Newsletter 8/17/18: The Ultimate Wine Vacay You Need

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Weekend Edition

1. Dream Destination: Douro Valley, Portugal

Go wine about it (seriously) in Portugal’s Douro Valley, which is known for its age-old wine tasting and cellar tours. You can pay $150 per night for a hotel room overlooking vineyards with tastings and tours included. We recommend going during peak harvest season, which is in September and October. [Swirled]

2. Workout of the Week: Express Upper Body Workout

Need a solid upper body workout on the fly? Look no further than the 3-2-1 pushup, which tones your arms, abs and shoulders. Start in a high plank position, then, making sure to keep perfect form, lower your body for three seconds without touching the floor. Push back up in one second and repeat for a full minute. [Swirled]


3. What to Watch
: “Younger“

A 40-year old divorced mom pretends to be a 20-something and re-enters the publishing world. The show centers around romance and the office of a publishing company, tackling a lot of current issues in the process. [Hulu]

4. What to Read: “Own It” by Sallie Krawcheck

Sallie Krawcheck was once called “the last honest analyst,” yet was eventually publicly fired from her high-powered position on Wall Street. In her book, Krawcheck tells the story of her own career and how she came to realize that more women need to take their careers and finances by the horns. Empowering beyond belief, this book is the reason our career and finance editor started investing money. [Amazon]

5. What to Listen To: “Red All Over”

If you’re a fan of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” then “Red All Over” is a must-listen. Whether they’re reminding you of past happenings or stringing together common undertones, the hosts are able to make sense of one of the most confusing shows out there. [Pippa]

6. R&R: Burning Sage

While the whole idea of burning sage might seem like a woo-woo concept, it could actually contribute to your health. Smoke from white sage can reduce the bacteria in the air by up to 94 percent, which is a better alternative to chemical-based cleaners. [Swirled]

7. What to Eat: Tofu Peach Cobbler Parfait

Being that it’s peach season, we’re jumping on the cobbler train hard. But did you know that you can amp up the protein content in the dessert by layering peaches and cobbler topping with a sweet tofu-packed cream? It’s healthy and meets your high summer dessert expectations. [Swirled]

8. What to Drink
: Sazerac

Have your cocktail and drink it too! And by that, we mean mix up a tasty yet lower-calorie bevvy that will knock your socks off. At 136 calories per drink, a Sazerac includes rye whiskey, absinthe, bitters, water and a single sugar cube. [Swirled]

9. Life Hack: Pillows Edition

Pillows lost their fluffiness? Toss them into a dryer with a few tennis balls and they’ll be good as new.

10. Wild Card: 16 Unforgettable Foods In Your Favorite Iconic Movies

Foodie cinephiles, there’s no sweeter thing than remembering that wild chocolate cake from “Matilda” or Tiana’s beignets from “The Princess and the Frog.” Take a trip down memory lane and prepare to be hungry (because “The Godfather’s” sauce and meatballs is all we need to be happy). [Swirled]