Deleting your Facebook is harder than you’d think

Plus, the magical coffee recipe that saves me tons of money No Images? Click here       Kicking the pay-a-coffee-shop-for-coffee habit can be tough; my office doesn’t have free coffee because it’s my living room. But my life changed when I found this recipe for “magical coffee” on Food52. It’s a cold brew that gets a sweet, luxurious kick from cinnamon and dark brown sugar, and it can be made in large quantities and kept in the fridge. I don’t feel deprived, and I’m spending less than $1 a day for a fancy morning jolt. I make one big batch at a time, using a whole bag of beans, but it all depends on your needs and kitchen equipment. Try brewing in bulk with half-gallon Ball jars, straining it with cheesecloth secured under the lid band, then giving it a final run-through with a cloth coffee strainer. Perfection. Xx Janie   Take back your life   If you read the news, you might be pondering a big step back from Facebook right now. What with the spread of misinformation, allegations that Cambridge Analytica harvested the personal information of 50 million users, and the company’s slow response to issues like Russian manipulation, Facebook is not looking good for democracy or your data. Unfortunately, deleting your account permanently is harder than you’d think. Facebook essentially offers two options: deactivation, which saves your data; and deletion, which permanently removes it but requires a multi-step and time-consuming closure process. Here’s everything you need to know about deleting your Facebook account, plus tips for moving forward if you keep your account open. What you need to know about deleting Facebook   Deal with it Buying a home may be the biggest financial decision of your life. And if the home you’re interested in has a seller who’s desperate, that’s a good sign you should be able to get a great deal by negotiating. After all, any situation that creates an urgency to sell is a good situation for buyers. Check out 6 ways to spot a desperate home seller, from bunk beds to toiletries to clues in the listing history.   Pro Tip: I love my Amazon Echo, which I mostly use to play the music I want without lifting a finger. But there are obvious security concerns with having an Alexa-enabled device (or Google Home and others) in the house: After all, it's always listening and recording whatever sounds it hears. What if it ever gets hacked? Thankfully, there are three privacy settings and a button that can help. Get to know them, use them, love them. Want more practical magic? I quit spying on my teenager and learned why I didn’t need to [HuffPost] What you need to know about mobile wallets [U.S. News & World Report] 13 multipurpose beauty products that will make your life way easier [HuffPost] 2 things every woman should do before starting a new business [Yahoo! Finance]    .     No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love: HuffPost Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe