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I can’t believe I pulled it off. I did it! I actually unplugged for almost two whole weeks. No blogging, no social (okay, a little social) and most of all, no obsessive email checking. I was officially off the grid for 10 days! Did you miss me?
At first, it felt a bit strange… especially if you consider that it’s been almost six years since I’ve had a real holiday. No seriously! The trips I take – they’re press trips, which means that I’m actually working non-stop. Even when my workplace is the Caribbean or a Disney park. But this… this was a bona fide staycation that I needed oh so much!
So what did I do? I shopped online. I shopped in-store. I re-organized my closet. I decluttered and purged. I slept in, read chick lit and mystery novels, and ate a lot of food. I joined Weight Watchers. I took time every single day to savour a few moments for myself. I made posh coffee house drinks in my Hamilton Beach Cappuccino & Espresso Maker.
And most importantly, I made a promise to myself to continue these rituals in 2015. Because a few uninterrupted moments of bliss, every day, does a mind, body and spirit good. Love the way I think? Then we need to get a Hamilton Beach Cappuccino & Espresso Maker in your home, too.
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Ready for a new ritual in 2015? One lucky reader will win a Hamilton Beach Cappuccino & Espresso Maker, valued at $99.99. To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck, and Happy New Year!
Daily juicing and walking.
My new ritual for 2015 will be trying to get up earlier!
Taking care of me; eating right and staying positive and surrounding myself with positive fun loving people
Walking and eating less salt
I need to start moving more, no matter if its taking the dogs out for more walks or just going put myself. This is the year I am more active.
Read at least a half hour per day.
I’m going to read more, watch tv less. :)
Drink more water, just be healthier in general!
My new ritual will be walking at least 30 minutes a day, outside, rain or shine.
a couple of hours a day reading and when the temperature is above 0C a walk
My new ritual will be to deal with paperwork as it comes into the house
to loose weight
waking up earlier and practicing sun salutations prior to starting my day!
Daily dog walks and afternoon tea time!
Doing yoga before i leave for work
Hold my hubby’s hand – we’ve been married for thirty years now and sometimes it’s easy to take each other for granted.
I will try to be more organized.
My ritual will be to go to gym on my lunch. There is a yoga studio in the building
Happy New Year
41 years for us soooo lucky
I really like to get out walking more and lose a few pounds. So far I walked everyday this year.
I want to get outside more often than I have lately
Try to be active everyday
New ritual mindfulness
Stress less & more more…I’ve started a yoga routine :)
My new ritual for 2015 is to keep moving and try to workout at kickboxing at least 3 times a week.
Mine is to budget more and to stop spending money that I don’t have
My new ritual is to make time for breakfast no matter how little time I have
I am going to try to stay upbeat and positive this year, come what may, lol
go for regular walks
Spend more time outdoors and do more yoga :)
I have to admit that I have been too busy to really figure out a plan for 2015 yet. I would like to read more and get back into knitting.
I will be juicing every weekend
To make and not
Skip breakfast :)
My new ritual will be opening my mail when it arrives rather than waiting until the weekend…. or later. Procrastinate no more.
My new ritual will be to try to quilt aat least half an hour each day. More time is okay too.
walking
My new ritual is training for my very first 5K run. I’m a real newbie at this, but think it will be fun and doable.
I’m doing yoga now. I started a while ago but really trying to amp it up. I keep reminding myself that a 30 minute yoga session is only 2% of my day! I can do that.
Just to be healthy, happy
To try and get outside more than I do, and without my computer!
My daily ritual of 2015 will be to move more!
We plan on spending more time with the kids exploring all our city has to offer!
Our ritual for 2015 is to budget and save more.
Hopefully exercising more!
to start and eat Breakfast daily, not skip it anymore :/ (you would think I would eat when I fed the kids but I dont but plan on it) and drinking more water been slacking there as well
I would like to exercise more, even if I am just walking, I need to restrict myself from the social media scene, even just for one day, and I will make sure to see my grand daughter regularly. Thanks Lena and welcome back! :)
Like you I took some time off and enjoyed the time with my family. It feels good to do it, once in a while. I like WW, it’s a great program. Good luck with it!
Mine will be taking Sunday afternoons for myself…just me..from 12 – 5, it’s all about this chicky and her own thing! Started today – my birthday!
Read at least 1 novel a month
To eat better.
back on the treadmill is my new ritual
less sweets, drink more water, and get my pre baby bod back
This would make a great addition to my kitchen!
