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The Best Reusable Drinking Straws in 2019 [Metal, Stainless Steel, Bamboo, Compostable, Glass, Silicone]

The Best Reusable Drinking Straws in 2019 [Meta...

If you’re reading this, kudos to you on doing your part to help our environment and to reduce plastic waste. By investing in a reusable drinking straw, you’re investing in our home...

The Best Reusable Drinking Straws in 2019 [Meta...

If you’re reading this, kudos to you on doing your part to help our environment and to reduce plastic waste. By investing in a reusable drinking straw, you’re investing in our home...

10 Things I Learned In My First Week At Starbucks

10 Things I Learned In My First Week At Starbucks

Starting your journey as a barista can be a time in your life where you really do learn a lot more than you thought you would.  Guest writer, Claire Braggs,...

10 Things I Learned In My First Week At Starbucks

Starting your journey as a barista can be a time in your life where you really do learn a lot more than you thought you would.  Guest writer, Claire Braggs,...

A Cup of Consciousness

A Cup of Consciousness

Guest writer, Melissa Jackson, has submitted a great piece on the moral conflict between allowing the less-fortunate to come seek shelter and a place to warm up when they need...

A Cup of Consciousness

Guest writer, Melissa Jackson, has submitted a great piece on the moral conflict between allowing the less-fortunate to come seek shelter and a place to warm up when they need...

A Baristas Worst Nightmare: Frappuccino Happy Hour

A Baristas Worst Nightmare: Frappuccino Happy Hour

Ask any barista you come across what they're least favorite time of the year is.  We can bet that most of them will reply with Frappuccino Happy Hour; the time...

A Baristas Worst Nightmare: Frappuccino Happy Hour

Ask any barista you come across what they're least favorite time of the year is.  We can bet that most of them will reply with Frappuccino Happy Hour; the time...

Please Breathe

Please Breathe

Guest Writer, AJ Lux, knows what it's like to be a barista.  Dealing with some unruly customers can start to take it's toll on you, making you forget to just breathe....

Please Breathe

Guest Writer, AJ Lux, knows what it's like to be a barista.  Dealing with some unruly customers can start to take it's toll on you, making you forget to just breathe....

The 'Bux Response

The 'Bux Response

Every barista who works at Starbucks has, at one time or another, received criticism about their job.  Quite a few coffee "connoisseurs" have strong opinions about whether or not Starbucks...

The 'Bux Response

Every barista who works at Starbucks has, at one time or another, received criticism about their job.  Quite a few coffee "connoisseurs" have strong opinions about whether or not Starbucks...