I am a member of the Collective Bias\u00ae \u00a0Social Fabric\u00ae Community. \u00a0This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias, Millstone\u00ae Coffee, and Mr. Coffee\u00ae #collectivebias.<\/p>\n

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Growing up, whenever I heard the familiar quick double ring of the doorbell, I knew without a doubt, \u00a0behind that door stood my favorite uncle. \u00a0The sound of the doorbell had me acting like Pavlov’s dog because after letting him in, I started a fresh pot of coffee.<\/p>\n

There was no question if he would like some or not, it was a given. \u00a0Coffee was a catalyst for bringing us all together. \u00a0When the coffee was ready we would all gather round the table or sit on the deck with my parents and whatever siblings were home and talk, laugh and share memories.<\/p>\n

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Coffee is the way I start my morning, it’s something I share with friends, it’s comfort, it means talking with family, sharing time alone or sitting back and watching my kids play. Coffee is weaved throughout my life and it’s more than a drink, it’s a link that joins people together, it’s my #coffeejourney.<\/p>\n

Some of my greatest memories of my parents, who are no longer with me, are the talks we had over coffee. \u00a0Even as a child, before I drank coffee, the familiar smell was comforting and it meant that I could dip a shortbread cookie in my dad’s cup and savor a bit of the grown up drink that always drew people together.<\/p>\n

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As a mom of five, I\u00a0understand that interruptions are a part of life but cold coffee shouldn’t have to be. \u00a0The Mr Coffee\u00ae 10 Cup Optimal Brew\u2122 Thermal Coffee Maker has moms covered\u00a0and I\u00a0can always come back to find fresh hot coffee in the sleek, stainless steel carafe.<\/p>\n