One of my least favorite parts about the summer’s end is the darker mornings and nights. The mornings, in particular, make it much harder for me to jump out of bed and hit the gym before my day gets going. The unfortunate part of this whole seasonal change is my upcoming November marathon. Pounding the pavement before the sun rises is getting increasingly difficult, but with 26.2 miles ahead of me in just 58 days, I don’t have much of a choice than to just keep running!
Making my life just a little bit easier is this futuristic-looking SunRise Clock by BioBrite. Available at Amazon.com, the clock starts glowing a half hour before you’re set to get up and gradually gets brighter to mimic a natural sunrise, which in turn, makes it just a little easier for you to rise and shine. And in case the light isn’t enough, there’s a backup beeper to really get you moving.
And if the $119.95 price tag is a little much for you, there are plenty more affordable options out there to get your morning off on the right foot. Check out this option at Toys ‘R’ Us or this one from Hammacher Schlemmer. Fake sunrise clocks not your thing? What are your secrets for getting out of bed on cold, dark mornings?
When it comes to choosing organic produce over other varieties, the jury usually remains out on what’s better for your body. While most people have the best intentions when it comes to their grub, it’s a tough financial call – spend significantly more money on organic produce or stash your cash for non-organic items? 
