Nowadays, there is an abundance of life hacks and home remedies that are just a click away. The Internet provides plenty of useful information that were once passed down from parents to children.
Some of these hacks seem logical, but others appear to be so strange that we can’t help but wonder if they really work.
So, have you ever stumbled upon a hack that made you raise your eyebrows and think “What the heck!?” If not, this one will definitely surprise you.
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Noticing a clothespin clipped on your shower head when taking a shower means you need to pay homage to your partner’s creativity.
We all know that clothespins are used for hanging clothes, but they do have other purposes that can come in handy.
There is an additional purpose for these unassuming little gadgets that transforms them into tools capable of giving your bathroom a refreshing makeover.
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All you need is a wooden clothespin and a bottle of essential oil like eucalyptus, lavender, or peppermint, or whatever you prefer and gives you a soothing sensation. Soak the clothespin in your chosen essential oil, then clip it onto your shower head or shower curtain. The steam from the shower will diffuse the scent from the clothespin, creating a homemade fragrance emitter that enhances your shower experience, making it more luxurious.
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Being born into royalty means spending your entire life under the spotlight, and of course, Prince Harry is not an exception.
Paparazzi follow his every move, especially following his decision to step down from his royal duties together with his wife, Meghan Markle.
The truth is that capturing the scandalous stories and shocking images that fuel tabloid headlines is challenging when it comes to senior Royal Family members. They maintain a stoic facade, and information rarely leaks from their closely guarded lives.
Running away from the media and the paparazzi was one of the reasons Harry decided to leave Britain behind and settle in California with his wife and children. However, he later received backlash because he not only didn’t hide from the media, but he became even more exposed than ever, giving interviews, signing deals with Netflix for a documentary, and publishing a book, Spare, in which he revealed plenty of details about the life as a royal and about the members of the Firm, including his brother and father.
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However, among the most intriguing topics he wrote openly about were the candid discussions about his sex life as a younger man. His openness on such personal matters has captivated public interest and added a layer of relatability to his public persona.
Speaking of the woman who took his virginity, Harry didn’t provide a name, but he did include plenty of details.
“She liked horses, quite a lot and… treated me not unlike a young stallion,” the 39-year-old wrote in Spare.
“Quick ride, after which she’d smacked my rump and sent me off to graze. Among the many things about it that were wrong: It happened in a grassy field behind a busy pub.”
As expected, those who read the book started speculating as to who this woman might be.
Among the rest, the name of the British actress Elizabeth Hurley, best known for her work in Austin Powers and Strictly Confidential, was mentioned.
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Hurley, 58, has finally broken the silence on the rumors on an episode of Watch What Happens Live, where she discussed the theory that she had been Harry’s first lover.
“That was ludicrous!” she told host Andy Cohen. “He said, ‘She was English. She was older than me. It was in Gloucestershire’. And they were like, ‘Ah, it’s Elizabeth.’ It was absurd. It was ridiculous.”
She added that she has never met the Duke.
Another woman, Sasha Walpole, claimed she was the one Harry wrote about in his memoir.
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“I am the woman who took Harry’s virginity. It was literally wham-bam between two friends. [It was] passionate and sparky because we shouldn’t have been doing it,” she told The Sun last year.
“We went outside, and both climbed a three-bar fence to the field. We were quite drunk at this point. I gave Harry a cigarette. I lit mine and then his. We finished our cigarettes – Marlboro Lights – and it just happened. He started to kiss me.”
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Life is full of challenges and unexpected twists, and Marilyn’s story is a prime example of this.
She and Darren met in high school and quickly became the sweethearts everyone expected to end up together. After navigating through college side by side, they graduated together and eventually tied the knot. The early years of their marriage were filled with joy, laughter, and dreams of a bright future.
However, when their second son was born, things turned for the worse. Darren started to distance himself emotionally, and the warmth that once kept their relationship alive gradually cooled. One evening, out of the blue, Darren said he wanted a divorce. With little explanation, he packed a suitcase, kissed Marilyn on the forehead, and left, leaving her the burden to explain to their kids why their dad was no longer living with them in the home they built together.
