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Skimm’d while earning a degree in wellness

“Willow” — The White House’s newest addition. The cat has landed.

Closinggg time. Today’s the last day of our second annual How to Skimm Your Life Challenge, presented by Athleta, Fidelity, and Sephora. And time is of the essence. As in, you probably wish you had more of it to get stuff done at home and at work. Today, use this shortcut: Outsource. Pick one personal or professional task and put it on someone else's to-do list — or find a free app for that. Think: canceling a subscription, cleaning, cooking, admin work. Tap here, and scroll to Day 21 to read our guide to outsourcing. Then spend your newfound free time on something that makes you happy.

We’ve loved bringing the joy to January with you. Here’s a list of all our challenges in case you’re a procrastinator. Never too late to start the year off right.

It’s time to start shopping for…V-Day. And showing your S.O. and your BFFs how much you love and appreciate them shouldn’t be stressful. So we’re here to make finding the best gifts for your crew, no matter your situation, much easier. We’ve got…

• Crowd-pleasing presents under $50 

• Sentimental gifts that'll make them say ‘aw’

• Galentine's ideas to show your besties you love 'em

• Practical gifts you can’t go wrong with

And for the rest of our Valentine’s Day gift ideas, click here. Xoxo.

ICYMI: The Winter Olympics kick off on Friday in Beijing. And we know you want to cheer on Team USA. That's why we Skimm’d the schedule so you’ll know when major competitions are going down (think: skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, hockey). Download theSkimm App and sync with our calendar so you don’t miss a single thing...or a double cork or a triple axel. That’s a win in our books.

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

1. A one-stop shop for those multi-step resolutions. Like getting back into photography, getting through your streaming queue, or (literally) getting your steps in. Whatever your goals are, Walmart’s got you covered. Plus Skimm’rs can shop all electronics now and pay over time, thanks to Affirm.*†

2. Clean beauty products you can count on. It seems like every brand calls themselves clean these days. But Sephora’s doing the work to define what clean really means to the beauty industry. Learn more about their strict set of standards and innovation efforts here.*

3. A coffee alternative your barista will forgive you for. This chocolatey-chai blend’s full of feel-good, 100% organic ingredients that’ll keep your energy up and jitters down. Think: (you guessed it) chai, cacao, and adaptogenic mushrooms. Btw, Skimm’rs get 20% off with code BETTER22. Wakey-wakey.*

4. Something to help you get your cardio in that isn’t the worst. We said what we said. And this brand gets it. Which is why they created a high-energy, low-impact workout program with 2,500+ — dare we say? — fun classes you can stream from anywhere. Learn more.*

5. An online therapy platform that can set you up for a successful year. Because it is in fact still January. This company can connect you with a licensed mental health professional. Whenever, wherever, from any device. PS: Skimm’rs get $100 off with code SPACE.*

*PS: This is a sponsored post.

†Subject to eligibility, your rate will be 10–30% APR. For example, a $250 purchase might cost $23.19/mo at 20% APR for 12 months. Payment options through Affirm are provided by these lending partners: affirm.com/lenders. Options depend on purchase amount and a down payment may be required.

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.

Who can’t be stopped…Catharine A (ME). She retired after more than 20 years in the US Army. Now, she’s finishing her master's degree while working part-time.

The ultimate duo…H A S (DE). She’s pairing recipes with some of her favorite romance novels in her cookbook. We’ll have what she’s having.

(Some) Birthdays…Jenna Forman (NY), Alex Biehl (GA), Cat Roberts (VA), Jenna Elson (NY), Mona Liddell (NC), Aly Glick (DC), Nairi Esayan (NY), Sue Gravas (ME), Elisabeth Shaughnessy (CT), Maureen Rich Wallace (NC), Terra Marshall (OH), Leah Forest (MD), Alix Tarnowsky (LA), Sierra Hoffer (UT)

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

We texted with Hilary Duff about her new show, “How I Met Your Father,” and working with Kim Cattrall. And her opinion on the series-long love triangle from “Younger” (sorry, Team Charles). This is what dreams are made of.

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