No new rituals here, we don’t make resolutions!
I want to be a better as in more caring and a healthier me this year and nit take things for granted
I’m not sure what my new rituals will be, but there will definitely be some – I just bought a place, and, if all goes well, I will be getting the keys on my birthday (Jan 15). Once I’m moved in, I will start many new rituals in my new space and new neighbourhood… Maybe one could be curling up with a cappuccino every Sunday morning :-)
Loss 30 lbs by March of this year
be more organized
To write in a gaily gratitude journal
to drink water before I drink or eat anything else. Also in the evening to drink some water before I go to bed
I will be starting the ritual of fasting 2x’s/week this year.
My ritual for 2015 is to try and wake up early even though I’m not much of an early bird and to have meals prepared in advance for those busy days.
My new ritual will be to try and get to bed earlier
To put more stamps in my passport and say yes to more things :)
eat better
eating right and exercise
To try and do yoga more frequently
Getting up in the morning and doing a bit of exercise or going for a walk
Go to bed early.
I want to try actually exercising regularly!
My new ritual is working out at five in the morning. It’s horrible. But with a new schedule, it’s the only time to fit it in!
Absolutely no different than 2014
Try to get a real cleaning routine going
I will be going back to work on mat leave in a couple of weeks so my whole new ritual would be new
More me time -soaks in the bath, using me new body lotions, maybe a little trip to the spa for a massage
Even though I go through tremendous pain daily I want to stop talking about it, so hard when it consumes you, so this year I am going to stop let it consume me 24/7 and be happy with what I do have. and stop looking back!
My new ritual will be coffee at my desk as I’m back to work from maternity leave after 14 months off. Eep! A whole new life.
Eating less sweets and not stressing so much
more water
I plan on mediating before bed every night.
I want to have a coffee every morning before the hubs and wee one get out of bed, just me and my CP24
My new ritual I hope works is to reduce the amount of salt I consume and to rely on more low salt or salt free seasonings.
Hmmm new ritual I would *like* to do is to schedule email time and not check constantly throughout the day AND to read a bit of a motivational book with my coffee in the mornings to get me pumped up for the day!
going for more walks and reading the pile of unread books I have!
To keep up with my night time skincare routine.
My new ritual for 2015 will be trying to get up earlier!
more fruits and veggies !
ab exercises daily:)
My new ritual is to meditate for 15 min each morning.
An extra cup of coffee in the morning!
My new ritual is get more exercise and walking into my day
My new ritual for 2015 will be to go to the track to walk/run with my mom & baby after I drop my oldest child off at school.
My new ritual is going to be exercising more..
Staying organized.
I want to take more time to read! I’m hoping to read a book a month this year. I did really good for the first 5 or 6 months of 2014 with reading, but then slacked off and didn’t read for the last half of the year.
walk more and drink more water
My new ritual for 2015 will be to put down the broom, no not literally but I WILL stop obsessing over housework. My Husband has run out of underwear, turn them inside out I say. My socks don’t match, that’s ok. I have a little spit up on my shirt well, I’m a MOM <3 Recently my Husband and I welcomed our first baby boy into our hearts, our lives and our homes and my priorities have shifted…BIG TIME! I know there's dishes in the sink and laundry to be done but spending time with my little man makes these little things seem so small now! I'm still a little "OCD" when I make the time but Nico has made our house a home and he's more important than clean boxers :) Congrats on making time for yourself and getting back in touch with you! Thanks for the great Hamilton Beach Cappuccino & Espresso Maker giveaway!
This year I vow to eat healthier! I will drive past the fast food restaurants and opt for better options except on special occasions and any-day ending in “y” :)
Smoothies everyday for lunch!
My new ritual for 2015 is to always remove eye makeup before bed and follow with eye serum and cream.
To workout at least 3 times a week.
Walk at least 30 minutes every morning.
I am very thrilling in I want to start a plank challenge; so each day will begin with planks! C’mon abs :P
The usual, lose weight and get healthy.
drinking more water and more walking
My new ritual will be 30 mins of decluttering per day with 20 mins to myself to enjoy a cup of herbal tea or coffee. The rest of the day will always be crazy with regular duties but gonna start taking a little time for myself.
To walk more and stay healthy
Happy New Year to you and your family too Lena! My new ritual for 2015 is to walk at least 30 minutes everyday and enjoy life.
