Budget-conscious Guardian Gifts

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"These are the principal qualities we're looking for in our new recruits."

'It's cheaper than gas.'

"He doesn't fiscally stimulate me anymore."

'So far, all I can tell you for sure is how much I've charged you.'

BMA criticises 'Black Hole' of NHS IT spending

"No one can afford to eat us anymore."

'Before we unload him, he'd like a written price support.'

"This is a third-year medical student. To cut costs, your insurance company dismissed the surgeon."

"... And how are you enjoying the cheapest bottle of wine on the menu?"

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Affordable housing

Sam's Nation Building

'If the 750ml and th 375ml of the '82 Beaumont are too pricey, how about their Merlot-scented auto air freshener? -- Only 99 cents.'

Low income vampires.

'You never see one that says save some income.'

Old Mother Cupboard in Minnesota.

Cashpoint machine laughs at customer.

Senior Brand Name Medicine Cabinet

"Natasha cuts diagnosis costs."

Back to school expenses.

'This is what telemedicine looks like for a small practice like ours.'

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'I've asked Santa for a tank of unleaded petrol.'

It's been hard to find silver linings in this situation but I was able to buy this boat when my daughter had to switch from a huge to a tiny wedding.

"Please tell me it's a local call..."

"Our water bill is sky high. You've got to start taking shorter showers."

'Well, Mom - it's about that time when you drive us to school again...'

'We only want small portions. I'm counting my calories and he's counting his pennies.'

"Get used to it...I think we're going to be eating them for a while yet..."

'The armed forces are having to respond to new kinds of threat.'

One upside-down tomato planter. I can't wait for juicy, free tomatoes. It's $23.37 with tax. Not bad for homegrown tomahtas. Plus $8 for potting soil, $15 for the hanger, $11 for organic fertilizer, $16 � Hey! � Where are you going? To the "Pick and Save" market.

'I don't care if this security software was a bargain; it shouldn't reply with 'close enough' when I enter the wrong password.'

'The good news is these grades are not good enough for me to get into an expensive college.'

"Give me a second, I just have to send this report...the budget cuts haven't made communicating any easier."