It's that time of year again!

You know what I'm talking about, it's marked on your calendar, or hanging out in the back of your mind starting- oh about April... The return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. I love autumn, it's that time of year you get to break out your cozy sweaters, boots and scarves. Living in Seattle I LOVED sipping on a PSL all decked out in warm clothing. In SoCal, you're still rockin' the flip flops and this pregnant mamma opted for my first indulgence of the season iced. 

While I love the convenience of grabbing a grande pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks, I detest spending $4 a drink! Especially when our entertainment budget is on the slim side as it it! Solution- Make em at home! I opted for the easiest route, using our Keurig machine, I'm aware not everyone has one, but seriously- it's such a good investment! We spent about $110 on our mini, and it works amazingly! 

I found K-cups at Target (I always buy at Target or use a 10% off coupon at Bed Bath & Beyond if I have time to get over there, you'll usually spend more at the grocery store) in a seasonal Pumpkin Spice blend, and my usual coffee creamer in a light vanilla flavor. 

I brew up a K-cup, let it cool (I can't drink hot coffee, it's a curse!), add a little bit of sugar and some creamer, and there you have it! Maybe not as frothy as a Barista would like, but just as good in my book... and for only .77 cents each, how can you go wrong?

Here's the cost breakdown:

18 pack of Pumpkin Spice K-cups: $12

Coffee creamer: $2

Total: $14

Divided by 18- .77 cents! 

If you average $3.95 a pop at Starbucks, that's a $3.18 savings each time you make your own.... That's $57.24 you've saved over the course of 18 cups made at home. I'LL TAKE IT!