A Penny for Your Thoughts.

In a world where inflation is rising and prices climb faster than your morning caffeine buzz, saving money at home has become a small, satisfying act of rebellion.  Whether you're cutting costs on coffee or finding clever ways to reuse your Anthora paper cups, every little bit helps – especially when those “little bits” are actual pennies.

We’ve all done it:  grabbed a coffee to-go, sipped the last drop, and tossed the paper cup into the trash without a second thought.  But what if you kept that cup just a little longer?  Believe it or not, reusing your disposable coffee cup can help you stretch your budget, reduce waste, and even clean your spare change.

Those dull, grimy copper pennies rattling around in your pocket or collecting dust in a jar used to shine.  That’s because modern pennies are made mostly of zinc but coated in copper – and copper tarnishes over time due to oxidation. Luckily, there's a simple and natural cleaning solution hiding in your kitchen: Mix lemon juice with a small amount of water in the cup.  Place the coins in the solution and let them soak for a few minutes.  Use a soft cloth or a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently scrub the coins.  After cleaning, rinse the coins thoroughly with water to remove any lemon juice residue, and then dry them with a soft cloth.  This method not only restores the shine to old pennies, but it also gives your reused coffee cup a second life as a handy, make-shift cleaning container.