Getting back into the swing of things after a long Fourth of July weekend can be exhausting! Here are a few ways to easily energize in the morning before your busy day.

Peppermint Oil or Lemon Oil

Add 1 drop of lemon or peppermint oil in a diffuser for a uplifting aroma. You can also dab a little peppermint oil or lemon oil on your wrists, ankles and forehead as well. The oils are absorbed through the skin and can help to energize and rejuvenate you.

Green Tea

A refreshing cup of green tea is a great way to start your morning. It is a healthy alternative to a cup of a coffee. With caffeine and antioxidants, green tea provides many uses such as an increase in energy, immunity and can help to support weight loss.

Morning Yoga

Morning yoga is an excellent way to stretch out those sleepy muscles. Yoga is far less strenuous than other morning exercises and it will leave you feeling revitalized throughout the rest of your day.

Caffeinated Soap

Save on coffee and time with caffeinated soap! Use this soap during your morning shower and allow your skin to absorb its uplifting effects.

Blueberries

Scoop a handful of these succulent berries for your morning snack. Blueberries boost energy and promote brain function.

Fun Morning Mugs

Smiling and laughing when you first wake up can leave you feeling good all day long. This fun mug wakes up with you when you pour hot liquid into it.

These are just a few quick morning pick-me-ups, what other ways do you energize in the morning and throughout your day?

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Hate that nagging beeping sound that screams out from your alarm clock, especially on Monday morning? So did designer Johan Brengesjo . He decided to develop an alarm clock that wakes you up without sound.

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Silent Alarm Clock

That’s the slogan from the makers of today’s genius product design selection – Mug Hug.  I first heard about this over at Design Milk today, and instantly had to know more. As a self-proclaimed coffee addict I am always looking for ways to make enjoying my favorite brew easier.

So what’s the big deal?  I usually stop for coffee in the morning, not because I enjoy the extra stop but because of my lack of positive experience with travel mugs.  The plastic coated ones always seem to taste like plastic and the metal ones never seem to get all the way clean no matter how many times you wash them. So the idea of being able to use just about any mug in my cabinet, snap the lid on, and be on my way sounds pretty good to me!  And for those of you who are loyal to your local morning spot, check out the Mug Hug website for a list of what size coffees from each establishment this convenient lid will fit on.  It just may prevent those annoying spills in the car or even worse on your desk!

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