8/19/18 Newsletter: These Gmail Hacks Will Change Your Life

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Need some organization in your life? These Gmail tips will make your email account look pristine. First, utilize the star function, which you can find under general settings, and color code important emails to your specifications. You can also create multiple personalized canned messages in case you want to say something a little more than “I’m out of the office.” [Swirled]

Life Hack Of The Day: Repellent Edition

Make a DIY spider repellent by adding vinegar, pepper, oil and liquid soap to a spray bottle and spray your outside doors and windows.

Power Up

Adding more fiber to your diet is easier than you think. Adding fiber-rich beans like chickpeas or kidney beans to your salad is a great way to pack in some extra nutrients. You can also keep it simple by snacking on an apple, which can keep you full for up to four hours. [Swirled]

You don’t need anyone to tell you that skipping breakfast is bad, but you should know what missing the meal does to your body. Your metabolism can tank since it’s conserving fuel and, as a result, you can actually gain more weight. Yikes! [Swirled]

If you’ve ever wondered if your sunscreen has an expiration date, we’ve got answers. Every bottle of sunscreen should have an expiration date, according to the FDA, but a good rule of thumb is to toss the bottle after three years. Also, feel free to rely on your senses to make sure your sunscreen looks, smells and feels fresh. [Time]

Get It Done

You know staying connected with your college is important, but there are so many ways those connections can help you land an amazing job. If you’re in a city and your alma mater has an alumni group, join it and network. Don’t forget that your former professors could have some great contacts in your industry, and use LinkedIn to find alma mater connections that could take your career to the next level. [Swirled]

It turns out there is a minimum salary that will make millennials happy. According to a recent TD Ameritrade study, millennial employees reported that making at least $80,000 a year would make them happy, which is $30,000 more than what they reported in 2016. [The Motley Fool]

Savor Each Bite

There are a few spice blends that work well with what you’re making for dinner. Stir-fry, for example, would shine with some ginger, garlic and parsley, while you should use paprika, red pepper flakes and cumin on roasted chicken for amped-up flavor. [Swirled]

If you’re a curious eater, we have the perfect Netflix documentary for you. “Noma, My Perfect Storm” follows world-renowned Danish chef René Redzepi as he elevates his restaurant, Noma, to become the best in the world. Prepare for a lot of gorgeous shots of food and a beautifully curated story of the restaurant’s success. [Swirled]

Sometimes, all you need is a good, easy chicken and dumplings recipe to round out your weekend perfectly. Boil chicken, your choice of veggies and a few spices in vegetable or chicken stock, and then whip up your dumplings and drop them into the soup. Cook it all for another 15 minutes, take a deep breath and think, “Yep, this is heaven.” [Swirled]

Pack Your Bags

Say hello to paradise by visiting Laos’ Kuang Si Falls, which is a massive three-tiered waterfall and swimming hole. Think crystal-clear waters and a 164-foot cascade against a backsplash of lush forest. You can access the falls by paying just $2.50 (which goes toward park maintenance). [Swirled]

If heights is your thing, you have to ride on the world’s largest swing. Sochi, Russia’s A.J. Hackett Skypark resort offers brave souls the chance to drop 557 feet off its swing, which is the equivalent of dropping off a skyscraper. [Swirled]

Travel consciously by limiting your plastic use during your travels. Aside from bringing a reusable water bottle, peruse the markets and local produce for snacks instead of munching on plastic-packaged chips, and remember to bring a reusable shopping bag for those splurges. [Travel + Leisure]

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