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Hey everyone!  I know it has been a while since I last posted on the blog (still active on Instagram, so make sure you are following me there!) ... and I promise to update you all soon with life... but for now, I wanted to make sure you knew about a new to me coffee.  We were lucky enough to have the chance to review some Fire Dept Coffee and I have a few opinions to share with you! FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Okay, let me be up front and honest about one thing. I am not a huge coffee drinker.  I do drink it from time to time and when I do, I need it to be sweet and full of flavor.  I do not have to have a cup of coffee to get my day going or anything like that... I do, however, enjoy a nice cup of coffee from tim...

I always like to know the history behind things... so imagine my curiosity when I learned of  Eight O'Clock coffee!  After visiting their site, I learned that the most popular times to drink coffee is... You guessed it!  8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.  Never knew that, as I sure enough thought it would be an earlier time!   Makes sense now that you think about it!   FTC Compliant Review Policy:    The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are  my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I was lucky enough to be sent a bit of eight o'clock coffee to review and let me tell you this, thanks to my Keurig, I am becoming more and more of a coffee drinker!  (Yes, it used to be very random to see me drinking coffee, but now it is crazy to catch me on a day that I have not had any!) Seriously, a...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. It's fall, y'all!  The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors and football season is in full swing!  Yes, its a wonderful time of the year!   I have never been an avid coffee drinker, I leave that to my mom and dad that both can not seem to function without at least one cup to start their day. That doesn't mean that I don't enjoy a nice cup from time to time, but I will be honest with you... I just can not get into the whole drinking HOT coffee when it is HOT outside.  Cooler weather, yes please!   I have been lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with Community Coffee in reviewing some of their K-Cups in the past and today I get to tell you about a few more (among other th...

FTC Compliant Review Policy:  The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I will be the fist to admit I am not a big coffee drinker.  I do enjoy a nice cup on occasions... like when we are on vacation... or if it is really cold...  but when I do have a cup, I want it to be a nice and sweet drink.  Not just plain coffee.  Plain and Black?  Leave that to my dad and brother.   When the single cup servers came out, I was all over wanting one... I asked for one for Christmas... I left hints (such as emailing links of it) and yet 2 holidays have come and gone... with no Keurig for me.   Then, the cold came this year... and it seemed like Marc was stopping at the store to grab a nice hot beverage more and more... (Yes, if he was headed home, he would br...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I will be the first to admit that I am not a HUGE coffee drinker... I do enjoy it, but then I realize I enjoy it just a bit too much and so I stop drinking it again... Not too long ago, I was given the chance to review coffee from Coffee Bean Direct. "Coffee Bean Direct is smaller coffee roaster based out of  New Jersey , and their coffee is roasted fresh.    They differentiate themselves from their competitors with their unique company culture and a strong commitment to customer service.  "   With an introduction like that, who could say no?! Well, it arrived and I really enjoyed it... but let me tell you the truth... I liked it, but I also add sugar and cream to my coffee, so I cou...

Just a couple things in my email that I thought I might share with you: ------------------- FREE MUSEUM VISITS: Sept.29th This Saturday, September 29 th , museums nationwide will open their doors for free and local museums in your area are participating.  Museum-goers can download free tickets on the Smithsonian website, which grants free admission for 2 people.  For a list of participating museums in your area and to download tickets please email me or visit  Smithsonian.com/museumdaylive.  National Coffee Day is Sept 29th In honor of National Coffee Day on September 29th, Eight O’Clock Coffee , America’s Original Gourmet Coffee,   is demystifying coffee jargon—and explaining how to make a great-tasting specialty coffee drink at home, no fancy machines needed. Behold, your guide to creating a café coffee experience right in your own kitchen, courtesy of Eight O’Clock Coffee ! Latte-   Traditionally, this is made using espr...