12/4/18 Newsletter: Fly Roundtrip To Cancun For $173

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You can fly roundtrip from the U.S. to Cancun for as low as $173. If you’ve been looking for a reason to take that tropical vacay, this is your shot. We can’t say how long the deal will be around, but if we had to guess, we’d say not very long.

The Deets: Prices on flights leaving U.S. cities like Dallas, Miami, Chicago, NYC, Austin and LA are ridiculously low right now… if you act fast. Plan to fly between this month and April of next year for the best rates. [The Points Guy]

Life Hack Of The Day: Lemon Juice Edition

Remove underarm sweat from your shirts by spraying the spots with lemon juice before washing.

Health

If you’re looking to reduce inflammation, add turmeric and black peppercorn to your diet simultaneously. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin, which has anti-inflammatory properties, and black peppercorn contains piperine, which helps keep curcumin in your system. Basically, it’s the healthy spice duo of the century. [Swirled]

Did You Know? When it comes to nutrition, not all cheese is created equal. Feta and mozzarella are substantially lower in calories compared to cheddar and parmesan. And Swiss cheese is naturally low in sodium, while parmesan packs a salty punch with 428 milligrams per serving. [Swirled]

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Career + Finance

Rewards programs give you a ton of freebies on your birthday. Restaurants like Applebee’s offer free birthday treats when you visit on your birthday. Check out the other 60+ rewards programs where you can get freebies or discounts on your big day. [Swirled]

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Food + Drink

If you’re an Oreo fan, there are some things you should know about the classic cookie. Despite mass production, it takes a full hour to make an Oreo, thanks to the intricate pattern of 12 flowers, 12 dots and 12 dashes, along with 90 ridges, around the edge. Also, other countries have made and sold savory flavors. Check out other interesting facts about Oreos. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day: In the market for an easy finger food recipe? Guacamole devilled eggs are the perfect choice. The twist on the classic dish swaps out the mayo found in traditional deviled eggs for a creamy avocado filling. They’re healthier yet equally as delicious. P.S. They’re also super easy to make. [Swirled]

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Travel

Wine lovers need to head to the Balkans instead of Napa for their vino fix. Slovenia, for instance, boasts tasty dry white wines in Podravje, and Montenegro hosts some of the largest, most beautiful vineyards in Europe. Yep, you just found your new fave vacay spot. [Swirled]

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Props!

Hallie D. got into her top choice grad school.

Greg P. ran his first mile ever after a serious injury.

Cat T. started her own website.

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