Aside from its magical powers in the morning, coffee also has a number of other uses that you might not even know about. Here are a few clever, new uses for coffee.

• Use coffee grounds as a deodorizer. Simply fill an open bowl with the grounds and let them absorb bad smells in the kitchen, an older car, or even in the refrigerator. Likewise, you can also scrub your hands with coffee grounds to remove smells after cutting onions or working with motor oil.
• Create an all-natural dye. Steep coffee grounds in hot water, then use the liquid to add color to clothing, craft projects, and paper.
• Make your own facial scrub. Many top-name beauty brands are already adding grounds to their exfoliating products, as the moist grinds are said to help remove impurities and brighten the complexion.

Top 10 Uses For Used Coffee Grounds [Curbly]
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16 Genius Uses for Coffee [All You]

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Whether you're an avid cyclist or just taking off the training wheels, Action Bikes is the place to go for all of your bicycling needs. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, not only about their merchandise, but about the best places to cycle in the area.

Action Bikes will sell you a new bicycle or service your current wheels. There are fully trained and certified bicycle mechanics on staff. In addition, they will also sell you the parts for most road, BMX, mountain, and racing bikes if you prefer to fix it yourself.

This business is known to give back to the community through many different group and charity rides that take place throughout the year, including the Super Bowl Sunday ride and the Magical Museum Mystery tour, as well as both the Tour for Children and the 9/11 Memorial Tour.

Action Bikes
1645 Pat Booker Road
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 657-0155
www.actionbikes.bike/home.html
www.facebook.com/ActionBikes

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If you're craving Indian food, one place to get it near Avana Grove is India Taj Palace. The buffet at lunchtime is a great way to sample an array of authentic dishes. You can also order off the menu from a wide variety of options.

India Taj Palace's appetizers include Vegetable Samosas – fried turnovers stuffed with potatoes & green peas, Papadum – crackers made from lentil flour, and Mixed Pakoras – crispy, deep fried veggies dipped in garbanzo batter. Main dishes include Mixed Grill Tandoori with chicken, shrimp, lamb & fish cooked in a traditional clay oven, Chicken Tikka Masala – chicken cubes in a creamy tomato sauce, and Lamb Korma – lamb cubes, cashews, raisins & almonds in a cream sauce. There are also plenty of vegetarian entrée options.

India Taj Palace is open every day in San Antonio, Texas.

India Taj Palace
20323 Huebner Road
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 497-4800
www.indiatajpalace.com
www.yelp.com/biz/india-taj-palace-san-antonio

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