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Adjusting to life as a single mother was incredibly challenging for Marilyn who strove to maintain a sense of normality for her sons, despite the ever-present reminders of the life she once shared with Darren. The empty chair at the dinner table, the quiet house after the children went to bed, and the weight of making decisions alone were constant struggles. To cope with her emotions, she took up kickboxing, which became a vital outlet for her frustration and helplessness. In order to navigate the emotional turmoil she faced, she started therapy. Eventually, she learned to be resilient and love herself.
Darren, on the other hand, moved on with his life and found a new partner, Penelope. The thought of him building a life with someone else crushed Marilyn, but she accepted the reality. Her relationship with Darren was confined to co-parenting and occasional awkward exchanges during child hand-offs, but then, Darren called with an unusual request.
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First, they talked about their sons, when Darren’s tone suddenly changed. With hesitation in his voice, he asked if Marilyn would consider being a surrogate for him and Penelope. It turned out they had been trying to start a family but things didn’t go as planned. The request was so unexpected that Marilyn initially thought she had misheard him. She asked for time to think, and Darren suggested they meet the next day to discuss it further.
Marilyn drove to Darren’s house the following day with her mind swirling with pros and cons. When she arrived, it was Penelope who greeted her. She had a smile on her face, which eased some of Marilyn’s tension. As they engaged in a conversation, Penelope shared their struggles and hopes for the future. Marilyn felt an unexpected connection to Penelope, moved by her vulnerability and strength. After hours of discussion, Marilyn agreed to be their surrogate. Both Darren and Penelope were deeply grateful and assured her of their support throughout the process.
As the pregnancy progressed, the bond Marilyn and Penelope’s shared grew stronger.
What’s most, they became friends who shared secrets and details of their lives. Penelope even joined Marilyn’s book club, and Marilyn introduced Penelope to kickboxing. All these activities took brought them close together. Penelope never missed any of the doctor’s appointment, and they shared many intimate moments, such as watching movies together or comforting each other during emotional times.
After the birth of their, Darren became angry and the relationship between Marilyn and Penelope was affected. Once at the hospital to see the baby, he asked from Penelope to step outside. After that, Penelope disappeared for several days, not responding to Marilyn’s texts or calls, leaving her worried and bewildered.
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Marilyn reflected on their journey and realized that the ache in her heart was not just from a friendship paused; she had fallen in love with Penelope.
Months passed by and Penelope never called or responded to any of Marilyn’s messages, but one day, she returned to Marilyn’s doorstep, drenched from the rain and desperate to talk. She told her that life without Marilyn’s presence in it was hard to imagine. She eventually confessed her love for Marilyn and told her she planned on divorcing Darren.
Marilyn told her she also loved her, and that was the moment the friendship between these two women translated into a profound love. They took things slowly, allowing the reality of their new life together to settle. Their connection, built on shared adversity and profound understanding, grew stronger with time.
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Looking back on the unexpected journey from being asked to be a surrogate to finding true love with Penelope, it is clear that life’s unpredictability led them to a new chapter filled with courage, love, and the promise of a future they never anticipated. Marilyn and Penelope now cherish the serendipity of their story, the resilience of their spirits, and the beautiful life they are building together.
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The beginning of the last month marked an important development for the British royal family.
Prince Harry landed in London to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, and during his stay in his home country, his brother, Prince William, received a significant new honour from King Charles. The timing seemed coincidental, but yet, many saw it as a major snub to Prince Harry.
The announcement from the Palace revealed that King Charles III has appointed Prince William as the colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps.
“His Majesty the King will officially hand over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales,” the palace’s statement read. “In August 2023, following His Majesty’s Accession, the King was pleased to announce military appointments including that the Prince of Wales would become Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps. The role was previously held by His Majesty the King, as Prince of Wales, for 31 years.”
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Royal expert Tom Quinn claims Prince Harry was ‘in tears when he heard’, adding: “What makes it much worse is that the role is being given to the very man who Harry sees as the cause of so many of his problems – his brother.
