“As for the future, your task is not to foresee it but to enable it.” ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Get more here: Embracing Uncertainty: The Future is Open, Not Empty | Tiny Buddha: Wisdom Quotes, Letting Go, Letting Happiness In.

“If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.” ~Lau Tzu. Get more here: Tiny Wisdom: What Makes Us Rich | Tiny Buddha: Wisdom Quotes, Letting Go, Letting Happiness In.

With all the time us frugal-living people spend harping on how smart it is to make coffee at home, you think we’d devote a little more time to how to actually make that coffee. After all, one of my big beliefs about frugal living is that you do not have to be miserable while saving money — frugality is about enjoying life while finding ways to spend less. To that end, making coffee at home doesn’t mean that your only option is to plug in the ol’ drip-drip maker (although drip machines can make some darn fine coffee).

Of course, I must note that the method of preparation is only one factor in the taste of your coffee. The beans you choose, whether you grind them fresh or buy them pre-ground, and even your water can affect your brew. But for the moment, let’s focus (no matter how caffeine jittery we are) — here are 12 different methods for brewing your beans. (See also: 5 Reasons to Drink Coffee)

1. French Press

I begin with the French press for one very unscientific reason — it’s what I use. Most days, I only drink one cup of coffee, and my little Bodum French press makes that one cup so nicely. I really dig the way French press coffee tastes, although some people rag on the French press because it can leave more sediment in the coffee than some other methods. Others, however, point out that French presses preserve coffee oils better than drip coffee makers, although that’s true of more than one of the methods listed here.

To get started with a French press, check out my colleague Greg’s step-by-step guide to French press coffee.” Get more here: Better Brewing: 12 Ways to Make Coffee at Home | Wise Bread.

It’s what we use, too…

It’s amazing how a morning can suck minutes or even hours away from your day before you even open your eyes completely.

Fortunately, it’s easy to get time back in the morning – all you need to do is get organized and utilize some new efficiencies. Of course, before you can establish new patterns, you need to figure out what patterns you’ve already established – and that is the first step to a properly multi-tasked morning.” via Multi-Tasking Your Morning – 15 Steps to Boost Productivity Before You Start Your Day.

The Daily Love via Visual Inspiration: It’s Possible!.

Bizarro Blog! Get more here: Wolf Shrink Valet.

“Awareness. That’s the subject of many of the questions I’ve received lately. Readers are wondering about the signs of a low level of awareness, consciousness, or state of mind. As one reader recently asked, “If I’m not seeing life clearly and prone to making poor choices from a low mind-set, then how do I know when I’m low and, therefore, stillpower is the best option?”

Good question. Here are twelve intuitive signs that you’re making decisions, changes, or corrections from a low state of mind and it’s time to ease off the gas and let the mind settle.” Get more here: Be Still: 12 Intuitive Signs of a Low State of Mind.

The Daily Love via Visual Inspiration: Be Love!.

“A beautiful thing is never perfect.” ~Proverb. via A Beautiful Thing Is Never Perfect | Tiny Buddha: Wisdom Quotes, Letting Go, Letting Happiness In.

“Good relationship don’t just happen. They take time, patience, and two people who truly want to be together.” ~Unknown. via Tiny Wisdom: Enjoying the People We Love | Tiny Buddha: Wisdom Quotes, Letting Go, Letting Happiness In.

The internet opens up all kinds of possibilities, but if your online activities cause you to lose touch with those that really matter, what good is it? Anderson Layman’s Blog via A rut……………..