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Spotlight
Soak Up The SPF
Even the best sunscreen product can’t help you if you don’t put it in all the right places. People often forget to cover their lips, eyelids, scalp and hair when lathering up before a day in the sun, which leads to painful sunburn, skin and hair damage, and premature aging. So be thorough with these sneaky spots! [Swirled]
Life Hack Of The Day: Waterproof Edition
Use beeswax to completely waterproof your shoes.
Power Up
Leave Me Alone, Phone…
Do all those beeps, chirps and buzzes get on your last nerve? A study from Carnegie Mellon University and Telefonica found that using your smartphone without notifications for a mere 24-hour period can noticeably improve your concentration, as well as reduce your stress levels. So mute that thing and get on with your day. You’ll be better off for it. [Swirled]
Get Your Ohm On
If you’re ready to give meditation a try but don’t know where to start, lean into the wonderful world of apps. Calm (Apple’s 2017 App of the Year) offers a great week-long free trial, and Stop, Breathe & Think is ideal for those who love tracking their progress. Namaste! [The Alternative Daily]
Live Like A Boss
Work Hard, Play Hard
When it comes to work-life balance, millennials get it a
lot better than older generations do. From leading the charge with remote working opportunities and flexible work hours to walking away from those email inboxes at the end of the day, we know that a hard day at the office earns us a night off (or maybe even a full-blown vacay).
[Swirled]Cyber Bullies, Be Gone!
The internet is forever swarming with trolls lurking for their next prey. So scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder developed a new technique for spotting nasty cyberbullying on social media platforms, as well as a parental notification app called BullyAlert to help combat the problem. We’re kicking you outta our Facebook feeds forever, jerks.
[The Economic Times]Callin’ It Quits
A new report from work analytics platform Visier found that millennials are nearly twice as likely to quit their jobs as members of older generations. We crave responsibility, so when the opportunity doesn’t come knocking fast enough, we tend to jump ship for the next big thing.
[The Motley Fool]Savor Each Bite
The Roof (Of Your Mouth) Is On Fire
In love with all things spicy? Then it’s time to learn how to use fiery red cayenne pepper in your own kitchen. From spicy butter to chocolate truffles, many of your favorite dishes will taste even better when you add that lingering heat to the mix.
[Swirled]What’s Cookin’, Good Lookin’?
If you’re sick of constantly scouring the internet for new recipe inspo, try an app or two instead.
Tasty, the social media phenom from Buzzfeed, is loaded with more than 1,700 recipe videos, and
Sidechef lets you pre-select your cooking difficulty level, as well as ingredients you’d like to use. Bon appétit!
[Swirled]Recipe Of The Day
Give your typical Chinese take-out a run for its money with this homemade flank steak stir-fry. Loaded with fresh asparagus and red bell peppers, this sizzling dinner is ready in just 25 minutes.
[Simply Recipes]Pack Your Bags
The Best Kind Of Bougie
The Maldives are infamous for resorts that place their bungalow-style rooms right along the azure waterfront, but the Soneva Jani Resort takes this fancy vacay style to the next level. The luxe villas aren’t oceanside — they’re literally
in the ocean, connected by wooden bridges. Talk about Instagram-worthy.
[Swirled]Into The Wild
Time to tap into the serene beauty that is the Icelandic wilderness! If you and your friends trade popular Reykjavik for the lesser-known town of Akureyri, you could stay in this sleek Airbnb made up of three individual apartments among the rugged mountains. Say hello to privacy, peace and quiet, and the most breathtaking views.
[Swirled]Got Them Caribbean Blues
Jonesing for a tropical getaway full of white sand beaches and crystal clear waters? Head to the Caribbean! You can snag roundtrip flights from major U.S. cities to Martinique, Guadeloupe and St. Thomas for just $201 right now if you travel between August and next May.
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