theSkimm - Daily Skimm: I was gonna clean my room

Quick: How much do your prescriptions cost? Spoiler alert: That’s a trick question. Because the same meds can cost up to 10X more from one pharmacy to another — even between pharmacies in the same neighborhood. 

You can shop around to find the best price. Orrrrr you can use GoodRx. They’ll do the comparison shopping for you. Fast. So you can save up to 80% on your scripts. And have more time to do literally anything else. If you sign up right now (psst…it’s free), you can get a $10 gift card. The meds you need at the best possible price? Get to it.

Something that should be paid more attention? Paid family leave. Enter: #ShowUsYourLeave: The Reality of Paid Family Leave Today. Join us today at 1pm ET as we pass the mic to leaders from different industries to talk about paid family leave policies in the US (hint: there’s no federal paid leave program). Our co-founders and co-CEOs, Carly Zakin & Danielle Weisberg, will open the conversation with Allyson Felix, athlete, mother, and co-founder and president of Saysh. Then, we’ll hear actionable tips to fight for change from Jenna Johnson, Allyson Bronner, and Joi Chaney. Grab a (virtual) seat and sign up now.

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

How to shop for (and save on) everyday items without getting out of bed. Skip snooze and check off your entire to-do list from under the covers with a Walmart+ membership. Your orders will be delivered fast — and for free.† Minus any markups. Learn more.*

An electrolyte drink mix you’ll want before (and after) every workout. Water-only hydration can lead to cramps and fatigue. (Big H2nO-nos.) This mix has everything you need, and nothing you don’t. Aaaand Skimm’rs can try their sample pack for free. Get moving.*

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.

Inspiration Corporation…Kelly K (IL). She is highlighting her org’s largest annual fundraiser. It brings together Chicago-area art and food lovers to help raise money for those experiencing homelessness and poverty in the city. Check it out here. 

(Some) Birthdays…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)

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

4/20: The annual celebration of marijuana. Though many US states have legalized or decriminalized weed, the federal gov is still hashing out legalization at a national level. Read more about the debate surrounding marijuana legislation in theSkimm’s Breaking Down the Bud…er Buzz.

We launched our new Loyalty Program and you’re invited to join. Engage with our content, earn points, and use those points to unlock rewards. Think: swag, exclusive content, sweepstakes, and more. Start earning and get in on it here.