When we moved to our new house, Bruce bought me a new espresso maker since I was 3 miles further away from the nearest Starbucks. I use their espresso beans (yes, they are the only beans I will eat.. or in this case... drink) and their syrup. As I was sipping away on my morning latte I thought to myself "how much is this latte costing me?"
One pound of beans... ground to perfection in my own grinder = 28 servings (I use 3 shots of espresso per latte). Cost at Starbucks for a pound of beans is $12.95.... that makes it only 46 cents per latte!
OMG... add the syrup and the skim milk.... and I think I am up to 55 cents!
I LOVE STARBUCKS!
Stop by my house anytime and I will whip you up one of my YUMMY lattes! They taste just like Starbucks... because I use all Starbucks stuff.
Now... searching ebay and Amazon for a Giant Neon Starbucks sign for my sun room.... Please Starbucks... sell me one!
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Saturday, December 29, 2012
New Year 2013
Thought I would save and combine my oh so exciting New Year's Eve Party with one that my teenage son could host.
Apparently, he did not like the idea. Really? I think he might be concerned about his dad embarassing him.... because I KNOW it could not be me!
Apparently, he did not like the idea. Really? I think he might be concerned about his dad embarassing him.... because I KNOW it could not be me!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Ok, so at the office we are going electronic with our patient files. That is all fine and dandy, but what do I do with 25,000 file folders that have not been vacated... toss them in the trash?? Ohhh I don't think so!
I have the office staff cut them into 8 1/2" wide sheets of paper of course! What better use of doctorate employees than to have them use their time cutting file folders in half and then to size! Absolutely!
Now at the house I am printing EVERYTHING on "file folder stock". You name it ... paystubs, rebate forms, email prints, google maps.... everything is on sturdy file folder stock. (Some people actually pay extra for this quality!)
Good luck kids finding white paper in this house to print your term paper on this school year.
Marketing.... so what do I do with all this file folder stock? Think outside the file folder... and create a custom cut market flyer! I am printing this flyer now. I will let you know how effective it is. And, if it is not effective, then I really have not spent much money on it. Perfect .. I Love it!
I have the office staff cut them into 8 1/2" wide sheets of paper of course! What better use of doctorate employees than to have them use their time cutting file folders in half and then to size! Absolutely!
Now at the house I am printing EVERYTHING on "file folder stock". You name it ... paystubs, rebate forms, email prints, google maps.... everything is on sturdy file folder stock. (Some people actually pay extra for this quality!)
Good luck kids finding white paper in this house to print your term paper on this school year.
Marketing.... so what do I do with all this file folder stock? Think outside the file folder... and create a custom cut market flyer! I am printing this flyer now. I will let you know how effective it is. And, if it is not effective, then I really have not spent much money on it. Perfect .. I Love it!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Free To A Good Home
Free To A Good Home:
One Gizmo Dog.
Will run away as soon as you open the front door.
Will return after about 1 hour... if door is not open for his return, he will scratch door until you notice his return.
Will "vomit" on your carpet when ill, or after eating the grass outside.
Will pee on your carpet if he smells that another dog has been in the house.
OK.. change that to $50 instead of Free. I need to clean the carpets.
Will take most of the bed while sleeping with kids.
Will raid all unattened trash cans.
Left food on the table? No problem Gizmo will leap onto the table and eat anything in sight.
Will whine at leftovers until you have removed them from the counter (unless he is able to get a chair and climb to the leftovers).
Must have seperate queen-size bed for sleeping.
Must have doggie-door leading outside for his potty breaks.
Must have lighted garage for late night potty breaks (he may get scared in the dark)
Must have couch in a sunny spot in the house for his naps.
Will hide when you use the phrase "do you need a bath?"
Once given a bath, will leap on every bed and rub is wet hair EVERYWHERE!
Will be dismissed from every dog groomer for not liking his nails trimmed.
OK.. change that to $150 instead of Free. I need pay the dog groomer for her medical bill.