“And the announcement was deliberately made during Harry’s brief visit to the UK to have maximum impact; it shows Harry that he really is no longer welcome.”
William’s new role places him in charge of Harry’s former unit. In 2008, Harry completed his Army Air Corps “Grading” and Pilot’s Selection Board interview, subsequently training as an Army Air Corps pilot in 2009.
“On successful completion of that Army Pilots Course, Prince Harry was selected to train on the Apache Attack Helicopter,” Harry’s official biography before he was removed from the official royal family website read. “On the same day, it was announced that Prince Harry received his provisional wings from his father.” Charles was colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps at the time, making the ceremony extra meaningful for Harry.
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The unveiling of Prince William’s new designation emerges during a period of increased public curiosity, partly influenced by the tense rapport between Prince Harry and his father. Speculation surrounding the nature of their exchanges, or the lack thereof, during Prince Harry’s recent trip to the U.K. underscores the intricacies of royal relationships.
During Harry’s most recent visit, he and his father, King Charles, didn’t meet due to the king’s “full programme.”
However, the statement by Prince Harry added that he “hopes to see him soon.”
Despite the strained relationships with the members of the Firm, Harry expressed his happiness about returning to the UK. Regarding the party, he described it as “amazing” and commended the work of Scotty’s, emphasizing the incredible and necessary support they provide to children.
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“The more opportunity you get to do these kinds of events, the more the families and kids know this place exists which is really the most important thing,” Harry said, as reported by BBC.
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Nowadays, most people lead busy lives and are forced to follow hectic schedules. This can easily cause stress, which later leads to more serious health issues. The food most Americans consume, fast food, is also a factor which negatively affects the quality of life. A great number of Americans struggle to maintain healthy weight and obesity is an issue many face.
One of the consequences of the above mentioned is a heart failure, or heart attack. In fact, heart attack is number one cause of death in America.
According to some research, the body knows if a heart attack is about to take place and is trying to warn us.
Some of the symptoms we should pay attention to and try to treat as fast as possible are the following:
1. Fatigue
Being extremely tired, sleepy, exhausted or lacking energy to perform even the slightest of tasks can be a sign of fatigue. One of the reasons it may affect a person are the lowered levels of blood that go to the heart. This usually takes place when arteries get narrowed. Fatigue can easily happen if someone experiences heart issues.
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2. Shortness of breath
The shortness of breath happens when the lungs don’t get the appropriate levels of oxygen needed for a proper function of the body. If you or someone you know experiences shortness of breath it is for the best to consult a doctor because it may be a sign of a potential heart attack.
3. Weakness
If you start experiencing weakness all of a sudden because of a an unknown reason your body might want to remind you to take things slowly and reconsider your lifestyle.
4. Dizziness and Cold Sweats
Both dizziness and cold sweats can be a result of poor circulation, something that must not be ignored.
5. Flu or Cold-like Symptoms
A great number of people who have experienced heart attack say that they developed flu-like symptoms mere days before the attack took place.
6. Chest Pressure
A common symptom of heart attack is the chest pressure one might experience. This pressure will constantly increase until the attack itself happens.
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7. Swollen Feet
If you have congestive heart failure, one or both of your heart’s lower chambers lose their ability to pump blood effectively. As a result, blood can back up in your legs, ankles and feet, causing edema.
If you are interested to learn more about heart-attack and some of the symptoms which pre-follow this condition go to the video below in which Dr. Travis Stork speaks on the Symptoms of Heart Attack.
In addition, check out another useful video about Heart Attack Cough (Self Aid) Demonstration.
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At Trooping the Colour, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, rode in a carriage with her children, waving and smiling to the crowd that was joyful to see her in public alongside her family after the long absence. As always, she looked impeccable, choosing a white dress adorned with a black bow, complemented by a white hat atop her bun.
