We live in a world where it is important to save money. Sometimes saving a little here and there can make a big difference. But some people take saving money to an extreme, crossing the line from being thrifty to being cheap. Here are stories from children who lived with big cheapskates.
- How My Dad Scored a Free Bar of Soap with a Clever Trick
My dad moved into his house and had a guy do a free water filter demo. The guy used a bar of soap and left it. My dad called four more companies for free demos just to get more soap, never intending to buy a filter. - My Dad’s Attachment with Paper Towels
My dad hoards paper towels and makes me ask permission to use them. One time, my girlfriend and I dropped a gallon of milk, and I used a whole roll to clean it up. The look on his face when he found out was priceless. - My Dad’s Unique Approach to Saving Every Coin
My dad hates paying for electricity, so he hangs clothes outside in winter. He would go through our trash looking for recyclables and once drove around for half an hour to find the cheapest gas. - Meet the Return Policy Maestro
My father took full advantage of Costco’s return policy. He returned an outdoor furniture set we’d had for eight years, weather-worn and broken, and used the refund to buy a new set. - Unveiling the Frugal Achievements of My Grandmother
When I was a kid, I spent summers at my grandparents’ house. One of my chores was setting the table using “the good napkins,” which were restaurant napkins. My grandmother would also collect food from buffets and use coupons.
