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 Times are tough, but saving money isn't. Just decide what you can do without. Here are 8 common but unnecessary purchases you don't need.

世道艰难,省钱却没那么辛苦。想想你有什么不需要的吧。以下是你不需要的八件物品。
1: Jeans 牛仔裤
The average woman owns 8 pairs or more. Even at 75% off put them back.
平均每个女人有8条甚至更多的牛仔裤。75%的人都让牛仔裤闲置着。
2: Box Covers 盒装面巾纸
Research has shown tissue works fine without a cover.
研究发现没有盒子的纸巾更好用。
3: Big Box Bulk 大整理箱
If you don't use it, it's not a bargain. It's a waste.
如果你不使用它,那它就不算便宜品。买它就是一种浪费。
4: Air Fresheners 空气清新剂
If your house stinks, clean it. That should take care of the odor.
如果你的房子有异味,那就打扫吧。这可以解决恶臭的问题。
5: Detox 排毒品
Teas, colonics, even Japanese foot pads claim to detoxify your body. Your liver and kidneys do that for free.
虽然茶叶,清肠片,甚至日本脚垫号称能给你的身体排毒。可你的肝脏和肾可以免费帮你排毒。
6: Home Exercise Equipment 家用健身器
Most of it ends up unused, and there are far cheaper ways to hang up wet socks.
大多数健身器买回来就从未使用过,想挂湿袜子有更便宜的方式。
7: Satellite Navigation 卫星导航仪
The vast majority of drivers know exactly where they're going. If you don't, online directions are free.
绝大多数的开车人都知道路。如果你不知道,网上的导航可是免费的。
8: Gag Gifts 恶作剧的礼物
Gag gifts are only funny once. And they're not even that funny. No refunds. Same goes for cutesy knick-knacks.
恶作剧的礼物只是一时的好笑罢了,何况它们也未必有多好笑,而且这些玩意儿不能退款。这些礼品最后只能成为娇柔做作的小饰品。
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