Saving For College Gifts

"Thank you, but I've already provided for my children's college education."

'I finally saved up enough to send my kid to college. Unless there's another increase in postal rates.'

'May I be excused? I just checked my college investment portfolio online, and I feel sick.'

'Of course, that's just an estimate for your children's college costs.'

Worrying about college costs isn't helping. Let's get to work. I'll take that customer. Tree's Tree Nursery. That was a good start toward college! Indeed. Another 25 hydrangeas and we'll almost have enough for your first botony textbook.

'That's all there is in my college fund? That won't even buy the beer!'

Child saves for university instead of sweeties.

"Papi, are you saving money for my college education?"

"Son, due to the economy, I have to ask you to contribute more to your college fund."

"He doesn't know it's for his college fund. We had it made from bullet proof glass."

"Here's 15 cents. I assume you'll go into debt one day putting me through college, so this will take some of the guilt off my conscience."

"Studies show that children of immigrants are more likely to to take advanced math and science courses and more likely to take advanced placement tests in preparation for college."

"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).

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

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

So I'm "cheap." It's a perfectly good word. And it aptly describes my interest in conserving resources. I suppose we could call you "thrifty." Heavens no! And waste two whole letters? I see we've only wasted one whole tea bag.

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

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

"I just..."

"At these tuition prices an acceptance letter is pretty much a denial."

"I want you to know that emotion overrode reason."

"Sorry, stock-market jitters."

Piggy bank #5: carrying (colour).

Investing your savings

Finally I understand why it's called 'Higher Education!'

'And I want that end table for $40...' When bargain hunters crack.

The team video didn't spotlight my talents. I've hired my own film crew. They'll showcase my skills so college recruiters can see my strengths. Wow! How can the director pack so much into one little video? Great point! Daddy? Tell Steven Spielberg we're going feature length. Nice save!

"We balanced our budget this month!"

Your energy bill is enclosed. You might want to sit down.

Clancy Strip: Money and Beer

"I'm on a tight budget. Make it look like I cut at myself."

"So much for password protected."

Lemonade - $500 A Glass! 'Yes, my prices high, but how else am I supposed to buy a Boulevart M109R? Certainly not on my allowance.'

Overloaded with extracurricular activities, Griffin's body began to grow an extra brain to cope with it all.