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🤔 Brainteaser of the day: If there are seven boys, and seven peaches in a basket, how do you give each boy a peach, but keep a peach in the basket?

Click here for the answer.

✅ Today’s checklist:

You’ll never see Memorial Day the same way again
A podcast episode that feels like a lost Grey’s Anatomy scene
Pet of the week: Meet Fiona

QUICK LINKS

🔥 Tried everything for menopause? Start here instead.

🏳️‍🌈 Creative, meaningful ways to celebrate Pride at work (that go beyond rainbow logos).

💄 Makeup tips that work on Zoom and IRL.

📝 Hiring? These ATS picks make small biz recruiting way less chaotic.

MEMORIAL DAY

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🇺🇸 Honoring More Than a Day Off

We love a good BBQ and a long weekend as much as the next gal, but Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start of summer. It’s a meaningful moment to honor U.S. service members who gave their lives in military service.

🪦 A Bit of History

Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day began after the Civil War, when communities gathered to place flowers, flags, and prayers on the graves of fallen soldiers.

Over time, the tradition evolved to honor all Americans who’ve died in military service, and in 1971, it became a federal holiday.

Every year, Americans are encouraged to pause at 3 PM local time for the National Moment of Remembrance—a small, powerful way to honor their sacrifice.

🎖 Understanding the Branches of Service

Not all military uniforms are the same. Here’s a quick rundown of the six branches and what they do:

Army: Our largest military branch, responsible for land-based operations.
Navy: Conducts operations at sea to protect and project U.S. power worldwide.
Air Force: Provides air and space superiority, global strike capability, and intelligence.
Marine Corps: Highly mobile and versatile, they respond rapidly to crises.
Coast Guard: Handles maritime safety, security, and environmental protection, especially in U.S. waters.
Space Force: Oversees military operations in space, including satellite defense and communications.

👉 Learn more about each branch and what it takes to serve here.

💌 How You Can Support Veterans (Today & Year-Round)

Gratitude is powerful, but action speaks volumes. Here’s how to give back:

🤝 Volunteer with orgs like Team Rubicon or Disabled American Veterans.
💸 Donate to nonprofits like Wounded Warrior Project or Fisher House Foundation.
🛍 Shop veteran-owned—browse businesses via BuyVeteran.com.
🇺🇸 Honor locally by attending a Memorial Day event or placing flags at a veterans’ cemetery.
🏥 Reach out to your nearest VA hospital and ask how you can help.

Whether you spend Memorial Day with family, in quiet reflection, or giving back to your community, we hope you take a moment to remember what it’s really about: the lives given in service, and the loved ones they left behind.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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Beat the Sunday Scaries Before They Start

It’s Sunday at 4pm and your brain’s already sprinting through Monday meetings, unread emails, and that rogue to-do list that just won’t quit.

Sound familiar? Let’s fix that.

Here’s how to actually make your week feel calmer, clearer, and way more under control:

✅ Do a brain dump.

Unload every task, deadline, and random mental sticky note into one place. Out of your head = out of your stress cycle.

📊 Automate the boring stuff.

Recurring tasks, reminders, and status updates? Let your tools babysit the workflow, not you.

📅 Do a Friday reset.

Before you sign off, spend 15 minutes prioritizing, time-blocking, and adding those “don’t forget” items. Future you will thank you.

👯‍♀️ Sync with your team.

Shared boards = less back-and-forth and way fewer “Wait, what’s the status on this?” moments.

💡 Pro tip: Color-code by energy level so you can match your tasks to your brainpower. Inbox cleanup when you’re at 30%. Deep work when you’re full battery.

✨ BONUS: We made a Startup Guide so you can get organized without the tech drama. Just clarity, flow, and your most on-top-of-it self.

👉 Grab your guide here.

STAFF PICKS

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📚 Read: Accidentally on Purpose by Kristen Kish

From adoptee to Top Chef, Kristen Kish’s story simmers with heart. In this intimate memoir, Kish shares her journey from South Korea to the spotlight, unpacking identity, ambition, and love along the way. It’s a raw, inspiring read about finding yourself and owning every part of your story.

📺 Watch: North of North

Siaja’s a young Inuk mom in the Arctic town of Ice Cove, Nunavut, rebooting her life after a messy breakup. This Canadian comedy serves up real laughs and raw vibes, diving into modern Indigenous life with all its grit, heart, and hustle. Think resilience, community, and glow-ups—Arctic style.

🎧 Listen: Call Her Daddy: “Pick Me, Choose Me, Pay Me More”

In this no-filter episode, Ellen Pompeo opens up about her Grey’s Anatomy journey, fighting for equal pay and juggling career with motherhood. She breaks down the real struggles of being a woman pushing for respect and fairness in Hollywood.

GUT HEALTH & WEIGHT LOSS

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🌱 Gut Health That Supports Weight Goals—Naturally

Bloat. Cravings. Sluggish digestion. Stubborn weight that won’t budge no matter how “healthy” you eat.

The truth? It’s not about willpower—it’s about your gut.

Your gut microbiome plays a major role in how your body digests food, regulates hunger, manages inflammation, and stores fat. When it’s out of balance, everything else feels harder—especially weight management.

Bioma is designed to support your body’s natural metabolism by rebalancing your gut from the inside out.

💊 What’s inside:

3 clinically studied probiotics that support digestion, appetite regulation, and natural GLP-1 production (a hormone linked to satiety and metabolic function)
Prebiotics + postbiotics to create the ideal environment for good bacteria to thrive
Delayed-release capsules so everything lands where it should: your gut

✨ What you’ll feel:

Less bloating after meals
Fewer sugar crashes + cravings
Better digestion and more steady energy
A metabolism that works with you, not against you

This isn’t a quick fix or fad—it’s a daily habit rooted in science, designed to help you feel more in control of your body and your health.

💥 Use code GUTHEALTH15 to save 15% for a limited time.

JUST FOR FUN

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PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Fiona

Fiona the Wondrous Water Dog is a beautiful Golden Pyrenees Cross. She absolutely loves the water which is a good thing because she lives on a lake in Northern Alberta, Canada!

🐾 Got a cute fur baby? Submit them to be our pet of the week in an upcoming issue.