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Run by Active and Retired Firefighters, Fire Dept. Coffee is Helping Firefighters Stay Alert and Energized Through Long Shifts
Who doesn’t love a rich, bold cup of coffee? As all the businesses are reopening, we need to stay more awake and energetic, for getting busier at work, for a long shopping day, and for a lot of reasons. You want to have delicious, warm and cozy comfort with the most rich, delightful coffee treats every morning, all while supporting a Veteran run business.
Fire Department Coffee was founded on the idea of providing strong, delicious coffee for the nations hardest working men and women. In a variety of flavors and grounds, there is the perfect blend for every pallet on your shopping and gift list. There is the always delicious, classic medium roast original, organic and fair trade dark roast, and three spirit infused flavors; Bourbon, Rum and Tequila infused. These days, Fire Department Coffee is unveiling a special limited edition -VANILLA BEAN BOURBON INFUSED COFFEE!
VANILLA BEAN BOURBON INFUSED COFFEE
This unique and limited-edition coffee has been impossibly crafted to capture the essence of rich vanilla bean and premium bourbon. It delivers a smooth, subtle taste and a pleasant aroma that leaves you wanting more. This one-of-a-kind Spirit-Infused Coffee is anything but vanilla.
Every time you purchase Fire Dept. Coffee, you are supporting your fellow service members around the country. Fire Dept. Coffee is a veteran-owned business and certified by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA), they’re dedicated to providing great-tasting coffee to people everywhere.
SKULL-CRUSHING ESPRESSO
Strong coffee for strong people. The explosively bold taste of the Skull-Crushing Espresso will not only keep you alert, it’ll wake the dead. This Honduran coffee blend delivers a full-bodied and mind-blowing flavor. It’s dark and smooth, with hints of citrus & dark chocolate. Brew it in an espresso machine or a standard drip coffee maker. No matter your choice, you’ll get the same amazing flavor in every cup. It comes in a medium grind. We recommend grinding beans if using an espresso machine.
Inspired by the vital role that coffee plays in helping firefighters stay alert and energized through long shifts, Fire Dept. Coffee was founded in 2016. Founder and CEO Luke Schneider is a full-time firefighter/paramedic and a U.S. Navy veteran who teamed up with firefighter/paramedic Jason Patton who is also a full-time firefighter and VP for Fire Department Coffee.
Fire Department Coffee is run by active and retired firefighters, including our operations officer and chief coffee roaster. Along with providing a growing selection of incredible coffee — including its signature spirit-infused roasts — Fire Dept. Coffee also supports heroes in need through the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation. Ten percent of net proceeds are donated to help provide essential resources and assistance to first responders who have been injured on the job, mentally or physically, or who are facing other serious health challenges.
About Fire Department Coffee:
Luke Schneider and Mark Williams launched Fire Dept. Coffee in July of 2016 with the mission to bring the easiest drinking coffee to the nation’s hardest working men and women. Luke is a Navy Veteran and firefighter paramedic near Chicago. He works alongside the brand’s marketing and content specialist Mark Williams–a Marine Corps veteran and passionate firefighter. For additional information, please visit www.firedeptcoffee.com
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What’s All the Buzz? Why It’s 100% Beeswax Candles Of Course!
Did you know what makes the cleanest, healthiest burning candles on the market? Beeswax. And one brand does it better than any other. Introducing The Beeswax Co., deep from the heart of Texas, collaborating with local bees for two decades to make beautiful things happen. Each artisan candle is burnished by hand and is a wonderful gift idea (hint-hint – Mother’s Day!). Plus, they don’t drip! The brand is all about simplicity, not adding any colors or scents to their lovely creations. They burn bright, clean, and beautiful! Plus, they sell bulk beeswax for household purposes.
The Beeswax Co. is the premium supplier of beeswax candles in the U.S. Add them to your home decor this spring for a clean, gorgeous look with a pure healthful flame. The brand uses the finest domestic beeswax on the market and 100% cotton wicks. Bonus: The candles never drip!
Candles made out of beeswax burn longer and stimulate the senses without the need for artificial dyes or scents. Naturally scented by the nectar of flowers and honey packed in the honeycomb, they come from a 100% natural and renewable resource: beeswax.
The brand is a one-stop-shop for candles – everything from tealight, pillars, votives, tapers, candlesticks, and seasonal and specialty creations. Everything is proudly handmade and sourced from beekeepers in Texas (they even offer Texas floating candles). Each artisan beeswax candle is poured and burnished by hand.
