XOXO essentials

😉 Don’t wait until the day before Valentine’s Day. I’ve got your shopping covered.

  • This massage gun ($33) will hit all the right spots. If you’d rather go the old-fashioned route, grab relaxing oil ($17).
  • Build Lego roses (10% off) together. They won’t wilt after a week.
  • Feeling steamy? These shower bombs (35% off) are packed with aromatherapy.
  • The man in your life will dig these scented candles (24% off). Use this flameless lighter (23% off) to set the mood.
  • Cement your bond in stone with a hand-casting kit (10% off). Cheesy but cute!
  • Nothing says “romantic” like new socks, right? This magnetic pair (10% off) is adorable.

🍫 Maybe romance isn’t on your mind: Grab yourself some chocolate truffles you don’t have to share.

Let’s cook: Planning a surprise Valentine’s Day dinner? Try Google’s Food Mood AI for a fun recipe. Just choose a starter, main course or dessert. Then, pick the number of people and two countries to mix flavors. Press the three lines on the bottom for dietary options like vegetarian or gluten-free, or type a no-go ingredient. Bon appétit!

TikTok’s addiction trap exposed

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It causes mood swings, depression, and screen addiction. Fiction? Nope. Your kids are already hooked.

💆🏻‍♀️ Luxury vehicles are turning into spas? Brands like Mercedes, Lincoln and BMW are going all-in on in-car wellness (paywall link). The Lincoln Nautilus, for example, has a “Rejuvenate” program with massage chairs, mood lighting and scent diffusers. Kale yeah, this is great! Because nothing says “I’m thriving” like getting aromatherapy in traffic.

Unlock the Disney+ vault: Just type these secret codes into the search bar. If you’re in the mood for a Marvel trailer, enter 78654. Looking for a good laugh? Try 79008 for some hilarious Star Wars bloopers.

The unspoken rules of email

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Can you tell if your buddy’s in a bad mood based off their email greeting? Here’s why you can, in one minute. 

Stop 'channel surfing' on your streaming services

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