Frugal Parent Gifts

'If I learn the value of a dollar, Dad, will it make me all grumpy like you?'

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

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

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

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

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

Doris was determined to save money on cat parlour fees!

"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."

'More toys! The way you kids spend, you must think bananas grow on trees.'

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

"Okay then, what wine do you have if we go up to the four dollar range?"

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

"No one can afford to eat us anymore."

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

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

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

"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?"

Checkout for $385.00 or more.

"C'mere, space heater."

Food prices.

"What wine goes well with £5.52p?"

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

"It's perfect for commuting to college. Definitely a learning experience."

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

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

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

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

'It's the only way I can afford this place.'

'Don't overdo the mustard, sir -- we're trying to control costs around here.'

"That's it - we've eaten the last of the energy bills."

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Produce Market. Sale. Ernie, I heard you call them "cheap dates" the first time.

'What do you mean when you say we're going to have to start economizing on groceries, Lance?'