At-A-Glance – Why Beeswax?
- Produce the cleanest burning candles on the market
- No artificial fragrances and colors
- 100% cotton wicks for the most healthful flame possible
- Burn longer than other kinds of candles with no drip
- Emit a bright, healthy light with the same light spectrum as the sun, plus negative ions that clean the air and invigorate the body
- Naturally scented by the nectar of flowers and honey packed into the honeycomb. Smell hints of Texas wildflowers, prairie grasses, citrus, herbs, wild berry, honey.
- Come from a 100% natural and renewable resource: beeswax
- The clarification process siphons off impurities for the purest beeswax available
Heidi
A hand sculpted herringbone pattern in stoneware vessel is topped with a fresh white glaze giving the Heidi candle it’s causal sophistication. The signature 100% pure beeswax fills the timely container, and when burned releases, negative ions and the aroma of warm honey. Divine!
Approximate Burn Time: 42 hours
Dimensions” 3.25″ x 3.25″ x 3.25″
Weight: 17 oz.
Southwest Travel Tin
Perfect for on-the-go, this 4oz. candle is a terrific travel companion. The white colored tin comes with its own lid, making it easy to stowaway the healing properties of a beeswax candle on any adventure.
Burn Time: 20 hours
Measures: 2.5″ at base x 1.5″ tall
Weight: 4oz.
Beehive Beeswax Candle
This insanely cute Beehive Beeswax Candle is molded to resemble an old-fashioned wicker skep. Beautiful form and a pleasant natural honey scent make The Beeswax Co. beehive candle perfect for every Bee lover.
Burn Time: 60 hours
Measures: 4″ at base x 5″ tall
Weight: 1lb.
Large Texas Floating Beeswax Candle
For all the Texas native and Texans-at-heart customers, these Lone Star State shaped candles are one of the favorites here at the Beeswax Co. These floating candles make great centerpieces for Texas themed events or great gifts. Have fun with these treasures.
Burn Time: 4 hours
Measures: 3.75″ at base x 1″ tall
Weight: 4.3oz.
About The Beeswax Co.
Recognized as the premier supplier of beeswax candles in the United States for the past 20 years, The Beeswax Co. continues to use only the finest domestic beeswax to produce the cleanest burning candles on the market. The brand brings out the natural beauty and healthy burning properties of its 100% pure beeswax candles. When they collaborate with bees, beautiful things happen! Follow them on Instagram @thebeeswaxcompany.
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Happy is Simple! Making Your Home Clean and Inspiring
The Garage Collective is a lifestyle collective in Laguna Beach, CA. The shop is a curated mix of unique finds, local artisans, and global goods. From Home goods to jewelry and gifts they work on offering communities a place where they can always find something affordable and unique. Their mission is to help curate a home their consumers love!
The Garage Collective Laguna Room Spray
This versatile spray can be used for your body, your linens, or an entire room. The Garage Collective signature spray will remind you of the Laguna Beach lifestyle: a beautiful blend of the island’s greatest florals—hints of Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Plumeria, and Sandalwood.
This clean scent is made with Phalate-free fragrance, infused with natural essential oils. Completely non-toxic and made in small batches in Orange County, CA.
All Purpose Cleaner
Refillable, beautiful, recyclable glass. Our 16oz glass All-Purpose Cleaner bottle is screen printed in white. It might be glass but this bottle is sturdy and feels great to use
Scent: Lavender
Blue Crystal Smudge StickBlue Crystal Smudge Stick with Palo Santo and 3 hand rolled incense rope. Wrapped with recycled hand dyed silk ribbon and love. Enjoyed for cleansing and healing properties, keeping energies grounded and clear.
Measurement approx. 4″.
Bamboo Brush
The Garage Collective is all about a sustainable home right now. If you agree then thus bamboo brush is the way to clean your dishes without destroying the environment. The Garage Collective LOVEs the leather tie accent. Perfect to hang it when you are drying.
Dimensions: 4-3/4″L
Color: Natural
Guava + Fig Candle
One of the best selling scents, the Guava and Fig candle has a clean and subtly sweet scent.
Hand-poured and scented in small batches in Orange County, CA. Made from 100% Soy Wax, Phalate-free fragrance, infused with natural essential oils. Burns for approximately 50 hours.
