“This is one of the questions I get asked the most.
You buy a pair of slacks, keep the tag on, wear them to your high school reunion, and then return them the next day. Everyone’s done it. However, how long can you get away with this?
My longest? A year and a half. Of course there was a bit of confusion when the Salvation Army thought I was donating the pants.
The key to this… how clean can you keep your pants? I slopped jelly on the pants and I wore to my high school reunion, but I was able to get away with it by folding it just so.
Unfortunately, there is no exact answer. I like to go as soon as possible in order to have a fully customizable wardrobe. $20 for a year’s worth of clothes ain’t to shabby.
Have you ever done this? How long did you wait to return them? “
Dollars and Sense is a series of helpful tips from the King of Frugality, Gil. Gil takes great care to test out and sample every tip he suggests. In a way he’s the Martha Stewart of saving money. Everything you buy should have at least three uses, and Gil will help you get the most out of your purchases.
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I was going to write about the forgotten stars of LaCrosse, but have there ever been any stars of lacrosse? I don’t know. A reader suggested this title to me, and quite frankly I can’t think of any forgotten lacrosse stars. I know there was Duncan Feebles, but I wouldn’t really classify him as a star, a dynamo, but not a star. Besides everyone still remembers him. So I’ve decided to list my top 3 American Gladiators of all time…
Thunder Thighs – Thunder Thighs looked like a man, but I’m fairly positive she was a woman. She looked amazing and her face looked like it was literally chiseled from stone. Her greatest asset? You guessed it. Her thighs. Described on the telecasts as portable tree trunks. Her legs provided a very solid base to work from. She was excluded from aerial games, but was quite dominant in Powerball.
Magic Man – Magic Man was one of the biggest gladiators on the show, and he was cut. He had muscles everywhere. He barely looked human due to the fact that his steroid enhanced shoulders covered most of his neck. He had an inability to raise his hands above his head, but that didn’t stop him from excelling at the Joust.
Lard – Lard was the fattest Gladiator on the show, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t agile. In fact I daresay he could have been one of the fastest Gladiators in competition. He was unstoppable whenever he got his body moving. Due to his excess mass, he had the ability to pummel competitors into submission without using appendages. How he did it, I’ll never know. He excelled on the Rings. Once he swung… Watch out!
Who was your favorite American Gladiator and why?
(Editor’s Note: Ricky’s selections have not been verified. Some of the players above may be inactive, retired, injured, dead, non-existent or play for entirely different sports.)
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"Nothing feels better around the house than a pair of moccasins. However, you’d be a dummy to pay for this luxury. If you’re like me and have nasal allergies and other mucus related afflictions, you probably go through your fair share of Kleenex. Don’t throw away your old boxes! These little dandies are the perfect fill-ins while lounging around the house. If you invested in Aloe Kleenex, you’re in for a real treat. Remember to get the gondola boxes though. The square boxes gave me claw foot for about a year. Can you think of any additional uses for Kleenex boxes?"
Dollars and Sense is a series of helpful tips from the King of Frugality, Gil. Gil takes great care to test out and sample every tip he suggests. In a way he's the Martha Stewart of saving money. Everything you buy should have at least three uses, and Gil will help you get the most out of your purchases.
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Joe Mantegna – After a brief stint in the Godfather, and lending his voice to The Simpsons, Mantegna went on to become one of the greatest quarterbacks of our generation. He won four Fiesta Bowls and his chemistry with Jerry Arborio was unparalleled.
Dick ButtKiss – This animal is nothing like his name. His name probably should have been Dick ButtKick. Anyone? No? Okay. This machine may be best known for his roles in Hang Time, and Webster with Emanuel Lewis. Make no bones about it, this guy was a destroyer.
Tom Brady – Brady was the only joint child of Mike and Carol. He was primarily raised by Alice, and learned football from Sam the butcher. Brady would go on to dominate the sport of football, and step out of the shadows of his older brother Johnny Bravo.
Deacon Jones – The only ordained deacon to play in the NFL was a rugged force to be reckoned with. After serving his community parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrow, Jones began his career by destroying quarterbacks. He followed each sack with a small prayer.
Jerry Arborio – After leaving his Uncle Ben’s field, Arborio went on to greatness in the NFL, and set almost every receiving record known to man. With Joe Mantegna by his side, Arborio was a constant threat. He spent almost twenty years in the league and this San Francisco Treat’s work ethic was unmatched.
