Newsletter 6/5/18: The Easiest Ways To Save $$ On Travel

the easiest ways to save money on travel

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Travel On The Cheap

Your dream vacay doesn’t have to be the end of your savings account. Cut corners by skipping the hotel mini bar and buying your provisions online or renting someone’s timeshare. (It’s typically cheaper than even going the Airbnb route) [CNBC]

Life Hack Of The Day: Telemarketer Edition

When you get a call from a telemarketer, don’t say anything and press “9.” You’ll automatically be added to the do-not-call list.

Power Up

Don’t Be Blue

In case you weren’t aware, your smartphone emits blue light — the middle piece of the light spectrum between ultraviolet and infrared rays — which could damage your eyes. Even worse: prolonged exposure to blue light could result in premature aging and hyperpigmentation. [Swirled]

Damn, That Sirts!

Another day, another trendy diet! If you’ve heard about the sirtfood diet, but aren’t sure if it’s for you, we got your back. The sirtfood diet focuses on foods like kale and blueberries, which are rich in sirtuin activators. Know that you’ll need a juicer to complete the two-phase strict diet plan. [Swirled]

Salt Of The Earth

Need to remove excess salt from your diet? Join the club! But seriously, you can do it with easy swaps in your diet, according to cardiologists. Start by removing the salt shaker from your table, then begin to cut back on those processed foods. [Philly.com]

Live Like A Boss

What’s Up Doc?

Imagine not needing to separately schedule your dermatology, physical, dentist and eye appointments. Imagine no longer. ZocDoc is a website and app that connects you to the best physicians and specialists near you and it allows you to make multiple appointments seamlessly. [Swirled]

Lay It Out

Being laid off is one of those events in life that everyone hopes doesn’t happen to them. If you’re going through it, don’t worry — there are a few ways to make extra cash while you make your next move. Pet sitting, teaching English online and renting a spare room could help. [US News]

Savor Each Bite

Champagne Showers

Skip the mimosa next time you’re at brunch and go for some more creative bubbly cocktails like the French 75, which features lemon juice, gin, simple syrup and sparkling wine. You’ll forget about the OJ in no time. [Swirled]

Souper!

Think a can of Campbell’s tomato soup is only good for — well — soup? Think again! You can use it for a variety of dishes like sloppy joe’s. Just toss in the soup with ground meat, water, yellow mustard and hamburger buns and you have a killer dinner. [Swirled]

Recipe Of The Day

Mashed potatoes? Ehhh. If you’re feeling something starchy for dinner, try melting potatoes, which legit taste like heaven. By cranking up the heat and dousing your potatoes with stock, you’ll have the best side dish ever. [Smitten Kitchen]

Pack Your Bags

Feels Like First Class

While most of us can’t afford first class, there’s still hope for us yet. Some airlines have incredible economy flight perks that will make you feel like you upgraded. Singapore Air, for example, provides necessities like toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, cologne, aftershave and even socks.  [Swirled]

You’re My Wonder-Mall

There’s just one thing online shopping can’t provide that malls can — the experience. Super malls like the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Canada, knock all others out of the water. Edmonton’s has a water park, roller coaster and aquarium. Oh yeah, and shops. [Swirled]

Sane Travels

You think your two-hour layover in Salt Lake City was bad? Try over 14 hours in the air and seven in the airport just to get from Boston to San Francisco. The most insane domestic flight ever was found to have five stops and a total duration of almost 24 hours. Wow. [Condé Nast Traveler]

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