Thrifty Foodie Prints

"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."

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

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

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

'What can you get with a quarter?'

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

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

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

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

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

Who had the cod, and who had the flying fish?

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

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

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

'Withdrawal symptoms.'

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

'He left me McDonald's coupon's for a tip.'

The Bargain Brand

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

How much would you take off for cash?

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

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

"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.

"C'mere, space heater."

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

Food prices.

Husband dismayed to get cold mutton for dinner again. Wife comments that someone must be economical on the housekeeping money she is given.