Forever35 Mini-Ep 470: Teach Me Your Frugal Ways
Nov 19, 2025
In this fun mini-episode, the hosts dive into money-saving hacks, including a clever iced tea tip and berry storage tricks. They explore listener insights on aging parents and reflect on the benefits of shift work in preventing burnout. Australian pop culture gets a shout-out with recommendations like 'Bluey' and 'Fisk.' Elise shares her quirky teen modeling story that began in Dallas, and there's a humorous take on creative Facebook Marketplace listings. Plus, they correct a literary misattribution about Walt Whitman!
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Order Light Ice To Stretch Drinks
- Ask for light ice to get more drink and avoid dilution at coffee shops.
- This small request stretches purchases and preserves flavor, giving a tiny frugal win.
Reusing Packaging At Home
- Elise describes her helper Ling Ling washing and reusing gallon Ziploc bags.
- Dory and Elise note their parents also creatively reuse packaging for gardening and storage.
Decant Berries To Keep Them Fresh
- Avoid leaving berries in store packaging to reduce spoilage and rot.
- Wash and transfer berries into containers that improve airflow to extend freshness.