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Counting Sheep Extra Strength Lights Out Coffee #Giveaway

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5 Minutes for Mom contributor Jennifer Donovan is here to share a tasty giveaway with you. This is a sponsored post and she received a product sample to aid the writing of this giveaway.

I like coffee, and especially if I’m having a special dessert at night, or if it’s a little chilly, I sometimes like a cup of coffee in the evening. But as I’ve gotten older, my body is more sensitive to caffeine. Please tell me that I’m not the only one who has gotten a poor night’s sleep because of a strong decaf latte enjoyed during a night out?

When I heard about Counting Sheep Coffee — the decaf coffee that also contains valerian root, I wanted to try it out. I’ve heard several friends mention valerian root to be an effective sleep aid, but I hadn’t tried it yet. This seemed to be the perfect opportunity.

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I was sent ground coffee as well as K-cups. I think the K-cup is usually going to be the perfect delivery vehicle, because you are likely just drinking one cup. This weekend,  I encouraged my husband to join me in a cup as we ate my daughter’s birthday cupcakes, so I used the ground coffee to make half a pot for us to share.

He was skeptical. He’s been burned as well, lying in bed, sleepless, after drinking caffeine (or responding to decaf) as well.

I liked the flavor. I was a little concerned that the herbal additive would give it a flavor, but it didn’t. I like a bold coffee, and this delivered. I think I actually made it a little too strong, which sometimes turns a pot totally bitter, and this didn’t, although next time I will add a little less coffee.

I was actually slightly worried that we’d zonk out before we wanted to, since we drank it while we were finishing up a movie. We didn’t, but I wound down nicely, and when it was time to go to sleep, I drifted off quickly and easily, and even more important — I stayed asleep. I have taken sleep aids before which caused me to awaken at 4:30 or 5am. I don’t mind waking up early, but not THAT early.

I was checking out Counting  Sheep’s Facebook page, and I found this fun and inspiring video:

Post by Counting Sheep Coffee.

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Do you enjoy an evening cup of coffee or occasionally take a sleep aid? I loved combining the two and hopefully you will too.

 

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  10. Coffee is delightful after dinner. It doesn’t bother my sleep pattern. I do have trouble sleeping sometimes if I have something on my mind.

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  34. I enjoy drinking coffee any time of day but usually drink it first thing in the morning and again of a night. As a insomniac I normally do have to take a sleep aid to go to sleep of a night.

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  36. I do occasionally take a sleep aid, but only valerian. I do not have coffee at night, because I never met a yummy decaf…lol. I would like to though!

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  37. Many evenings we curl up together on the couch with dessert & a cup of coffee. Sometimes we do decaf, but really it doesn’t affect our sleeping. I haven’t needed sleep aids since I became a mommy, but depended on them in my 20’s!

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  40. I do drink coffee in the evenings once in a while. I take sleep medications to sleep so the coffee isn’t a problem.

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  42. I do not drink coffee at night and I do once in a while have trouble sleeping so take something, usually something natural to help me get to sleep.

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  45. never have any problems with sleeping and coffee – drink it all the time! It’s great at bed time – calms me down.

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  46. For health reason, I gave up caffeine a couple of years ago. But before that, I stopped drinking coffee in the evening, not because it kept me awake but because it gave me indigestion.

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  48. I love coffee but only drink it in the morning because of sleep issues. I do take a sleep medication to help me fall asleep and stay asleep. This would be the best of both worlds!

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  51. I DO enjoy a cup (or two) of coffee in the evening and I DO take a sleep aid in the evening (non-prescription). I have a LOT of trouble sleeping at night and wonder if this Valarian Root would work for me!

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  56. I generally stay away from coffee in the evening so it won’t keep me awake, but would love to be able to have one some nights 🙂

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  65. I usually have to take some sort of sleep aid to relax and get to sleep. I enjoy drinking iced coffee from time to time.

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  73. I do not drink any coffee past about 5pm because it keeps me awake. I have tried sleep aids but then I feel groggy in the morning

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  81. I love having a cup of coffee on a cold night or with dessert, but I sometimes pass because I don’t want to have a hard time falling asleep. I’d Love to try Counting Sheep coffee.

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  94. I’ve never taken a sleep aid, I am a pretty good sleeper. Sometimes we have coffee if we are out, but normally not at night at home.

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  95. I love Counting Sheep coffee. I don’t take sleep aids. It is the full body richness and flavour that appeals to me. I am constantly trying new decafs looking for the ultimate. I believe with Counting Sheep I have found it!

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  97. I love my coffee, and I also have been prescribed sleep aids in the past, and have recently tried melatonin to help my sleeping habits. Would love to try this.

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  98. Sometimes, yes, since I tend to stay up after the kids are all in bed and asleep so I can tidy up, wash dishes, check email and social media, etc.

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  104. I love having coffee at night…I usually can’t go to sleep though for hours! This is the answer to my prayers!!! AWESOME!!

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  109. I have been know to enjoy an occasional cup of coffee in the evening but like you find myself feeling the effects of the caffeine long into the night.

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  110. I have a pot on all day long. I’m actually teased by my family for drinking coffee all day and night. I enjoy a cup before bed too.

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