Talk about your latte factor!
While lamenting my rapidly dwindling bank account (it is summer, after all), I checked in with my famous financial spreadsheet and found something interesting. In 2007, I've spent $196.00 on gas for my car. Meanwhile, I've spent $232.53 this year at Dunkin Donuts (!). Now you may think I have a problem, to which I'd just have to reply "I'm a Rhode Islander." Plus I'm pretty sure Dunkin lattes are better for my carbon footprint.
In the same vein, if you're noticing that you're spending more than you should, here's a neat Greek saying about frugality I came across today: "always keep crabs in your pockets." Can't you just imagine those pinchy little suckers in your pockets, snapping at your fingers every time you go for your wallet?