Mother-of-two Shelley has been penny-pinching in Mesa, Arizona for over twenty years. Utah housewife Jordan manages to only spend $1400 a month for her family of five by rationing everything and asking her neighbors for their leftovers. By sharing everything from their shower to a single toothbrush, this cheapskate couple has no limit to their cost cutting. Larry is the cheapest mechanic in Texas. The dude who warmed up food in his hot tub. The best part about it is its free because my friends work here, its the perfect place to get married Shelley said. The money he plays with is not his as he uses the loose change he finds in the areas he visits. 10K followers. 1. TLC home ofshows like Welcome to Plathville, 90 Day Fianc, and My 600-lb Life noted, "These penny-pinchers don't just reuse teabags and turn the lights off when they leave a room, they take it much further." Ben throws a party on a $4 budget and Roy shows how he freezes his assets. And if anyone can understand what shes going through, its Ashley who endured her own budget nuptials a few years ago. I cannot believe people will go this far to save a few pennies. Utah housewife Jordan manages to only spend $1400 a month for her family of five by rationing everything and asking her neighbors for their leftovers. ", But Denise, Colby's mum, was far from impressed when she heard the news, as she said: "I thought it was a f***ing joke, nobody in their right mind is serious about having it in a gym. "Im genuinely traumatised by that lingerie.". She tells her: Were going to have your wedding right here in a chiropractor's office and it wont cost us anything.. Stars Shelley Watson Ashley Watson Brittney Watson See production, box office & company info Watch on Prime Video Larry became a cheapskate after his various divorces took drained him of cash and valuables. ", The Hollywood Reporter declared thatExtreme Cheapskateswould likely appeal to viewers who enjoyed Hoarders, which featured a number of disturbing collections, and was guaranteed to "bring all of the uncomfortable cringing one could hope for," noting, "Queasy viewers, on the other hand, might want to keep it at an extreme arm's length. As one of the hosts ofThe Doctors joked (viaThe Mirror),"It's a Nissan for your left one." News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Karissa and Rick Parran appeared on the second season ofExtreme Cheapskates, and they shared how they saved money by cutting corners on their personal hygiene. I think the display cake was the better option for their wedding because it didnt cost us anything, it was free, she added. And they are trying for a 20th. Here are three saving strategies on Extreme Cheapskates that I would never try. Of course, it's worth noting that selling body parts is illegal. As the 23-year-old prepares to say her I-dos in the office of a chiropractor - her mum presents her with a few tokens of love and luck for her big day. While Ashley was dreaming of picking out her dream wedding dress at a boutique, her mum had other ideas, taking her to a pawn shop. More than 250 professionals, most of them veterans. It appears he also cheaps out on his customers. Plus thisbridezilla DUMPED her sister from the bridal party after she gained 1.5 stoneduring lockdown. ), Giving the old knickers a whiff, Ashley admits that they kind of smell like old people.. Marlin also tries to save even more by washing his dishes in the fire station and by bringing home leftovers his teammates leave behind. I prefer Extreme Couponing, mostly because I did it for a while and was able to save a lot of money! We make our own bread, crackers and tortilla, and we can everything," she said, noting that her family typically burns through about 40 pounds of flour every month to bake biscuits and the like. Jamie's entire garden is made up solely of silk flowers. In doing so she managed to save an additional $300 (200). As Ashley walked down the aisle to meet her future husband she was surprised to be met by her mum. Extreme Cheapskates is an American reality television series that aired on TLC and premiered on October 16, 2012. Parisi later appeared on the daytime series The Doctors, as reported byForbes, and, on the show, he revealed he had an even bigger plan for his testicle: He was planning to use the money to buy a new car. Shelley explains: Its a seasonal distribution company that would have flowers and those flowers are out of season right now so they would be cheaper. Hate those shows, Duggars are ok. Can't believe that wedding would have been $22k but was almost free. It appears that Matt's cheapness became his undoing. I am tired of not having an opinion of my own wedding, she tells older sister Ashley. In other wedding news, this mother-in-law wore an identical dress to the bride. But Shelley's biggest money saving challenge is going to be throwing her daughter Ashley's wedding on a one thousand dollar budget. Reusing funeral flowers for a date, redoing bedrooms with used hotel sheets, buying thrift store lingerie, or planning vow renewals for almost nothing, Extreme Cheapskates Guide To Love shows that love doesn't have to cost a thing. Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling / Impact Wrestling was holding auditions in Kentucky and Matt maps the cheapest route to get there. Sarah Gracel visits junkyards for her family's Christmas gifts. Extreme Cheapskate Sarah saves on groceries by never leaving one of her family's catering events without leftovers. "If we don't want something but don't want to throw it away, we set it by the garbage can or at the end of the street. