America's Extreme Cheapskates

Alison_Funnell

I am agog that by reducing their income to $200,000 they would be eligible for financial assistance!!! !!!!!!! Why would that be anywhere near a level where anyone would be in great need?

As for bidets/washing etc. if it was that odd why would 'wet' toilet tissues even exist?

thriftyniftyme

My work colleagues had a good giggle at my frugality when that article came out. Never refused to buy TP (get it cheap in bulk and store it on top of my wardrobe :P) but I do use my bath and shower water to soak clothes - I've paid to heat that water, it's still pretty clean and it means I can put clothes on just a rinse and spin or maybe a quick wash, depending on what they are, instead of a regular one, and still get them lovely and clean. And I'm right with her on tumble driers...

rewass

i sometimes nick loo roll from work to save money

donnajt

camNolliesMUMMY wrote: »

Does anyone know if this is on uk sky tv?

Hi there, I don't think we get TLC - but Discovery RT (real time) normally air their shows - extreme couponing, extreme kids parties - no doubt extreme cheapskates will be shown there soon ... fingers crossed anyway!!!:D

Going4TheDream

fairyface wrote: »

I am looking for ways to save but I think thats ridiculous!:rotfl:

I am glad its not only me that thought that.

Cazzdevil

JackieO wrote: »

I often go 6-9 days without shopping

We've had no choice but to do this for the past week. Spent more than we should have on our Scotland road-trip-Groupon-coupon holiday and came back penniless.

I have to say, it's remarkably easy to NOT spend money - all you do is avoid shops. Simple really.*




* I appreciate it's not QUITE as simple as that, but it's not far off... Not in my experience anyway

squeakysue

Just saw an advert for this, it's an American show, one lady wees in a jar to save water from flushing :T

Looks like an interesting show, sure some OS regulars could give them some tips though

elantan

for me it looked a bit too extreme.... wearing your clothes in the shower to save $15 a month on washing ... not for me

why didnt she put her pee on a compost heap ? i couldnt understand that one myself

mum2one

Its already set up for record!! - It certainly looks like its going to be an eye opener! never look at a jar the same again x

LadyCoupon

Just a reminder for those wanting to watch, it's on now.