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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“There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt.” – Henrik Ibsen