Royal expert Michael Cole said the Princess’ outfit was a nod to a movie star. “The gown was by Jenny Packham, but it was a very clear tribute to Cecil Beaton, who designed the black and white Royal Ascot scene for the film of My Fair Lady, with Audrey Hepburn playing the role,” Cole told GB News, praising Kate.
“Courage is grace under pressure; it’s often defined as that, and I think we saw that with Kate,” he continued.
“My goodness, it’s harrowing enough coping with cancer for anybody, but for somebody to have to do that, knowing that the eyes of the world are upon her, a thousand lenses, looking at her at the same time as she’s undergoing preventative chemotherapy for the undisclosed cancer from which she is suffering – what an ordeal.”
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The balcony appearance during Trooping the Colour has always been a remarkable moment, both for the royals and the gathered public. This year, not many working royals made an appearance on the balcony. Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice were not seen, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were also not in attendance.
Royal expert Tom Quinn noted that there have been talks about inviting Harry and Meghan to Trooping the Colour. However, it was believed that even if they had accepted the invitation, it might have backfired.
“There was a brief discussion among the senior Royals about inviting Harry and Meghan to Trooping the Colour, but the idea was quickly dismissed because even if the couple accepted the invitation there is a feeling that they cast a dark shadow over everything,” Quinn told the Mirror.
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Whether or not Harry got in touch with his father is not known. He, however, failed to acknowledge King Charles’ birthday and even ignored Father’s Day on social media.
Mere hours before Trooping the Colour took place, Meghan’s friend Nacho Figuerasa, an Argentinian polo player, revealed the Duchess’s brand’s new raspberry-flavored jam via an Instagram Story. Many found the timing totally inappropriate, labeling Meghan’s decision to promote her jam right there and then as “shocking,” “disgusting,” and “narcissism.”
“While I am sure the gift packages came with notes requesting social media coverage, you can’t tell Nacho Figueras what to do. So I think it’s certain the timing of his post was his own idea,” a source close to Meghan told the Daily Beast.
“The larger point here is that the American Riviera Orchard campaign has been phenomenally successful and cost Meghan nothing.”
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In an interview with The Sun, royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams stated that the notion of Meghan doing something like that on the day of Trooping the Colour is “silly.”
“What’s so odd is that she did anything on the day of Trooping the Colour at all, it doesn’t make any sense,” he said. “I don’t think it’s been thought out. This makes no public relations sense. It’s ridiculous.
“The Sussexes have never cared about the royal protocol, that you don’t have a diary clash,” Fitzwilliams continued. “Meghan would not have been advised to do this by any of her public relation consultants. This is something of a joke. It’s very, very odd. If she just sent the jam to a friend, she should have asked him not to post it, because otherwise it clearly makes them objects to mockery.”
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However, besides this, it has been revealed by people close to the Sussexes that they try to make amends with Harry’s family. They are said to be very interested in Kate’s battle with cancer and that they reached to her following her planned abdominal surgery but only learned that she had cancer from the video she posted.
Their communication with the palace, Prince William, and Kate has been “very limited.”
“They have had enough information to know that people are excited about the idea of a comeback for Kate, and they’re both relieved and happy to hear that she’s on the mend and may soon be well enough to return to her duties,” the source told Closer.
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“They’ve jointly reached out to send well wishes, but they’re still not really in a place with Kate to warrant much of a response,” the insider said, adding that this “hasn’t stopped them from trying to connect.”
The source added that Harry and Meghan hope Kate’s return to royal duties will alleviate some of the pressure on them and potentially “trigger a truce.”
“Meghan’s desperate to come across as the bigger person and end this feud between them — appearing like some sort of royal savior could only do her image good,” an insider told Closer.
“And, despite all their bad blood, her heart does go out to Kate — she can only imagine how hard this situation must be for her. Meghan has made it clear she’d love nothing more than to move past all the nonsense and find a way towards healing for everyone’s sake. She’s ready to let the anger and bitterness go,” they added.
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When it comes to the Sussexes‘ relationship with King Charles, it is not very good either. The issue is that Charles doesn’t see his grandchildren either. He has only seen Archie several times, while Lili only once.