About TGC:
The founder of TGC, Kristin Miracle-Lewis is a mother of two beautiful boys and her husband and herself are blessed to live in the amazing city of Laguna Beach,.
She have always had an interest in fashion and design, specifically interiors. In 2015, Kristin read the book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and to say she was inspired would be an understatement. Kristin reached out to a couple extremely talented friends to see if they would be interested in doing pop-ups out of their garages and the GARAGE collective was born.
In 2016 Kristin stumbled upon the space that now houses TGC. The timing couldn’t have been worse (aka the holidays) but if she waited for the perfect opportunity at the perfect time she would be waiting forever, thanks to Elizabeth Gilbert! The GARAGE collective is a collective retail space where artists, makers and creatives collaborate and inspire each other. Together they can grow the businesses, support one another and provide a unique shopping experience to the community.
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Swimwear Inspired by Living in The Moment, Bathing in The Sun, And Confident Style
As a girl, I believe that my closet never says no to new shoes and dresses. And as a California girl, I a hundred percent believe that my closet never says no to new and beautiful swimwear. Yes, beach days all seasons, I am lucky to live in California and I enjoy my beach life. Please bringing me more pretty and sexy swimwear, I want to rock this Summer and feel the sunshine glowing on me!BCA by Rebecca Virtue is a contemporary brand that pays close attention to trends and detail, continuously focusing on modern design that is wearable yet carries a stylish edge.
Each collection is based on separates, offering a wide range of options that allows women to create their “perfect” suit. Combining exclusive fabrics and prints with a flawless fit, BCA by Rebecca Virtue offers distinctive silhouettes, signature cover-ups and stylish lightweight tunics, striking a balance between sexy and delicate femininity.LULU’s Pick
Arianna Crochet One Piece SwimsuitTrendy + Comfortable x Full Coverage = BCA’s Heirloom One-Piece. The crochet design has a mosaic pattern, high neck, and sheer insets for added style. This full coverage design is a is complimentary shape for many body types.
- Mosaic Pattern Crochet One-Piece Swimsuit
- High Neck Maillot
- Nude Lining and Sheer Side Inset
- Adjustable Shoulder Straps
- Removable Cups
Other One Piece Recommendation
Samantha Lace One Piece Swimsuit
The BCA plunge neck 1-piece is the ideal destination swimsuit offering moderate coverage and thoughtful decorative detailing. Its plunge neck is lined with crochet scallop trim and ladder straps which fashion the perfect blend of both on-trend and timeless design. This item is offered in 2 colors: Lily and Black.
- Contemporary 1-piece Destination Swimsuit
- Plunge Neck line with Ladder Strap
- Decorative Crochet Scallop Lace Trim Detail
- Cross Back with Adjustable Straps
- Removable Cups
Animalistic Hannah One Piece Swimsuit
Be bold in BCA’s animalistic plunge 1-piece. Its cross-back tie provides maximum support on this halter style top with full coverage bottom. This swimsuit’s bold print will ensure you stand out at any occasion!
- Animal Inspired Print 1-Piece Swimsuit
- Plunge Neck line with Center Tie
- Adjustable Cross Back Tie Straps
- Removable Cups
- Moderate / Full Coverage
Bikini Recommendation
Crochet Kaylee Asymmetrical Bikini
Top: BCA’s Heirloom One-Shoulder Top will be a very stylish addition to your swimwear collection! Available in 2 colors. The crochet design has a mosaic pattern, sheer shoulder band, and asymmetrical over the shoulder bowtie for added flair.
- Mosaic Pattern Crochet Asymmetrical Over the Shoulder Top
- Nude Lining, Sheer: Strap and Back
- Adjustable One Shoulder Strap with Bow Tie
- Removable Cups and Side Stay
Bottom: Experience full coverage comfort in BCA’s Heirloom High waist Bottom. The crochet design has a mosaic pattern and sheer side inset for added style. This full pant rests at your natural waist and is a complimentary shape for many body types. Available in 2 colors.
- Mosaic Pattern Crochet High Waist Bottom
- Nude Lining and Sheer Side Inset
- Full Coverage
Julia Crochet Halter Bikini
Top: Trendy + Comfortable x Extra Support = BCA’s Heirloom Halter Top. The crochet design has a mosaic pattern, sheer band, and cutout straps for added style. This top is a very complimentary shape for many body types and is available in 3 colors.
