Daily Skimm: Open your eyes to what's in front of you

While you break out your rainbow flags for this year’s Pride festivities, keep in mind what each color stands for. Hint: Red is for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, royal blue for art, and violet for spirit.

And if you’re looking for a delicious drink to match, check out Bev’s latest launch. Think: a new sparkling white wine spritz in a limited-edition can that features allll the flag’s colors. For every can purchased this month, they’ll donate 10% of the proceeds to the LGBTQ+ youth nonprofit, wayOUT. Oh, and Skimm’rs get an exclusive 20% off Bev’s other fan-fave flavors with code SKIMMRSONLY. We’ll cheers to that.

SkimmU Special Edition: Home Buying, presented by Zillow, is right around the block…er corner. Tune in to our free, virtual event on Wednesday, June 22 at 7:30pm ET to hear from experts Amanda Pendleton, Mika Kleinschmidt, and Ciara Foster about all things real estate. From prioritizing property as a financial asset to signing on the dotted (closing document) line, there’s a lot to unpack in the home buying process. Sign up now.

Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life…

1. A skort that belongs in your summer rotation. Athleta’s Salutation Stash Skort is made of breathable, sweat-wicking fabric that’s got gentle support in all the right places. Think: your favorite every-occasion skirt — but with built-in, buttery-soft shorts. Major skore-t.*

2. A cream blush that’ll give you that lit-from-within glow. That lasts all day. This lightweight tint mimics your natural flush. Psst…it also comes as part of a set with everything you need to get ready in five minutes or less. Aaand Skimm’rs get something special.*

3. A clean sunscreen you’ll want to wear every day. Seriously. This brand’s award-winning, probiotic sunscreen is sheer, lightweight, and 100% mineral. It blocks UV rays and delivers a moisturizing, healthy glow. Plus, Skimm’rs get 20% off their entire purchase with code SKIMM20. Sun-sational.*

4. A meal kit your wallet (and busy sched) will love. Dinnertime just got easier. This brand offers a weekly rotating menu of mouthwatering meals that take 30 minutes or less. And plans start at just $1.79 per meal. Taco ‘bout food for thought.*

We like to celebrate the wins, big and small. Let us know how your friends, neighbors, coworkers (and yes, even you) are making career moves, checking off goals, or making an impact in the community.

Redefining norms…Izzy H (NC). She and her co-owners are working to make their consignment store easy to shop by size and color — not gender. Bring on the unicorns and dinosaurs for everyone. 

(Some) Birthdays…theSkimm's Carrie Corrollo (NY), Jim Robinson (NY), Leslye Kaskel (NY), Riley Young (CT), Becky Alexander (MA), Suzie Golden (NJ), Miya Kakuda (IL), Ellie Hartleb (DC), Lindsay Rose (NC), Sabrina Risner (OR), Genevieve Boyle (GA), Allison Milakofsky (CT), Merritt Dattel McGowan (MA), Allison McKenzie (CA)

PS: Paging all members of theSkimm. Reach out here for a chance to be featured.

Thing to Know: Anorexia is the deadliest psychiatric condition out there. But psychedelics — like psilocybin and ketamine — could offer a new path to eating disorder (ED) recovery. Check out our article on psychedelic-assisted ED therapy and how it might work.

New member-only discounts are here. We’re saying hello to self-care staples, gifts, and more — and goodbye to full prices. Log in or join theSkimm Loyalty Program to get in on the savings.