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StitcherThat food video got you. One second, you’re casually scrolling, and the next, you’re craving a delicious-looking meal. But those cravings can come with a bigger price tag than we realize! In this episode, Jen and Jill break down four major ways social media influences our food spending, why we keep falling for the hype, and how to get to the root of our overspending habits.
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Your FYP Is Making You Spend More on Food
What used to be ordinary home cooking and grocery shopping has become picture-perfect social media content. Jen and Jill talk about how influencers make everyday meals look exciting and visually appealing, but sometimes forget that not everyone has the time, energy, or budget to recreate them. They also unpack how grocery content can make us feel bad about buying inexpensive foods, even though those same ingredients are often used in restaurants!
They also remind us that it’s easy to get caught up in buying things just because they’re trending but eating well doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. Whether you’re cooking with budget-friendly ingredients or making a simple meal at home, what matters is finding what works for you and taking care of yourself along the way.
Stop Letting Viral Food Trends Eat Your Budget
Food reviewers can introduce us to amazing local restaurants, but when every scroll brings another must-try spot, eating out can start to feel like the norm. Jen and Jill unpack how viral food trends tempt us to spend more and how viral restaurants can easily take over our travel plans. While trying local food is one of the best parts of traveling, there’s more to a great food experience than following the crowds.
An online recipe you DO NOT regret following/making?
Jill has been living on No bake energy bites from give me some oven! While for Jen it’s baked oatmeal from Sally’s baking addiction and this one pan buffalo chicken and rice from Jenn eats goood.
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