James Brown – Ironically playing for the Cleveland Browns, Brown was the most dominant rusher of all time. He began his football career after a string of hit singles, and lit the NFL up. He shockingly announced his retirement after only eight seasons and went on to record Living in America, a song he played the night Apollo Creed tragically passed away.
Am I missing any players? Let me know, and let the debates begin!
(Editor’s Note: Ricky’s selections have not been verified. Some of the players above may be inactive, retired, injured, dead, non-existent or play for entirely different sports.)
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“So, you finally got your A-Team salt & pepper shakers in the mail, but what are you going to do with all of those packing peanuts? I hope you didn’t say throw them away! Those soft nuggets of Styrofoam gold can be used to stuff any flimsy or old pillows you’ve got lying around the studio apartment/station wagon. A side warning… These things are flammable and they’ll bring down your studio apartment in seconds. Do Not Use with a heat pad, I got burnt pretty bad.”
Dollars and Sense is a series of helpful tips from the King of Frugality, Gil. Gil takes great care to test out and sample every tip he suggests. In a way he’s the Martha Stewart of saving money. Everything you buy should have at least three uses, and Gil will help you get the most out of your purchases.
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"An old pair of socks makes a great pair of gloves in the winter. Don’t bother going to a store and squandering 3 to 4 dollars on a pair of mittens. Also remember that socks with holes can be used as fingerless gloves."
Dollars and Sense is a series of helpful tips from the King of Frugality, Gil. Gil takes great care to test out and sample every tip he suggests. In a way he's the Martha Stewart of saving money. Everything you buy should have at least three uses, and Gil will help you get the most out of your purchases.
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This restaurant has TV’s all over the place. Big ones. Eh, I’m talking 19 to 22 inches. I can’t get that luxury at home, so I head over to TV Dinner Palace to watch all my sports games on their rabbit ear antennas. Suckers. It’s an after work, too lazy to cook, paradise.
Name: TV Dinner Palace
Slogan: “The Home of Molten Dessert”
Setting: Casual, shoes are optional.
Distinguishing Characteristics: Lazy Boy easy chairs, TV’s, and television dinner trays.
Price: $4.95. All meals are all inclusive. They include semi-equal portions of meat, potato, vegetable, and flaming hot dessert.
Cuisine: Mostly Frozen American Comfort Foods (Hungry Man).
Feature Entree: Hungry Man Salisbury Steak with mashed potatoes, corn, and liquid fire mystery dessert.
The Eat Sheet is a collection of restaurants frequented by Gil on a regular basis. He takes great pride in selecting frugal, but elegant eateries for his readers. Each restaurant is hand selected by Gil, and must meet his rigorous testing matrix. The matrix consists of one guideline… Price. Check back for more of Gil’s Eat Sheet.
In today's episode of The Fru-Gil: Gil's Money Saving Tips, Gil discusses a brand new way to get meat on the cheap. This tip could save you thousands. Don't miss it!
The Fru-Gil is the Internet's finest source of audio advice on saving money. Gil has painstakingly perfected and practiced every money saving tip he presents, and they have provided him with the luxurious life that he never thought was possible. This could change your life. Press the play button to listen…
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Eh, this restaurant reminds me of home. You can show up wearing whatever you want, and you'll fit right in. No reason to dress up here. In fact you pretty much just microwave everything yourself.
Name: Aunt Laura's Family Restaurant
Slogan: "Where an alcoholic uncle berates you. Family Style!"
Setting: Below Casual (You can pull off briefs and a tank top here.)
Distinguishing Characteristics: Cracked tile floor, cockroaches, red checkered table clothes, Spaghetti served on tables, dirty tables.
Price: $2.95. All meals served family style. The price stays low because they don't hire cooks. You're in charge of your own re-heats.
Cuisine: Mostly Italian(Chef Boyardee), and frozen television dinners.
Feature Entree: Spiderman Spaghetti-O's served on the table.
The Eat Sheet is a collection of restaurants frequented by Gil on a regular basis. He takes great pride in selecting frugal, but elegant eateries for his readers. Each restaurant is hand selected by Gil, and must meet his rigorous testing matrix. The matrix consists of one guideline… Price. Check back for more of Gil's Eat Sheet.
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In today's episode of The Fru-Gil: Gil's Money Saving Tips, Gil talks about patching drywall in a pinch, and how he feels about the automotive industry.
The Fru-Gil is the Internet's finest source of audio advice on saving money. Gil has painstakingly perfected and practiced every money saving tip he presents, and they have provided him with the luxurious life that he never thought was possible. This could change your life. Press the play button to listen…
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