Happy first day of February y'all! Now, I know we are all guilty of spending too much money at Starbucks or any other coffee shops. I know I am, well-was! An at-home "coffee-bar" always seemed too expensive, but when I calculated how much I have spent at Starbs this last year...I knew I would definitely be saving a lot of money.
I got everything I use from Amazon. The link to my list is below. I essentially spent around $200 total, not including my coffee.
Trust me, you will use them everyday. It only takes me 5 minutes max to make my coffee (plus the dishes).
- Check my "coffee" instagram story highlight for details on how to use the machine. If you ever have any questions, DM me!
COFFEE GROUND USES:
Facial/Body Scrub: I take my knock-box (full of the the morning's used grounds) with me to the shower. I use it to exfoliate my face and it is also great for stretch marks and cellulite. Makes your skin SO soft. Mix with coconut oil for moisturizer, 2 in 1!
Kitchen Cleaner: Natural dish scrubber and deodorizer! I also use them to clean my cast irons (only when they really need it), but you will need to re-season them. You can even put them in your garbage disposal to clean and deodorize. Use caution- remember coffee stains, although nothing of mine has been stained.
Plants Fertilizer and Compost: Mix it in with your soil or add to your compost. Also keeps insects/pests out!
Deodorizer: Just having my knock-box in my kitchen has absorbed SO much of the odor. Put it in a mason jar and stick it in any corner that needs it.
Trash can: Sprinkle a little in the bottom on your trash can, if it's plastic. Remember coffee still stains!
INSTAGRAM STORY QUESTIONS:
- Favorite creamer: Silk Vanilla Almond Milk Creamer has been my favorite for years. If you don't like super sweet this is for you! Note: I do not use creamer in my espresso! Only hot regular coffee (just personal preference!)
- Best espresso grounds: Right now it is the Big Bend Roasters Texspresso. It is SO good and you can order it at https://bigbendcoffeeroasters.com/product/texspresso/ . My second favorite is Starbucks Blonde espresso. Defiantly a go-to and has the most caffeine.
- If I could have any coffee maker: A girl can dream right? An automatic one would be the best for sure! https://www.bestbuy.com/site/delonghi-la-specialista-espresso-machine-with-19-bars-of-pressure-and-milk-frother-stainless-steel/6350925.p?acampID=0&cmp=RMX&irclickid=2niT7a3j4xyLT1A07OwzdzZ-UkER72210SdTV40&irgwc=1&loc=Narrativ&mpid=376373&ref=198&skuId=6350925
- Favorite recipe right NOW: I have made Dirty Chai Lattes every day for the last week. So good. How I make mine is in my "coffee" insta story highlight!
For the questions of best at home gadgets and for beginners: everything in the Amazon link above!
Ending with some Monday Motivation: Conquer this week y'all! Thanks for reading along and supporting this journey. Excited to share more with y'all!
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