Frugal Family Mugs

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

"Because of what's been happening to food prices and our stocks, we will no longer throw away anything that resembles food..."

Consumer baskets.

"We were able to retire 6 years early by canceling cable & eliminating anything fun."

'If by 'great', you mean 'terrible', then yes, we have plenty of great beers for under $4.00 a six-pack.'

'That's what I thought, finances are tight: She's switched to no-name cat food...'

Thrift: New way to eat eggs (avoid needless transport costs).

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

Thrift: have your arms and legs amputated, use a pillow for a bed!

"Ten Dollars?! I can't eat that." Bob was on a strict low-cost diet.

"In the current market, it's just more practical."

'It's cheaper than gas.'

"The only thing that's not gone up is the pound."

"That thermostat I bought is smart. It knows how cheap I am, so it keeps our home freezing."

'I decided to start buying food in bulk. I hope you're hungry!'

"One silo is for grain, the other is for the money we save on gas."

"I'm learning to appreciate the simple things in life."

Doris was determined to save money on cat parlour fees!

'How much did you save this year?'

Expensive greeting cards.

"I guess I really was spending too much money on lattes."

'It took a six hour operation to remove this fiver from your fist.'

'Less spare change under the cushion is my leading economic indicator!'

"Is that neat whisky?"

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

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

"No one can afford to eat us anymore."

"I always say; 'You don't need to spend a lot of money to have a good time on a first date."

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

Checkout for $385.00 or more.

"C'mere, space heater."

Food prices.

"What wine goes well with £5.52p?"

'And don't say you could have done it cheaper and better at home.'