💌 June 21: Join the Gazette Gal Club

June 21, 2024

TODAY IS FRIDAY, JUNE 21

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • stories: we’re spending billions online shopping, how much to keep in your checkings, Lululemon growth slowing

  • The Gazette Gal Club

  • quote: on peace

  • ICYMI

  • extra stories

  • recipes to try: caramel apple crumble

  • recap: this week’s read, watch, listen

LIFESTYLE: WE’RE SPENDING BILLIONS ON THIS WFH INDULGENCE
Stanford University research shows a rise in online shopping, especially in areas with high rates of remote work. Remote work has lead to an increase in online shopping during work hours. Employees are browsing and make purchases while attending virtual meetings or between tasks. Shopping provides a momentary distraction and a dopamine boost during monotonous workdays. For some, work-from-home shopping feels like a productive break or a way to balance personal tasks with extended work hours.

WEALTH: HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU KEEP IN YOUR CHECKINGS ACCT?
Financial experts generally recommend keeping 1-2 months' worth of living expenses in your checking account as a buffer to avoid overdrafts + cover monthly bills. But any excess cash beyond that should be placed in higher-yielding accounts or towards investments (whether it be real estate or a 401k), rather than letting it sit stagnant. The key is striking a balance between liquidity for short-term needs from your checking account while maximizing returns on surplus funds.

BUSINESS: LULULEMON STOCK IS GOING OUT OF FASHION
Lululemon has gotten to the point of slowed growth and tough competition from other athleisure brands. Competitors like Alo and Vuori are strategically located within a 5-10 mile radius. On the business side, shares for Lululemon have been down by 40%. After all, how many people could want $100 pair of leggings?

ON PEACE: "Guilt lives in the past. Worry lives in the future. Peace lives in the present." - JAMES CLEAR

Guilt often stems from actions or inactions we regret from our past. It keeps us mentally tied to events we can no longer change. And sometimes we’re tied up with anxiety about potential future events or outcomes. It focuses our attention on things that haven't happened yet and may never occur. Therefore, peace is what we can have control of right now.

(IN CASE YOU MISSED IT)

👟 Adidas has opened a fraud probe in China

👗 the staple summer collection is here

🧴 if you feel your skin freaking out, spray this as an SOS

Sure, an Apple Crumble is a dessert for Fall but who said it has to be? Add a scoop of ice cream and it’s just appetizing during Summer. This recipe is so easy that you’ll want to make it multiple times.

The book draws upon the author’s own personal experiences and struggles and sharing personal stories. Through her responses to readers' letters seeking advice on various issues, she offers guidance, tough love, and reflections on the challenges of life.

WATCH - Maxton Hall

This is a German-language tv series where quick-witted scholarship student Ruby unwittingly witnesses a secret at Maxton Hall. Arrogant millionaire heir James is determined to silence her, but their clash ignites an unexpected spark between them. The series is available now to watch on Amazon Prime.

LISTEN - Risk

This live version by Gracie Adams will seriously have you feeling like you just developed a new crush. Her vocals are that background track behind b-roll of someone running in the orange sunset at a beach.