On a site about "frugal living," there was a list of funny ways to save money. They weren't meant to be funny, but they came from real suggestions that people sent in. Some cheapskates don't seem to realise that working an extra hour could make them better off than saving money for many hours.
Here are some real ways to save money, and then there are some funny ones you shouldn't try.
Funny Ways to Save Money: Here Are the Real Ideas
One person suggested getting the leftover flowers from a cemetery as a way to save money on a wedding. I don't know how to tell which things are "leftovers."
Another person who likes to save money came up with a clever way to save money on a car wash. At the gas station, he used the squeegee to wash his whole car.
A woman admitted that every time they go to a fast food restaurant, she makes her kids put the free packets of ketchup, salt, and other condiments in their pockets. But that's not all. She had her kids squeeze the ketchup and mustard from the packets into regular jars of ketchup and mustard. She says she hasn't bought these condiments in years.
One person suggests going to the lost and found section of any large public library to save money on an umbrella. Tell them that you lost a black umbrella. They will have several, and you can choose the one you like best and say it's yours.
When you know someone won't be home, call them from far away. Leave them a message to call. So, they cover the cost of the long-distance call.
Don't try these funny ways to save money at home.
Don't pay people to watch your kids! Get young couples who want to have children to "rent" yours for the night. They can see what it will be like, and you can get paid instead of having to pay someone to watch your kids.
To save electricity, turn off the TV and all the lights. Tell the kids it's a hide-and-seek game.
You can save money on dog food if you teach your dog to beg for food from strangers.
Instead of buying deodorant, you could rub pine needles under your arms.
You can save money on toilet paper by taking extra napkins from fast food places.
Instead of buying your own toothbrush, borrow the one from your neighbour.
If I write a funny or not book about ways to save money, will it sell well or will everyone take my advice and borrow it from the library instead?
