Love love love Dunkin Donuts!
Elizabeth W says
I usually like it black, sometimes with almond milk 🙂
Olivia Douglass says
I need it with flavored creamer and sugar!
Amanda West says
It’s been a while since I’ve had DD! We used to have one near by, now I just have to get the ground coffee from the store. Love your ode too!
Sarah says
I’m kind of a weirdo… I don’t like coffee :/ lol
Janeane Davis says
like the taste of coffee but don’t need the caffeine so I prefer decaf. Dunkin Donuts makes great coffee.
Dana Rodriguez says
I love my morning coffee light and sweet!
Bethany says
I love Dunkin! Also, I must have cream and sugar, and/or a flavoring.
natasha lamoreux says
Love coffee, iced or hot! My fave is hot with vanilla creamer.
mary ballerin says
I like it hot/sweet/light or iced/sweet/light and flavored with vanilla or hazelnut or caramel … 😉
Lori says
I like lots of cream in my coffee!
Paige says
creme and sugar please
David Heath says
I take my coffee black
Kristen says
I love it with milk and a little vanilla syrup.
Jordan Troublefield says
black black black! I have trained myself to cut out all sugar/ additives in coffee 🙂
Rosie says
I like strong coffee with 2% milk! I’d like to try flavored coffee for the holidays!
Stephanie Phelps says
I love my coffee with cream and sugar from Dunkin Donuts it is the best!
Joan Kubes says
I drink coffee almost every day. I like it with cream, caramel flavored is my favorite.
Elena says
I like black coffee without sweetener
Tracie Cooper says
I love just cream and sugar!
Tamra H says
I like frozen coffee 🙂
Jeanna says
I like my coffee with vanilla creamer and lots of it!
Kelly D says
I like my coffee with skim milk and sugar.
Tabathia B says
Black with sugar and cream
Steve Weber says
I take my coffee with cream, sugar and a splash of milk.
Will G says
I like mine black.
Natalie says
I love to put a little bit of milk and splenda in my coffee.
Rachel says
I take my coffee with flavored creamer.
Amanda lea says
The completely unhealthy way. Flavored with whip!
Allison Swain says
I like coffee to be iced with caramel, chocolate and whip cream
Thank you for the chance to win
Angela Saver says
I take my coffee with just a little cream! Thanks for an awesome giveaway!
Jason says
I like cream and sugar
LaTanya says
I like it tons of creamer and a little bit of sugar
David says
I like mine with flavored creamers, but I can also drink it black.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I take it with plenty of sugar.
janetfaye says
I like my coffee with sugar and light cream.
Starla says
This is awesome. DD is a definite favorite of mine and I am much of a frequent flyer! 😉 I like my coffee either iced or hot with cream and sugar!
meredith says
i like the coffee with a little bit of cream
Melissa T says
I like my coffee with sugar and a flavored creamer
Aqdas Ahmed says
I take my coffee with extra cream!
Ellie Wright says
My husband is the coffee drinker and he likes his black. I love Dunkin’s sweet iced tea.
Thomas Murphy says
I like lots of cream and sugar.
Stefanie G says
I usually put about 2 or 3 creams and a packet of stevia in my coffee!
Cheryl B says
I like my coffee with hazelnut creamer.
Heather D says
I like mine with a bit of sugar. My husband likes anything with caffeine.
Krista says
I prefer it with almond milk when available.
Tammy Shelton says
Lots of sugar… I like it sweet, just like me.
Jill Koreen McHale says
I take mine with cream and 2 sugars.
Jennifer Marie says
Lots of sugar and flavored creamer.
Susan Christy says
I like my coffee STRONG with a splash of vanilla creamer.
Faye Gates says
I drink my coffee with Bailey’s Hazelnut creamer and a tad of sugar.
lisa kay says
I Love mine a med roast with some half&half!
Yesenia Salgado says
When the coffee is hot – I like it with cream & sugar. & when it’s cold, i like to have an French Vanilla iced coffee! Mmmmmm, I like to have both ways! 🙂
Sarah Mayer says
I take mine with some powdered creamer.
Maria Beas says
I love my coffee medium roast. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway.
Christina A. says
Cream and no sugar! 🙂
Dawn Monroe says
I like regular coffee with sugar and powdered creamer.