I don’t know if you’re anything like me but when back-to-school week rolled around, I was excited. Seriously, when we dropped Miss 18 off at the college, the hubs and I literally danced down the hallway. And when the high schoolers walked to the bus stop, I went with them just to make sure they were really gone for the day. But before all of that, my day started with a big ol’ mug of Eight O’Clock Coffee.
Let me tell ya, there’s nothing like a delicious cup of hot coffee to get your day started. I received the Original flavor in my prize pack and it was smooth and creamy. Whether you like your coffee black or with sugar and cream, I think you’ll find the flavor mild enough to fit any preference.

Whether you’re the parent of college students, high schoolers or little people, there are 4 more tips that anyone can adapt to make their mornings run more smoothly:
TIP 1: Become Your Own Brewista – Save time, money and gas this back-to-school season by brewing your morning coffee at home. You can even set your coffee maker’s timer the night before to wake up to great-smelling Eight O’Clock Coffee.
TIP 2: Preplan Lunch – A few days before school starts, sit down with your kids and create a grocery list of healthy snacks and lunches they would like for school. Rotate each of their selections throughout the week. Make Tuesday “Turkey Tuesday” or Wednesday “Wrap Wednesday” – adding variety to keep lunch exciting. When possible, pack their lunch the night before to reduce stress in the morning.
TIP 3: Assemble Weekly Wardrobes – Every Sunday check the upcoming weekly weather forecast with your kids. Then, have them pick out five outfits for the upcoming school week. Hang them in daily order in their closet to avoid the inevitable, “Mom, I can’t find my favorite blue shirt!”
TIP 4: Be Prepared for School Projects – Avoid late night rushing around to complete school projects by having art supplies on hand. Create an arts and craft bin that includes more than just crayons and colored paper. Collect items like pipe cleaners, stickers, figurines, beads – even coffee beans – and other creative finds, and put the fun back in school projects.
THE GIVEAWAY is now closed.
No purchase necessary. Open to residents of US. ONE ENTRANT PER HOUSEHOLD/IP Address! Giveaway ends October 5th at 9:00 p.m. (PST). I check all entries – cheating will not be tolerated. Winner will be notified via email and needs to reply within 48 hours, or a new winner will be chosen. Please make sure you check your spam folder – I will not be responsible if you did not receive winning email notification. Winners name(s) will also be posted on Winners List immediately after drawing has occurred. Winners will be chosen using the “And the Winner is” plugin. Screenshots of winners available by request. **By entering this giveaway, you confirm that you have read and agree to my giveaway rules. Sponsor reserves the right to limit one prize per person/household (of this item/prize pack). Please allow 6-8 weeks for deliver of prize {though it is usually much sooner}. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability.
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Disclosure: I was provided with a Prize Pack from Eight O’Clock Coffee to facilitate this giveaway. The 4 tips provided were also provided by Eight O’Clock Coffee. However, the story of the college student and the 3 high school students is my own.

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The mocha sounds like it would so tasty.
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I want to try the Sweet Vanilla or the original, either would be great
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Probably the French Roast would be best all around for the family
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