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. My favorite part was those fancy cheese sandwiches that they put out for dinner. Matt proves to be too raw in terms of skill and Matt's appearance does not have the "it" factor. But the underwear is the least of Brittany's worries with Shelleys youngest left horrified when her mum announces the venue. Instead of losing his money and property through recklessness gambling, he is a very responsible gambler and even makes out like a bandit as he abuses the complimentary drinks the casino provides. Instead of ordering the bouquets through a florist, she found a warehouse that supplied out-of-season flowers. I definitely think the people on this show exaggerate their cheap ways just to get on TV. Mum throws daughter 'cheapest wedding ever', Shelley got a discount on the wedding dress, Colby wasn't too impressed with how the day panned out. Speaking on the show, she says: I am beyond a bargain hunter. In fact, series brought viewers a glimpse of a woman whose idea of fine dining was foraging through the dumpsters outside of high-end restaurants and another who was so obsessed with reducing her water bill that she only flushed her toilet once a week. And she wasn't prepared to budge an inch when it came to her daughter Brittany's wedding, much to the bride's horror. Welcome to the superstitions, customs and . Michael finds new uses for everything, including his bath water to do the dishes and his laundry. After experiencing success in early 2011 with its reality showExtreme Couponing,TLC decided to shine the spotlight on even thriftier people later that same year, testing the waters with a special titled Extreme Cheapskates. Turns out that, as much as she loves free stuff, she's learned it's not enough to keep her tied to a relationship that's not working out. mother-in-law wore an identical dress to the bride. Victoria Hunt was one of the first people profiled on Extreme Cheapskates, and faithful viewers of the show may remember the self-made millionaire for, in her own words, "peeing in a jar. The millionaire (I'm dead serious) who served people cat food instead of tuna, because, ya know, tuna was too pricey for her. Eight years ago, Ashley and Colby married in a ceremony that cost $1,000 dollars and tempers flare when Shelley drops a bombshell on Brittney telling her that she has plans of planning her wedding with Shane on a $750 budget. She then goes to a pawnshop and helps Ashley score a cheap wedding gown. 14 Shelley Watson will do whatever it takes to save money Credit: TLC Matt and Chris then proceed to have a tryout. Stephanie's cheap behavior embarrasses her boyfriend, Patrick, who thinks they have plenty of money to spend. Wedding Guest (uncredited) 1 episode, 2013 . To afford his dream of becoming a pro-wrestler, Matt has reduced his spending to just $300 a month. In other wedding news, this mother-in-law wore an identical dress to the bride. Do you dine on cow's hearts and goat's heads, so long as the price is right? The best part about it is its free because my friends work here, its the perfect place to get married Shelley said. Shelley added: We actually have more people than we thought and theyre all bringing their BYOB and theyre also bringing their food and they seemed very happy to do it., Groom Colby, who got ready in the boys loos, said: Im not totally psyched about where and how were getting married, but I am excited to make that commitment to Ashley.. A SELF-CONFESSED cheapskate has revealed how she threw her daughters wedding for just $700 (500) with her extreme money-saving ways. But this didn't deter Shelley as she managed to haggle with the shop assistant, bagging the dress at a bargain price of $75 (53). Extreme Cheapskates ran for three seasons until its cancellation in 2014. As for why anyone would actually want to watch it, that was another matter entirely. She is trying to have her daughter Ashley's wedding on the cheap. Ashley Watson is known for Random Doors (2012), Extreme Cheapskates (2011) and So Freakin Cheap (2021). He also turns off the circuit breaker by 9pm. But Shelley's biggest money saving challenge is going to be throwing her daughter Ashley's wedding on a Mother-of-two Shelley has been penny-pinching in Mesa, Arizona for over twenty years. Shelley revealed: "The biggest secret about this wedding that I have not told anybody yet is that I am an ordained minister and I am going to officiate this wedding.". The woman who did house chores at night to lower the electric bill. ),"he wrote. Its ridiculous.. And this attitude has seemingly influenced every aspect of her life. 4. So yeah..definitely fake/exaggerated! I mean..really? Matt Rivera is the "World's Cheapest Wrestler." Extreme Cheapskate Sarah saves on groceries by never leaving one of her family's catering events without leftovers. The show would ultimately run for three seasons thanks to such participants as a guywho washed his clothing in the dishwasher, a mother who served her family roadkill, and a flight attendant who cut costs on her wedding by holding the nuptials in an airport's unclaimed baggage center. Matt also scrimps on clothing and tissue paper. Although she's 8 months pregnant, Angel frequents local junkyards on a regular basis with her husband Orlando. Lydia Abate scours the obituaries, then visits surviving family members in hopes of taking the deceased person's clothing off of their hands. Let's be honest..those Duggar kids are only well behaved because they have built-in babysitters to take care of them. And she wasn't about to change her ways when her daughter Ashley announced she was getting married to Colby Cosgrove. Realtor Lisa DiMercurio spends just three dollars to stage and sell her homes. The woman who poured spilled alcohol into shot glasses for her friends. Larry Melvin is a mechanic who owns his own auto repair shop. First, the couple who had a BYOB wedding. It costs $2 (1.40) for a cake mix.. Extreme Cheapskates Season 3 From $19.99 Extreme Cheapskates Season 1 From $9.99 Available on HoloLens PC Mobile device Xbox 360 Description Follow some of the most peculiar self-proclaimed frugalistas as they go to radical lengths to save money. Well, I'd like to believe Honey Boo Boo