Frugal Family Strategist Mugs

Cost of Family Living

"I'm just going to ring the doorbell so I have a chance of a spot in the bed."

'Change is inevitable, espeically when you have a newborn in diapers."

"I have a feeling he understands more than we think."

"I saved us a hundred bucks on a Jolly Jumper."

Fries and kids

'Phone for help? Are you mad? Have you any idea how much it costs to use a mobile abroad?'

"I can't believe I'm paying $5,000 a month for you to stream Intro to Psychology when I get all of TV for $15.99."

'Dad, I don't need a two-thirds majority to over-ride your veto. I've got mom.'

'We can't move in with my parents - they've moved in with grandma!'

"To keep warm in winter you're looking at a new central heating system costing £20,000."

"Mommy is having another baby. Let me assure you that any paradigm shift will be incremental, core values remain family-centric, and Mommy is committed to assimilation and building synergy."

"Just think how much we could save if we switched the heating off altogether."

'Good one Dad. Imagine your catch if you had bought us REAl fishing gear.'

"Sure, you can buy them another round, but is this really how you want to spend your MacArthur Grant?"

"We're callin' 'im Bill, coz he came at the end of the month"

"I know we have to cut costs, but is bringing only one of each a good idea?"

"He's not our founder. He just found us the most tax loopholes."

"I know one secret! Not spending $30 on a book filled with common sense!"

'Except...That.'

"Don't worry, it gets easier when they're 35."

"I like it; but let's make sure we can get the domain name first."

'Most of the dental floss gets thrown out on used. No wonder I'm always broke.'

"Fuel poverty is not the same as being too mean to switch the heating on...."

"This is your great, great uncle Orlando. He was a great mathematician, but a little cheap. He always picked up the check at restaurants...but only to make sure the math was right."

'I wish you'd put the heater back on Frank! Even the wall ducks have gone somewhere warmer!'

'We just drive by and throw candy and stuff like in a parade.'

'Text your father and tell him I'm not talking to him!'

'It's our 10 year plan.'

'I'm married with five children.' - 'Sorry, we're looking for someone with sound judgement.'

No Frills Psychiatrist.

'Sure raising my allowance is great, daddy but what I really want is power of attorney!!

"He quit online counseling. This gives him the same sympathy, but cheaper."

'Ask your father first, dear, then we'll plan our strategy.'