- Mosaic Pattern Crochet Halter Top
- Nude lining
- Sheer Band and Cut Out Strap Detail
- Adjustable Cross Back Tie Straps
- Removable Cups
Bottom: Trendy + Comfortable x Full Coverage = BCA’s Heirloom Bottom. The crochet design has a mosaic pattern and sheer side inset for added style. This full pant is a complimentary shape for many body types and is available in 3 colors.
- Mosaic Pattern Crochet Full Bottom
- Nude Lining and Sheet Side Inset
- Full Coverage
About Rebecca Virtue:
Rebecca Virtue, a native Californian and alumna of Otis College of Art and Design, resides in Orange County, California where she creates her namesake, BECCA. Rebecca’s knowledge of design is defined by her ability to beautifully adapt fashion to the female form by combining exclusive fabrics and print with the perfect fit.
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STAY ALERT COFFEE LOVERS, SOMETHING BIG IS BREWING WITHIN SINGLE-SERVE COFFEE
WEST COAST STARTUP SOLVES THE SINGLE-SERVE COFFEE CRISIS
TO DELIVER QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISEThe Award-Winning Steeped Coffee full immersion brew method
means no machines, no waste, guilt-free packaging, and amazing taste
Step aside, coffee pods. Take a rest, instant coffee. There’s finally a single-serve option available in the world of high-end coffee, and it’s quickly becoming a game changer.
Santa Cruz-based startup Steeped, Inc., one of the most promising and innovative companies in the industry, has launched its revolutionary Steeped Coffee brewing method to serious coffee drinkers across the nation. Brewed similar to tea, Steeped Coffee’s nitro sealed Steeped Bags, along with their guilt-free packaging made using renewable and compostable materials, achieve the unthinkable: freshly ground specialty coffee in a single-serving. That’s why it earned the “Best New Product” award for their innovative packaging at the recent Specialty Coffee Expo. And, it’s barista-approved!
Steeped Coffee launched when serial entrepreneur and coffee lover Josh Wilbur decided to combine the convenience of a single-serving brew method with the premium quality of ethically sourced coffee. Wilbur wanted to redeem the environmental dilemma created by wasteful coffee pods. Happy to do the math, Wilbur points out over 10 billion unrecyclable pods accumulate in landfills each year – enough to wrap around the earth more than 110 times if placed side-by-side. Moreover, each type of pod depends on expensive and often moldy brewing machines, which are also unrecyclable.
It took Wilbur seven years to innovate the proprietary Steeped Coffee system that delivers fresh roasted, pre-portioned, precision ground, micro batched coffee in customized Full Immersion Filters. “Premium coffee roasters have shied away from offering their specialty beans in single-serve packaging because it’s been nearly impossible to keep ground coffee fresh, which quickly ruins the taste,” said Wilbur. “With our Nitro Sealed bags, oxygen is replaced with nitrogen, so the coffee stays fresh as if it was ground moments ago.”
“Steeped Packs are the easiest way to make a delicious cup of coffee,” Wilbur Says. “You shouldn’t need to perform chemistry before you’ve made your coffee.” Simply steep each Steeped Bag in hot water for about five minutes to allow the coffee to develop its distinctive body and flavor. There is no machine, no noise, no cleanup, no destructive waste.
As for flavor? Even the most discerning coffee connoisseurs in the industry are singing the praises of Steeped Coffee. Barista Magazine is a believer: “Like a tea bag—but for coffee? This new product from Steeped Coffee might just be one of our fave new ways to brew coffee on the road.”
“Finding Steeped has changed my coffee drinking life,” raved one reviewer on Producthunt.com. “It’s my favorite new brewing method and I can’t believe more people haven’t heard of this yet. It is going to be huge.”
Features of Steeped Coffee:
- 100% Specialty Coffee: No solubles, crystals, or freeze-drying needed
- Nitro Sealed: removes oxygen, stopping the clock on freshly ground beans
- Full Immersion Filter: non-GMO filters that regulate ideal water-in and maximum flavor-out
- Ultrasonically Sealed: no glues or staples
- Guilt-Free Packaging: made using plant-based renewable and compostable materials
- Precision Ground: consistent water-cooled grinding to the micron
- Pre-Portioned: consistent SCA recommended water-to-coffee ratios
- Just Add Water: single-serve convenience with no machines required
- Barista Approved: tested by multiple independent specialty coffee Q-graders for freshness, quality, and taste
About Steeped Coffee
Steeped, Inc., based in Santa Cruz, California, is a B-Corp (Benefit Corporation) focused on every detail from farm-to-cup and beyond, to bring people the most convenient, highest quality, and sustainably packaged products available. Steeped Coffee sets a new standard for single-serve brewing methods, one that combines convenience and quality all within Guilt-Free Packaging. The proprietary Steeped Brewing Method delivers 100% freshly roasted, precision ground, and nitro sealed specialty coffee pre-portioned within Steeped Full Immersion Filters. Steeped Coffee is the simplest way to make a perfect cup of coffee by just adding water, with no machine needed.
