Here are some suggestions that will help you simplify and save money on your beverages.
Kids don’t need and usually can’t drink an entire can of cola by themselves.
Pour the cola into a glass so two kids can split one can so you don’t waste an entire can of cola.
Latte
Mix 1/2 cup strong coffee with 1/2-3/4 cup of warm milk. Save $2 by doing this instead of buying a latte on the way to work every day.
Drink water
1/4-1/3 of most Americans’ grocery bill is spent on drinks, drink mixes and sugar for the mixes. Cut down on the amount of coffee, tea, juice, milk and soda your family drinks. Kids don’t need pop or excessive amounts of milk and juice. They can drink water.
One serving of orange juice is ONLY 1/2 cup. That juice counts as one serving of fruit. Most kids drink way more than 1/2 cup for a serving. Excessive juice is no better than a melted down popsicle.
Stir coffee or cocoa with a peppermint candy cane. It adds a nice peppermint flavor. Crushed peppermint candies may also be added.
Save extra coffee in a thermos instead of making a new batch or buy a smaller coffee maker.
From: Dining On A Dime
Photo By: larryvincent
How about making your own flavored coffee? I add cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, or whatever I feel like to our coffee, either as it’s brewing or when I put it in the cup/mug/thermos. I can buy store-brand coffee and transform it into the gourmet coffee of the day!
To save money on flavored coffee creamer I only “treat” myself on the weekends when by boyfriend is home. During the week I use a mix of powder creamer a few drops of flavor extract (mint/raspberry or almond) and a some choc soy-milk. It makes a flavorful and delicious gourmet coffee I can have everyday w/o the high cost of creamer every week not to mention the expansion of my waist line:-)