And all the moms chant, “What do we want? COFFEE!” “When do we want it? NOW!”
I believe there are two drinks that moms use as appropriate survival tactics – Coffee and Wine. I have three main reasons why coffee is a must have in my home and here they are:
Lately, I’ve been on a subscription box kick. It’s such a great way to try new things that you normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to, or even know about. While doing a search of the top subscription boxes I found Bean Box. Samples of coffee beans from roasters in Seattle straight to my door? SIGN ME UP! Seattle is synonymous with coffee so I know I’m in good hands.
My first customized Bean Box sampler arrived with four specialty roasts from four different independent coffee roasters – Kuma Coffee, Herkimer Coffee, Lighthouse, and Conduit. You can customize your box depending on your roast preference from light to dark. Each coffee you select is shipped within 48 hours of roasting so that it’s always fresh. A ampler box includes four 1. 8-ounce packages of whole bean coffee. If you are new to brewing beans like I am, this is the equivalent to approximately 16 cups of coffee. You can purchase a decent coffee bean grinder for under $20 on Amazon. I scored a Cuisinart Grind and Brew coffee pot at a yard sale for just $5! It is super convenient to throw the beans right into the coffee maker and let it do the rest with a touch of a button.
Sharing a fresh cup of coffee is a great way to connect with others, so I asked a five of my friends to come over and sample some of this good stuff! We started with a pot of Drip Blend by Herkimer Coffee which has hints of cherry, caramelized sugar and chocolate. Not surprisingly, we went thru that pot quickly and made another. Our second round was the Guatemala Chuito by the award winning Kuma Coffee. They describe it as a bright roast with notes of brown sugar, blueberry juice and lime. Would you believe we made a third pot? Did I mention that all five of us have toddlers? We finished up with a pot of Colombia Finca Veracruz roasted by Conduit.
Each bag of coffee includes a brief description by both the roaster and Bean Box. Bean Box described it as a “bright, white grape juice, creamy cocoa and a spicy finish of nutmeg in this intense, yet friendly, roast.” My husband and I shared Lighthouse’s Roaster’s Choice which like the others was a great bold cup of coffee.
Do you have another coffee lover in your life? They have some great options for gift giving from the Coffee of the Month to the World Coffee Tour Box. You can also purchase the 12-ounce size bags of your favorites that include espresso and decaf options.
Good-Bye plastic pods of coffee! Bean Box has made me a believer in how coffee is supposed to be!
FUN THINGS TO DO WITH COFFEE:
Create Personalized Coffee Mugs by purchasing white coffee mugs from the dollar store. (The cheaper mugs are more porous to accept the paint). Use Sharpie Paint markers to create your design. Let it dry for 72 hours. Put mugs in a cold oven and turn to 425 degrees. Bake for 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave them in there to cool off.
DIY Exfoliating Face Scrub Mix 3 Tablespoons of new coffee grounds with 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar and add 1 Tablespoon of natural oil of your choice (olive, grape seed, coconut or almond oil). Store mixture in an air tight glass jar. Massage gently on to your face and rinse with warm water.
Gloria Darmanin is a three time boy mom and completely outnumbered. She works hard to spread awareness for childhood cancer, authentic inclusion for persons with disabilities and gender equality. When she isn’t hiding from the kids she is off planning her annual St. Baldrick’s event and dreaming of ways to make money for charity.
31 Comments on Friday Favorites – Bean Box And Fun With Coffee
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I never used to drink coffee until after my daughter was born. It’s basically a necessity now!
I agree! I gave up coffee after college…. then I had twins! I think it’s what keeps me alive now.
oh-my-gosh you are SO funny! Caffeine is a necessity for pretty much most adults and this Bean Box sounds ideal! What a great concept and sounds yummm…
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Amazing what we can have delivered right to our doors now right?
Now we’re talking about a box I would love! Coffee is the nectar that brings me to life. Love your post!
I need an IV drip most mornings!
I need to remember this for my coffee loving friends at Xmas! I miss drinking it sometimes now that I’m pregnant.
I gave coffee up when I was in college (long time ago). But started again when I became a twin mom.
How cute! What an easy way to personalize something that all moms thrive on! We will have to try this. They could even be cute as gifts.
Definitely cute as gifts! Especially for your friends, or even teachers! These were gifts for our coffee date!
Who doesn’t love a good subscription box?! I love coffee ( decaf) and I might have to look into this one.
I have completely ruined myself with coffee the last six years since children. One day I’ll get to decaf. 😉
No day is complete without coffee and it’s good to have it with friends as well. These days, people even setup coffee stations or bars when they have friends over! I love that you can customize your coffee as well! It’s awesome!
The cups were gifts included at the coffee bar/sampling party. It was pretty fun!
I am all about trying new coffee. That Guatemalan kind sounds like a flavor that I would really enjoy.
It does sound lovely!
Cute that you made mugs. I have wanted to try a coffee face scrub for a while now. Maybe I’ll just make my own!
I have to agree with you. Subscription boxes are the best. You get a chance to sample so many things in small doses…
Easy to see why they are so addicting right?
I am not a coffee drinker, but I love sample boxes like this to find new things to love! What a fun box!
I love the idea of making an exfoliating face scrub right at home. It’s a great way to get rid of dead skin cells.
I can just smell the coffee now. What a fun subscription box. I love your craft ideas with the homemade mugs too!
I love me a good diy coffee face scrub!! Going to try this on the weekend 🙂
I can’t wait to make for gifts!
I’m not really a coffee person, but I will drink it every now and then to help jump start my day. I also use in body scrubs. It does wonders for the skin!
Now this is a box I would love to get. A lot of the subscription boxes I’ve tried don’t have products/brands I will actually use.
I was a huge coffee drinker, but now I’ve turned to decaf. I do agree it’s a great way to sit down with someone and spend time chatting over a good cup of coffee!
I wish I could give up my total dependence on coffee! Such a zombie without it.
Oooo now this is something my hubby would love! He’s coffee obsessed. He doesn’t go a day without it.
I can’t go a day without it either!
I am a coffee addict so this sounds amazing! I will have to try this out. Thanks for sharing!