was all fakesadly, people like this exist. Returning from their debut on the original series Extreme Cheapskates, self-proclaimed "Princess of Cheap" Shelley and her husband Tracy Watson have done their best to instill in 27-year-old. He sabotages and ruins it however, by not taking his dates out to a fancy dinner. When the big day finally arrived Shelleys friends were roped in as caterers, preparing burger cheese sandwiches and serving them on school trays. The mum bagged an entire box of festive poinsettia for under $10 (7) dollars, much to her delight. I did the math: Here in Columbus, where our water bills have gone up 35 percent the last three years, it saves a couple dollars a month. It costs $2 (1.40) for a cake mix.". Watch the most extreme of the extreme moments from the first two seasons in this special hour long episode of Extreme Cheapskates. They all sleep in one bed and share bath water. When the mother and daughter visit a local bakery, Shelley was horrified to hear the sky high costs of a wedding cake. She gags: "Thats my moms, I dont wanna wear something and think about my mom and dad. "It's amazing how long it took to do anything," she marveled, commenting on the slow pace of television and revealing that the entire filming process took about 40 hours. I hope being on t.v was worth it! Aimee's total net worth is 5.3 million dollars but she refuses to spend more than $1000 a month. Mother-of-two Shelley has been penny-pinching in Mesa, Arizona for over twenty years. ", In reviewing TLC'sExtreme Cheapskates, TV critics could all agree on one thing: The show definitely lived up to its title. Whether it's frying breakfast on the car engine or pulling out their own tooth at home, no task is too big and no savings too small. ..and before that there was one with a husband and wife sharing floss and a toothbrush. "Sure, I wish they would have included some of the other information and details about our lives based on the interviews we gave (e.g., we give 20% of our annual income to charity; we 'functionally retired' in our mid-forties and spend two months out of the year traveling the world in 'cheapskate style;' our frugality is grounded in a strong environmental ethic; etc. EWWWWWWW, Omg, that show is disgusting. "Being cheap means a lot of sharing, basically we share everything, including underwear sometimes," she admits. Speaking on the show, she says: I am beyond a bargain hunter. When you hear the words 'reusable toilet paper,' do you think 'Brilliant!' I watched one episode of that shownever doing that again. ", Sharp Entertainment's websitewas even more specific about the kind of personalities sought for Extreme Cheapskates, people whose "scrimping and saving extends to every element in their lives, and often changes the way they do business." But that was music to Shelleys ears as she is able to shave off even more from the cost, bagging the dress at a bargain $75 (53). (151) 5.6 2013 TV-14. However, graphics during the episode show the correct spelling, "Shelley.". Then all they had to do was borrow a cake stand from the bakery to make it look the part. The O'Brien's refuse to buy anything new and instead find ingenious ways of fixing their broken belongings. This family who washed their dishes in the inflatable kiddie pool. It documents the lives of those who take frugality to an extreme. Larry's friend Laura sets him up with a nice girl named Greta. "We fly to them and film the episode in their home," Bagwell reportedly explained. Mark Parisi appeared in a 2013 episode ofExtreme Cheapskates and wound up becoming one of the show's most memorable and outrageous characters when he declared his intention to sell one of his testiclesfor medical testing. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. To afford his dream of becoming a pro-wrestler, Matt has reduced his spending to just $300 a month. "We don't buy anything in a box," she added. In an effort to keep his home looking like new, he wraps all of his possessions - from his car to his bathroom, in plastic wrap. The best part about it is its free because my friends work here, its the perfect place to get married Shelley said. I dont want Shanes parents to come and see that this is how my family is.. While sharing dental floss may indeed save a few cents, is it really worth it? Sadly, I know a person similar to the cat food ladyeww. This woman who deserved an honorary dental surgery degree. Karissa and her husband Rick have been competing to be cheaper than the other since their wedding five years ago. "They came here and we didn't know what to expect," she said, revealing that it took three days of filming, shooting for 15 hours on the first day and 13 hours on the second. Follow. Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Im a size 12 model whos 510 Im determined to keep natural curves in style, Im a hot country girl - people love me in my glam western dress, Im slim thick I wore a barely legal work dress but it breaks no rules, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Shelley Watson will do whatever it takes to save money, Her daughter Brittany was left horrified when she was presented with second hand lingerie, She refuses to spend a penny over 500 on her daughter Britney's wedding, The thrifty mum even picks up her wedding lingerie second hand for just 35p, But bride Britney is far from amused when she learns she will be getting married in a chiropractor's office, Shelley Watson refused to spend a penny over $1000 on her daughter Ashley's wedding, Shelley is well known for her cheapskate ways. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Latest activity by Mrs Slover, on November 22, 2013 at 1:57 AM, Need a laugh? Mother Of The Bride Plans An Extremely Cheap Wedding! However, she reportedly declined to share exactly how much the paycheck was, indicating it probably wasn't a lot. 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