If you want to go the extra mile, you can print a mini menu 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 The 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 people 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. THE VIRAL TREND MAKING MORNINGS MAGICAL HOME CAFÉ VIBES
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 where people are turning their kitchens into photo-worthy coffee and bakery pop-ups. The best part is that you can easily do it! 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 easy to personalize. Clear a designated “café corner” in your kitchen to get started; a small counter section or rolling cart works perfectly. Add your coffee essentials: a machine, frother, sundry accoutrements, and your favorite mugs. It’s easy to add baskets for pastries, a tiny vase of flowers, and even a special barista apron.
Your dream café may be one kitchen counter away!
Join Our Free FERS Workshop September 24 Free Retirement Help for Federal Employees
The landscape for federal employees keeps evolving rapidly, with new challenges and questions about retirement benefits surfacing every day. Navigating these complexities can feel overwhelming, especially with smaller agency budgets and rapid policy changes. As our way to give back and help provide some clarity during this time, Federal Benefits Made Simple has been offering our in-depth FERS Retirement Workshops free of charge. While this is usually a paid program, we know that many agencies don’t have the resources to provide this training to their teams right now. There is still time to sign up for our final free workshop on September 24. This session will cover the robust lineup of retirement benefits available to federal employees, break down how they work and everything you need to know to maximize your benefits. We will discuss the basic essentials you’ll need when you fill out your application and the steps needed to make your retirement as smooth as possible. Whether you are eyeing a full, reduced, deferred, or postponed pension plan, we’ll cover each option, how to determine which meets your needs, and what to do to make the most of it. We’ll also talk about your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), one benefit where you have a lot of control to maximize your assets. The workshop also includes information on Social Security, the FERS
supplement, and other topics you’ll need to know as you enter this next phase of your life.
Our ZOOM workshop will take place on September 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. MT. Space is limited in these classes to provide more time for questions and answers. Please RSVP by contacting us at BenefitTraining@federalbenefitsmadesimple.com or call 303-922-4304 .
We hope to see you there.
FREE FERS RETIREMENT WORKSHOPS September 24: 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. MT on Zoom LIMITED SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE. RSVP at 303-922-4304 or BenefitTraining@federalbenefitsmadesimple.com
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