My biggest vice and addiction is coffee. It is just so perfectly rich and deliciously perky.

When I stumble down the stairs in the morning, wrapped in my robe and scuffing my slippers, my husband greets me with a sweet kiss and whispers, "I love you."

I swipe the wild curls from my face and whisper back, "I love coffee." Luckily he makes a mean pot of strong, black Folgers coffee. That's how I keep the motor running when I'm working at home. But when I'm out and about in the real world with meetings and grown-ups, I love to treat myself to a good cup of coffee once a week (or twice). Oh, and I love you too, honey!

My favorite local perks are:

• Best service and remote working atmosphere is Java Network, inside the Lakeshore Lanes Bowling Alley in Albany. They have free wireless internet, three TVs, a fireplace and comfy chairs. I am a regular and am motivated to work by a dry cappuccino with sugar-free hazelnut.
• Best Mexican Mocha is at Red Horse Coffee in Corvallis, in a gorgeous red mug (see above). And a Sweet Bean from The Beanery in Albany and Corvallis.
• Best desserts with coffee is Sidekicks in Albany.
• Best bargain is Pacific Perk drive-thru in Albany (great service). And McDonalds is a great place for mom and the kids to compromise. Enjoy an inexpensive iced latte while they play.
• Best kid's hot chocolate is Dutch Bros - with a shot of whip cream on the straw. You rock! (from my son)

Hey moms - what is your favorite coffee? And where do you get it?