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Back in My Day

2 Episodes

Back in My Day Jobs & Money

What We Spent It On, Whether Working Was Mandatory, and Making Money as a Kid Today

Part 2 – first purchases, family expectations, and what the crew would tell the next generation.

Save at least 5-10% of everything that comes in. And don’t be afraid to work hard – there’s always opportunity around the corner.

Back in My Day Jobs & Money

First Jobs, Word of Mouth Resumes, and What It Actually Felt Like to Earn Your Own Money

Four generations on first jobs, building a reputation, and the freedom that comes with your own paycheck.

Reputation was built by showing up consistently. That hasn’t changed – just the platform.

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First Apartment Series

3 Episodes

First Apartment Budgeting

Money, Surprise Bills, and Your First Night

Adulthood has subscription fees. Some are expected. Some are downright disrespectful.

Build a buffer. It’s not just the big bills – it’s the tiny stuff that comes out of nowhere like jump scares.

First Apartment Life Skills

Food, Cleaning, and the Stuff Nobody Warns You About

The first-week reality nobody puts in the lease.

Dishes don’t do themselves. Laundry piles up fast. Clean the bathroom weekly even if you live alone.

First Apartment Life Skills

The Dream, the Search, and What Move-In Really Takes

Wins, mistakes, and stuff nobody tells you until you’ve already moved in.

Save with a specific number in mind. Pack a blanket and lamp separately. Read the lease.

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Spring Cleaning Series

2 Episodes

Life Skills Cleaning

Decluttering, Generational Rules, and What “Good Enough” Actually Looks Like

Progress over perfection. One bag, one timer, one corner.

Good enough means: not a health hazard, and you can walk from A to B without tripping.

Life Skills Cleaning

Spring Cleaning Without the Shame Spiral

Real tips on starting, staying focused, and actually finishing the clean.

Most people avoid cleaning because the task feels too big, not because they’re lazy.

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Kitchen Series

2 Episodes

Cooking Kitchen Habits

Are You a Measurer or a Vibes Person? Kitchen Habits, Cleanup Rules, and Cooking for a Crowd

The “I’m tired but I need to eat” meal, the bare minimum cleanup rule, and why you should never trust Betty Crocker’s tablespoon.

Future you deserves a kitchen that is not mad at you.

Cooking Kitchen Setup

How to Set Up Your First Kitchen So Cooking Feels Doable, Not Like a Reality Show

Four generations share what they actually cook, what tools matter, and the mistakes you only make once.

Never walk away from the stove. It will burn. Out of spite.

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Groceries Series

2 Episodes

Groceries Budgeting

In-Store Survival: The Shelf Height Trick, Danger Aisles, and Pantry Staples That Actually Matter

How to shop smarter, spend less, and stock a kitchen that can feed you fast.

The most expensive items are at eye level. Look up and down for better deals.

Groceries Meal Planning

How to Grocery Shop on a Budget Without Losing Your Mind, or the Eggs

Real tips from three generations on planning, saving, and surviving the store.

Check your freezer and pantry first. Shop for the gaps, not from scratch.

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Getting Started

1 Episode

Roommates Budgeting Life Skills

Nobody Teaches You This: Shared Spaces, Limits, and Surviving Your First Roommates

The real stuff schools skip, from dip towers to dishwashers that don’t work.

Set expectations with roommates early. Four people, four different upbringings – talk before it becomes a thing.

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