Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

What Level of Crunchy Are You?

Feb 27, 2025

Explore the intriguing world of 'crunchy' lifestyles, from eco-friendly choices to hilarious food preferences. Discover the stark price differences in everyday products like deodorants and eggs while diving into food safety and sustainable living. Learn about balancing parenting pressures with personal values and the nuances of kitchen practices. Enjoy a lively discussion about the Kentucky Flyer cocktail and uncover the best money-saving hacks to support your health-conscious decisions!

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The podcast highlights the spectrum of parenting styles from 'full crunchy' to 'silky,' reflecting individual choices in health and convenience.

Listeners are encouraged to evaluate the cost-to-benefit ratio of healthier products, emphasizing budget-friendly strategies for clean living.

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Defining the Crunchy Spectrum

The discussion revolves around the concept of 'crunchy moms,' who are highly conscious about natural living and the products they use for their families. This spectrum ranges from 'full crunchy' moms, who avoid conventional medicine and processed foods, to 'silky' moms, who embrace convenience and traditional products. Most people fall into the 'scrunchy' category, aiming for a balanced lifestyle that includes healthier choices while still enjoying some modern conveniences. This balance showcases the ongoing struggle many face in defining their lifestyle choices amidst prevalent societal pressures and trends.

Intro

2min

Lifestyle Choices: Crunchy, Silky, and Scrunchie

15min

Cost of Eggs and Deodorants

6min

Food Safety and Sustainable Choices

6min

Navigating Parenting Choices and Kitchen Practices

5min

Mastering Your Budget: Choices and Reactions

2min

Sipping on Sustainability

3min

Feedback, Food Hacks, and Investment Insights

2min

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On a scale of cloth diapers to compost, how crunchy are you? In this episode, get Rachel and George’s take on popular “clean” products. Plus, find the best crunchy money-saving hacks out there.

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍸 Kentucky Flyer

Recipe: Difford’s Guide

Luxardo maraschino cherries (optional for garnish)
Mint sprigs (optional for garnish)
1 1/2 ounces straight rye whiskey
1/2 ounce Luxardo maraschino liqueur
1/3 ounce lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/6 ounce chilled water
3 drops saline solution

Instructions: Pre-chill a Nick and Nora glass. Prepare a garnish of skewered Luxardo maraschino cherries and a mint sprig. Shake the rest of the ingredients with ice and fine strain into the chilled glass. Garnish with the skewered cherry and mint sprigs bouquet.

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