coffee

Save Money: Take the Boring Challenge

Posted August 24, 2009 - 08:46 by WC Porter

Frugal Living

bored girl

Most people think saving money has to be fun and exciting in order to work. Not so. I took The Boring Challenge and saved over $2,000. How much money will you save?

full story 36 comments

French Press Coffee: Step-by-Step Guide to Handcrafted Coffee

Posted July 31, 2009 - 16:53 by Greg Go

Food and Drink

kissing French press pots

If you want to add a little jolt to your caffeine-enjoyment, check out the French press. It's fairly cheap, produces rich and delicious coffee, and it's not that complicated. Here are step-by-step instructions and tips for getting the most enjoyment out of a cup of French pressed coffee.

full story 17 comments

Saving at Starbucks: Gourmet Coffee Just Got More Affordable

Posted July 22, 2009 - 06:00 by Myscha Theriault

Food and Drink

latte foam

Starbucks. They're convenient, hip, and synonymous with coffee. Many assume they can't afford Starbucks on a regular basis. However, by ordering strategically and taking full advantage of their extra services, you can still afford to enjoy fantastic coffee while out and about.

full story 20 comments

Share a money tip & win $10: What do you buy to thrive in a recession?

Posted May 6, 2009 - 08:38 by Greg Go

Giveaways

shopping bags

What are you spending money on to thrive in this recession? What should I buy to save money? Share your tips for spending our way out of this recession, and be entered to win one of two $10 Amazon gift certificates.

full story 96 comments

Get out the Vote and Grab a Tall Starbucks Coffee for Free!

Posted November 2, 2008 - 11:26 by Linsey Knerl

Deals and Coupons, Freebies, Food and Drink

Voting anxiety is kickin' in big time. With only a couple days left until the final vote, many are more than ready to make their voices heard – and then head back to life as normal. In an effort to reward those who vote on Nov. 4, Starbucks is pouring free coffee.

full story 19 comments

Going Short at Starbucks: Worth It?

Posted June 17, 2007 - 13:48 by Joann Hong

Food and Drink

Starbucks Menu

News about the "secret" Starbucks short cup is now over a year old, but people still don't believe me when I tell them about this little treasure. For those who may not have heard yet, the 12 oz. tall cup at Starbucks isn't actually their smallest size. Starbucks has an unadvertised 8 oz. cup, otherwise known as the short, which supposedly works better with certain drinks.

full story 14 comments

Stop Being a Slave to Starbucks - How to Quit Caffeine

Posted 2 years ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Food and Drink, Health and Beauty

I finally quit drinking coffee three weeks ago.

It's not something that I particularly wanted to do, but I did it. And now that I have, I'm actually really happy about it. I feel liberated, I feel healthier, and I have already saved myself quite a nice sum of cash - cash that used to go towards black gold of the Starbucks variety.

Now, I'm not one to advocate for a boycott of caffeine or anything. But, if you're already thinking about quitting caffeine, here are some reasons, and methods, for doing so.

Let's get something straight

Continue reading "Stop Being a Slave to Starbucks - How to Quit Caffeine"

Permalink | 19 comments

8 Cheap Ways to Lower Your Blood Sugar

Posted May 2, 2007 - 11:53 by Andrea Dickson

Life Hacks, Health and Beauty

Keeping blood sugars in check can be tricky - there's an endless cycle of highs and lows that can be hard to navigate. Sometimes, sugars get high and we should take more meds to counteract them. Sometimes, though, if sugars are elevated but not dangerously so, we can use these cheap methods to get our glucose back to normal - without popping another pill.

full story 58 comments

5 Affordable Solutions for Acid Reflux Disease

Posted March 29, 2007 - 15:44 by Andrea Dickson

Health and Beauty, Food and Drink

I've had acid reflux (also known as GERD, for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) for about three years. It's painful, constant heartburn that is tough to control. There are a number of reasons why people get it. The most common is gaining weight. In fact, my doctor told me that it doesn't take much of a weight gain to start experiencing the symptoms of GERD.

full story 13 comments

Have more to say? Join the discussions at Wise Bread's Finance and Frugality Forums.

Finance Blogs - Blog Top Sites