Thrifty Foodie Pillows

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

"Is this to make me feel bad for not getting you that laptop?"

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

"They're on special offer so I got three times more than I could ever use for twice as much as I could afford!"

'I've never opened her up on the highway, but I get great mileage in the city!'

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

'You raised the price of air to 50c!' 'Inflation.'

"I don't know...seems like budget cuts have gone pretty far this year."

'What can you get with a quarter?'

'Margaret, what are we doing on this cruise ship that we couldn't have done at home, cheaper?'

"I'm taking your advice and saving my money!"

'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."

"Let's start with a couple of glasses of water and if that goes well I'll order two coffees."

"It's made from all our old leftovers. I call it 'Rescue Casserole.'"

'Withdrawal symptoms.'

"Years of penny-pinching really paid off. The price of copper just went up again."

The Bargain Brand

How much would you take off for cash?

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

"I've been told to go through all our expenses...cut out any fat, get rid of any costly perks!"

"We could have a Do-It-Yourself wedding! Your friends could do the cake and flowers, Uncle Jim could do the photos..."

"No one can afford to eat us anymore."

Cost cutting construction ideas that failed: using rhubarb instead of rebar in concrete.

'He's studying to go to university' - Student reading book; 'HOW TO LIVE ON NO MONEY'

Checkout for $385.00 or more.

Food prices.

'If the pound is worth so little, can I have a couple?'

"C'mere, space heater."

"Uh, Dad, I appreciate the 'walkin' around money,' but I need 'walkin' around New York City money.'"

"What wine goes well with £5.52p?"