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Americans ordered 2.6 billion breaded chicken sandwiches in 2020. We’re impressed, tbh. Buuut not all chicky sands are created equal. 

If you want the best of the clucking best, check out Panera’s new Chef’s Chicken Sandwich. It’s made fresh with clean ingredients, including a buttery brioche roll. And it’s juicy as heck. Plus you can get it signature or spicy. Oh, and if you order it on the Panera Bread app, the delivery fee’s only $1. Soooo what’ll it be?

Paid family leave impacts everything from maternal mental health to the gender wage gap. (Yep, it matters even if you’re not planning a family.) Sign up for our free, virtual conversation, #ShowUsYourLeave: The Reality of Paid Family Leave Today, streaming tomorrow, April 20 at 1pm ET. theSkimm’s co-founders and co-CEOs, Carly Zakin & Danielle Weisberg, will lead a conversation with Allyson Felix, athlete, mother, and co-founder and president of Saysh, followed by a panel discussion on the realities of paid leave in the US and how we can push for change. RSVP here.

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

1. Colorful, cult-fave sneaks you won’t wanna take off. That’s how comfy these canvas kicks are. It’s truly no wonder they’ve got 15K five-star reviews. Psst...they’re also never on sale. But Skimm’rs get an exclusive offer. Get after it.*

2. Wardrobe essentials to help you ring in spring. This brand has everything you need to say ‘catch ya later, cold.’ Think: jumpsuits, tees, tanks, and shorts that are easy to style. So you can wear them again and again…and again. PS: Here’s 20% off.*

3. Step-by-step instructions that can help you live the retirement you dream about. No matter what that looks like. With Fidelity‡, you can build a free† plan that helps you balance your short- and long-term goals. Aaaand make adjustments along the way. Because life. Get started.*

4. Cookware that’ll help you make more with less. This brand’s versatile pots and pans were designed to do alllll the heavy lifting. While saving you space and adding some color to your kitchen. And right now, everything (yep, everything) is on major sale. Bon appetit.* 

5. Underwear that’ll free you from the pad aisle forever. This brand’s ultra-soft, planet-friendly underwear absorbs periods, bladder leaks, and more. And for every 800-pad-replacing pair purchased this week, they’ll donate a pair to help end global period poverty. Here’s 15% off with code SKIMM15.*

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.

While eyes are on Coachella...There's another Harry S worth talking about. Last week, this year’s Harry S Truman scholars were announced. You know it's not the same as it was.

Sustainable showers…Andreia Q and Victor L (FL). Most shampoos are 80% water. So they created a line of bottle-free, cruelty-free, waterless shampoo and conditioner bars using natural ingredients. The kind that can help you cut your water and plastic use. PS: Skimm’rs get 15% off with code THESKIMM15.*

(Some) Birthdays…Richard Franco (NY), Cherrie Haugh (TX), Laura Edge (WI), Katie Paskar (NE), Jenny Andrejack (NC), Selina Homily (AZ), Ann Schrupp (MN), Karen White (MD), Carrie Abes (FL), Sarah Naughton (CO), Jenni Balck (CA), Brittany Carey (DC), Nancy Woodruff (GA), Heather Sorum (WI)

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