Son of a Nutcracker! Hidden Money Messages in Classic Christmas Movies

Christmas movies are gifts that keep on . . . giving us money lessons? 🤔🎄💰 Rachel and George break down the hidden financial wisdom in all your favorites, from It’s a Wonderful Life to Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn’s Four Christmases.

 

In This Episode:  

·     Rachel’s best Mr. Narwhal impression (“Byyyye, Buddy . . .” 👋🏼)

·     The Christmas classic George completely missed out on as a child

·     The wild celeb generosity stories getting us in a giving mood

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This Week’s Happy Hour Special: 

Vanilla Chai White Russian (From Half-Baked Harvest)

·     2 ounces vodka

·     1 1/2 ounces Kahlua

·     2 ounces vanilla chai syrup (see recipe below)

·     1–2 ounces heavy cream

·     1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)

 

Fill a glass with ice. Add vodka, Kahlua and vanilla chai syrup. Give it a gentle stir. Add the heavy cream. Give it one more gentle stir. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and enjoy your cup of Christmas cheer!

 

Vanilla Chai Syrup

·     4 chai tea bags

·     1/3 cup honey

·     1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·     1 cup water

 

Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and let steep for 10 minutes. Pull those tea bags out and pour in the honey. Bring the new honey-tea mixture to a boil on high heat for 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and let it cool.