My new morning ritual: TheSkimm

I’m a huge news junkie. I love knowing the latest events that are happening around the world, no matter the topic. Whether it was what’s going on in the Masters, what’s the latest celeb baby name, or the update on the Malaysian airline, I’m interested. However, I don’t really enjoy watching the news because there are so many irrelevant stories, and even more irrelevant commercials. I also don’t like reading the newspaper because I just can’t figure out how to hold the entire thing without it falling apart (maybe I should practice?).

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But one thing I love is TheSkimm; it’s a news service that sends you an email every weekday morning telling you the highlights of everything that you should be prepared to know for the day. TheSkimm breaks all the latest stories down into easy readable sections so you know only what you need to know, and there are no difficult words, because when it comes down to it, hard words don’t make you seem smarter they just make it look like you know how to use synonyms.com. Oh, and have I mentioned that 2 women news reporters are behind this powerhouse of an app?

Y’all should definitely sign up for TheSkimm if you’re a news junkie, or if you want to find out what’s going on in the world. Plus, it has this awesome section called “Repeat After Me…” where it helps you be prepared to sound more intelligent if a certain topic comes up during your day. For example, one of the recent columns of “Repeat After Me…” was “What to say when someone posts about their political opinions…” Helpful, right? Also, since the Masters is dominating sports right now, you might want to know who Bubba is… and not in a Forrest Gump sort of way.

Ok, excuse me while I brush up on my current events and impress my Dad {who reads 2 newspapers a day}….

xo ~chloe

 

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  • Chrissabella

    The Skimm sounds amazing as my yearly resolution to read more newspapers has never really kicked in but this sounds like the solution …. and can’t wait to impress my dad with my up to date knowledge, too haha

    chrissabella.blogspot.com

  • http://abeautifulrawr.com/ Linh Vo

    Thanks for sharing this! I am terrible about keeping up with the news so this would be perfect since it highlights everything for you in an email. How brilliant!

    Linh
    http://abeautifulrawr.com

  • http://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/ Jan Graham-McMillen

    As an old lady reader, I’m really proud of you for keeping up on news, Chloe. It’s an important habit … and as GI Joe always said, “Knowing is half the battle!” Know a lot!

  • http://fancystuffandprettythings.wordpess.com/ Wockyjabber

    I love The Skimm too! I hate watching the news because it makes me so sad. This is a perfect solution for me.

  • http://headtotoechicblog.com/ Angela Keeley-White

    Wow, that sounds amazing!! I would definitely prefer this over watching the news.

    xo,
    Angela

  • Vina Smith

    I love TheSkimm!!! I’ve been reading it every morning for several months now. Great post!
    thebouquineuse.blogspot.com

  • Meghan

    Hallelujah to this app! Finally a way to read news without all the added extra’s. Thanks Chloe for sharing .

    Meg | Meghan Silva’s Blog

  • Jess Galfo

    ohhh I think I need to sign up! Thanks for sharing:)

  • http://www.stewarthunterphotography.com Susan Marie Stewart

    Great idea. I just signed up! I am always wanting to be better informed! Can’t wait to really give it a try. :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Hope you like it!!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    And it’s not only news… it’s fun! Let us know what you think Meghan :)

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Chloe loves it, and she got me to sign up. The Today Show just isn’t what it used to be :( I already love TheSkimm - joining all you “in the know”!

  • http://www.popcosmo.com/ PopCosmo

    Good ‘ole GI Joe!!!

  • Kira

    YES! I love the Skimm!

    Kira