Steeped, Inc. offers its brewing method to Licensed Partners around the globe. Steeped Coffee is available at select premium environmentally conscious supermarkets, luxury hotels, offices offering craft coffee services, and through partnerships with over 100 top specialty coffee roasters. For more information, visit http://www.steepedcoffee.com. With so many coffee gadgets, machines, and accessories flooding the market these days, this simple unplugged Steeped Coffee brewing method might be just what you’re looking for to take your moment, while at home, at work, or on-the-go.
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NadaMoo! Dairy-Free Ice Cream Launches No Sugar Added Line, which is *Almost Too Good to be True
Dessert lovers rejoice:
NadaMoo! cracks the code on dairy-free, no-sugar added ice cream that is rich, creamy and delicious*It’s true.
NadaMoo! – the original dairy-free, coconut milk ice cream rich in plant-based ingredients – announced today the launch of four no sugar added flavors to their current, creamy lineup. Available this month in Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate and Mint Chip, the new line will satiate the toughest cravings with NadaMoo!’s guilt-free formula.
“Over the past years, more and more consumers have embraced a commitment to their long-term health which includes a reduction in sugar and dairy, but we recognize that doesn’t stop cravings for the occasional, decadent treat,” said Daniel Nicholson, president and CEO, NadaMoo!. “With this launch, consumers who closely watch their sugar intake can finally let ice cream out of the penalty box, while staying on track with their wellness goals.”
The no sugar added line will feature the brand’s original plant-inspired coconut base, the key ingredient in achieving NadaMoo!’s iconic creamy texture. To keep sugar levels low but still tasty, the line will be sweetened with organic allulose, organic erythritol and a touch of stevia extract – a thoughtful approach that satisfies the well-honed sweet tooth. Each serving also includes just 17g-21g of carbohydrates (10-13g net carbs), which is in line for most carb-restrictive diets, including those with diabetes.
“I’m not claiming that we’ve hit a ‘pigs flying’ level of achievement, but close,” joked Nicholson. “In all seriousness, it can feel pretty liberating to be able to bring back the simple delights of life – like ice cream – without the baggage.”
And it keeps getting better: The Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate and Mint Chip flavors are created with organic vanilla beans, ripe strawberries, organic chocolate, and organic peppermint oil respectively. Every ingredient in NadaMoo!’s pints are grown in pesticide and synthetic-free soil, processed without artificial preservatives, colors or flavors, and are certified non-GMO, gluten-free and B-Corp. NadaMoo! also remains committed to using low-impact, environmentally friendly farming practices and 100% sustainably sourced sugarcane & paper-based packaging.
The no sugar added Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate and Mint Chip will bring NadaMoo!’s product lineup to 19 dairy free flavors (plus rotating seasonal flavors) available at select retailers nationwide, including Publix, and via nadamoo.com for $5.99/pint. No sugar added will be available at the brands local Scoop Shop in Austin, Texas. Note: prices may vary at retail locations. For more information, follow @nadamoo on Instagram and Twitter, and @NadaMooIceCream on Facebook.
About NadaMoo!.
Championing the power of plants, NadaMoo! is the creamiest, dairy-free ice cream on the market, made with sustainably sourced and certified organic, vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO ingredients. One of the original dairy-free dessert alternatives, NadaMoo! was founded in 2005 in Austin, Texas, making small batches of coconut-milk ice cream for friends & family, and has since redefined the market with over 20 lower calorie, lower fat, and lower sugar flavors. NadaMoo! is proudly a certified minority business enterprise and B-Corp, continuing their commitment to people and the planet. Everything in their pints is sourced and manufactured sustainably, packed with nutrients and good fats. For more information on NadaMoo!, visit nadamoo.com, or @nadamoo on Instagram and Twitter, and @NadaMooIceCream on Facebook.
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