An oven roasted turkey and all the trimmings…The warm glow of lights strung on and around rooftops, trees, and fence posts…A plate of freshly baked cookies placed on the kitchen...

During the final months of the year, every year, many folks make room in their monthly budget for holiday parties, fabulous dinners, warm and inviting decor, even gifts for loved...

The sun is shining brightly above. You pull your shades over your eyes to look upward and gaze at the cerulean blue sky. A soft smile emerges on your face...

Over the past several months many of you have followed along as we’ve ‘blog-traveled’ across the US, exploring some of our nation’s most well-known coffee communities such as Portland, Austin,...

Are you a hugger? Do you value the embrace of a loved one, friend, or even an enthusiastic acquaintance? Hugs were once a common method of greeting and a routine...

Today we’d like to highlight a very special role and those special souls who fill it. Yes, today we will examine the role of mothers. In doing so, it is...

There is no strong evidence that backs the exact origin of coffee. However, Ethiopia is widely known as the birthplace of coffee, where a goat herder first noticed the energizing...

Lifeboost family, if you’ll allow me, I feel the need to begin today in a different tone. The topic of suicide is certainly a heavy, but critically important, one. And,...

Machu Picchu, the Andes Mountains, Lake Titicaca, the Amazon River, and the Amazon rainforest…what do each of these have in common? Each of these magnificent wonders are partially or wholly...

When I think of Texas, I imagine herds of cattle, tumbleweeds, pastures, and of course extremely hot temperatures. I suppose I’ve been watching too much Yellowstone though, because this state...

New York City: the city that never sleeps…and likely needs no introduction.Whether you’ve visited (or lived in) this city or not, most Americans can name multiple landmarks and icons from...

What do you think of when you hear the word infusion? By definition, infusions are typically drinks made by soaking the leaves of a plant or an herb in a...

Father’s Day is a time where we honor dads, stepdads, uncles, grandpas, and all of the father figures in our lives. These men have carried us, helped us, and guided...

The scent of campfire smoke wafts through the crisp night air. Stars overwhelmingly dot the, otherwise black, nighttime sky above, painting a still, peaceful canvas for you to gaze upon...

If I asked you what it means to volunteer, would you define this act as life-changing? Do you consider volunteering your time, talents, efforts, or goods a task that is...

Lexington is often nationally associated with the University of Kentucky, or the 8 time NCAA champion Wildcats, but this city is known globally for another animal, horses!In fact, Lexington is...

National Siblings Day is a day set aside to celebrate family, specifically those we’ve grown up with, shared stories, experiences, advice, laughter, and tears with, those who’ve seen us at...

One of our core pillars here at Lifeboost is connection. But, why? What does coffee have to do with connection? Why would the concept of connection be an integral part...

What do you think of when you hear the city name, Seattle? Many associate the city with rain. In fact a common myth about Seattle is that it rains daily...

O. Henry is credited with saying “love makes the world go round.” While Paul Van Der Merwe stated it was money that did the same. We respectfully disagree with both,...

Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest lies Portland, Oregon’s largest city, known for its waterfalls, gorges, trails, forests, breathtaking mountain top views, and vast expanses of green space....

How can you make a difference in your community? Usually, when people look for ways to give back or reach out, they gravitate towards areas of passion or familiarity. Thus,...

Every year the Recording Academy of the United States holds an award ceremony, the Grammys, to recognize outstanding achievements in the music industry. Creators, songwriters, producers, engineers, and artists who’ve...

Mother Teresa is credited with the famous saying: “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” And, she’s right, change indeed starts small, with those...