“Charles has had discussions about an official visit to the United States at some time in the future, and there is no doubt if it goes ahead he would build in time to visit his youngest son and his grandchildren, but there are mountains of planning to be overcome before that becomes even a remote possibility,” Tom Quinn told the Mirror.
“King Charles has privately visited many other countries – he made an unpublicized visit to Transylvania for example, to check up on his rental properties – so it’s certainly possible that he would make a discreet private visit to Harry and the children in California. He is desperate to see them and hates the idea that Archie and Lily will not remember him as the warm friendly grandfather he wants to be.”
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The beginning of this year has been challenging for the British royal family. Following Kate Middleton’s planned abdominal surgery which took place in mid-January, King Charles shared with the public that he had been diagnosed with cancer. And as the country was trying to recover from the shocking news, Kate also revealed she has been battling cancer herself.
As anticipated, both Charles and Kate cleared their schedules and took time away from their royal responsibilities. However, while the King has resumed his duties, Kate continues to take her time off until full recovery.
During King Charles’ absence, it was his older son and his wife who stepped in for him. Queen Camilla’s work was praised by both the public and royal experts who believe she has done incredibly when it comes to performing royal duties.
Speaking of her role amid King Charles’ battle with cancer, royal expert Angela Levin referred to Camilla as to the one “holding the royal family” together.
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“I mean, to wait till you’re 73 is a long time before you can take the crown. I think obviously, at his age, it’s very difficult, but he’s very determined, and he’s only really just started to be king,” Levin said during an appearance on GB News.
“Supporting him very much, absolutely by his side, is Queen Camilla, who is going to all the engagements that they would have gone to together on her own.”
“And so that way he will feel it’s still moving, it’s still running, and they can discuss it and talk about it. And I think that’s marvelous. I mean, she is holding the Royal Family up and being strong. If you imagine 30 years ago, people were saying the whole Royal Family would absolutely disintegrate, and she would be of no use.”
Besides not being fan of being in the spotlight, Camilla did her best to fulfill the royal engagements she was assigned, being perceived as “accessible” to the public along the way.
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Royal expert and former correspondent Charles Rae was among those who praised Camilla for her work, saying she is “one of the best things to happen to the Royal Family” in a “good number of years.”
“There’s no question about it, she stepped into the breach. She’s got everything on her shoulders with what’s going on, and she’s taking on even more work,” Rae told GB News.
“Everywhere she goes, she has got a cheery smile on and a happy face. She says the right things. She has proved to be a remarkable asset to the Royal Family, given the allegations that at one time she had bread rolls thrown at her in a supermarket car park.”
The expert concluded: “I remember her when she was the most hated woman in Britain. I’ve met her several times and she’s charming, she’s witty, she’s really nice to chat to, and certainly when she’s chatting to people, she has done her homework as to who she’s chatting to.”
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Recently, Camilla gave an update on her husband’s health, saying that he refuses to follow the advice of moving through the gears slowly.
During an appearance at the second annual Queen’s Reading Room Literary Festival at Hampton Court Palace on Saturday last week, Camilla said, as per author Lee Child, that Charles is “doing fine except he won’t slow down and won’t do what he’s told.” Child added it “sounds to me like a typical husband.”
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich spoke of the King and said, “Given he had the longest wait in history as heir to the throne, given his age, as well as his current health crisis, he is poignantly aware that time is ticking,” he told Fox.
“He has been preparing for this role his entire life, being in line for the throne for 70 years. After waiting for so long, he has thrown himself into the job. He wants to make his mark. So all that downtime away from his people makes him anxious and agitated.”
Fordwich concluded: “Every single one of the projects he has undertaken is designed to make a real mark. They are not just honorary where he shows up once in a while. He has devoted his life to having an impact. Hence, the downtime required by his doctors is not in the slightest welcome. His reaction is admirable. The last thing that the nation wants is a lazy monarch.”
As per royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, the head of the monarchy is a “workaholic who skips lunch.”
