Daily Skimm: One, two, three and to the four

In 1971, a Scottish company held a contest offering a £1 million prize to anyone who captured the Loch Ness monster. When they got nervous that someone might actually find her, they asked a bank to insure the contest. The bank agreed on two conditions: 1) the creature had to be 20+ feet long and 2) they got to keep Nessie. 

And we thought our insurance questions were strange. Whatever your insurance Qs, State Farm® has the As. They’re there for your what-ifs. And available 24/7. (Read: IRL, online, or a quick call away.) Head here to get a quote. No monster measurements required.

Whenever you’re not sure what to wear, a great pair of jeans is there. Old Navy knows what we mean. They’ve got 20+ denim styles that range from classic to extremely trendy. And they all come in sizes 0–30. Here are a few of our faves, in order from least to most stretchy. (Because comfort = key.)

• Wide-leg jeans with a broken-in feel. For part-grunge, part-Y2K vibes. And max leg room. 

• A high-waisted pair that’ll remind you of mom jeans. Think: roomy, effortlessly chic, and full of ‘90s nostalgia.

• Super skinny jeans that are as comfy as leggings. Yep, we went there. And we aren’t exaggerating.

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

1. Workouts that’ll actually work out. Because sometimes getting going is the hardest part. This app gives you guided training designed juuuust for you. Plus instant answers to all your questions. So you’re set up for success. Psst…here’s 50% off your first three months.*

2. A modern way to beat inflation. Two words: fine art. This platform can help you invest in works by artists like Monet — and earn serious $$$ (think: 26.8% average net annualized returns).† Psst…it’s got over 500K users. And Skimm’rs can skip the waitlist.*

3. The next installment of our Skimm Tested series. Is the Furbo 360º Dog Camera right for your home and pet? It has a crystal-clear picture, can toss treats, and lets you speak to your furry friend. Read more on why we think it's a must-have.

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.

Planting seeds…Auriele T, Zoe E, and Kaitlin L (CA). They launched The Dahlia Collective, a non-profit that provides free consulting to minority and women-owned businesses in hopes to empower communities of color with the tools and support they needed to succeed.

(Some) Birthdays…Tiffany R Warren (NY), Claudette Zepeda (CA), Caitlin O'Shaughnessy (NY), Boone Foley (CA), Angela Micheli (IL), Kristen Webb (TN), Jen Martin (MA), Cristina Fini (CT), Sharon Traumuller (PA), Hannah Wimmer (GA), Rachel Cherry (CA), Denise Holder (CO), Susan Broder (MD), Ashley Riley (CA), Sandhya Jain-Patel (NY), Ryanne Martel (Colorado), Amanda Hawkins (OK)

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If you still think of weekdays as school nights, then you might think of August as the end of summer. As kids across the country gear up to return to the classroom, some states are scrambling to find teachers to fill them. We Skimm what the teacher shortage means for students’ education and the teaching profession.

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