Living on a Shoestring - Softcover

Tightwad Twins, The

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0440508061 ISBN 13: 9780440508069

Publisher: Dell, 1997

Synopsis

The essential book for everyone who has been accused of being "cheap"--and is proud of it--has finally arrived!

Here are the Tightwad Twins, ready to share hundreds of their time (and budget) tested cheap tricks to help readers learn how not to spend money and still make life easier. With over 1000 tips on cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and gift giving, Living on a Shoestring is an essential bible for everyone looking to stretch their dollar just a little further, with such time-and money-saving tips as:

Vacuuming with a scented softener sheet--the vacuum bag will deodorize while you clean
A coat of nail polish can make old jewelry look new
A blast of hairspray stiffens flies' wings for easier swatting
White-out hides scratches on white appliances

About this title

From the Back Cover

Ann and Susan are identical twin sisters, two great minds with a single purpose--to save money. For years they have been known as The Tightwad Twins, sharing their money-saving wisdom in TV appearances, garnering legions of fans who have made The Twins' self-published book, previously available only by mail order, a huge success. Now you too can learn The Tightwad Twins' best-kept secrets: how to stop paying full retail--because you can get the same thing for less... how to look terrific--for no more than $10... how to research the best deals for your family on food, clothing, household items, appliances, cars, and holiday gifts--without busting your budget. So if all of your pens have a business name on them... if the cashiers try to put up the "lane closed" sign when they see how many coupons you've collected... if you would rather hang on to your money than throw it away, you will want to find about:
The professional way to keep potato chips, rice, and other foods fresh longer... great when you buy in bulk
The warm bread trick for crock-pot meals... and why two crock-pots can save you big time
Window treatments that look like a million bucks... and may not have to cost you one cent
Garage sale items that are fabulous buys
Reusing wrapping paper? It can look brand new if you know the secret
Gifts people will love... that come from the heart, not the store

Over 1,000 tips in all... plus forms to make your life easier: budget sheets, legal forms, calendars, a master grocery list, and more.

From the Inside Flap

l book for everyone who has been accused of being "cheap"--and is proud of it--has finally arrived!

Here are the Tightwad Twins, ready to share hundreds of their time (and budget) tested cheap tricks to help readers learn how not to spend money and still make life easier. With over 1000 tips on cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and gift giving, Living on a Shoestring is an essential bible for everyone looking to stretch their dollar just a little further, with such time-and money-saving tips as:

Vacuuming with a scented softener sheet--the vacuum bag will deodorize while you clean
A coat of nail polish can make old jewelry look new
A blast of hairspray stiffens flies' wings for easier swatting
White-out hides scratches on white appliances

Edition details

• Publisher: Dell
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0440508061
• ISBN 13: 9780440508069
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368