That King Charles is doing well speaks the fact that he’s performing royal duties. Among the rest, he attended Trooping the Colour, a traditional event which marks the monarch official birthday which takes place every year on the second Saturday in June.
King Charles celebrated his original birthday in November.
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When it comes to money, different people have different perspectives. While some want to spend every single day like it’s their last and spend their money on luxuries and good stuff, others live frugally and believe they should be saving money for rainy days. Of course, not spending a lot isn’t a bad thing, but being a cheapskate indeed lowers the quality of life, and not only of the person who isn’t willing to spend anything but on their family too.
Cheapskate often find joy when they gets things for free, no matter how small of insignificant the item might be.
If you are lucky not to know what it feels like to be sharing a roof with a cheapskate, read the following stories shared by people on Reddit to see their crazy experiences.
1. How This Dad Scored a Free Bar of Soap with a Clever Trick
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u/[deleted]: When my dad moved into his house, he had a guy come over to do a free demonstration for a water filter that goes under a sink. The guy used a bar of soap for his demonstration and left it when he was done.
My dad called at least four other companies for a free demonstration just to keep the free bar of soap and never intended to have a water filter installed. He does things like this, which worsens as he ages. But I just let him do his thing.
2. Dad’s Attachment with Paper Towels
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u/TheCommonStew: My dad hoards his paper towels. To this day, he still expects me to ask permission to use them (I’m 21) because he doesn’t want me to waste them. I remember thinking it was $100 bucks for a roll because he was so concerned about me wasting them.
He is a cheapskate and spends twice as much money on everything because he only gets the cheapest thing that breaks or doesn’t work as well. While my girlfriend and I were at his house, I dropped a gallon of milk everywhere. She grabbed paper towels and used the whole roll to soak up the mess.
I felt so sinful helping her, but the look on my dad’s face when he found out we used a whole roll, was priceless. I knew he wouldn’t yell at us because he was too polite to yell in front of my girlfriend. But, he was visibly holding back his pain, anger, and heartbreak over the “wasted” roll.
3.What a Unique Approach to Saving Every Coin
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u/notronbro: Oh my God, dads are terrible. Mine hates paying for electricity, so he hangs his clothes up outside, which would be fine if he didn’t do it year-round, even when it’s below freezing.
Whenever my sisters or I cleaned our rooms, he would go through our trash, looking for “valuables” we had thrown away (money or recyclables). He’s obsessed with gas prices, and I once sat in the car with him as he drove around town for half an hour searching for the cheapest gas.
When he wants to drive down a hill, he literally puts his car in neutral, opens the door, and pushes himself down the hill with his foot. One time, we went to a Burger King, and I was only allowed chicken fries because a burger was “too expensive.”
4. Meet the Return Policy Maestro
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u/halfadash6: My father took insane advantage of the Costco return policy. He returned an outdoor furniture set we’d had for about eight years. It was weather-worn, and a couple of pieces were broken. They took it, and he used the money to pay for most of a new patio set from Costco. Unbelievable.
5. Unveiling the Frugal Achievements of My Grandmother
u/Acetylene: When I was a little kid, I spent summers at my grandparents’ house, and one of my chores was setting the table before dinner every night. Whenever we had company for dinner, I was instructed to use “the good napkins.”
That meant the napkins that didn’t have restaurant logos printed on them. We only went to restaurants when my grandmother felt she could come out ahead on the deal, and there were many ways to accomplish this.
She clipped coupons, of course, but that was kids’ stuff. Whenever she did anything for someone, she’d get them to take her to dinner to “return the favor.” She had an enormous purse, which generally returned stuffed with napkins and food from the buffet.
She didn’t see much point in going to any restaurant that didn’t at least have a salad bar. One year, when my mother and I offered to take her to dinner for her birthday, we had to drive over an hour to get to a Sizzler she hadn’t been banned from.
6. Rolling in Savings
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u/Askin_Real_Questions: My dad discovered where the giant industrial rolls you see in some shopping centers are sold and moved us over to that. It’s like one giant roll with about three or four normal rolls’ worth of toilet paper. I’ve never been so embarrassed having friends over.