10 minutes daily of meditation
drinking coffee out of this espresso maker? and getting more exercise
To spend more time with my family and get in some daily physical activity each day!
I will implement a regular exercise routine.
My new ritual will be to stress less and savour the moments! Take time for the little things :)
eating healthier
Increasing my vitamin D intake and moisturizing my skin daily during the winter season!
My new ritual is to do tap dancing!
Cheers.
Make coffee at home before heading out for work. Save money each day by avoiding the drive-thru!
Take more time for myself.
Live one day at a time
lose weight drink more water
I started Juicing..so far so good!
im embarassed to say that a ritual i am trying to start is have my sink empty and clean each night before bed
My new ritual for 2015 will be start walking more.
To eat healthier and exercise more :)
New ritual. Wear a pedometer and try to do 10,000 steps a day.
get healthy….eat healthy and exercise
drinking at least four glasses of water per day
Getting out to move and get fresh air regardless of weather outside
To do something nice for someone once a day!
I will continue watching the sugars and carbs. Keep continuing and continuing. This is a big battle.
To go to sleep with a smile on my face and to wake up with a smile on my face
Making sure I get more fresh air & exercise. Not getting enough of that during the colder months.
be more organized
new exercise program (T25) and lower carb diet
10,000 steps every day
To be more social!
Working out on my treadmill for 30 min a day
My new ritual will be regular running!
Treat myself to a daily walk along the dyke with the little dogs, love seeing the eagles and other birds.
Exercising more
my ritual : add cereals to my diet
Eating Healthier for 2015
I plan to walk and spend more time riding my bike. I love bike riding.
i will be making five xmas cards a month so at xmas time i will have them all ready to go
My 2015 ritual will be daily walks.
eating healthier
My ritual for 2015 is to fit in weight lifting exercises 3 times per week.
to bring healthy snacks to work
to spend more time with my friends!
Try new things and make healthier choices.
Walking on my coffee breaks at work.
To worry less and find a better paying job. The less-worrying part hasn’t materialized yet but I am trying. Another thing on my agenda is to connect more with my friends.
Working out at home every day.
I’m going to learn how to breathe better
Eating healthier and staying active
not buying junk food this year, will eat healthier & exercise regularly
Trying to see the best in everything <3
I plan to have consistent daily walking/treadmill exercise along with dance activities.
going through at least one drawer or cupboard and day and decluttering/purging
more trips to the gym
My goal is to learn to bite my tongue a bit harder..
Getting up early and going for a walk
My ritual this year is cleansing my house of clutter. Every time i buy something, two things are going out to donate or sell.
Nothing new…
Cappuccino in the bath with candles every Friday night
I plan to get more sleep and be more positive.
I am going to keep using the bow-flex every day.
I want to eat more healthy foods and walk at least an hour per day.
I want to be more positive about life and be thankful for my wonderful family!
less tv and more treadmill!
WALKING EVERY MORNING
My rituals for 2015 will involve more home cooking and breakfast everyday. I feel so much better with a little breakfast in my belly.
Eating more fruits and vegetables.
Staying on top of my to-do list. And that includes the things I don’t really want to do, but I will get everything done when it needs to be done.
oohh this would be AMAZING.. Thanks for the chance to win. :D
running 3 times a week for 5k or more each time.
Eating more fruits!
To get more organized
exercise and eat right
I’m going to start running again, and read more.
My ritual will be to wake up in the morning, look in the mirror, and tell myself something uplifting.
making sure I have veggies with every meal
Enjoy the little things in life, take more walks on the beach and enjoy the freshness of it all.
Enjoy more “me time” in 2015 without feeling guilty!
I want my new ritual to be to look in a mirror and see how beautiful I am
I want my new ritual to be going somewhere (like a trip) every couple of months. I would like to this to be the big year of travel to celebrate our 40th anniversary (yes we were just babes, lol).
yoga in the mornings
doing things for myself for once
My new ritual is drinking more water every day.
Cooking more at home.
a daily walk – taking a moment before bed to be grateful – reading every day!
My new ritual is doing yoga every since evening!
Drink more water
Meditation and jogging and creative outlets.
I am just hoping for more time actively engaged with my children.
To get outside alot more this year ,Also for my family to eat healthier
I want to spend more time outdoors with the kids this year.
my new thing is exercising on a weekly basis
My new routine will be early to bed and early to rise
mine is my elliptical every day
Eating healthy & exercising.
