People really seem to like Cheap Women. What I have found is that the thing that they really like doing is sharing their thrifty secrets. As a tribute to all of those people, I am sharing as many of those tips as I can remember. *These ideas are not necessarily condoned or supported by Cheapwomen.org*

1. Wrap children’s gifts in the funnies section (my grandma gave us this)
2. Get old wallpaper samples and use them to wrap or, even better, as placemats. They are often water resistant and come in a bunch of colors with the same pattern (also grandma!). My grandma, by the way, is the original Cheap Woman. I don’t think she ever flies w/o doing so as a courier, and even runs her own flea market…complete with a man hired to help her load trash to be resold in her car during their weekly ‘round up’!
3. Buy window insulation (the plastic stuff you blow dry) to cover windows in drafty, old apartments.
4. Steal herbs from neighbors plants, or even local establishments who have herb trees/shrubs hanging outside.
5. Take a pinch of an herb from the plant at the grocery store. I have heard Cilantro and Parsley are the best, although basil is also a winner.
6. Old Tshirts for car washing rags (although I think I only know one person who washes their car!)
7. Use coffee beans to decorate in candle holders and such. They are also a good deodorizer.
8. Wash in the sink or tub
9. use milk crated for shelves that you get from the back of Starbucks or other such establishments.
10. Dumpster dive
11. Steal snacks and lunches from the caf. Fridge
12. Steal internet from neighbors
13. Sneak in your own beer/snacks/liquor
14. Stop brushing your teeth and showering
15. And my most favorite: Get a friend who is a klepto to steal stuff for you. You are not actually doing it, but you get your stuff for free!
Thanks to everyone who contributed by telling me (ad nauseum) every idea you have ever had for saving money.