Frugalistas Gifts

'Whenever you have a candlelight dinner I'm never sure if you're in a romantic mood or you're just trying to cut down on the light bill.'

'What do you do with the time you save?'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

My 5-year-old nephew cut his hair! His mom was so upset until she thought: 'Wait a minute! I just saved 12 bucks!'

'It's cheaper than gas.'

Clancy Strip: Money and Beer

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

'How much did you save this year?'

'Dave will only turn the heating on when he thinks it's absolutely necessary.'

"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."

Doris was determined to save money on cat parlour fees!

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

Take pity on me. I can't give much this year. What is this heresy, son? I didn't get a raise this year, got furloughed this summer, am behind on my cable bill, can't afford proper dates. But it's the holidays. Think of the needy. Pierre in flat-panels has a new baby. Sandy, the mobile device manager, toils so hard for your business. And don't forget Apple. It's got to make its quarter. Computer Villa. Customer service. I shouldn't just think of myself. That's better. I'd like to upgrade all my d

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'Withdrawal symptoms.'

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

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

"Okay, what's your next, more expensive security system?"

"Why pay for a tree in November when you can get one off the side of the road in January for free?"

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

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

"Is that neat whisky?"

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

Pandora's box.

'Gentlemen, it's time we tightened our belts.'

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

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

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

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