Healthier Soda Alternatives, Dumbells vs. Kettlebells, Skin Care Tips, and More

January 11, 2022

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Happy Tuesday! If you’re all in on the New Year, New You vibe we have a bunch of stuff for you to look at in today’s newsletter, so let’s dig right in:

• Shopping for home gym gear? Here’s the difference between dumbbells and kettlebells.
• Cutting back and sugar but still love the fizzy taste of soda? Try these alternatives.
• Want to take better care of your skin this year? Check out these tips for healthy skin and hair, as well as these tricks for incorporating retinol into your skin care routine.
• A new year means new trends, so while we’re talking about the new year check out 2022’s biggest plant trend.
• How about plant trends you can… eat? Check out these viral salad videos.

And if we’re talking about health in the new year, let’s just tie today’s water cooler trivia into the matter. On this day in 1964, the Surgeon General of the United States announced, in what would prove to be one of the bigger “well, duh” medical conference announcements of the 20th century, that there was definitive evidence smoking cigarettes caused cancer. (Today’s little fun fact got you thinking about quitting? Check out this quit-smoking-planning guide from the Mayo Clinic.)

– Jason

Soda might taste great, but there’s really nothing about it that’s good for you. These healthier soda alternatives will help satiate your craving and may even replace your old favorite. Read More »

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If you work out or go to a gym regularly, you’ve probably used dumbbells before, but what about a kettlebell? You’ve likely seen those around, too, but if you’ve never used one and are curious how it differs from your trusty set of weights, we’re about to solve the mystery for you! Read More »

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If traditional hair ties tug, tangle, or leave an unattractive bump in your hair, it may be time to try coil hair ties.
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Retinol is often recommended as an unbeatable way to help reduce fine lines, acne, pigmentation, and other skin problems. It’s a pretty strong, complex ingredient, though, which tends to put some people off. If that group includes you, we’ve got some tips on how to effectively, and comfortably, incorporate retinol into your skin care routine. Read More »

If you’re all about a simplified, no-fuss life, beauty trends might feel like too much work for too little reward. We feel you! That’s why we’re sharing these hassle-free beauty tips, so you can get the results you want, without all the effort. Read More »

Yes, it’s only January, but spring is on its way, and with it comes spring cleaning. Thanks to a recent TikTok, though, you can get a jump start on one particularly pesky area. Read More »

In 2020, everyone seemed to get either a plant or a pet. While you probably shouldn’t keep adding pets to your home, you can add plants. There is a major trend coming in 2022. Read More »

Your furbaby is like family, so if you’re in the market to move, should you take them into consideration? If the answer is yes, you might want to look at a few specific cities. Read More »

If you’re a dessert enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of the well-known bakery Baked by Melissa. The founder is now going viral on TikTok. Read More »

When it comes to recreating the bombast of a theater in your home, audio is every bit as important as a big screen. Finding the best home theater system to match your TV can be difficult, but not with these picks. Read More »

Now’s your last chance to redownload all those Harry Potter e-books you bought on Pottermore. The old website, which transformed into WizardingWorld back in 2019, is now warning customers that it won’t offer e-book downloads after January 31st. Read More »

In one corner, we’ve got the FightCamp, a free-standing punching bag that gives you a tried and true introduction to boxing and kickboxing fundamentals. In the other corner, there’s the Liteboxer, a gamified, party-pleasing boxing machine. Which one comes out on top? Read More »

General Motors and other carmakers have already debuted their first electric pickup trucks, but they’re still unable to produce a heavy-duty electric pickup due to technological constraints. In fact, GM recently stated that it wouldn’t electrify its heavy-duty vehicles until 2040. But the company made a surprising announcement during CES 2022—it’s fast tracking HD pickup development. Read More »

When Android 12 launched in 2021, Google announced a bevy of new features for the Pixel phone’s “At a Glance” widget. And one of the most highly-anticipated of these new features, the ability to see Nest Doorbell previews on your Pixel lock screen, is now available to some users with the Google app beta (v13.0.6). Read More »