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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND [Header Image]( Skimmâd with [gifts that arenât boring]( [Update location]( or [View forecast]( Weekends are a good time to unwind. For that, weâve rounded up the most fun and interesting stories we came across this week â the ones we texted our friends about. Enjoy. [Teal Quotes]
âThis is why I stay on landâ â [One person](, after exploring the depths of #NorthSeaTok. For shore. theSkimm With [Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce]
Travis Kelce One of 2023âs MVPs? Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. He earned [his second Super Bowl ring](, hosted â[Saturday Night Live](,â and launched [his own music festival](. And that was before a certain someone walked into Arrowhead Stadium and ate a chicken finger, [seemingly with ranch](. Ahead of todayâs game against the New England Patriots, we caught up with Kelce over email. Heâs promoting Pfizerâs updated COVID-19 shot (âI got mine!â) but agreed to answer a few rapid-fire questions about playing against his brother, whether heâs a cat lover (listen up, [Olivia Benson](), and more... Q: Letâs start with some â90s nostalgia. What was your first screen name, and whatâs the story behind it? Haru_90210 because âBeverly Hills Ninjaâ was my favorite movie growing up. Q: Whatâs your most-used emoji? ð I use this emoji all day, every day. Q: Whatâs your go-to karaoke song? Stevie Ray Vaughanâs âPride and Joy.â Q: Cold plunges have made quite a splash this year. Are you Team sauna or Team cold plunge? Team sauna. Q: This oneâs a little more controversial: Are you a cat person or dog person? Dog. But I had both a dog and cat growing up. Q: Whatâs one thing â material or immaterial â that you wish there was an endless supply of? Positivity. Who doesnât love a positive mindset to go through your day? Q: Whatâs the very last thing you do before each game? Eat some good French toast and listen to some game day music. Q: With the holidays around the corner, whatâs your favorite tradition? My new favorite tradition might be [recording holiday music with my brother](, [Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce]. Q: Speaking of Jason, whatâs it like to play a NFL game against your brother? We grew up playing together in our backyard. We are never on the field simultaneously, but that energy and excitement feels the same as when we were kids. Q: What do you think is secretly your momâs favorite NFL team? Gotta be the Chiefs, right? ð Q: What do you think people would find most surprising about your wellness routine? No surprises, the rules are the same for everyone â eat well, sleep well, hydrate, stay active, remain positive and driven. Another important thing you can do to help protect yourself is get an updated COVID-19 shot. Thatâs why I got mine! Ask your doctor or pharmacist about an updated COVID-19 shot or go to [VaxAssist.com]( to schedule an appointment. Psst, this interview has been edited for length and clarity. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=NFL tight end Travis Kelce on whether heâs a dog or cat person, plus his first screen name #theSkimm %0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) What's Happening â¤ï¸ In relationships⦠As more couples are reportedly changing their tune on [wedding music](, others are saying âthanks but no thanksâ to [modern marriages](. And some are keeping their [breakups on the DL](. Plus, if youâre tired of paired-up friends [living vicariously through your dating drama](, maybe get them wrapped up in â[Dating Wrapped](.â --------------------------------------------------------------- ð In home⦠If your house is in need of a little glow up, get ahead of the curve with [scalloped edges](. You could also consider [cozying up to corduroy]( or adding [a dash of kitsch to the kitchen](. And while some are [feeling divided](, more and more Americans are [bunking up](, apparently. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð§ââï¸ In wellness⦠Canât [sing a song while sprinting](? Join the club. Perhaps youâll have more success with [skijoring](. Meanwhile, some experts are planting seeds of doubt about [flax seeds](. Oh and if youâre a morning person, you might have [Neanderthals to thank](. theskimm beta We're building a tool to help you cross off the to-dos keeping you up at night. Meet [theSkimm Beta](, a space where you can learn how to [manage your debt]( and [get more pleasure](. Check it out. Bookmark'd Here's a look at the reads weâve saved, texted, and emailed to our friends⦠[Advantage Naomi](...Naomi Osaka is headed back to the court. But first, sheâs opening up about motherhood and feeling more confident than ever. --------------------------------------------------------------- [I Spent $85 to Eat Breakfast With Santa](...calling all âChristmas adults,â hereâs something to dig into. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Hairstylists Have Always Been Mental Health Caretakers. Now, Theyâre Being Trained for It](...turns out, lots of people are asking for a shampoo, cut, and cry sesh. Our Favorite Holiday Gifts [Birthdate Book and Cookie Dough Gifts]( Youâve scoured the internet and youâve racked your brain trying to think of a gift for the person in your life who has everything. Now sit down and take a load off, because weâre here to help. Check out: - [A modern pet portrait thatâs almost too chic to believe]( - [A bouquet theyâll have to work forâ¦]( - [And more unique gifts they probably donât already own]( Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. The only face wash you'll ever need. One of our shopping editors started cleansing with [this]( back in 2019, and now she can't use anything else. It's made with turmeric, white tea, blueberry, and a probiotic blend to leave your skin clean, soft, and glowing. [Wash up](
--------------------------------------------------------------- 2. The secret to staying hydrated. ...is a water bottle you enjoy drinking out of. [This one]( has a built-in filtration system, so any old tap water will taste crystal-clear. It's the best kind of [practical gift](, for anyone on your list. [Sip it](
--------------------------------------------------------------- 3. What our editors are obsessed with: gifting edition. Here's [what our editors are planning to gift]( for everyone on their lists this holiday season...and what's still on their personal wish lists. (Hint, hint.) [Shop on]( Psstâ¦love our recs? Follow [@skimmshopping]( on Instagram for more products, gifts, and services that are actually worth the hype (and the price tag). Gifts of the Day This [adult coloring book](, a [thoughtful journal](, and a handy [book light](. Save the Date Like ours, your work and personal calendars are probably hectic. So here are some events you should know about... [December 20-22] Want your gifts to arrive before the holidays? [UPS, USPS, and FedEx]( are all saying âlast call.â --------------------------------------------------------------- [December 20] Consider this your cue: â[Maestro](,â starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, is now on Netflix. --------------------------------------------------------------- [December 21] In case you needed another excuse to stay inside all day, winter is [officially here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- PS: Want more events like this on your cal? theSkimm App gives you a heads-up on when everything from holidays to sports games to awards shows are going down. Download it [here](. Skimmâd by: Rasheeda Campbell, Hannah Parker, Melissa Goldberg, and Clem Robineau --------------------------------------------------------------- Photos by Jamie Squire via Getty Images, Brand Partners, Birthdate Co. Design by theSkimm --------------------------------------------------------------- *PS: This is a sponsored post. Want to wake up with us every morning? [Subscribe to the Daily Skimm](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Instagram Icon]( [Tik Tok Icon]( [Linkedin Logo]( [Twitter icon]( [Facebook icon](
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