Tag Archives: Soda

Quitting Diet Soda

Would you like to lose five pounds? You may be able to do so by cutting back on your diet soda consumption. Now, I can’t guarantee you will see a huge drop in weight, but I think I probably lost about 5 pounds when I quit. I have read that some diet soda drinkers lose up to 15 pounds upon quitting. In addition to any weight loss that may or may not occur, you will be doing your body an enormous favor. I have had a love/hate relationship with diet soda for as long as I can remember. One of … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Recipes: Soda Pop Turkey

Coke is it when it comes to sweetening your bird this Thanksgiving. Sprite will work too, if you follow the recipe below. A week from today most of us will be gorging ourselves on turkey and all the fixings, but before we gather around the dining room table someone has to cook the Thanksgiving bird. If you are reading this blog, that “someone” is probably you. Of course, not everyone will be creating a Thanksgiving feast for dozens of extended family members. Some clans celebrate the holiday with an intimate gathering of just a few very close loved ones. In … Continue reading →

Waiting for the Numbers to Drop

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Sometimes we think we’re doing everything right to lose weight. We eat right and exercise just like the pros tell us to but nothing seems to happen. I’ve been there. I know how frustrating it can be. You feel as though you are starving yourself and know that the workouts you are doing should be making your butt melt off but every morning you end up staring at the very same numbers on the scale. Nothing is happening and you’re about to dive into some ice cream to get over your feeling of inadequacy. Well, don’t touch that spoon! Here … Continue reading →

Diet Soda or Regular? They’ll both make you fat!

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The Journal of the American Heart Association recently published a report done by some Harvard researchers that has determined that drinking more than one soft drink daily, whether it is sugar free or not, may be associated with an increase in the risk factors for heart disease. Well, what does this have to do with weight gain, you ask? Those risk factors for heart disease have everything to do with weight gain! According to the senior author of the study, Ramachandran Vasan, M.D.: “We were struck by the fact that it didn’t matter whether it was a diet or regular … Continue reading →

Reuse: New Uses for Old Plastic Bottles

Every time I used to empty out the trash, I was annoyed at all the large plastic bottles that were in there taking up space. Several years ago, we had a recycling program, but now we don’t. So I decided to figure out what to do with all these leftover plastic bottles from anything and everything. First, what types of bottles am I talking about? Milk Soda Detergent, Bleach and Fabric Softener Juice They were the main bottles I always seemed to have lots of. However, since I’ve been saving them, I have realized how many other things come in … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: June 18th Through June 24th

There has been so much happening in the Frugal Living Blog lately, that we just can’t keep up on our reviews. I hope you will understand as we start to play catch up. Follow along and re-read your favorites or take a good luck at the articles that you missed. I am so sure that you’ll find at least one or to ideas that can save you money this month! And so, here is the Frugal Living week in review for the date range of June 18th through June 24th. June 18th Creating A Spending Journal Whether you are new … Continue reading →

Are You A Caffeine Addict?

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Does your family avoid you until you’ve had your first cup of coffee in the morning? Do you have trouble functioning without that morning jolt of caffeine? If you’re worried about your dependence on caffeine, you aren’t alone. Caffeine is quite possibly the most commonly used drug in the world. It alters mood and energy levels and can cause problems for your sleep patterns — and can be very hard to quit! You may not need to give up your beloved caffeine entirely, but there are lots of ways to cut back and still get your brain going in the … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses for Soda

This might seem like a strange title for a blog, but stick with me. You see, believe it or not, we don’t drink any soda in our household, at least not unless one of us is sick and needs a little bit of flat ginger-ale. But, we do sometimes purchase soda to have on hand for birthday parties and visitors, because we know so many people who enjoy soda. We also don’t drink coffee, but that is another story. We often find ourselves with half-bottles of empty soda, leftover from those parties and visits. Often, we ask our guests if … Continue reading →

Fashion Files: So Long Saggy Pants, Hello Cucumber Cool

In a previous blog I gave you a few reasons why perpetuating the baggy pants fashion trend could lead to trouble. Now one Louisiana lawmaker is making it a crime (and not just with the fashion police) to wear baggy britches around town. The mayor of Delcambre, Louisiana said he would sign an ordinance the town council approved this week setting penalties of up to six months in jail and a $500 fine for anyone who is caught “wearing pants that reveal undergarments or certain parts of the body.” The mayor told news reporters that while he has nothing against … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses For Club Soda

Club soda has many great uses beyond a delicious drink. It is also inexpensive and easy to find. Finding creative uses for products I have in my home regularly, is important to me. It helps me keep my frugal lifestyle and save money purchasing several separate products that can do the same thing. Cleaning Club soda can be used to help keep porcelain sinks and fixtures clean. Pour it right over the mess and use a paper towel to wipe it up. It cleans quickly and effectively. Also cleans counters, and other surfaces easily. Club soda can remove rust stains … Continue reading →