For gourmet coffee lovers, that first morning cup is one of the best parts of the whole day. The smell of roasting beans, the aroma as you pour, that first steamy sip—there are few things more enjoyable than a great cup of coffee, and these high-end coffee websites are full of delicious and caffeine-fueled gift ideas for the java enthusiast in your life.

Boca Java
An all-inclusive online resource for all things coffee, tea, or cocoa, Boca Java’s vibrant website is a quick and convenient way to purchase gourmet coffees for all of your loved ones. The site features Boca Java brand coffees in dark roasts, vanilla flavors, espresso blends and many other unique styles for everyone from the black coffee drinker to the frothy cappuccino lover. Boca Java also sells fair trade coffees and coffees that directly benefit respected charities, so you can keep on giving when you purchase one of their fresh roasts.

iGourmet
iGourmet is a popular website for a variety of gourmet foods, but their coffee section is one of the site’s very best features. There are a variety of respected brands to choose from, and each one features different roasts, flavors, and price points for coffee lovers of all tastes and budgets. iGourmet even offers gourmet coffee accompaniments and a six-month Coffee of the Month club that makes a great gift for anyone who loves that daily cup of joe.

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Have an interstellar experience at the Burke Baker Planetarium, located in the Museum of Natural Science. High-resolution video technology projects images of planets, stars, meteors, solar systems and galaxies on the domed surface of the theatre. Their computerized SkySkan DigitalSky Starfield projector is the most advanced in the world, providing stunning simulations of stars, planets, comets and nebulous objects. It lets you play astronaut with jaw dropping three-dimensional simulated flights through space. A state-of-the-art digital stereo sound system enhances the Dome Theatre experience with a variety of music and sound effects. Films like Stars of the Pharaohs take you back 6,000 years to ancient Egypt to see how astronomers aligned their temples and pyramids with the stars.

Admission is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and students.

Burke Baker Planetarium
1 Hermann Circle Drive
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 639-4629
http://www.yelp.com/biz/burke-baker-planetarium-houston

Counting calories is one of the most frustrating things about any diet, but it’s a necessary step for losing weight. If you want to learn how to properly balance the calories you consume without feeling like you’re constantly scrutinizing the foods you eat, these simple tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can help.

Carbohydrates, fats and proteins all contain calories, and they’re all necessary parts of a balanced diet. A calorie is a unit of energy supplied by food, but unfortunately it is also what can cause you to gain weight if you consume too many. Once you balance the number of calories you eat with your physical activity level, that’s when you’ll start to lose weight.

Being in “caloric balance” means that you’re eating the same number of calories that your body is using, and it is a desirable state once you meet your goal weight. This online guide can show you how to determine if you’re in caloric balance, and it can also show you how much physical activity you should get each day based on this scale. Visit the CDC's Balancing Calories website to learn more!

Balancing Calories [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

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