Lehman Brothers declares bankruptcy, AIG is rescued from bankruptcy, Merrill Lynch is delivered from bankruptcy by Bank of America, the Dow drops 500 points, the nation is experiencing a housing foreclosure crisis . . . tough times appear to be upon us.
Tough financial times require most of us to tighten our belts. Little luxuries must often be sacrificed. Perhaps this is why Starbucks has experienced a decline in their fan base. Some of the first things to go are the delicious, aromatic beverages that we so easily purchased as we zipped through the local coffeehouse drive-through. We are saving our pennies as well as our dollars.
I have a terrific frugal alternative to that expensive cup of joe. First, fire up your own coffee maker. Now, when you add your coffee grounds sprinkle 1/2 – 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or 1 teaspoon of vanilla (or both) into the grounds. A lovely fragrance will waft through your home as the coffee is brewing. You will enjoy a flavorful and economical beverage.
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I do things like this with my coffee. I love the smell of the spices. Reminds me of fall
That was one of the first things we cut when the prices went up–Starbucks. It was officially “Mommy’s treat” and sacred, but, alas, I bought myself a decent coffee pot and some flavored junk to go in them. I like your idea about the cinnamon or vanilla.
About the reupholstery. I have never had a furniture budget. I got my first new couch after I had been married for 15 years. I just found stuff and reupholstered. My first attempts were kind of shotty, and even my latter attempts are not great. They are working, though. I did take one upholstery class in high school, and that gave me enough confidence to start attempting projects after I got married. Sounds crazy, but it works.
So, sure, we could reupholster together.