I feel ya on the Starbucks...my hubby and I have been making our own coffee for a while now...I definately wouldn't change it! We even drink half-caff, so I don't feel so bad about the caffeine fix. My husband even knows exactly how I like it, and it's like "our thing". We are saving money by planning out each meal, so we avoid last minute trips throught the drive-through. We'll see how it goes since baseball season is upon us (HA) hopefully I can keep it up. Way to go!!
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Happily Married to Lance since 1997, SAHM to Taylor (18) and Cash (11). I have an Associates and Bachelors Degree. I taught 3rd grade for two years and I am now homeschooling my son and watching my daughter from afar while she is away at college. This is my life, then!
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Way to go Julie!! I'm making my own frozen PB&J's for the kids' lunches. Saves a little bit and every little bit counts!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome! I can't have any right now but it is so good!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel ya on the Starbucks...my hubby and I have been making our own coffee for a while now...I definately wouldn't change it! We even drink half-caff, so I don't feel so bad about the caffeine fix. My husband even knows exactly how I like it, and it's like "our thing".
ReplyDeleteWe are saving money by planning out each meal, so we avoid last minute trips throught the drive-through. We'll see how it goes since baseball season is upon us (HA) hopefully I can keep it up.
Way to go!!
I have a few of those powdered coffees and I think they are actually pretty good. It is fun to find ways to save money.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Julie!!!
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