Penny Pinchers Vs. Starbucks

I know how tempting Starbucks can be with their festive holiday drinks, especially when it starts to get cold. We all want to save money around the holidays and if you do the math, cutting out a $5 latte every day now until the New Year would save you almost $200! Get your fix without breaking the bank:

  • Pour a packet of cocoa into your mug, Candy Cane cocoa for a peppermint mocha
  • Fill it up with plain ol’ brewed coffee
  • Stir well and enjoy (add whip if you’re a fancy pants)

Trust me it does the trick, plus think about that extra $$ you have for Christmas shopping now!

11 Responses to “Penny Pinchers Vs. Starbucks”

  1. miss.summerNo Gravatar said on November 24th, 2009 at 3:15 pm:

    if you’re a diva, go to Starbucks and grab a handful of their green straws to sip with. It makes all the difference :)

  2. LolaNo Gravatar said on November 24th, 2009 at 3:46 pm:

    Oooh Shew! You’re a genious! Cuz I’m slowly becoming a starbucks addict and it adds up, so I’m def trying this!

  3. ShewNo Gravatar said on November 24th, 2009 at 4:13 pm:

    My fave is when you can find the good cocoa flavors. During the holidays you can find Gingerbread cocoa and Dark Chocolate Raspberry cocoa. Mmmmm

  4. miss.summerNo Gravatar said on November 24th, 2009 at 4:37 pm:

    Don’t forget about all the creamers that are available as well, the newest one is Caramel Macchiato. They also have Chocolate Raspberry and Dulce De Leche. All in your nearest grocery!! :) My mom collects them lol

  5. ShewNo Gravatar said on November 24th, 2009 at 4:49 pm:

    That’s so funny that your mom collects them. I’ll have to try the caramel macchiato one :D

  6. AggieNo Gravatar said on November 24th, 2009 at 8:17 pm:

    Wow this looks good I will try it thx!!bc I have been looking at my online statments and noticed that I spend $7 every morning for the vanilla latte and a pastry that adds up to sooo much!!

  7. ShewNo Gravatar said on November 24th, 2009 at 8:26 pm:

    Nobody is going to mention my baby whisk? Lol

  8. MarloNo Gravatar said on November 24th, 2009 at 9:26 pm:

    OO this sounds so good. I’m def gonna try. Thanks for the tip Shew!

    I feel you on it adding up… my kids love getting reg. hot choc frm Starbucks but lately I’ve been making it for them at home.. instead of w/ water I use milk and marshmellows. They love it all the same.

    Summer, I love their green straws too!! LOL. Sometimes I will wash & re-use my plastic cup throughout the whole day just cuz I love it so much lol.. I’m a weirdo. And I always jack me some extra straws.

  9. LadyLaNo Gravatar said on November 24th, 2009 at 10:01 pm:

    Shew ur baby whisk is VERY Gucci Mane of you. :)

    see I noticed!

  10. Princezz_JasNo Gravatar said on November 26th, 2009 at 3:51 am:

    Im def a Starbucks fiend for sure…. Double Blended Iced Caramel Malchiado wit the Breve Milk LOL but to save me $5.17 a day it’s worth a try!!!

  11. PaigeNo Gravatar said on November 27th, 2009 at 4:59 pm:

    I LOVE SWISS MISS HOT CHOCOLATE MMM

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