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Gen Z Girls Share 5 Things Worth Their Money on The Viral List

“Quiet on the creek,” fans pushing for Islanders’ post-show success, and the items worth the money are all going viral…

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team

Jul 17 2026
North America, Western Europe

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Gen Z girls are sharing the purchases they swear are worth the money A new TikTok trend has mainly young women listing “five things worth the money”—putting their personal stamp of approval on products and experiences they’ll spend on regardless of their budget. The recommendations span every category. Some are full-on luxury splurges like the Breville espresso machine (1.3M views and 142K likes), which retails for upwards of $500, or Cozy Earth sheets and blankets (225K views and 39K likes), which can cost between $200 and $300. Others feel a bit more attainable, though they’re still highly specific, “treat yourself”...