Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

Waste or Worth It: Rating “Life-Changing” Products

Donnerstag, 30. Juli 2026 · 50 min

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If every product is “life-changing” then no product is life-changing. We’re calling consumerism’s bluff by judging wellness and lifestyle fads that are overhyped.

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Today’s Happy Hour Special: 🍹Cucumber Mint Refresher

Recipe By:mocktailswithlilly (instagram.com/reel/C8ktpvRvqrm/?utm_source=ig_…)

· 2–3 ounces fresh cucumber juice (see notes below)

· .75 ounces simple syrup or agave

· 3–4 mint leaves

· Lime sparkling water

· Ice

· Mint and cucumber ribbons for garnish

Instructions: Muddle mint with simple syrup. For the cucumber juice, blend chopped cucumber with some water, then fine strain. You can also sub muddled cucumber for a blend-free version! Add cucumber juice, shake, and strain into a glass over ice. Top with sparkling water and enjoy!

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