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Have you seen the new show? Extreme Cheapskates

coffeebreak @coffeebreak (17797) • United States 11 Jan 12

Now, I am all for being frugal and saving money, and being thrifty and recycling and all that stuff...not only is it money saving and economical, but it is a good way to help the environment and all that part of the story. I...

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Helping Others.

1grnthmb @1grnthmb (2055) • United States 17 Nov 08

A friend started a disscusion that made me think of this. We have not had much money this year. In fact it has been a really hard year for us. We usually have our Christmas shopping pretty much done by this point. But this...

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Does your husband ever buy anything for himself?

SusanLee @SusanLee (1920) • United States 9 Jun 08

My husband and I have been married going on 13 years this month. Off the top of my head I can only recall two things he ever bought just for himself. A Bowflex (which he promply hurt himself on and gave it back to the guy)....

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Are you an "abused" parent?

hockeygal4ever @hockeygal4ever (10021) • United States 23 Mar 07

I'm not seriously using the term "abused" as in physically or mentally abused but more so in the fact that you are the parent and always provide for the kids first. My sister cannot fathom NOT being the one to get new clothes,...

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Household conveniences-which could you do without for a week?

mckenziemom @mckenziemom (522) • United States 23 Feb 07

We have lived out in the country now for nearly a year and a half. Life is is quiet and laid back. We have well water on our property so for the time being we are not able to have a dishwasher. I have always had a dishwasher in...

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