Will follow you withing 5 inches if you mention the words "Walk", Pet's Playhouse" or "Grandma's House".
While on a walk will pee every 10 feet.
If you approach another dog, Gizmo will kindly greet them by peeing on their head.
Gizmo is now 10 years old, so dental work will need to be address.
OK.. change that to $450 instead of Free. I need to pay for the last dental bill.
Will warm your feet while you are cuddled up on the couch.
OK.. change that to $500 instead of Free. I need to buy a space heater.
Will snore while sleeping.
Will hang out with the kids while you need to run an errand.
OK.. change that to $550 instead of Free. I need to hire a babysitter.
Will love all the kids in the neighborhood.
Will love you when you come home.
Will love you when you take him for a ride in the car.
OK.. change that to NOT AVAILABLE instead of Free. Matthew said he will just be ok with the trash can in Matthew's room that Gizmo chewed up last night. I guess he is no longer available to a good home. We are keeping him.
One Gizmo Dog.
Will run away as soon as you open the front door.
Will return after about 1 hour... if door is not open for his return, he will scratch door until you notice his return.
Will "vomit" on your carpet when ill, or after eating the grass outside.
Will pee on your carpet if he smells that another dog has been in the house.
OK.. change that to $50 instead of Free. I need to clean the carpets.
Will take most of the bed while sleeping with kids.
Will raid all unattened trash cans.
Left food on the table? No problem Gizmo will leap onto the table and eat anything in sight.
Will whine at leftovers until you have removed them from the counter (unless he is able to get a chair and climb to the leftovers).
Must have seperate queen-size bed for sleeping.
Must have doggie-door leading outside for his potty breaks.
Must have lighted garage for late night potty breaks (he may get scared in the dark)
Must have couch in a sunny spot in the house for his naps.
Will hide when you use the phrase "do you need a bath?"
Once given a bath, will leap on every bed and rub is wet hair EVERYWHERE!
Will be dismissed from every dog groomer for not liking his nails trimmed.
OK.. change that to $150 instead of Free. I need pay the dog groomer for her medical bill.
Will follow you withing 5 inches if you mention the words "Walk", Pet's Playhouse" or "Grandma's House".
While on a walk will pee every 10 feet.
If you approach another dog, Gizmo will kindly greet them by peeing on their head.
Gizmo is now 10 years old, so dental work will need to be address.
OK.. change that to $450 instead of Free. I need to pay for the last dental bill.
Will warm your feet while you are cuddled up on the couch.
OK.. change that to $500 instead of Free. I need to buy a space heater.
Will snore while sleeping.
Will hang out with the kids while you need to run an errand.
OK.. change that to $550 instead of Free. I need to hire a babysitter.
Will love all the kids in the neighborhood.
Will love you when you come home.
Will love you when you take him for a ride in the car.
OK.. change that to NOT AVAILABLE instead of Free. Matthew said he will just be ok with the trash can in Matthew's room that Gizmo chewed up last night. I guess he is no longer available to a good home. We are keeping him.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
To Cheap for TV
There is plenty of TV out there that is FREE. Just tune in on the digital receiver.. and wah-lah.... TV for Free!... But wait... wanting to watch the Iowa Hawkeye game... damn, Cable TV! I may have to find a sports bar to join in the fun! Do you think this is a conspiracy by the local bars? It must be!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Popcorn...Popcorn... get your Popcorn!
Heading out to the movie today with Christopher and Matthew. Taking with my bucket for popcorn! Dig in Boys!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Taylor Swift is too swift for me!
Ok, not necessarily a way to save money, more of a lack of spending money. Tried this morning to get tickets to the Taylor Swift / Keli Pickler concert May 8th. On sale at 10am.... gone at 10:01:03 am. Sorry Amanda... I missed them! I certainly am no country music fan, but this one I would certainly enjoyed (especially with my favorite sister, Amanda)... oh well, maybe time to check out ebay again!
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