Newsletter 7/18/18: Save Serious Cash At Starbucks

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Save Up At Starbs

You know what makes that cold brew taste even better? Saving money when you buy it. At Starbucks, you can pinch pennies by bringing your own reusable cup, joining the Starbucks Rewards program and asking for “light ice” so you end up with more coffee in that cup in the first place. [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Avocado Edition

Need to know if an avocado is perfectly ripe? Pop the little button on the stem end. If it’s green, the avocado isn’t ready. If it’s yellow, it’s perfect, and if it’s brown, it’s too ripe.

Power Up

Your Secret Superpower

Believe it or not, the “mother of all antioxidants” is one that your body actually produces itself. It’s called glutathione, and it’s responsible for protecting your cells against damage, inflammation and environmental toxins. As long as you eat sulfur-rich foods, get enough B vitamins and exercise regularly, your body will make enough to keep you healthy. [Swirled]

Walk It Out

The most low-key form of fitness is good for your brain. According to research, walking not only keeps your body healthy, but also gives your brain power a boost. It’s one of the best ways to improve your blood flow, which is how nutrients are carried to your brain in the first place. [Swirled]

We Dairy You

See ya later, skim milk. A new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that consuming full-fat dairy products like whole milk and your fave cheese can help you reduce your risk of both heart disease and stroke, thanks to their healthy fatty acid content. Moderation is key, but at least you don’t have to skimp on flavor anymore! [Newsweek]

Live Like A Boss

Let’s Talk About Budgets, Baby

A new study from Fidelity found that more than half of millennials in long-term relationships aren’t on the same page as their partners when it comes to how much to save for retirement. What’s more, 36 percent are also seriously concerned about debt. Ooof. [Swirled]

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
Heads up, Slack users. Microsoft just announced some major updates to Teams, its workplace collaboration software that launched in 2017, making it a direct competitor with the beloved office communication app. You used to need an Office 365 subscription to access Teams, but now it’s completely free for all who want it. [Forbes]

Slim Waist, Fat Wallet

Few people enjoy thinking about saving for retirement, which means that pretty much no one loves thinking about how much of that money is going toward their future health care costs. But when you prioritize it, you end up siphoning more of your paycheck into your savings and taking better care of yourself so those bills down the road won’t be so high. Win-win. [TIME Money]

Savor Each Bite

Move Over, Franzia

The best kind of boxed wine is the one that comes in subscription form every month. Want to sample vino like a beer flight rather than stocking up on bottles? Try Vinebox. Looking for wine that’s perfectly tailored to your personal tastes? Bright Cellars is for you. And if you’re about that sustainable, small batch, boutique life, go with Plonk Wine Club. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Take advantage of all of the beautiful produce in season with this summer vegetarian paella. Loaded with zucchini and summer squash, this dish is light but satisfying for both lunch and dinner. [Naturally Ella]

Pack Your Bags

Off The Grid

If you really need to get away from the stresses of daily life, a Far West Texas desert Airbnb is waiting for you. The solar-powered dome home is located near Big Bend National Park for all of your outdoor adventure cravings, and the sunset and stargazing opps are out of this world. [Swirled]

TSA Tales

We’ve seen people try to take some pretty crazy stuff through airport security checkpoints. But according to the folks at the TSA, we ain’t seen nothing yet. A service duck, meat slicer, giant live lobster and entire pizza easily take the cake as the most “WTF?!” items the crew has ever seen. [Swirled]

Hit The Road, Jack

If eating endless amounts of corn dogs and fried Oreos is your idea of a dream vacay, you gotta give this U.S. road trip a try. Tracking from coast to coast, this epic route takes you through nine of the best state fairs America has to offer. Just get those road tunes ready! [Travel+Leisure]

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