New Ways For You To Use Old Coffee Grounds
Bella Breakdown It may seem like a natural instinct to toss that used filter of coffee grounds in the trash, but why not reuse them. So next time you have the urge to just thrown those coffee grounds in the trash try out these different ways to make them useful. If you find yourself getting low on fertilizer, why not use coffee grounds? Most soil doesn’t have the nutrients you would need for optimal plant growth, so fertilizer is used to make up for those times when the plant becomes depleted. Luckily, coffee grounds have those key ingredients for...
Dunkin’ Donuts Launches Limited Edition Coffee-Themed Nail Polish
Bella Breakdown After changing their name from Dunkin’ Donuts to just Dunkin’, the breakfast fast food chain is making the move into another industry. Beauty fans who also love a good donut or two will now be able to paint their nails with Dunkin’-themed nail polishes. The Boston-based coffee chain will have launched a limited edition line of polish inspired by the brand’s signature lattes and seasonal flavors. The company partnered with vegan-friendly polish company Lauren B. Beauty to bring customers the drink-inspired polish, but also polish that include the orange and pink hues that Dunkin’ is known for....
Here’s What Happens When You Stop Drinking Coffee
Bella Breakdown Coffee may seem like a gift from the heavens above, but there may come a time when you feel you need to cut back. While experts may advise you to take the caffeinated drink out of your diet no one tells you what exactly happens to your body when you do. Until now. Whether you want to admit or not, caffeine is a drug. Which means going cold turkey from drinking coffee isn’t going to be quick and easy. The side effects of quitting coffee will affect you by the first few hours of the day when...
Nap Well And Feel Rested
Bella Breakdown I am proud to say that while I studied abroad in Spain, I became a professional napper. Every single day I would come home for lunch and eat with my host family, and then proceed to conk out for 20-30 minutes. I learned how to nap and do it well, and now I have come back to tell you the way of the siesta. Napping is best in the early to mid-afternoon, after a good lunch. Having some food in your belly can increase those tryptophan levels and make you feel sleepy and cozy. Before you go...
Build Your Coffee The Right Way
Bella Breakdown Coffee is a ritual, a process, a tradition. Those who love to drink coffee often know what kind of coffee they prefer, exactly how to build it, and if they want to add anything to the final product or take it black. If you are new to the coffee scene, you may be overwhelmed with the endless amount of coffee makers you can choose from. They all prepare coffee differently, take different amounts of time to fully steep or pressurize, and some work better with certain types of coffees. I suggest asking your friends and family to...