7. My Grandmother’s Unbeatable Sears Lifetime Guarantee!
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u/stone_opera: When my grandparents got married, they did their gift registry with Sears; that was back in the day (Late 1940s) when they had a ‘lifetime guarantee’ on almost everything they sold.
My grandmother has moved house almost ten times since then, but she has kept every flattened box and warranty for every appliance she got when she was married.
I drove her to Sears about two years ago to replace her iron. She brought all the boxing and paperwork from back in the 1940s to get a new one. Surprisingly, they fulfilled the guarantee and gave her a new iron!
I think it’s hilarious, but she hasn’t had to pay for a new appliance in over 60 years because she’s so cheap! She’s a Ukrainian immigrant to Canada and always insists, “Lifetime guarantee means lifetime guarantee.”
I feel bad for Sears because our family is notoriously long-lived (her father lived until 104). I sometimes think that maybe this is why Sears is doing so poorly: a ton of cheap old women cashing in on their lifetime guarantees.
8. My Dad’s Budget Home Became a Renovation Adventure
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u/InVultusSolis: My father is pathologically cheap. I have tons of stories, but I’ll share the biggest. My dad only looks at the dollar amount and nothing else. If he sees a six-pack of toilet paper for $5 and a twelve-pack for $7, he’ll buy the $5 pack every time, guaranteed.
So you can already imagine how any major purchase goes with him. When I was about eight, he decided to buy a house. One could buy something relatively decent in my area for $110k back then. We’re talking newer cabinets, floors, interior appointments like trim, newer doors, windows, etc.
He ended up buying a low-quality house for $89k. It had been built in 1947. The guy who built the place was just as cheap as my dad. All of the windows and doors were original. It still had its original asbestos siding.
On the inside, there was no trim. No interior doors except the bathroom door, which itself had no knob. No kitchen cabinets or counters.
The living room floor was bare plywood, and the ground floor bedroom had linoleum haphazardly unrolled onto it. So essentially, my dad “saved” 21k when buying the house but has had to put way more than that into it over the years.
9. Beating the Heat on a Budget
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u/cerem86: I’m from Georgia, the land of humidity and heat. My dad wouldn’t turn the AC on until the temperature exceeded 100F. He bought these styrofoam pads that were metallic foil on one end.
We had to shove those into all the windows and exiting doorways when we had the AC on the “keep the heat out” and save on the AC. Also, our city has a natural spring. The water is drinkable and free.
So let me set this scene – There is a line in front of it. Kids wanting cold water on a hot day, moms with a pitcher to get some, maybe a guy with an empty milk jug, and my dad with THIRTY-TWO 5-gallon bottles filling them all up “in case the spring dries up tomorrow.”
10. Gift card
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u/deleted user: My grandpa was the stingiest man in the world. After he passed away, I inherited a $30 gift card. I was going to give it away, but for some reason, I decided to use it.
My life split into ‘before’ and ‘after’ that moment. The cashier’s face went pale when I handed her the card. Cashier: This can’t be, where did you get this??
Me: Uh… It was my grandpa’s. Cashier: ‘STOP EVERYONE! IN FRONT OF US we have the winner of our store’s decade-long hidden sweepstakes!’ The cashier excitedly explained that the gift card was a special promotional item with a million-dollar prize, unclaimed for years.
I stood there, stunned, as the store manager came over to confirm the unbelievable news. Suddenly, my grandpa’s ‘stingy’ gift transformed into a life-changing fortune, rewriting my future in an instant.
11. How We Ended Up Having Noodles with a Flavor Packet Collection
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u/forgno: My dad eats ramen noodles but seasons it with other things, so he keeps the flavor packets in an overflowing Ziploc bag. I swear we have 100 of those things. It does come in handy when you run out of your favorite ramen flavor!
My dad saves every sauce packet we get from fast food places. There’s a bag of them in the fridge, and we use them occasionally.
