Episode 32: Birthday Months, Bad Credit, and Pi/Pie: Consumerism with Gillian (part I)

<p>Today we will be joined by long time friend and chip aficionado Gillian.  This is part one of two or three episodes--you know how we roll around here--about why we buy so much stuff.  And about how marketing, demographics research, and social media have sent us all into a fever pitch of consumption! In this episode  we will be debunking the trope “millennials only want experiences, not stuff” and we’ll talk about how the drive to appear happier and wealthier on social media really leads to so much shopping and eating out...and lots and lots of debt! And:  we all work too much and the economy depends on consumer spending. This episode is very educational!</p><p>This episode also includes a phone call from Meredith and more conversation about "store credit cards."  We also have letters from Katlyn and Annie. </p><p>And! A special message from Selina Sanders! She has some big plans for Giving Tuesday.  So please <a href="https://www.instagram.com/selina_sanders/">follow her on instagram</a> if you aren't already!   Selina has a special offer for all of you Clotheshorse listeners: use the code <strong>ClothesHorse10</strong> to receive <strong>10% off your entire purchase</strong> at the <a href="https://www.selinasanders.com/shop">Selina Sanders webstore.</a>  <em>The code is not applicable to gift cards <br></em><br></p><p><br>Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast">Then become a patron!<br></a><br>Do you have some feedback?  An episode idea?  Do YOU want to be a guest on Clotheshorse?  Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:clothehorsepodcast@gmail.com">clothehorsepodcast@gmail.com</a>.  Or DM via instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clotheshorsepodcast/">@clotheshorsepodcast. </a></p><p>And don’t forget The Clotheshorse Hotline! The phone number is <strong>717.925.7417. </strong> Call us!  Tell us about your own collections, your store credit cards experiences, what you're doing for the