Studying. The act of learning outside of the classroom. The concentrating on information in a way that allows your brain to soak it in and grow. The opening of a book and sitting near it while you text, eat, scroll social media, catch up on a show … wait. Not that...
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Why Baristas Don’t Use Tap Water for Coffee
Professional baristas don’t use tap water to make coffee. It’s a matter of taste. Not "taste" in a snobby sense, but in a "this would taste bad to my customers" sense. Let’s look at why and what non-baristas should know about making great cups of coffee. If Tap Water...
New Year New You: Tools to Help You Stay Hydrated
We’ve all heard it’s important to stay hydrated, making it an almost automatic add to any healthy living pledge. But don’t you ever wonder what all the water’s for? Why does it matter if you reach your goal of staying hydrated? It has a lot to do with the fact that...
The Complete Guide to Holiday Gift Giving, No Matter Your Budget
Saying that the holiday season is stressful is an understatement. No matter how hard we may try to be organized and plan ahead, this season always seems to creep up on us, with the events, gift-giving, and celebrations piling up in a short period of time. For many of...
The #1 Hack for Drinking More Water
Water intake is key to our survival, but proper hydration can be difficult to achieve on a daily basis for a variety of reasons. In fact, as much as 75% of the US population is chronically dehydrated, and dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue and occasionally more...
The Perfect Gift Guide for College Students
Choosing the perfect gift for a college student doesn’t have to be as hard as Calculus II. Are you overwhelmed by too many gift possibilities? Use this two-step approach to narrow your options: 1) consider where the student lives during school, then 2) check out the...
The Perfect Holiday Gift Guide for New Moms
10 Thoughtful ways to make first-time moms feel extra special this holiday season. Becoming a mom is an exciting and magical new chapter for many, but it can also be an exhausting, chaotic and nerve-wracking time as well. Taking time out for yourself can be...
Cheers! A Hostess’ Guide to Cocktails and Mocktails for Big Parties
Take some of the stress out of entertaining with large-batch alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages that are sure to wow your guests. Parties are meant to be fun, not stressful, but if you’re stuck mixing drinks rather than mingling with your guests, finding a moment...
The Surprising Benefits of Using Filtered Water for Cooking and Baking
If you’re not using filtered water in your cooking and baking, you might not be doing your recipes justice. Filtered tap water can help reveal flavors in your food and baked goods in ways unfiltered tap water can’t. Let’s get into filtered tap water’s multiple...
6 Clever Ways to Drink More Water This Holiday Season
Did you know a whopping 75 percent of Americans are chronically dehydrated? Add in the stress of the holidays — the travel, the events, the general chaos — and dehydration may persist all season long. The benefits of drinking water are extensive, and we know...