The Sunday Digest 023

Plus all Sally's depuffing products!

Jun 12, 2022

Welcome to The Sunday Digest — a free Sunday newsletter featuring long (and some short) reads, original columns, things I’ve saved over the last week, relaxing playlists, episodes releases, exclusive product drops, and more. Yes, you can reply to this email. I’d love to hear from you. Or, if podcasts are more your speed on Sundays, we’ve got that too.

Sunday Read: Who decides what the drink of the summer is?

via Sarah Drumm on Thingtesting

I’m staunchly anti-Dirty Shirley. If you’ve brought that drink up around me, I have blatantly told you that I hate everyone trying to “make it a thing.” It’s an unsustainable summer cocktail that will only end in all of us getting cavities.

With that being said, any discussion that falls into the “What’s going to be the [insert literally anything] of the summer?” is a discussion that I’d like to be a part of.

This week’s Sunday Read answers the question, “Brands, media outlets and trend forecasters want you to know what the summer's hottest beverage is. Why?”

Here’s an excerpt:

Beverages that have been labeled the “drink of the summer” in the past have included tequila seltzer, hibiscus tea, Aperol Spritz and rose wine. 2019 was named “The Summer of White Claw” by the Atlantic, while last year a number of publications including the Huffington Post and New York Times rather unexpectedly claimed the espresso martini — a drink better known for its cozy, rather than thirst-quenching, qualities — was what was on everyone’s minds as summer rolled in.

I should note that I’ve blatantly stolen this week’s read from my friend Phil’s newsletter, Lunch Reads, which you should be subscribed to at this point.

The Sunday Haiku: Decisions, Decisions

Donut or croissant?

Maybe a scone would be good,

I just can’t decide.

New Episode: The Salgal Guide to Depuffing, Summer Scented Candles, and Quiet Nights

Three summer scented candle recommendations, ruminating on why you shouldn't shy away from a quiet night in, and a guide to depuffing and reducing bloat with summer with Sally "Salgal" deFries.

For links to all the summer scented candles, look no further.

Approachable: Golden Coast by P.F. Candle Co. ($20) — Link
Mid-Range: Montauk by Tocca ($42) — Link
High-End: Josephine by Cire Trudon ($125) — Link

Because Sally discussed so many products during her time on the program this week, here’s a list of some of the things she brought up (or, at least, her favorites).

Pixi DetoxifEYE Hydrating and Depuffing Eye Patches with Caffeine and Cucumber — Buy
Gold Osmanthus Eye Mask — Buy
7-Piece V-Line Shaping Face Masks — Buy
The Hot Mess Ice Roller — Buy
V-Facial Intensive Wrap — Buy
Gua Sha Facial Tool — Buy
3-Piece Dry Brushing Spa Kit — Buy

No, we do not benefit financially at all from those links so go off with confidence.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else podcasts are found.

New Episode: Retail Therapy 012 › Lymphatic Drainage & Love Island UK

On the heels of a big weekend, we were feeling pretty gross and puffy which (obviously) introduced a Hailey Bieber-inspired discussion surrounding lymphatic drainage massages. We also dip into the bougie summer vacations of professional athletes, Love Island UK's separation from fast fashion, and some wishlist additions.

You can also read the entire Listener Companion for this episode which features articles, product links, and more.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else podcasts are found.