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Welcome to the month of March. Because we live in Michigan, it means that this week we’ll have temperatures in the fifties and next week the temperatures will be in the thirties. It’s just a fact of life, and there’s nothing we can do about it.
Next Sunday, March 9, our time will Spring ahead one hour. I try to remind everyone to change their clocks twice a year. Most folks reset their clocks before they go to bed Saturday night rather than get up at 2AM on Sunday morning. During this time change, we lose one hour of sleep. Being retired, this doesn’t really affect me. Like many, I’ve never been a fan of having to reset our clocks twice a year.
In the past, I’ve come up with ways to save money by using common things we have around the house. I’d like to share with you now, some different ways to use coffee grounds. You might want to jot some of these down:
— Make your own body scrub. Making your own body scrub is a great way to save money and customize your skincare routine. Coffee grounds are rich in antioxidants and can help to improve circulation and promote cell turnover. When used as a body scrub, coffee grounds can help to exfoliate dead skin cells and leave your skin feeling softer and smoother. All you need to do is mix coffee grounds with a carrier oil such as coconut or olive oil. For scent, add a few drops of essential oil. Use this scrub once or twice a week in the shower or bath.
— Make a coffee scented candle. There’s nothing nicer than the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning. Well, maybe the smell of bacon frying in the skillet. Coffee scented candles are a great way to use those leftover coffee grounds. To get started, you’ll need a candle mold, some paraffin wax, a wick, and, of course, coffee grounds. For some extra pocket-money, make some “Coffee Candles” and sell them at a spring arts and crafts show.
— Tenderize Your Meat. This may seem a bit strange, but coffee grounds can be a great way to tenderize meat. The grounds contain enzymes that break down proteins, making the meat more tender. Just add a handful of coffee grounds to your marinade, and let the meat soak for a few hours. You can also rub the grounds directly onto the meat before cooking. Don’t worry about the coffee flavor being too strong, because the grounds will only impart a subtle coffee aroma.
Kids have some different feelings about marriage. Here are a couple of questions and some answers from some pretty smart children:
— What is the right age to get married? Camille, age 10, answered, “Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person forever by then.”
— How can a stranger tell if two people are married? Derrick, age 8, answered, “You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.”
A quick update on my health situation. I have now been released by my heart surgeon and my cardiologist wants to see me again in six months. This week I begin three months of cardio rehab. I would like to thank everyone for their prayers and kind thoughts.
See you Out and About!
Submitted by Norm Stutesman