I plan to eat more real food & less processed. I hope to be a rim around the grocery store shopper by the time summer rolls around then I can shop at our local stores instead of the big box stores.
Its to eat better ..
Since our family has grown even more with our newest furbabies. My newest and might I add extremely calming ritual is walking the dogs and goat around our 61 acres and through the Niagara Escarpment. I LOVE the looks I get when people see me walking dogs and a GOAT. LOL
To eat less potato chips. I just love them sooo much but I need to eat healthier snacks.
I Have Decided To Reduce My Salt Intake For 2015!
eat healthier and drink lots of water!
I make & bake 90% of all our family food, as we are all have to be gluten free. This year I would love to grow fruit in the garden!
Daily exercise and reading of a Chicken Soup for the Soul story.
I am spending more time off the computer then on
My new ritual will be waking up on time in the mornings
to just “try”
I miss cappuccinos! Can’t afford the coffee shop anymore :(
My new ritual for 2015 is cooking healthier
I am entering your giveaway.
It would be great to win
a Hamilton Beach Cappuccino & Espresso Maker.
In response to your question of
What will be your new ritual for 2015?
My new ritual for 2015 will be to eat healthier.
Thank you for having this giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!
New ritual – getting up early and having coffee while watching the blue jays
I will be spending more precious time with my grandchildren!
I am going to eat more fresh veggies
To be more organized, and keep to daily schedules no matter how the day plays out.
2015…My new ritual is getting more exercise by walking outdoors and actually using the treadmill!
My new ritual will be to eat less sugar and do more exercise.
To make more lasagna, love it so much, once a month tradition and invite family for a nice dinner to my home
My ritual for 2015, is to definitely blog more. At least once a week would be satisfying! :)
Spend more time in the gym this year.
Spend more time working on myself :)
learning to cook more than eat out.
More veggies and water daily!
trying to accomplish something productive each day
To try to make myself a banana protein shake a day and be a better mom then i was the day before. :D
Be a better family man
Exercise 3 times a week
I am trying to be more laid back this year.
Eat biscotti and drink more espresso
New foods, recipes and meals – at least one every week.
My rituel is my morning smoothie
Trying to relax more
Trying to exercise more
to make 5-6 home made meals weekly.
relaxation time every day :)
I will spend much more time outdoors in nature.
LAUGH. They say it is the best medicine – my family needs a boost and a shot of the good stuff. Doc Mom.
My new rituals for 2015 will be going to sleep earlier and spending more time outside :)
To make new friends.
my 2015 ritual will definitely be to stay focused on my long & short term goals! With everything from being more active/healthy, to finishing my schooling, and getting myself on the right path to my dream career. I’m saying this is my year to stop slacking and get it going!
get back in shape, lose abt 10 lbs and sell my house and move to fl.
my ritual will be too enjoy ‘me’ time. hopefully daily.
Work work work! lol
new ritual for 2015 would be to work out every morning.
I want to have a better sleeping pattern and to read/exercise more often.
To go for a daily walk!
taking the stairs daily instead of the elevator
BUSINESS: blogging everyday
PERSONAL: let go of 35lbs, juicing & yoga everyday
My new ritual is getting in my 10K of steps every day, even if I don’t feel like it
To sleep better and exercise hard!
I am committing to 30 mins of active time a day
I’ve already started…..I’m going to get rid of some of my clutter, it’s a slow process but at least I can already see some difference!!!!
i want to spend more time outside doing activities with my kiddos
I am going to sit back and enjoy a steaming cup of cappucino each and every day
2015 will be the year I finally get on track with my book. I have dedicated a certain number of hours every day to writing, unplugging from the world so I can focus on my dream. It has been decades in the making and I am ready! A Hamilton Beach Cappuccio and Espresso Maker would keep me awake and typing while burning the midnight oil! Thanks Lena!
I consider that I have routines rather than rituals and am pretty happy with the ones I already have, including structured mealtimes and activities, with lots of flexibility for whatever comes up.
In 2015 I am going to get out for a walk at least 3 times a week
Take some quiet time for myself on a daily basis.
My 2015 ritual is to eat fewer carbs during the day.
My ‘new ritual’ is starting with a cup (or 2) of ‘be-nice’ and then trying to share my gratitude and joy at being a Survivor through planned and random acts of kindness. Each day is a gift and since all you really leave are memories, make them count!
DAILY WORKOUT
To wear my fitbit every day and track my mileage religiously!