Daily Skimm: The persimmons are in season

Skimm’d while checking off gifts for everyone on your list

"Keep going" – A Kansas woman who just turned 100 years old, on the key to longevity. Also the secret to getting through a Monday.

Changing trends are tough (sending love and light to our skinny jeans). But they’re even tougher on the planet. Case in point: 85% of textiles wind up in US landfills every year. 

If you’re looking to update your closet sustainably, Hass® Apparel from Avocado Green Brands has your back. Their clothes are made in California from natural, biodegradable, and renewable materials, using less energy and water than clothes made of synthetic fabrics in typical factories. Plus, they donate one meal to City Harvest in New York or Food Forward in LA for every purchase. So you can look good, and feel good about how good you look. Aka live the dream. Start shopping.

The holiday season is in full swing. And maybe you haven’t finished (or, hey, even started) shopping for presents. We’re not here to judge — only to help you check off allll the people on your list. That’s where our curated selection of thoughtful gifts comes in. Here’s what made the Sleigh List this week:

• Practical gifts people will actually use

• Our favorite presents from women-owned businesses

• Unique finds for the friend who has everything

• Gifts for people you don’t know well

Psst...shop theSkimm’s Virtual Holiday Village for even more ideas. See ya never, holiday stress.

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

1. Five-star makeup to complete your five-star holiday looks. Over 15K reviewers say this best-selling mascara is a must-have. Probably because it makes lashes so long, your friends will swear you got extensions. Plus, it strengthens and lengthens ‘em over time. And Skimm’rs get 15% off.*

2. How to kick sugar cravings to the curb. But keep the season sweet. This female-founded wellness brand’s Metabolism Super Powder helps ease bloat, decrease puffiness, and (yes) curb sugar cravings. Plus, Skimm’rs get 20% off. Happy holiday-ing.*

3. How to keep your home safe with sound. See what we did there? This motion-activated floodlight from HSN has an HD video cam, two-way intercom, and built-in siren to scare off unwanted visitors. Plus you can manage it all from your phone. Peace of mind = secured.*

4. Something that’ll make working out more joyful. Stay with us. Peloton's award-winning Bike+ gives riders access to motivating and — dare we say? — fun classes. Plus real-time performance metrics. Bring it ho-ho-home for the holidays for as low as $59 a month† with Affirm.*

5. The truth about fake news. That’s right. We’re going there...with some help from our friends at Pfizer. Our interactive infographics can help you spot misinformation in the wild, whether you’re surfing the web or scrolling your social feed. Check it out.*

6. An A+ gift for the man on your list. This brand’s premium manscaping kit comes with their Weed Whacker nose and ear hair trimmer. Aaand their Lawn Mower 4.0 (for down-there hair). Aka everything he needs. Get 20% off and free shipping with code SKIMM20.*

*PS: This is a sponsored post.

PPS: Check out our selection of the best holiday gifts for everyone on your list.

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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.

Future MD...Ria T (MA). They spent the past two years on the frontline of the pandemic as an EMT and immunology researcher. Now, Ria’s got plans to start medical school next fall.

Helping hand...Emily G (DC). She founded 11:11 Wellness just before the pandemic hit. Her company supports schools and other orgs to survive their current reality while thinking about what education can look like. Learn more.

(Some) Birthdays...theSkimm's Allie Greenwald (CA), Alyssa Schimel (NY), Andreas Santoso (NY), Igal Ben-Gal (NC), Adam Vojdany (NY), Philip Annacone (NY), Andrew Brennan (OH), Margie Fiverson (FL), Mary Virginia Scherer (OH), Whitney Lavaux (FL), Susan Lucas (AZ), Jeanie Eberhardt (NJ), Dragana Magas (IL), Camille Simms (PA), Tyra Newman (NC), Constanza Chavoya Ingallina (CA)

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