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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 45 MIN

159. Worth the Money... or Total Waste? Our Honest Opinions

from Beyond The Crops · host Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner

This week we're diving into a trend that's been making the rounds online: What's actually worth spending your money on... and what's absolutely not?From Owala water bottles and running gear to health insurance, cleaning ladies, coffee, kids' toys, and seasonal décor, we're sharing our completely unfiltered opinions. We also announce our latest giveaway winner, chat about oral health, pregnancy, marathon training, functional medicine, family vacations, and why sometimes spending more upfront actually saves money—and stress—in the long run.Whether you agree with us or think we're completely wrong, we'd love to hear what makes your "worth it" and "not worth it" lists.In this episode:Announcing our Beyond the Crops giveaway winner 🎉Why we both love our Owala water bottlesThings we believe are absolutely worth the investmentThe purchases we regret (or would never buy again)Functional healthcare vs. traditional healthcare costsRunning gear, shoes, and marathon training updatesWhy experiences often matter more than thingsCleaning ladies, decluttering, and simplifying lifeKitchen gadgets, baby gadgets, and household clutterCoffee, protein, smoothies, and investing in quality ingredientsOral health, flossing, and small habits that make a big differenceOur thoughts on kids' toys, seasonal décor, and trendy purchasesIf you enjoyed this episode, we'd love if you left us a review! Every review helps more farm families discover the show, and we're planning to make our listener giveaways a regular thing.Thanks for spending part of your week with us—we're so grateful you're here!🙌 Join the Conversation!Tag us or send us a DM @beyondthecrops_. And don't forget to leave us a message on our new voicemail line! Leave us a Voice Message!We love hearing from you and continuing the conversation off the podcast. Click here to leave us a voice note!

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This week we're diving into a trend that's been making the rounds online: What's actually worth spending your money on... and what's absolutely not? From Owala water bottles and running gear to health insurance, cleaning ladies, coffee, kids' toys, and seasonal décor, we're sharing our completely unfiltered opinions. We also announce our latest giveaway winner, chat about oral health, pregnancy, marathon training, functional medicine, family vacations, and why sometimes spending more up...

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