September Favourites: Cheap Eats Hack, $6 Foundation & Spooky Season Books

It’s the end of the month…which means it’s time for the next edition of Monthly Favourites! We’ve got the best apps to upgrade your grocery list and music taste, plus a reliable foundation find on a budget. We’re also sharing our next witchy read, and the keys to happiness, backed by science.   🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Happiness Study – Subconscious Thinker Shop Maybelline Fit Me Dewy Smooth Foundation Too Good To Go App Shop The Witches Of Vardo Book Musicboard App Inventive Women: Some Clever Clogs Worth Celebrating – Frankie Magazine   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're sharing our take on the Internet's obsession with cultivating an intellectual life. How to challenge yourself intellectually, embrace your curiosities and extend your attention span when it's getting shorter and shorter? These are the hacks to embrace your most thoughtful, deep-thinking self, because we’re all big brain girlies!    🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS 60 Songs That Explain The 90s Podcast Choosing An Intellectual Life – Substack Key Differences Between Intellect And Intelligence – Circle DNA Attention Spans Are Shrinking – Forbes Shrinking Attention Spans With Gloria Mark, PhD – Study The Real Reason Girls Aren’t Choosing To Study Maths – The Conversation The CEC Acronym – Instagram First Principles Thinking – FS Blog Niche Things To Research This Week - Taylor Castro On TikTok   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're spilling the tea on conspiracy theories! We unpack accounts of mermaid sightings throughout history, the conspiracy theory that birds are government spies and Lena Tuck is with us to share her thoughts on Picklecore and if food trends are an industry plant.   🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Follow Lena Tuck on Instagram Listen To The Slop - Spotify Do Mermaids Exist?  - Bristol Aquarium Top Mermaid Sightings In The Last Century - Folklore Thursday Birds Aren’t Real* Hub - John Hopkins University If It Flies, It Spies - Lyfer Why Some People Are Willing To Believe Conspiracy Theories - American Psychological Association   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out there is science behind lucky girl syndrome. We chat actionable tips to create your own luck and the power of optimism. Let's get lucky, chicks.  🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Australia’s Best Value Fruit & Veg For September – The Guardian Emfelhern Playlists - Spotify What Is Lucky Girl Syndrome? – Harper’s Bazaar TikTok’s Lucky Girl Syndrome – The Guardian Optimism and Its Impact on Mental and Physical Well-Being – Study Human Prospective Memory Increases With Age - Study The Dark Side Of Lucky Girl Syndrome – The Conversation Characteristics of Successful Women in Business Leadership – Study Hebbian Learning – Dr Longevity The Good Things Exercise – Study Love Kindness Meditation – Positive Psychology Become A Luck Engineer – Grow With Rosalie   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A scandalous affair and family drama, questions about intimacy in the bedroom and what to do when you don't want to invite one of your friends to your wedding. We’re breaking down your most diabolical dilemmas and giving our raw reactions and two cents.  Want your diabolical dilemma featured in the podcast? 💌 Fill out this form or send an email at [email protected] All submissions are kept anonymous.   🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Tiered Inviting - PaperLust If you need support: Sexual Health Helpline Free online sex courses from sexologist Georgia Grace Lifeline – 13 11 14 Relationships Australia - 1300 364 277 Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a lot of information out there about how you should spend your money to look and feel your best. This is your guide on the scams we’re not buying into to save our time, energy and money. From upgrade syndrome and gear acquisition syndrome to seasonal colours and how often you really need to get a haircut, here's where we can get a little more savvy with our money.    🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Shop Hourglass Ambient Lighting Eyeshadow Palette Australians Spending Billions Of Dollars Annually On Impulse Purchases – 7 News Aussies’ Biggest Money Regrets – Finder Understanding Buyers Remorse And How To Break The Cycle – ABC News How Changing Your Hair Wash Routine Could Save You A Fortune – Broke Media How Often You Should Wash Your Hair, According To Experts – Vogue How Often You Should Cut Your Hair – Vogue How Much Australians Spend On Clothes Per Year In 2026 – Shopback History Of Nail Polish – UK Manicurist Seasonal Variations In Colour Preference – Cognitive Science Journal   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this special bonus episode, brought to you by eBay! We're chatting tips to give your pre-loved items a new life and hunt down second-hand treasures. Plus, we share hacks to simplify your wardrobe, the items laying around your house that could be hot ticket items on eBay and tips to make some extra cashola.  Thanks to our sponsor eBay for making this episode of Two Broke Chicks possible!  🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Visit eBay eBay Drops Selling Fees   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex Hourigan References:¹ eBay data via YouGov, March 2026. ² eBay data via YouGov, March 2026. Calculated by multiplying average estimated value of $1,497.70 by an estimated 21,651,550 Australian adults aged 18+ = $32.427 billion. ³ eBay Listing Categories Data, 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. ⁴ eBay Sold Data, 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. ⁵ eBay Sold Data, January 2024 to December 2025 vs January 2025 to December 2025. Disclaimer: No transaction fees on sales below $25,000 annually. Free selling is not available to "Pro Sellers". AI listing tools may not be available for some categories including Parts & Accessories. See full terms on eBay.com.au. eBay is not affiliated with or endorsed by any of the brands shown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined by Summer Martin the makeup artist and content creator whose looks have inspired Zara Larsson and helped revive fun makeup again. We chat her tips on playing with colour that compliments your natural features, her hacks for a flawless finish and which products are (and aren't) worth the splurge.    🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Follow Summer Martin on Instagram Follow Summer Martin on TikTok Is Clean Girl Makeup Finally Over? - ELLE Why Messy Makeup Has Replaced The Clean Girl Aesthetic – W Magazine   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring has well and truly sprung! Welcome to your go-to guide on thriving in the season of new beginnings. From dressing like your grandma to some of our go-to fragrances, new ways to spend your weekend and all the tips for your favourite sales events, we’ve got you covered.   🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Shop Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Hair Mask Shop Lily Loves Horseshoe Leg Jeans Granny Style Is Taking Over – Glamour25 Going Bananas For Bandanas – The Guardian Dusty Pink Will Be Everywhere This Spring - Mamamia Wearable Maximalism – Cosmetics Business Best Backstage Moments at Spring-Summer 2026 – Harpers Bazaar The Case For Having A “French Sunday” – Vogue   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back with another edition of Monthly Favourites! This time, we have the TV shows and documentaries we’re loving right now, plus some affordable makeup products for your next beauty haul, and the side quest all you bookworms will love.   🧾 LINKS & RECEIPTS Watch Sterling Point on Amazon Prime Video Shop Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Tubing Mascara Shop Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Slip Stick Shop Sukin Signature Awakening Face Gel How Long It Takes To Become Friends - Study Watch Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear   ⚡CHUCK US A FOLLOW Follow Two Broke Chicks on Instagram Follow Two Broke Chicks on TikTok Join our Two Broke Chicks Facebook Group Watch Two Broke Chicks on YouTube   🎙️CREDITS Hosts: Sally McMullen & Alex HouriganSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.