Whether it’s a cup of tea and a cookie, a late-afternoon walk, or quick latte break, we believe it’s important to pause for a few minutes each day. Not only is it a way we care for ourselves, it’s also smart. As Maggy has rightly observed, those quiet moments are often “a place where I find my greatest inspiration.”
To demonstrate how much we believe in the importance of this daily ritual, we’re offering tea baskets to two winners, complete with an antique mug (courtesy of Mechanic St. Mugs in New Hope, PA), tea infuser, a generous supply of Earl Grey tea (our favorite) and a sweet treat made by Three Many Cooks.
Simply complete the following sentence, “Each day I take (or would like to take) care of myself by…”
The deadline is 6 PM ET this Sunday, January 31. Winners will be announced no later than 6 PM ET on Monday, February 1.
We’ve got a great Valentine’s giveaway planned in a few weeks, and for those not following us elsewhere, check us out on Facebook (where there are more photos of us cooks in action) and also on Twitter.
Take Care!
2/1/2010 Courtesy of Random.Org, our Tea Time Giveaway winners are #6 Liz, who takes care of herself by “reflecting on my blessings,” and #65 Amber who takes time to read. We’ll be in touch for your address. Thank you all for participating.
Each day I take care of myself by running or doing yoga!
I take care of myself each day by trying to keep a positive outlook and finding something to laugh about.
I take care of myself each day by getting my heart rate up.
Each day I would like to take of myself by taking 30 minutes for a walk. And laughing out loud with my loved ones.
Each day I take care of myself by having some alone time in the morning
Each day I take care of myself by getting hugs from my hunny! : ) I would love to do alot of other things EVERY day…but no matter what I find time for this.
Each day I take care of myself by drinking milk before bed. (I hate milk).
Each day I take care of myself by getting up before everyone else and enjoying the peace and quiet.
Each day I would like to take care of myself by having time for contemplation, prayer, Scripture reading and tea.
I have been getting up every morning for about 2 years now and walking or getting on our elliptical machine. It is amazing how much better I feel after a work out. Never thought I would say that…..
Eat some chocolate. I take it instead of Tylenol sometimes.
Each day I would like to take care of myself by getting up a half hour earlier and exercising…unfortunately my snooze button never lets that happen
I take care of myself each day by jogging or doing yoga and enjoying a sweet treat. I do think the tea ritual could add a relaxing element to my afternoons though.
taking a nice long nap!
…taking time to read
Each day I take care of myself by taking a shower and making at least one meal.
Each day I (try to) take care of myself by writing in a journal. I used to have a tea time ritual, but I lost track of it 3 years ago when my daughter was born.
Each day I would like to take care of myself by remembering to count my blessings, focusing less on what is going wrong at the moment…
Each day I take care of myself by going for a walk.
Each day I take care of myself by taking a shower! It is funny how the littlest things make you feel more “grounded”, but for me, showering is the top of the list!
Each day I take care of myself by using the tread mill:(
I take care of myself by taking time each day to kiss and hold my Honey. He has brought so much to my life and I can really relax with him.
Each day I take care of myself by reading – newspaper, books, and, of course, blogs.
Each day I take care of myself by going for a 30 minute walk and having a cup of English Breakfast tea after.
Each day I take care of myself by showering! I’m hoping after this weekend I will have my treadmill and that will be my new way of taking care of myself daily!!
I take time to count my blessings and give thanks for my family.
I take care of myself by enjoying one cup of good coffee in the morning and taking time for tea before going to bed.
Each day I take care of myself by starting the day in our garden – wrapped in my my robe, steaming coffee in hand, looking at what has changed from the morning before -a tiny new leaf, just ripe fruit, mysterious paw prints – a few moments of genuine peace before my hectic day begins.
Each day I take care of myself by sitting in silent meditation for 20 minutes.
Each evening I take care of myself by spending an hour reading a book and enjoying a cup of tea at the same time (Earl Grey is also my favorite!).
Each day I take care of myself by going on a 30 minute walk, taking a nap and having a cup of tea or coffee with a cookie or muffin in the evening.
Each day I take care of myself by having a little quiet time with a cup of tea (Earl Gray is my favorite, too), but I would like to take care of myself by taking a walk and doing yoga.
I meditate for 30 minutes each day!