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Put Those Grounds To Good Use!

Has your relationship with coffee changed since becoming a mother? Mine sure has. I grew up in Seattle, and inevitably have had a lifelong love affair with Starbucks. I couldn’t imagine anything more refreshing on a warm summer afternoon then an Iced Vanilla Latte. Nothing warmed me up better during rainy fall afternoons than a Pumpkin Spice Latte. After I got married and the reality of paying bills set in, paying $3-$5 for a cup of coffee was no longer a reality. I soon began brewing my own Starbucks coffee at home. The love affair continued. Then, I got pregnant, … Continue reading →

Save Money on Expensive Beauty Products

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There are so many things in our homes that we take for granted and assume they have only one use, or no use at all. I love those lip plumping products, but I just can’t bring myself to spend all that money on them. I love the fresh feeling of my skin after exfoliating, but who can afford those expensive body scrubs? Some of these frugal beauty tips might surprise you, but they all use inexpensive products that you likely already have in your refrigerator or kitchen cupboard – why not give them a try? Lip Plumper Mix together: 1-2 … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Health and Beauty Products

Do the costs of toiletries and other health and beauty aids really add up at your house? If so, you can learn to make your own or incorporate some substitutions that will save you lots of money. Make Your Own Exfoliate Make a paste from baking soda and a few drops of mild liquid soap. Rub onto rough knees, elbows, or heels, and rinse thoroughly with warm water. You can use baking soda as a facial scrub as well, but apply gently. Try Petroleum Jelly A generic container of petroleum jelly costs about $1.00 as compared to the high prices … Continue reading →