Years ago I was really, really strapped for cash and went back to basics as far as creating budgets and watching where my money went.  I logged in a notebook where every single cent was spent.  I was so surprised to find how fast cash money went through my fingers.  It became a habit for me and I have been tracking every penny ever since.  Though I may want something, usually, if I write it down and think about it, my “shopping fixation” goes away! I make a monthly budget, I make a shopping list, and I also put the extra cash (that I would normally spend or might spend on frivilous things) in savings.  So my number one frugal tip is to keep a watch where every penny is spent and put non essential money in savings!

75% of people are chronically dehydrated

In 37% of Americans the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for   hunger

Even mild dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%

Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue

Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back pain for up to 80% of sufferers

A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short term memory, trouble with basic math and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or a printed page

Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79% and reduce the risk of bladder cancer by 50%

One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs.

Coca-Cola would be green if coloring weren’t added to it.

On May 8, 1886 Dr. John Stith Pemberton made the first batch of syrup for Coca Cola. Another fun fact was that Coke was originally intended to be a type of medicine.

At one time, Coca Cola actually contained cocaine. How much cocaine each serving contained is unknown, but it was originally made with coca leaves and kola nuts, hints the name Coca Cola.

One 12 ounce can of Coca Cola contains approximately 45 mg. of caffeine.

Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl. Let the real thing sit for one hour, then brush and flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

Coca-Cola was first shipped in used whiskey kegs and barrels, but they were painted red to give them a distinctive mark. The color red has been associated with the product ever since.

By the 1950’s, automobile service stations sold more Coca-Cola than they did motor oil!