05/23/19 Newsletter: Make Time For Tea

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Knowing how to pair your tea to your personal needs is the quickest and easiest way to benefit even more from every cup you brew. Each blend has its own set of superpowers, so get to know your herbs and use them wisely. Sip chamomile if you’re feeling seriously stressed and anxious or try a cup of nettle leaf tea if you’re looking for a boost of stamina. Read through for more perfect tea pairings. [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Second Day Hair Edition

If you’re looking to extend your blowout but you ran out of dry shampoo, try baby powder. Sprinkle a bit of baby powder into your hand and massage into your roots. Not only will it absorb excess oil, it’ll add a bit of volume, too.

Health

No need to be a marathoner — the simple act of walking can help you live a long, healthy life. People who were physically active for less than 20 minutes each day had the highest risk of premature death. However, only thirty minutes of walking can reverse that and adds up to some serious health benefits. And if you really can’t squeeze in 30 minutes at a time, breaking it up into 15 2-minute walks or 10 3-minute walks works too. [Swirled]

When cooking veggies, microwave them to preserve their nutrient content. (Sounds counterintuitive, but it’s true!) And splash them with water first to keep them from drying out. Want more wellness tips like this every week? Sign up for our Daily Fit by Swirled newsletter!

Career + Finance + Tech

When you’re a side hustler, you’re most likely getting paid directly from your clients or customers via cash, check, PayPal or maybe even Venmo. However, you need to pay taxes on the money you generate as side income. You can pay your taxes quarterly (every three months) or wait until income tax season, but either way you should set aside 25 to 30 percent of your income for taxes. If you don’t, you could end up blowing your budget. [Swirled]

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Food + Drink

Celery juice is the latest in a line of wellness wishful thinking. Yes, it’s hydrating, contains antioxidants, vitamins and is easy to find but it’s not the be-all and end-all vegetable. Aim to eat the rainbow when it comes to veggies, and as with any fad — prepare your expectations. [NBC News]

Recipe of the Day: We’re obsessed with the fluffy Japanese-style pancakes flooding our Pinterest boards and we love that they’re super easy to make. You just have to follow a few easy steps. Mix egg yolks with sugar, milk, flour and baking powder. Separately, whip egg whites with cream of tartar and more sugar. Gently fold them together and cook. Serve them as you would any pancake with butter and maple syrup or strawberries and cream. [I am A Food Blog]

A tip from yours truly: Celery leaves can (and should be used) in your cooking adventures. Try swapping them for basil to make pesto with a kick.

Do you have a kitchen tip to share? Let us know: [email protected].

Travel

Have you heard? The Bell, a hotel and resort by Taco Bell, is opening in Palm Springs, CA this August. The popup for superfans will feature sauce packer shaped floaties, a nail salon, braid bar, and a “happier” hour with all your TB faves and some new menu items, too. What a way to spice up your summer vacay plans. [Travel + Leisure]

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