Thriftism

Love your single serve brewer? So do we.  What we don't love is the cost of a single cup of coffee. While using K-Cups is much cheaper than swinging through your local coffee shop every day, it's still costing you on every cup of coffee you drink. Pocket those savings by investing in a refillable Keurig filter . These can run between $5-$10, but last a long time. We've had ours for around 3 years and it still works like a charm. Then all you have to do is buy your favorite coffee grounds and VOILA!, you have just saved yourself some hard earned cash. Multiply your savings on each cup of coffee you drink. Trust me, it'll add up fast. Want a fancy coffee like at the shop? Whip cream and flavoring aren't that expensive either if you'll keep them on stock at home. Loose tea can be used in these filters too!

We love using bar soap at our house, but it's slippery and prone to flying out of my hands and the last little bits are hardly ever usable. Solution? SOAP SAVERS!! These things are amazing at making your soap last longer as they allow soap to dry in between uses and can hold even the smallest of scraps meaning no soap goes to waste. Plus, these puppies are super easy to make, even if you haven't mastered the art of crochet. Talk about a win! What You'll Need Crochet Hook E (3.5mm) Cotton Yarn * Scissors *You can choose whichever yarn you prefer. Cotton washes and dries well and is gentle on skin. Wool is also a good choice for being antimicrobial, but may not be a good choice for those with sensitive skin. Crochet Level: Beginner Finished Size: 2.5" x 4" Start: Chain 8 R1: ch-2, hdc in third chain from hook, continue hdc across all loops and around the opposite side for a total of 16 hdc. Sl st to connect to beginning. R2-11: repeat ch-2, hdc 1

It's that time of the month... time to check in on goals you know? :) Have you been sticking with it or have your goals fallen by the wayside? Here's where we at Thriftism stand: 1. Take 6 Courses Online (4 of 6) Teach English: Foundational Principals (Completed FEB 2016) Teach English: Theories of Second Language Acquisition (Completed MARCH 2016) Teach English: Lesson Design & Assessment (Completed MARCH 2016) Seeing Through Photographs (Completed NOVEMBER 2016) Check out  Coursera  for a wide variety of free courses or  Duolingo  for language learning. 2. Install Kitchen Backsplash and Cabinet Pulls✔ INSTALLED!!! We finally put our backsplash up in May. We have to grout one more section, but it looks pretty sweet. See the how-to videos below if you're looking to put up backsplash in your home.  We also put in all the cabinet pulls. It sure is nice to have a handle on the drawers. :)       3. Construct Captains Bed