Home Café Vibes The Viral Trend Making Mornings Magical
If your morning coffee run is the highlight of your day, you’re not alone. But what if you could bring that cozy café vibe home? That’s the idea behind the wildly popular home café trend circling the internet, where people are turning their kitchens into photo-worthy coffee and bakery pop-ups. The best part is that you can do it, too! This trend taps into the power of cozy rituals and aesthetic spaces. It goes beyond just making a cup of coffee; it’s about creating an experience. Think rustic pastry displays, handwritten chalkboard menus, syrup pumps lined up like your favorite café, and fresh-baked muffins in a tiered stand. The vibe is charming and personal! Clear a designated “café corner” in your kitchen to get started. This doesn’t require a remodel — a small counter section or rolling cart works perfectly. Add your coffee essentials: a machine, frother, and your favorite mugs. Then, style it up! Install baskets for pastries, a tiny vase of flowers, and even a café bell for fun. If you want to go the extra mile, you can print a mini menu for your family with drink or bakery specials, try your hand
at homemade syrups or infused cold
foam, or even use glass jars for sugar and stirrers!
According to Eater, an online resource for all food-related trends, the home café craze exploded as a creative outlet during the pandemic and has stuck around to slow down and make mornings feel special. Hosting “pop-ups” for your family or friends on the weekend is also incredibly fun. Set out croissants, brew something fancy, and let them “order” their drink. You don’t need to be a trained barista, just someone who enjoys making a little magic. So, whether you’re channeling cozy bakery vibes or your favorite local roaster, a home café is a great way to have fun hosting. All it takes is a little creativity, some coffee beans, and the desire to add a little extra to your routine.
Your dream café may be one kitchen counter away!
HEAVY METAL PHILANTHROPY HOW LOUD GUITARS LED TO RECORD-BREAKING CHARITY
In celebration of the International Day of Charity on Sept. 5, let’s take a look at the most prolific philanthropist in the history of music:
$1,000, it’s no surprise that “Back to the Beginning” raised more than $190 million for Cure Parkinson’s, the Acorn Children’s Hospice, and the Birmingham Children’s Hospital. The Parkinson’s charity was of particular significance to Osbourne, who had suffered from the disease for several years.
a 9/11-inspired solo CD, “Straws,” sold directly to fans for a suggested donation of $35. Proceeds from the autographed CD were provided to Children Affected by AIDS Foundation, the Alice Faith Mittelmen Foundation (an organization devoted to the prevention of toddler deaths), Bands Not Gangs (an inner-city music program), the National Veterans Foundation (an organization providing crisis services to veterans), and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (the organization that cleans and maintains the war memorial in Washington, D.C.). Whether Osbourne and Black Sabbath are among your favorite music artists or not to your taste, there’s no denying the extraordinary impact these unexpected benefactors have had on the lives of those in need — and no denying the singer left this world better than when he entered it.
The Late Ozzy Osbourne
Before his untimely passing on July 22 at 76, the British-born heavy metal singer was behind the highest-grossing charity concert ever . On July 5, Osbourne hosted “Back to the Beginning,” an epic, day-long event at an arena in his hometown of Birmingham, England. His final concert featured dozens of legendary acts and was headlined by a performance of his original band, Black Sabbath. In addition to 40,000 people attending the show in person, more than 5 million people worldwide experienced the landmark occasion via an online livestream. Considering that the livestream cost $29.99 and in-person ticket prices hovered around
To put the event’s success into perspective, the landmark 1985
Live Aid concerts — created by Irish musician Bob Geldof to raise funds for famine relief in Africa — raised roughly half that amount. Coincidentally, Osbourne and Black Sabbath also performed at that charity event. Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward, whose performance with the group at “Back to the Beginning” marked his return to the band after a 20-year absence, has a decadeslong history of charitable giving. In 2002, he released
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