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What are You Thinking (with what you’re drinking)?

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What are You Thinking (with what you’re drinking)? Many people just don’t realize the amount of extra calories they are consuming in the form of beverages. We often wonder why the numbers on the scale simply don’t change even though we’re eating much less. What we don’t realize is that we’re often replacing food calories with liquid calories, and liquid calories can be much more dense, quickly consumed and unhealthy than those we might chew. Following is a list of beverages including soft drinks and fruit juices. Take a look at them and think about how many servings you might … Continue reading →

Disney Coffee to Support our Troops

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The Walt Disney World Dolphin resort goes through a lot of coffee. Every day, they leave packets of coffee in each guest room and, with all the visitors they have, that adds up to a pretty big hill of beans! Since they recently changed coffee supply companies, they’ve decided to get rid of the surplus coffee they had from their initial supplier and who better to give it to than United States’ troops serving overseas? Well, that’s what I think and apparently what somebody in charge at the Dolphin thought too. Thanks to the Wesley Chapel nonprofit group “Support Our … Continue reading →

Update on the Coffee Cut-back

I wrote back in October about my quest to cut back on coffee for my health’s sake. For me, coffee and working from home just go hand in hand. I was never much of a coffee drinker when I worked the “traditional” job—but since starting to work at home, I’ve become quite attached and it isn’t exactly great for my health or my frame of mind. So, I’ve been struggling trying to kick the habit… I have cut way back—I am no longer brewing and drinking that pot a day and for a while, I was able to drink tea … Continue reading →

Get Rich and Lose Weight

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Have you ever thought about how much money you spend on food and beverages every month? I know a woman who buys a frou-frou-latte every day on her way to work and then goes back for another on her way home. This friend complains often about two things: 1. She just can’t seem to lose weight 2. Money is really tight for her and her husband Let’s take a realistic and responsible look at this, shall we? 1. She buys a monstrous coffee-flavored beverage that has a syrup flavoring added and is blended with real cream (and she orders extra … Continue reading →

A Clean Coffee Pot

Having a nice clean glass coffee pot is important if you are a regular coffee drinker. Many people use vinegar to clean their coffee pots, but it doesn’t always get the burnt on residue that is often left behind. That residu not only looks bad, but it can spoil the taste of your coffee. If you want a really clean coffee pot that would pass any inspection, try my tip below for a clean coffee pot. Now, I must tell you that this tip works only for a traditional glass coffee pot. I haven’t tried it on any of those … Continue reading →

Trying to Quit Coffee (But the Pot is Right There!)

Several months ago, I wrote about how I thought I drank more coffee since I do work at home. Since my work station is so close to the kitchen and it is so easy for me to just move in there and have fresh, well-made coffee, I know that I have become a much more avid coffee drinker since starting my home business than I ever was before. However, the time has come for me to kick that habit. Too much caffeine is affecting my health and it is time to get back to more moderate consumption. As I try … Continue reading →

A Kinder, Gentler, Healthier Cup of Coffee

Good news, coffee lovers: coffee may just be good for you! Outside of caffeine addiction and calorie-laden specialty drinks, a cup of java does have some health benefits for us. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, International Journal of Cancer, and Prevention magazine all agree: two or three cups of caffeinated drinks (including coffee) each day can give more than your energy level a boost! Cut your risk of dying from heart disease by thirty one percent or more. Lower your risk of developing colon cancer. Premium blends may be chock full of cancer-fighting antioxidants (some more than others). Want … Continue reading →

Drive-Thru Donuts and Coffee for Dogs

Weather-permitting, and depending on the task, sometimes I take Murph with me to run errands. Quick ones, like to the gas station or dry cleaners. Things where I know I won’t be inside for very long. But lately he has some new favorite places to accompany me because he knows he’ll get a treat too: Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. Dunkin Donuts Yes, I know. Donuts are no better for my dog than they are for me, but every once in while I like to indulge. Mostly on Sunday mornings after a nice walk in the park. It used to be … Continue reading →

Gourmet Coffee for Less

Don’t you love gourmet coffee? If you are a coffee fan, you’ll want to keep reading this article. That is because the following tips will help you get your gourmet coffee for less. Gourmet coffee can be very expensive, but here are some ways to enjoy your coffee and still be frugal. First of all, stop getting your gourmet coffee out. Buying those fancy cups of mochas and lattes can cost you upwards of $25 a week! Think about how hard you have to work for that $100 a month you could be spending on coffee. It makes a lot … Continue reading →

Coffee Deals and Free Sample

I’ve posted a lot about how Paul loves his gourmet coffee. I may just be following his lead. Lately we’ve all been burning the candle at both ends and I’ve gotten back into the habit of morning coffee. For that first cup, it doesn’t really matter. As long as it has caffeine, I’m good. But somehow, that three hours old leftover coffee from his pot just isn’t cutting it for the second cup. Yep, I’ve gone over to the dark side – the dark brew, that is. I use a tiny pot that brews only one large cup’s worth, but … Continue reading →