May the luck of the Irish be with you! How will you be celebrating today?

It's easy to miss tiny Southside Espresso–it's tucked behind other shops in a Montrose plaza–but regulars say this little coffee house is definitely worth seeking out. Southside Espresso offers everything you need to start your day off right. Order a double shot of espresso, either straight up or mixed with a bit of foamy, steamed milk, then grab a chocolate croissant or blueberry muffin for the road.

Southside Espresso is also a good place to linger if you've got the time. Free Wi-Fi makes it easy to catch up on email or get a bit of work done, while the shop's specialty drinks, like the sweet potato latte or cardamom and clove spiked latte, are ideal for slow, leisurely sipping. A variety of house-made syrups complete the shop's flavor possibilities, and a line-up of beers and wines rounds out the evening possibilities at this hotspot.

Southside Espresso
904 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-9990
southsideespresso.com
www.yelp.com/biz/southside-espresso-houston

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If your skin is feeling dry and tired but you don’t want to splurge on a pricey spa treatment, there are quite a few ways to get the same pampering effects at home. Here are a few recipes for DIY body scrubs that promise to slough off dead skin and leave you feeling rejuvenated.

DIY Coffee Body Scrub [saltworks.us]
Just like coffee acts as a pick-me-up for your tired mind, it works just as well at refreshing your tired skin. This quick and easy DIY body scrub uses coconut oil and olive oil to moisturize the skin while the coarse coffee grounds gently buff away dead skin cells.

Luxurious Sugar Scrub [wellnessmama.com]
Just like its name implies, this homemade scrub promises to feel just as luxurious as any that you’ll find at a fancy spa. It uses sweet, all-natural sugar to slough away dead skin cells, while added essential oils will leave you smelling great.

Homemade Salt & Lemon Body Scrub [doctoroz.com]
With large grains of Epsom salt to reduce muscles and soften skin, this DIY body scrub might be one of the very best. It also includes invigorating lemon juice to minimize dark spots and natural olive oil to moisten skin without making it too oily.

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