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Presidents’ Day coffee maker deal: Get this Chrome Bodum french press for nearly 50% off
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If one of your goals for 2024 is to make your coffee at home (and cut down on Starbucks purchases), we recommend trying the Bodum French press. French presses are easy to use, affordable and are known for producing high-quality coffee, proving that you don’t need a big and expensive coffee maker to make great cups of coffee at home.
Right now at Amazon’s Presidents’ Day 2024 sale, one of the most renowned French press brands, Bodum, is discounting their 38-ounce French press for 49% off on Amazon, saving $27 off your purchase. But act quick — this product is low in stock and is set to sell out fast.
Bodum Chambord Chrome French press coffee maker: Save 49%
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This Bodum 39-ounce french press yields about eight cups of coffee, making it a great option for families who like to drink more than one cup of coffee in the morning. The carafe is made of heat-resistant glass, so there’s no need to worry about your boiling water cracking the coffee maker. The frame, lid and plunger are all made of stainless steel, an durable, long-lasting material used to make different types of cookware and cooking tools.
If you’ve never used a French press, don’t sweat it: Making coffee in this is as easy as it gets. All you do is add a teaspoon of coarsely ground coffee for every four ounces of water (about three tablespoons if you want to fill the carafe up to capacity), pour in your water, leaving about an inch of space from the top of the carafe, stir, insert the plunger and make sure the lid is closed to retain heat. Wait four minutes, then push the plunger down slowly to the bottom, and viola! Your coffee is ready.
The Bodum Chambord French press has a 4.6-star rating out of more than 18,000 ratings. One reviewer wrote, “Best homemade coffee I have had using this! Forget the Keurig or coffee pots, I love the French press. I got the small one because I don’t usually have more than one cup each morning. This is so easy to use and the coffee tastes delish! I’ve been using finely ground coffee and have not had an issue. Ordering another for my RV.”
Regularly $55, get it for $28 now at Amazon’s Presidents’ Day sale.
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Tropical Storm Milton forms in Gulf; forecast to strengthen into hurricane headed toward Florida
Tropical Storm Milton has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane headed toward Florida with possible impacts to its western coast, the National Hurricane Center said on Saturday. Maximum sustained winds are expected to be at 40 mph with higher gusts and Milton is currently moving north-northeast, NHC said in an advisory.
Milton is forecast to undergo a period of rapid intensification before it makes landfall as a Category 2 hurricane across Florida’s west coast, CBS News Miami reported.
The forecast comes a little more than a week after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and across the Southeast, killing more than 200 people and causing immense destruction. President Biden on Thursday took an aerial tour of Florida’s Big Bend where Helene struck as a Category 4 storm. Hundreds of people are still missing and Mr. Biden said the work to rebuild will cost “billions of dollars” as communities suffer still without power, running water and passable roads.
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Milton is forecast to move across the southwestern Gulf of Mexico through Sunday night then across the south-central Gulf on Monday and Tuesday before reaching Florida’s west coast by the middle of the week, NHC said. Heavy rain is possible in the region starting Sunday into Monday, CBS Miami reported, and more rain and heavy winds will most likely arrive on Wednesday. Hurricane and storm surge watches will most likely be required for portions of Florida starting Sunday, the National Hurricane Center said.
Along with the heavy rainfall, the hurricane center said to expect risks of flooding.
Residents in the area should ensure they have a hurricane plan in place, the National Hurricane Center said, follow the advice of local officials and check back for forecast updates.
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A new Barbie has joined Mattel’s lineup of inclusive dolls. The first “Diwali doll” was announced by the toymaker on Friday, a few weeks shy of the Hindu holiday of Diwali, also known as the festival of lights.
The festival, which lasts for five days, is marked on Western calendars to begin on Nov. 1, but some celebrations start on Oct. 31.
The doll, created in collaboration with fashion designer Anita Dongre, features traditional elements including the lehenga skirt, floral print and golden shoes, according to Mattel’s website. The doll is available at major retailers for $40.
“The look is infused with beauty and symbolism to rejoice in victory of light over darkness with contemporary silhouettes,” the description reads for the Diwali doll.
Lalit Agarwal, country manager for Mattel India, said in a news release that through the Diwali doll, the brand is hoping to showcase “India’s vibrant cultural heritage on a global stage while continuing to celebrate the power and beauty of diversity.”
Earlier this year, Mattel announced the first-ever blind Barbie doll and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome.
In addition, to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 and Barbie’s 65th birthday on March 9, the doll brand announced it was adding new dolls to its Role Models collection, based on real-life singers and actresses from around the world. They’re not for sale – a one-of-a-kind doll was made for each of the honored women.
The dolls are meant to introduce “girls to remarkable women’s stories to show them you can be anything,” according to Mattel.
