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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:34 PM
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Name something that you just shouldn't skimp on...
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Shell Beau Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:34 PM
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1. toilet paper
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ghostsofgiants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:48 PM
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18. My first thought as well.
My girlfriend is a bit of a penny pincher and always comes home with cheap 1-ply stuff. Not cool. x( :P
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Shell Beau Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:49 PM
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20. Save somewhere else! I want some good TP!
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guitar man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:55 PM
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22. agreed
Beat me to it. ;)
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Jamastiene Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 07:48 PM
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37. Ain't that the truth?
My step dad brags that he only uses 2 sheets...yes, THEN. I won't eat his cooking. I won't eat anybody's cooking if they brag that they don't use much paper. I don't care how much they wash their hands, nuh uh. No way.
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Canuckistanian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 10:19 PM
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48. Oh yeah
My inlaws PREFER a particular scratchy, single-ply sandpaper from Hell.

It must be some weird form of penance.
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Dr. Strange Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:34 PM
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2. Wedding photographer
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yellowdogintexas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 07:17 PM
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33. YES!!!! Your brother's best friend or your favorite uncle may just not be the
really great photographer they say he is, even with these fantastic digital cameras. Get the 'family friend' to roam around shooting great candid shots and let a professional shoot those formal poses. You may go nuts picking them out but they are SO much better.

Even if you can't afford an entire package, at least get a good portrait done in a studio or somewhere of the two of you in your wedding outfits, even if it is not made the day of the wedding.
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:35 PM
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3. Relaxation time
:hug:
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MrScorpio Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:36 PM
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4. Safety Requirements
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qb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:37 PM
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5. vitamin D3
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:37 PM
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6. Processed Cheese
Don't settle for knock-off imitation cheese food: It's Velveeta or bust!
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:38 PM
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7. Beer.
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GoddessOfGuinness Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 08:27 PM
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42. You said it.
I'd rather have no beer than dishwatery beer. :toast:
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Mike 03 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:38 PM
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8. Nutritional supplements and produce.
Don't get the cheapest Omega-3 fish oil or whey protein, or any of that stuff, and never ever buy vegetables at Wal-Mart.
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CreekDog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:40 PM
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9. Lighter fluid
and "Don't tutch the but" references.
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Lyric Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:41 PM
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10. Razors/razor blades
If you have sensitive skin like me, get the good ones and take good care of them so they'll last. If I use cheap disposable razors, I break out in a razorburn rash SOOOO bad, no matter how much hot-water soak prep and shaving gel I use. :(
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bicentennial_baby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:42 PM
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11. Condoms
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Chan790 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:45 PM
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14. or any birth-control method for that matter. n/t
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:46 PM
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15. I use, like 5 at a time.
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achtung_circus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 07:25 PM
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36. One on top of another,
or one after another?

Inquiring minds (don't really) want to know.
:puke:
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Greyskye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:44 PM
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12. Oxygen

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KG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:45 PM
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13. Astrolube
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Chan790 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:48 PM
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19. The good stuff comes from Europe and costs much much more.
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:47 PM
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16. Oral se...uh, nevermind.
Don't want to get this locked.
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 10:22 PM
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50. I'm LeftyMom, and I approve of this comment.
A LOT. :thumbsup:
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Mollis Donating Member (812 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:48 PM
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17. pickles
:7
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leftyclimber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:53 PM
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21. Aftershave.

































Oh, wait. You said SHOULDN'T skimp on.

:hide:
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siligut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 05:56 PM
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23. Good tools.
Poor quality tools will inevitably cost you in the end.
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guitar man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 06:00 PM
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24. Hear Hear!!
My wife and I almost got into an argument at Lowe's the other day. I was buying some new blades for my circular saw and she kept pointing out some crappy low priced blades. I had to explain it a few times and a couple different ways why I wasn't going to buy those cheap ass blades. ;)
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Jamastiene Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 07:51 PM
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38. I'll third that one.
You get what you pay for and have to buy another one if you buy cheap shit.
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TroglodyteScholar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 06:26 PM
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25. Ice cream
Häagen-Dazs or nothing!
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 06:30 PM
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26. Butter. Mascara.
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azmouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 06:32 PM
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27. Feminine hygiene products
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trof Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 06:33 PM
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28. Air or water.
No matter the price.
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 06:34 PM
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29. Underwear. And, not that skimpy Victoria's Secret stuff, you pervs.
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rucky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 06:41 PM
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31. socks, too
I have one good pair from 5 years ago, and usually go through my crappy pairs in a couple of months.
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JNelson6563 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 06:37 PM
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30. Shoes.
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Manifestor_of_Light Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-09-09 01:17 AM
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52. Yes, good soft shoes are necessary.


Ferragamo sneakers.
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Swede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 07:16 PM
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32. Coffee.
I cannot and will not tolerate bad coffee.
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yellowdogintexas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 07:20 PM
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34. good cookware. coffee. coffee creamer (half and half or nothing!) pizza
also agree with produce and nutritional supplements
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Fire Walk With Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 07:23 PM
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35. Laughter.
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Blarch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 07:52 PM
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39. Weed. Get the good stuff.
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Jamastiene Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 07:53 PM
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40. I am the great Cornholio!
TP. Must.Have.TP.
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mokawanis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 08:04 PM
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41. Rain gear/hiking gear
I'm a real cheapskate but I buy good quality hiking equipment and rain gear.
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108blessings Donating Member (112 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 08:34 PM
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43. Quality food...Organic staples, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil
I would rather wear cheap clothes than eat cheap, crappy food.
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SalmonChantedEvening Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 08:53 PM
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44. Pancake syrup.
Drenched.

:9
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 08:57 PM
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45. Ped Egg
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blue neen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 10:15 PM
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46. Good moisturizer.
It's so worth it.
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femmocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 10:19 PM
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47. Whipped cream. n/t
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Zavulon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 10:21 PM
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49. Tires.
It never ceases to amaze me how many people will go cheap on one of the most important things in their lives.
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jan-08-09 11:17 PM
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51. Buy. Real. Q-tips.
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-09-09 01:20 AM
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53. Auto parts
And stereo gear.
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