When I was younger, autumn was a time to shake off the laziness of summer and dive head first into the back to school season. Fresh pencils and new shoes signified the return to a routine. Even now as a post-grad, the onset of autumn inspires me to structure my days with little rituals I can look forward to. Recently I’ve started waking up a bit earlier in the mornings so I can fit in a quick walk through my local park before work. Those 40 minutes of solitude and crisp air have become the best part of my routine, and I love to cap it off with a cup of coffee before heading out to work.
When Keurig reached out to me about their new line of Keurig MINI brewers, I was really excited to hear that my beloved coffee maker would be available in a small-space friendly model. If you think space is tight in a dorm room, just wait until you’re paying rent as a post-grad “adult” — it’s basically the same shoebox lifestyle and every inch of spare counter and shelf space is sacred. The MINI brews the same K-Cups we all love (lookin’ at you, Starbucks) one cup at a time, and it’s oh-so-easy to find a spot for. I’ve got my MINI brewer stashed in a cubby in my room, and I’ll pull it out and use it on my aptly-named coffee table whenever I’m in need of a caffeine fix. And just like the full-size brewer, it’s a no-mess system that doesn’t leave any gross coffee drips on my things, which is always appreciated.
This back to school season, Keurig introduced a line of collegiate decals for their MINI brewers, too, so you can decorate your dorm room to reflect your school spirit. All-night study sessions and 8AM classes will never be fun, but having a cup of coffee close at hand is another ritual we’ve all embraced. Even now, when I’m up working late under a deadline it’s nice to know I can brew up a cup of my favorite Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts blend at 2AM without leaving my house.
In honor of the days getting darker earlier and the eventual onset of colder weather, find a spot in your routine to add a bit of warmth and sunshine. You can fit in something as simple as a walk and a cup of coffee, or set your mind to pursue a more ambitious goal (high fives to you!). Snap a photo of yourself enjoying a cup of #Keurig coffee or embracing a new daily ritual and tweet it @CollegeCandy! We’ll be retweeting our favorites!
