Weekender Issue #89

The Weekender #89

Brainteaser of the day: I am filled with keys but have no locks. I have space but there are no extra rooms. Who am I?

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WEEKEND FINDS

Treat Yo’Self

🇺🇸 To Celebrating Independence
Happy (almost) 4th of July! Have fun with these 4th of July activities for all ages >

🤣 To Laughs
Happy International Joke Day! Be the funniest person in the room with these jokes >

🍔 To Good Food
No 4th of July cookout is complete without red, white, and blue grub. Try out these BBQ recipes >

🧩 To Problem Solving
Problems arise daily at work. Learn how to master this soft skill like a pro >

👙 To Sustainable Swimwear
Do good and feel good. Check out these ethical and eco-friendly swim suits for your summer collection >

TOGETHER WITH MIRO

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FROM HEALTHLINE

A Beginner’s Guide to the ‘Sober Curious’ Movement

Had a few too many hangovers lately? Fed up with the morning fuzziness and vague headache that follow your nightly glass or two of wine? Beginning to question the way alcohol affects your mood?

If you’re starting to wonder whether giving up drinking might have a positive impact on your life, know that you’re not alone with these thoughts. A growing number of “sober curious” people are starting to take a closer look at the role alcohol plays in their life.

Sober curious simply means that you’ve chosen to avoid alcohol for personal or wellness reasons. It involves curiosity about the reasons fueling your desire to drink and the way alcohol affects your life.

Unlike people who stay sober because of dependency or addiction, sober curious people may not necessarily meet criteria for an alcohol use disorder or intend to give up alcohol permanently.

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TOGETHER WITH SUNSAMA

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A QUOTE TO LIVE BY

From Estée Lauder

“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.”

Joanna’s Recs

Joanna Ericta

Show to binge 📺 :
The Bear (S2)

Song to bump 🎵:
Vampire by Olivia Rodrigo

Podcast 🎙️:
Casefile

Book 📚:
Don’t Forget the Girl by Rebecca McKanna

Wishlist Rec 📝:
Allbirds Tree Runners

Cameron’s Recs

Cameron Huber

Show to binge 📺 :
The Mindy Project

Song to bump 🎵:
Motion by Ty Dolla $ign

Podcast 🎙️:
Hoaxed

Book 📚:
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Wishlist 📝:
Briogeo Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

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PETS OF THE WEEK

Jax

This rambunctious cat, Jax, is full of energy and has an affinity for hair ties and cable wires.

He was adopted at 9 months old back in December 2021 with the intentions of giving his grumpy brother cat, Charlie, some company. Well, that didn’t pan out and drives him crazy at times.

Jax acts like a dog. He fetches and sleeps in all funny positions. He’s a total lovable goofball and his owners love him so much!

💌 We’re huge pet lovers at The Assist and want to feature a pet each week — fill out this form for your fur baby to be featured!

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