Newsletter 5/31/18: Why You Should Never Wear Shoes Inside

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Spotlight

Are Shoe Serious?

We all know a poor diet and lack of exercise could lead to wait gain, but so could — wait for it — your shoes! Research shows that wearing shoes in your home could put you at greater risk of weight gain because they bring in chemicals called “obesogens,” which build fat in the body. [The Daily Telegraph]

Life Hack Of The Day: Air Edition

Change the direction of your ceiling fan blades with the change of the seasons. Summer’s direction is counterclockwise while winter’s is clockwise.

Power Up

My Eyes!!!

Picking the perfect pair of shades should be about more than your too-cool-for-school aesthetic. Make sure whichever sunglasses you choose are oversized or cover the majority of your eye area. And most importantly, select pairs that provide 100 percent protection from both UVA and UVB rays. [Swirled]

(Don’t) Take A Pill

Think that sleeping pill will help you log more Z’s? Sadly, research shows that the sedative effect of the drugs doesn’t actually mimic quality sleep. Nothing but natural shut-eye will help you feel well rested the following morning. [Swirled]

Live Like A Boss

Space Out

Coworking spaces are becoming increasingly prominent, and some spaces rival even the nicest private offices. Techspace, for example, offers high-quality tech utilities like multiple call centers and interactive conference rooms. The best part? It’s aesthetically gorgeous. [Swirled]

BRB T3xT m3!
Gone are the days of AIM and setting dramatic away messages (“Ugh, if only *he* liked me… brb!”). But did you know that you can set away messages on your phone? Apps like Autoreply and Away Messages allow you to customize automated messages in response to any incoming texts. [Wired]

“Alexa, record my conversation!”

Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa can play your favorite tunes or check the weather. Unfortunately, the device sometimes records your private conversations as well since it’s programmed to track commands. Luckily, you can delete any saved info by going to the “Manage Your Content and Devices” page on your Amazon account. Phew. [Time]

Savor Each Bite

Extra Virgin

If we had to guess, you’ve used olive oil before. One point of confusion with the kitchen staple, though, is the difference between extra virgin and regular olive oil. The standard stuff is refined before it’s bottled, which gives it a weaker taste and yellow color while EV has tons of flavor and a green hue. [Swirled]

Donut You Say So

Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved donut companies in the world. But did you know its stores used to sell pizza? Even crazier: The glazed donut recipe hasn’t changed since 1937. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Need a quick, yummy recipe that won’t result in a sink full of dishes? This one-pan balsamic chicken and veggies will do the trick in 30 minutes or less. [Yammie’s Noshery]

Pack Your Bags

That’s Hot

Wanna turn up the heat on your next hiking excursion? Travel to Indonesia and hike the Gunung Rinjani, which is Indonesia’s second tallest volcano. Once you reach the top, you can swoon over the gorgeous views and ash emissions coming from the active natural wonder. [Swirled]

Love Like The Royals Do

While our current faves Meghan and Harry are rumored to honeymoon in Canada, royals of the past have taken their romantic getaways elsewhere. While Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip ran off to the Balmoral Castle and Estate in Scotland, Princess Margaret chose the Caribbean. [Swirled]

No Fly Zone

This summer is expected to be the busiest air travel season ever, but you just might be able to escape all the hubbub by knowing which days to avoid. Reports warn against traveling on a Thursday or Friday this season, which is when airports are notoriously heavily trafficked. [Travel + Leisure]

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