A Very Martha Morning: 8 Things the Boss Does Every Day Before 10 A.M.

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How does Martha wake up and get going? See for yourself! You might just be able to glean a few tips from her morning routine.

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How does Martha wake up and get going? See for yourself! You might just be able to glean a few tips from her morning routine.

"I wake up at 4:30 or 5 every morning. I turn my iPad on and check to make sure the blog is up."

Yeah. She wakes up and works -- first thing. What is the first thing you do when you get up?

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News Blast

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Raymond Hom

"I check my email, and I read the 'New York Times' quickly online."

Got to stay in-the-know.

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Chores

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Yep, you guessed it -- her bed is made every ... single ... day. "It's one of my greatest luxuries in life."

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Animal Antics

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"I let the dogs out, I open the cat door, and I uncover the birds." Martha also has horses, donkeys, peacocks, and chickens that she will sometimes tend to.

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Pack-n-Go

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"Then I pack my clothes for the day. It could be up to three outfits!"

Because you never know where the day will take you!

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Morning Motivation

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Picasa

"I go to the gym around 6:30 a.m." Lately, it's been to do yoga. Working out in the morning can leave you invigorated to start the day.

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On-the-Go Breakfast

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"Then I shower, and I get in the car shortly thereafter. I usually eat something healthy like a yogurt or fruit."

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Inspiration

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Wish You Had More Time in the Morning?

We know what you're thinking. It's easy to get all that done when you're Martha. Well, it can be relatively easy for you too.

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