12. My Dad’s Brick Legacy That Stands the Test of Time
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u/sp3ctr41: When we demolished our brick garage, my dad made us clean every one of those bricks and lined them up around our house for future use. They are still there eight years later. All $500, one-year time, and back-breaking effort were worth it.
Our cars are worth $2000. My dad buys identical cars and dismantles them for parts. When you think he’s done scrapping, he lifts the engines out of them and stacks them underneath the carport. They have 300,000 kilometers on them.
We sit on these around the dinner table. Our TVs are 20″ in size to save on power. Most of our furniture is stuff people throw out on the street. We use soap for shaving cream and shampoo.
Our Granny flat has cupboards and couches stacked on each other to the ceiling; you have to shimmy through everything; the weight is so heavy the ground has settled, and cracks have started to appear everywhere.
I tried reasoning that the space could be better utilized by renting it out, but apparently, it’s more important to keep faulty treadmills, lawnmowers, fridges, ovens, and washing machines for spare parts.
13. How We Reused Bathwater to Save on Water and Gas Bills
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u/[deleted]: We shared bathwater. My brother would get in first, then me, and then mum or dad would be last. It’s pretty gross thinking about it now, but at the time, my parents did it to save money on the water and gas bills because they were on really low incomes.
14. Dog Bed vs. Baby Crib
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u/whatitdowhatitbee: My dad is cheap, but my mom isn’t, so it balanced out, but this story always makes me laugh. When I was born, my dad wanted to get me a dog bed instead of a crib or bed for a toddler or whatnot.
15. Here Comes the Cheap Christmas Wrapping Paper
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u/Jade_GL: I used to think that Christmas wrapping paper was always printed funny, like a cheap 3D picture. All of the Santa faces were a half centimeter or more off their faces. I later realized that my mom always bought misprinted discounted wrapping paper.
The thing is, when I see really nice paper now, it doesn’t feel like Christmas to me. The cheap, misprinted paper is more Christmasy to me, even 30 years later.
Similarly, my parents and aunt would count the boxes they used to wrap gifts in before Christmas morning. So, if my aunt brought 16 gifts that required the shirt/clothes boxes you would get at Sears/JC Penney, she would start Christmas morning by saying, “I came here with 16 boxes and I am leaving with 16 boxes!”
The funny thing is, back then, you would get the boxes free with your purchase, unlike today, where you usually have to buy the boxes. So, my parents and aunt were hung up on boxes they got for free.
We still have boxes with ancient tape on them, and they’re starting to fall apart, but now my family is more likely to say that throwing them out is okay.
Back then, you box them up for next year and tape the major rips. We even had an old box from a store called Structure that lasted years and years longer than the actual store did.
16. My Dad’s ‘Perfect Bed’ for My Newborn Daughter Turned To Be a Toy Crib
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u/InnanasPocket: My dad tried to give me the “perfect bed” for my newborn daughter so I “didn’t have to buy a crib.” It was the bed from my childhood doll, which had been sitting in their garage for 20+ years and would not have worked, even if that wasn’t a wildly unsafe idea.
17. Mom’s Magic
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u/choadspanker: My mom adds water to condiments to make them last longer. Sometimes, it feels like eating ketchup-flavored water. It’s funny and a bit strange. In our house, every drop counts; she turns meals into moments of simple, “thrifty love.”
18. Poor girl
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u/deleted user: While my parents lived in luxury, I had nothing. They deceitfully stole my inheritance after my grandmother’s death. A 50 dollar Walmart gift card each year is all I get from them. I live so poorly that I don’t even have a phone.
They buy themselves several luxury cars each year and fly off for vacations in the Maldives. But one day everything changed. While my parents were on a cruise, I received a letter. It was written on it ‘Do not open when they are around.’
I looked around and immediately tore open the envelope and began to read. ‘Hey Mary, this is your real father. I’ve been looking for you for years. Your grandmother left you a substantial inheritance, which I’ve been fighting to recover for you. Meet me at the address enclosed; it’s time to claim what’s rightfully yours and turn your life around.
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