Newsletter 4/19/18: Candy Changes The Cocktail Game

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Life Hack Of The Day: Cocktail Edition

Stirring a mixed drink with a lollipop is a fun way to add some extra flavor.

Up Your Health Game

You’re Making Me Blush

Sleeping with your makeup on can clog your pores and leave you prone to acne and breakouts. Worse, it could break down collagen stores in your skin and create fine lines. Bottom line: wash your makeup off before bed to keep that healthy glow. [Swirled]

Squeeze The Day

With one tiny addition to your morning routine, you can boost your immune system, help your digestive system, rev up any weight loss efforts and keep yourself looking young. It’s as simple as starting your day with a glass of warm water with lemon. [Swirled]

(Do) Test Me

Most people don’t understand the true nature of cancer screenings, according to research. In fact, a recent survey found that only 5.6 percent of Americans are able to accurately answer questions about how cancer screenings work. If that sounds like you, don’t worry. Talking to your doctor is a great way to get informed about these life-saving tests. [Reuters]

Live Like A Boss

Bullseye

Ever wonder how Facebook determines which ads to serve you? According to the tech giant, it’s all based on your activity, including your likes and what you share. The dirty little secret you may not know? As long as you’re logged into Facebook on a device, all of your online activity is fair game. [Swirled]

Work It Like It’s Hot

The top industries for millennial entrepreneurs: Conscious cuisine, influencer marketing and life improvement dominate the market right now with new companies launching every day. Got a great idea? Time to come up with a business plan. [Swirled]

Alexa, Let’s Get Personal

Wish your Alexa was a little more customized? Amazon’s new “Alexa Blueprints” feature is designed to let owners personalize their devices with skills and responses specific to their individual needs such as custom jokes, facts and commands. Your relationship with Alexa is about to get a lot more personal.  [TechCrunch]

Savor Each Bite

Keto The Best Coffee Ever

Think going keto means you need to ditch your fave creamy coffee? Think again. Raw Generation’s Keto Cold Brew is a dairy-free, sugar-free blend that comes in two great flavors: Sweet and Creamy and Un-Sweet and Creamy. At just $3 a bottle, it’s a great way to get a keto-friendly caffeine fix. [Swirled]

Winging It

If you love Buffalo wings and road trips, the “Buffalo Wing Trail” in Western New York is the spicy road trip of your dreams. Organized by the tourism board of Visit Buffalo Niagara, the drive includes 12 Buffalo wing spots, each with its own unique spin on the bar-friendly classic. Bring on the heat! [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Craving Mediterranean? Roasted red pepper artichoke hummus is the perfect addition to any happy hour. And it’s oh so quick to make. [What’s Gaby Cooking]

Pack Your Bags

Tinder + Airbnb = ❤

If dating and travel apps had a baby, it would be Holiday Swap, the new home-sharing app that allows travelers to trade homes for just $1. Currently available in 40 countries, Holiday Swap works just like a dating app, allowing users to swipe their way to the vacation homes of their dreams. [Swirled]

Beach, Please

The new trend in travel this year? Ditching beach vacations for adventure trips. According to Responsible Travel, bookings for adventure vacations have more than tripled in the past year, with bookings to Norway increasing by 700 percent and bookings to a survival course on a desert island increasing by 300 percent. [Swirled]

Deal Of The Day

The U.S. Virgin Islands are one of the most beautiful spots in the Caribbean and, for a limited time, you can snag a $260 roundtrip flight from LA to St. Thomas. Hello, sunshine! [The Flight Deal]

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