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EDITOR'S NOTE

I spent a lot of last month adulting pretty hard, which also meant sticking to as much of a no-spend rule as possible. That’s definitely a challenge when you’re a shopping editor, but I digress. To live vicariously through my coworkers, here’s everything our team bought in July and are loving:

A tablet that makes the chore of cleaning your washing machine basically nonexistent.
The cutest T-shirt dress we’ve ever seen (that makes for a one-and-done outfit).
Some Gen Z-inspired biker shorts for working out, lounging, and running errands.
A skill I’m trying to master by the end of the year, instead of scrolling on my phone.

—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA

Rifle Paper Co.’s Online Sidewalk Sale

From now until Sunday, save up to 70% off select products.

If you miss the smell of freshly sharpened pencils and the nostalgic back-to-school stock-up, you should definitely shop Rifle Paper Co.’s latest sale. You’ll get free shipping on orders over $60, and you’ll receive a free pen set on orders over $75. We’re personally taking advantage of the sale for soft-cover journals and gift wrap, so if you love a good paper product, let the shopping commence.

Three Totally Random Things

Here are three random products we’re loving this week:

Handy Famm STEM Starter Tool

A 4-in-1 building tool and measuring tape for kids. Use code SKIMM20 at checkout.

Londontown Glow Getter Nail Luminizer

A one-step manicure for chic, minimal nails.

UrbanStems The Friendship Bundle

This giftable duo includes a stunning bouquet and a bracelet from Little Words Project, all under $100.

Reads

The Letter Carrier by Francesca Giannone, translated by Elettra Pauletto

The story: Margo here. 2025 hasn’t been the best reading year for me, but when I gobbled up this WWII-era historical fiction over the weekend, it quickly became one of my few five-star reads of the year. It follows Anna, a badass woman ahead of her time, who takes on the role as her small Italian town’s letter carrier at her husband’s dismay. She works to connect people, advocate for women’s voting rights, and teach those illiterate to read. Everything about this slice-of-life story was heartwarming and impactful. If you love a family saga, sprinkled with historical fiction elements, and strong female protagonists, you need to read this book. It’s too underrated, and I won’t stop talking about it until you pick it up for yourself.

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