Let's face it: Winnipeggers are cheap... and we're damn proud of our thriftiness. There is so much emphasis on living a Hollywood lifestyle that the appreciation of hard-earned money is easily forgotten. On the Canadian Prairies we value what we make and each of us comes up with ways to cut corners and save pennies. This book has creative and fun ways to save money and live like a true Winnipegger: -Do you know how to ask for a discount and get it? How about getting something free because a store screwed up? -Ways to negotiate cheap hotel stays and significant savings on vacations -Techniques for how to cheaply celebrate holidays Why brag about how much you paid for something when you could boast about how much you saved?