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How to Frugally Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee

We all long for that perfect cup of coffee, don’t we? That is, after all, why we spend so much money going to our favorite coffee houses and spending a fortune on those designer coffee’s that we could honestly re-create at home for a lot less. Here are a few frugal money saving tips to creating the perfect cup of coffee at home and not having to pay the high prices to do it! Coffee Pot Maintenance – This is important because a coffee maker that is not working properly will never make the perfect cup of coffee, and usually … Continue reading →

Coffee Filter Findings

Coffee filters are plentiful and extremely inexpensive. They can be purchased anywhere you can buy coffee. But did you know that you can use coffee filters for more than just filtering your coffee in your automatic coffee maker? Here are my favorite ways, and I’ve actually tried most of them. Window Cleaning They make wonderful wipes for after you’ve cleaned a window. They won’t leave a streak or any particles behind. Napkins/Paper Towels They make great napkins or paper towels for quick cleanups. Camera Duster Use one to gently dust your lens on your camera. They can also be used … Continue reading →

Get Those Windows Sparkling

Nothing says spring cleaning like cleaning windows. It’s a big job and that’s why we only do it once a year but it does benefit you and your home. Clean windows make the whole house appear cleaner, they let in more sunlight and are a joy to look through. Also if you leave that grime on your windows they can become permanently etched and hazy. The ideal day to clean your windows is warm but a little overcast, if it’s too sunny your windows will dry to quickly and this can lead to streaking. Make sure you have everything you … Continue reading →

Weight Loss: I Am a Cappuccino Addict

There is one place that I absolutely cannot cut out of my dieting plan. This famous coffee shop has the most exquisite French Vanilla Cappuccinos. Their coffee is excellent also. It started last year. I discovered that they made the all-time best, to die for, hands down, number one, icy, cold cappuccinos. You have to have whipped cream on the top to make it complete. I drank a few of those a week until I realized I just had to cut them down to once a week. I would give up nutritional food to have that drink and it was … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses For Club Soda

Club soda has many great uses beyond a delicious drink. It is also inexpensive and easy to find. Finding creative uses for products I have in my home regularly, is important to me. It helps me keep my frugal lifestyle and save money purchasing several separate products that can do the same thing. Cleaning Club soda can be used to help keep porcelain sinks and fixtures clean. Pour it right over the mess and use a paper towel to wipe it up. It cleans quickly and effectively. Also cleans counters, and other surfaces easily. Club soda can remove rust stains … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses for Shaving Cream

Shaving cream has so many uses, besides just leaving your legs silky and smooth. And it happens to be relatively inexpensive anyway. Do you have a stash of shaving cream that you need to find uses for? Well I’ve got some terrific frugal uses for shaving cream that are bound to surprise you, and leave your home smelling great at the same time. Kids Crafts Shaving cream can be used as finger paint for children. Just spray it right onto the table and let them have fun. Use it as is, or add a few drops of food coloring for … Continue reading →

The ABC’s of Frugal Living: 26 Tips to Live a More Frugal Life

The ABC’s of Frugal Living – 26 Tips to Live a More Frugal Life The frugal living blog at families.com is chock full of great information to help you live a more frugal lifestyle. We all strive to save money and the bloggers in this category are here to help. A: Amazing Dates Have a date night for less! New Cheap Date Ideas A Cheap And Fun Date Idea It’s Date Night Date Night On a Budget B: Budgeting Make a plan and stick to it. Be sure you watch where your money goes each month and try to do … Continue reading →