POV: It’s 7 PM. You’re starving.
And whatever motivation you had to cook was gone by 4pm.
That $15 burger suddenly seems totally reasonable until fees and tip turn it into a $38 meal.
AND those “just this once” takeout orders? They add up fast.
Numbers don’t lie and sources report that Americans are spending wayyy more than they think on impulse takeout.
Jen and Jill break it down perfectly in their latest reel.
The fix: Emergency meals.
This Week’s Money Move is to: Make an Emergency Meals List 🥪
These are simple, lazy meals you can cook half-conscious. Think frozen pizza, boxed pasta, soup, and pre-marinated chicken.
Not fancy, but they save money, cook faster than delivery, and skip the $38 takeout regret.
Remember that the key is to have them ready before hunger strikes.
Because some nights, cooking just isn’t happening, and that’s okay. 🙂
If you need a head start…
We put together a FREE recipe book with 15 easier-than-takeout emergency meals using stuff you probably already have in the pantry.
We personally use this cheat sheet and can confirm the meals taste way better than sad, lukewarm delivery. 😋
Bill of the Week
0️⃣ $0 Delivery bill 0️⃣
If there’s anyone who gets meal planning, it’s Cook Smarts. They help you learn to cook, explore new recipes, and feel confident in the kitchen all while eating healthier homemade meals.
Their smart system even builds in emergency options so you’re covered on those I can’t even nights.
To our longtime community – you’ll recognize Jess Dang (she’s been on our pod twice!). That’s how much we believe in her mission to transform how people cook.
This Week’s Sunday Reset
Who else is low-key obsessed with pesto? Grab their favorite sauce recipe + the 7 mindset shifts that helped Jen and Jill pay off a combined $138k in debt.
And if you subscribe to our YouTube channel, Jill just might keep making more pesto!
Ciao 😎
Goldie
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