8/29/18 Newsletter: The Best Labor Day Sales This Year

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Don’t miss out on the best Labor Day sales this year. Appliances, for example, are often discounted for the holiday. Pay special attention to reputable brands’ items that have free shipping, too. You could save a ton of money in the long run since you won’t need to replace that appliance as frequently. Read more on Swirled.

Life Hack Of The Day: Hiccups Edition

Get rid of the hiccups quickly by inhaling through your mouth, swallowing twice and slowly exhaling through your nose.

Health

Your air pollution exposure could be affecting your intelligence — and not in a good way. A new China-based study found that the average impact of pollution exposure on participants was the equivalent of losing one full year of education. Maybe it’s time to ditch the city for the straight-up wilderness? Just throwing it out there… Read more on Swirled.

Healthy food swaps don’t have to taste anything less than amazing. If you love brie cheese, swap it for goat cheese, which has that same rich taste but less sodium and more protein and vitamins. You can also swap mayo for extra-virgin olive oil, which is loaded with heart-healthy fat, potassium and fiber. Read more on Swirled.

Researchers created an eye exam that can test for the early signs of dementia. By looking at the retina, which is in the back of the eye, doctors can determine if you’re at risk. The thinner the retina, the more likely study participants had more issues with memory and reasoning. Read more on BBC.

Career + Finance

Looking to boost your creativity? A TED Talk can help with that. Amy Tan’s “Where Does Creativity Hide?” emphasizes the importance of an artist’s ability to turn inward for their purest form of creativity. Tan says don’t be afraid to look to yourself for your own answers. Read more on Swirled.

Research shows that fewer and fewer millennials think buying a home is a good investment. In a recent survey, 48 percent of millennials weren’t on board with homeownership, compared to 77 percent two years ago. The reason? Sixty-seven percent reported that home prices are too high, while 64 percent are worried about buyer’s remorse. Read more on CNBC.

Food + Drink

If you haven’t had Ethiopian cuisine before, you gotta jump on board by trying the culture’s OG dishes. Injera, for example, is sourdough-risen flatbread that has more protein than quinoa. It’s the perfect vehicle for scooping up soups, stews and veggies. Read more on Swirled.

Move over, Red Delicious — Gala apples could be America’s new fave. The U.S. Apple Association predicts that the U.S. will grow 52.4 million Gala apples in 2018, dethroning the Red Delicious, which is predicted to end up 51.7 million strong. Read more on Swirled.

Win the “who brought the best lunch” contest among your coworkers by making a balsamic chickpea and cherry tomato salad. Combine chickpeas and cherry tomatoes with avocado, red onion and spinach, and drizzle a balsamic dressing on top. You’ll definitely make your colleagues jealous. Read more on Swirled.

Travel

You can stay by a volcano in Bali in a bungalow-themed Airbnb for just $44 a night. Nestled in the mountains of the island’s Gunung Agung volcano, the Airbnb boasts two floors, a cozy living area with a hammock, a spacious bedroom, a full kitchen and bathroom amenities. Read more on Swirled.

Hikes for beginners can be just as breathtaking as the steep treks. The North Vista Trail in Colorado’s Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a cool 3.5 miles with an optional climb to the summit. The stunning canyon views will make you feel like you’re truly on top of the world. Read more on Swirled.

Fly roundtrip to Spain for just $265. Yep, flights leaving a number of U.S. cities like NYC, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston and San Francisco toward Spanish destinations like Barcelona and Madrid are under $300 right now. Plan to fly between October and May of 2019 for the best deal. Read more on The Points Guy.

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