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“I had a big hoe in my hand” — A New Zealand couple, thinking they had found the world’s largest potato. Mash or pass. 

71%

That’s the percentage of people with full-time jobs who said they found it challenging to access counseling and other mental health care services in a recent survey. Lack of insurance coverage, difficulty determining what’s covered, limited knowledge of available resources, difficulty finding providers, and long wait times to get appts were some of the most common barriers. Not great.

Feeling like there must be a better way? Collaborative care provider and benefits navigation company Eden Health agrees. They wanna help employers give their employees everything they need to get their mental and physical health taken care of. Psst…head here to learn more.

Sometimes medical bills can look like a test you haven’t studied for. But no fear — we have the answer key. Recap our final SkimmU course, Invest in Your Health, taught by Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, founding physician at Kindbody. We Skimm’d everything from fertility treatments to family planning, preventive care, and how to maximize your insurance. Plus, we answered your health budgeting Qs during our panel discussion with Kelly Lannan, senior vice president of emerging customers at Fidelity Investments. Watch now. PS: Catch up on all recordings of SkimmU Well courses online.

Introducing Merch Madness: an interactive tournament to find the smartest products in the game. Aka our very own bracket that lets Skimm’rs (hey, that’s you) vote for the most useful items. We’ve got must-haves going head-to-head, like the crowd-fave Tushy bidet versus the ever-popular Dagne Dover backpack. Or the coveted Dyson Supersonic against the reliable Le Creuset Dutch oven.

Check back weekly to see which products come out on top, starting with our Sweet 16. Psst…follow us on Insta for a chance to win the Final 4. It’s go time.

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

1. A podcast ep you won’t wanna miss. In our latest episode of “Pop Cultured,” sponsored by Fidelity, we chat with sports journalist Meredith Cash about WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia. And what this could mean for other players. Listen up.*

2. A bright and colorful way to celebrate women. Lilly Pulitzer is all about making (Palm Beach-style) waves. And in honor of Women’s History Month, they’ve launched a brand new, limited-edition collection designed to inspire and empower. Check it out.*

3. A portable dog bath that doubles as a carpet cleaner. This all-in-one system washes your pup by day, and cleans up after ‘em by night (or vice versa). Plus it comes with a microfiber mat, towel, shampoo, grooming clips, and spot formula. Raise the woof.*

4. Your one-stop sensitive skincare shop. Try saying that five times fast. Then check out Cetaphil’s must-have cleansers, serums, exfoliators, and moisturizers. They’re specifically formulated to defend against dryness, irritation, and other pesky problems. Stock up.*

5. A sleep-time drink that isn’t tea. Psst…March is Sleep Awareness Month. And this non-alcoholic wine can help you get a better night's sleep. Without causing any hangxiety (hint: hangover anxiety). Plus, Skimm’rs get 20% off. Cheers to that.*

*PS: This is a sponsored post.

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.

Give love, get love…Abby Gray (TX). She wrote a children’s book encouraging children to look for ways to help others after her husband formed a bond with his liver donor. Check it out here.

(Some) Birthdays…In Memory of Skimm Mom Gabrielle Weisberg (IL), theSkimm's Katie Ahrens (NY), theSkimm's Nate Landau (NY), theSkimm's Rachel Lee (VA), Ilia Macdonald (IN), Michael Rasmussen (FL), Jeanne Marcus (IL), Marirose Lula (NY), Sarah Baines (RI), Gabriela Franco (COL), Whitney Graves (NY), Jon Steinberg (NY), Dayne Wahl (RI), Ami Sawhney (OH), Coy Foley

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

Our love for Formula One is no surprise: it’s a high-speed sport with Housewives-level drama. This week on “Skimm This,” we cover the global car racing competition, its geopolitical controversies, and its glamorous destinations. And the drivers? Let’s just say they’re…hot wheels.

And if you're looking for other smart ways to spend your time…

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