Saturday Motivation

On this cloudy winter morning I am going to share something that will give you a boost of motivation to be productive this Saturday. I know I need it! I woke up when Travis went to work and saw that it was cloudy. I wanted to close my eyes and drift back into dreamland. However, I knew that I had things I needed to accomplish today. So, I forced myself out of the heated blanket and decided to start the day.

Today I will share how to make my favorite vanilla latte. Just the perfect dash of energy you need to accomplish whatever it is that you have to do this morning. I will preface this recipe by stating that I am a high-maintenance coffee drinker. I cannot stomach black coffee and, therefore, require "the fixins'" in order to make mine just right. Here it goes:

You will need:

For the coffee*:
1 c. boiling water
1 French Press
2 TBSP course ground coffee (I prefer Starbucks Blonde Roast -Willow Blend)

*you can use your coffee pot if you don't own a French Press

For the cream:
a Latte Maker (such as this Back to Basics Cocoa Latte Maker) or a milk frother**
1 cup (or a little less) of your preferred milk (I use skim. It froths well)
2 packets or 4 tsp of your preferred sugar (I prefer Truvia)
1 creamer single cup
Desired amount of your favorite coffee syrup flavor (In this case, I used French Vanilla)

**If you don't own a Latte Maker try heating the creamer ingredients on the stove top.

1. Boil Water // 2. Add coffee to French Press // 3. Pour water into French Press and let set for 5-7 minutes with the handle UP (Don't press down until the time is up!)

In the meantime...prepare the cream portion:

1. Add milk // 2. Add Truvia // 3. Add creamer // 4. Add syrup // Turn it ON to blend and heat it up

Choose your favorite mug...

Press lever on French Press down. Turn "ON" Froth/Dispenser button. Add your coffee to your mug. (I usually add half coffee half cream) Then top with your cream! ...Nice and frothy!

Then cozy up with a good book for a bit, or, in my case, a nice long "To-Do" list....

I like to reward myself with something fun at the end of my lists... a little bonus motivation :)

On a side note... I made this collage of Travis and I this past weekend. It includes some of my favorite engagement, wedding, and 2nd year pictures. It is also the inspiration for the photo grid wall I will be adding to our bedroom (I'll add pictures when it's complete!).

Photo credits to LinneaLiz Photography and Carrie Whalin Photography

Now go accomplish something to cross of your list!