Coffee Break

I love coffee. My husband calls me a junkie, it's an addiction I like to blame on my caffeine-loving parents, as well as complete and total sleep deprivation. But, as much as I love the caffeine jolt, for me it is more about the ritual. At home, I brew my coffee the old-fashioned way using a french press or drip method. It's a process to boil the water, grind the beans and wait for that rich, smooth pick-me-up but it is so worth it. Even better if the kids let me have a few moments of quiet for my first sips.

My favourite local coffee shop is North Mountain Coffee Co.  The coffee is delicious, the staff always friendly and welcoming, and the cafe itself is eclectic and inviting. The chocolate croissants don't hurt. I head in to buy my bag of beans, but I always get myself a little treat while I'm there. I'm not the only one who loves a visit to 'the cafe' either...

It is one of the simple things that makes me pause and appreciate little moments. A few quiet sips of coffee and catching up with a friend as the sun shines through the window is all I need. Oh, and a chocolate croissant.