Frugalistas Mugs

'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."

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

'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: 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."

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?'

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."

'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."

'How much did you save this year?'

'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.'

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

"Is that neat whisky?"

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

"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."

Pandora's box.

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

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

"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."

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