Hubby's coffee maker suddenly died this week but instead of running to Walmart or Target to replace it, we ran to the Goodwill. For less than $4 he found a coffee maker in perfect working order. He brought it home, cleaned it up a bit, ran some vinegar through it a couple times (then rinsed it thoroughly, of course), and set the timer which gave him perfectly brewed coffee when he woke up the next morning. This is the first time he has ever had a coffee pot that you could set a timer on so it will have coffee made when you wake up and needless to say, he is quite impressed by this (I didn't have the heart to tell him that this technology has been around for 30+ years!).
I like this idea. Reusing.
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing so many landfill documentaries, reusing as much as we can just make sense!
DeleteHa! It was new to him, so really new experience. That is cute. You really got a good deal.
ReplyDeleteThis is why I love the Goodwill--e can try out things on the cheap instead of spending a lot of money on an item that we might not like!
DeleteWe have an espresso machine, & it was pricey, but we've had it for 15 years. We've taken it to the repair shop once, and are babying it along. It's made a staggering amount of coffee. (I have one/day, my husband has many). I'll definitely shed some tears when it officially stops working.
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to find a working coffee machine!
Hubby would freak out if I got him an espresso machine but my friend has a $1000 machine that she loves like her own kids--I don't think she could live without it! It does make wonderful hot chocolate though!
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