Julie Shinaberry, Licensed Massage Therapist

03/20/2026

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03/13/2026

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It's the little changes that make the big differences.

03/05/2026

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02/26/2026

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02/19/2026

Color changing glass
Just like the seasons
Just like life paths
Love where your planted
Shine as you create
Handmade by Julie

02/16/2026

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02/08/2026

Do you practice radical self love
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02/02/2026

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The chorreador dates back to the mid-1800s, right around the time coffee became Costa Rica’s most important crop. As small family coffee farms spread through the Central Valley, people needed a simple, affordable way to brew their own beans at home. The solution was beautifully humble: a wooden stand and a cloth filter—the chorreador.

Before electricity, before machines, this was how mornings began. Coffee beans were grown on the hillsides, roasted by hand, ground fresh, and then slowly “chorreado” (dripped) using hot water poured carefully through the cloth. The process was unhurried, almost meditative. No rushing—just patience, aroma, and conversation.

Over time, the chorreador became more than a tool. It turned into a daily ritual:

Families gathering at dawn

Neighbors stopping by for a quick cup and a chat

Farmers starting their day with gratitude and intention

That’s where Pura Vida lives—in the pause. In the act of taking time to do something the old way, even when faster options exist.

Even today, despite espresso machines and modern brewers, many Costa Ricans still prefer the chorreador. It’s common to see one hanging in kitchens, sodas, and coffee farms—sometimes the same wooden frame used for generations. The cloth filter is washed, dried, and reused, just like traditions passed down.

In Costa Rica, coffee isn’t just caffeine.
And the chorreador isn’t just a coffee maker.

It’s a reminder to slow down, savor the moment, and connect—with the day, with each other, and with life itself.

The Costa Rica Good News Report
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02/01/2026

Intrigued with lampworking
( hot glass work) here’s your link to mar your experience easier & happier ! Cheers

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