Press Pause: Apple Picking, a Fall Playlist, and Salmon Dishes

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1. 14 things you need if you really, really love coffee.

Because true stans know that coffee isn’t just a ‘morning drink.’ We’ve got a body scrub, a delicious smelling candle, and a guide to improve your latte skills. Get brewing.

2. Kitchen organizing tips you never would have thought of. 

Congrats, you just won a first class ticket to organization station. Here’s how you can use a shoe rack, binder clips, and an old egg carton to keep your kitchen tidy. All aboard.

3. 7 shows to watch while you wait for “This Is Us” to return. 

Because there’s nothing better than a family drama that doesn’t involve your own family. We’re not crying, you’re crying. 

4. How to add a touch of fall to your home.

Summer is sooo last season. Prep your home with pumpkin decor, fuzzy blankets, and those nostalgia-inducing Pillsbury cookies. You know the ones.

5. Clean skincare that feels good. 

This brand’s welcome kit includes four of their bestselling body and face products. With no synthetic fragrances, parabens, sulfates, or other toxins. Aka everything you want and nothing you don’t. Skimm’rs get 15%  off your order through October 15th. Get glowing.*

6. 10 small businesses to support for Hispanic Heritage Month.

There’s a jewelry brand, a haircare brand, and an indie-bookstore. Shop them now, follow them on Insta forever. Don’t mind if we do. 

7. 40+ salmon dishes you’re going to want to cook.

For when you’re out of dinner inspo. Maybe go fish? 

8. A new bra. 

Bras should be like your life-long friends: stylish, supportive, and you feel comfiest when you’re together. These ones from Maidenform check all the boxes. Like no wires, soft fabrics, and lightweight padding. Slip into it.*

9. The best spots in America for apple picking, according to Yelp.

You know what they say: an apple (cider donut) a day keeps the doctor away.

10. Actually useful registry items people are using right now.  

Waffle makers, air fryers… the vital stuff in life. Here’s what to buy the next time a friend gets married. PS: who says you can’t use this as a bday registry for yourself? Not us.

11. Sustainable sneakers with serious hype.

As in, a 16k waitlist. We’re talking about this company’s kicks. They’re comfy, lightweight, and come in colors like navy, stone black, stone grey, and mineral blue. And Skimm’rs get 15% off for a limited time. Get them before they sell out.*

12. The colors you’re going to see everywhere in 2021.

“The Devil Wears Prada” fans, this one’s for you. Cerulean is about to make a comeback. That’s all. 

13. The best dishes to eat in every state. 

Raise your hand if you plan your trips based on the food options. Obv same. Here’s your state by state breakdown of the best cuisines in America. Have car, will travel (for food).

14. A perfect playlist for fall. 

Autumn means listening to acoustic songs and Hozier. It’s just the rules. 

15. Stretches to loosen up your tight neck.

We’ve been working from home (read: our couches and beds) for 75 years now. And our necks aren’t happy. When in doubt, stretch it out. 

16. Our fave internet read of the week:

25 famous women on how to negotiate a salary. Featuring: Oprah, Meryl, and lots of other women we admire. 

17. And finally, three totally random things that make us happy: 

A Central Perk notepad, some mini pie pans, and for the “Schitt’s Creek” fans: a Rose Apothecary sweatshirt. 

From a social distance,

theSkimm

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Skimm'd by: Lindsay Schneider, Jessica Kelly, Alexandra Napoli, Jana Pollack