Brewing homemade coffee in the morning has saved me loads of money. Not only does it save cash, but time too; it takes one minute to throw in a filter and the grounds while getting ready for work.

Still, running out the door, I find myself pouring out half the coffee I just brewed because I’ve made too much. It’s not a ridiculous amount of waste but pouring it out every morning? It adds up.

Arriving home from work, I’m always scrounging around for a cold drink. Usually, I end up filling my glass with tap water, feeling unsatisfied.

Lately, however, I’ve had a new idea. Instead of pouring out the brewed coffee from the morning, I throw a plastic plate over the top of the pot; put it in the fridge, and at the end of the day I finish off the coffee from the morning creating a fresh, free, iced coffee beverage.

Quick, simple, thrifty, and refreshing. Doesn’t sound too bad? Try it out!

-Abby