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DIY Pet Shampoo with Recycled Coffee
We love Coffee We love Recycling We also love PETS In our last post, we shared how to use spent coffee grounds to make a nice, hot coffee bath. This time, we shall show you how to further utilize spent coffee grounds to make a good shampoo for your pets. The oil, caffeine, and natural minerals in the coffee moisturize and improve the skin’s blood flow, leaving a natural glow on the skin and hair. Coffee is also very well known as a natural deodorant and an insect repellent. To make DIY pet coffee shampoo is very simple and easy. You will need: Decyl glucoside is a plant-derived, biodegradable, and…
DIY Coffee SPA
Do you know that coffee grounds still contain a lot of oil and nutritional benefits even after making a great pot or cup of coffee? We want to motivate you to utilize the advantages of your spent coffee in innovative ways because we love coffee and we love recycling. It’s really easy to create your own Coffee SPA at home. You will need: Spent coffee a medium to large disposable tea bag a plastic tie Tips & Steps: Gather spent coffee grounds until you have enough in a container. You can leave the container in the fridge while collecting it every day. The fridge absorbs the moisture in the coffee…
How to drink coffee properly to receive the full HEALTH benefits
Many people love dark roasted coffee because of its strong roasting aroma and bitter taste. Some people enjoy medium roasted coffee with a light color and taste. We all know that coffee is good for health as long as it is consumed in the right amount. However, the roasting level and what you put in your drink apparently are the key factors to receiving the nutritional benefits. Based on the recent report in CBN News, a medical researcher, heart surgeon, and author, Steven Gundry, M.D. said that the biggest reason is the plant compounds called polyphenols, which are eaten by our gut bacteria, they’re pre-biotics and very important to the health of…
A Mother’s Christmas Gifts to Her Daughter’s Graduating Class
Time goes by quickly, in the blink of an eye, my daughter is in grade 12! This will be her final year of high school, and the last Christmas she will be celebrating with her class. For the class Christmas party this year, I want to find a gift that is special and meaningful for each and everyone in the graduating class. We came across Milk+Honey Steeped Coffee, Expression Paks. Using the honeycomb stickers, my daughter applied a simple design for the occasion. In addition, each sticker has a unique blessing, signifying that each person in her class is a unique individual. The customized coffee packets will be placed in…
We are Thankful this Thanksgiving!
This year has gone by so fast. September is almost over and Canadian Thanksgiving is just around the corner! It’s time to reflect on all the kindness and support surrounding us. Let’s take the time to show our appreciation and say thanks. Thanksgiving originated as a time to celebrate the harvest and be thankful for having the yield for the coming year. Over the years, it evolved to become an occasion for families and friends to gather and enjoy each other’s company. The dinner would include the traditional favourite: Roast turkey and pumpkin pies. There would also be wine or apple cider to accompany the meal, followed by tea or…
Marriage Proposal with Coffee – Say What?(Part I)
Looking for an unconventional way to propose marriage? Something unsuspicious yet full of surprises? We’ve got an idea for you! How about proposing with coffee? It is simple yet gives you the freedom to express your creative ideas on our coffee pouches. On the back of our Expression Pak, we have a blank space for you to write, draw, or print your message. It is super flexible to use. Here is our first creative proposal. Surprise is in the Box Similar to the old cheesy movie where a diamond ring was placed in the cake and the lady took a bite and found it in her mouth, you can write…
Wedding Proposal with Coffee (Part III)
We have introduced two creative ways of proposing with our Expression Pak. Here is our final wedding proposal idea! Word Puzzle Think of one sentence and separate it over a few pouches. It can be a word on the pouch or just one letter on the pouch… she will need to lay them all out to see the whole message! It can be quite interesting and a challenge if you spread your message over a lot of pouches. We’d love to see you succeed and wouldn’t want your other half to be frustrated, so we kindly recommend to keep it simple with a little mystery! Have we inspired you? Don’t…
Wedding Proposal with Coffee (Part II)
In our last post, we introduced “Surprise is in the Box” using our Expression Pak to write a message and hide it in a box of 5 packs, asking your other half to search it out. This post, we want to share with you another inspiring way to propose! Love Story Although we communicate our emotions more often through technology like emails, texts, and various messengers- many people still enjoy reading a handwritten message, especially from their beloved ones. Write your love story or how much your love is for her on the back of our Expression Pak! You can use as many packs as needed to complete your thoughts.…
One of a Kind Gifts from Canada
It’s time to travel again. When we visit friends and relatives around the world, we often seek for things that are uniquely Canadian as gifts and souvenirs. The classic gifts that come to mind are maple syrup, ice wine, smoke salmon, American ginseng and chocolates. But how many times can we bring the same gifts? Some people may not be able to enjoy syrup and alcohol the same. And some countries may have restrictions in brining in produce into the countries. As proud Canadians, we want to find different ways to introduce these beautiful flavours to the world. Milk and Honey proudly introduces a new gift idea that is 100%…
Steeped Coffee and the Various Brewing Methods
The taste of a cup of coffee can vary based on water, the roasting of the beans, and brewing methods. Every brewing method has different characteristics and produce different tasting coffee. Some have higher equipment and preparation requirements, others are more easily assessible. As steeped coffee is quite new to many coffee drinkers, we want to provide an overview to compare the different brewing methods. Portability / Convenience Equipment Cost Brewing Time Equipment Knowledge Final Brew Color Flavor Sediment Cold brew / Steeped Coffee Yes None Cold 24hrsHot 3-5mins Not required Light to medium Smooth some Pour over / Drip Coffee Yes $ 5mins** Not required Light to medium Smooth…
