Need some roses for your love? Costco has you covered
News flash: Costco Valentine’s Day rose sale is back! Here’s the scoop on the sweet deals you can score on Costco roses, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
It’s true that rising prices are being felt everywhere in 2024, and Costco’s deal on roses is no exception. This year, the cost to pre-order the Valentine’s Day bunches (with guaranteed delivery) is $64.99—but it’s still an amazing offer if we do say so ourselves. You can’s get 50 long-stem roses for $64.99 anywhere else that we know of. And there’s a wide assortment: all-red bouquets, all-white bouquets, hot pink and light pink bouquets, lavender bouquets, and bouquets with shades of pink, red, and white.
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Members and non-members alike can snag this preorder-only deal by placing their order from now until no later than Feb. 12 by 11 a.m. PST. But be forewarned, this is one hot deal and supplies are likely to run out before then.
Shoppers can choose delivery dates of Jan. 31- Feb. 2, Feb. 6-9, and Feb. 13. Deliveries may occur one day before or one day after the selected date (so if you want Valentine’s Day delivery choose Feb. 13). All deliveries include free shipping and handling (taxes still apply). Non-members can also get in on the deal, but they will have to pay a 5% surcharge.
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These beautiful bouquets all have 50-centimeter stems, are Rainforest Alliance Certified, and come from Costco’s South American farms. Costco prides itself on running socially responsible farms, so you know these beauties are coming from a wonderful place.
The order of 50 roses comes in two bundles of 25 stems and without a vase. It’s probably wise to start shopping for a vase (or two) that can handle 50 of these gorgeous flowers!
Insider’s Tip: If you want to send someone roses “just because,” it’s only $49.99 for 50 roses, but remember, this deal isn’t available around Valentine’s Day.
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Spring is winding down and summer is on its way. There’s no time like the present to get out and about and see great art. Did you know you can enjoy family-friendly art without spending a single cent all while enjoying fresh air? Portland is known for its next-level street art so we put together a list of murals and walls throughout the city that has some of the most inspiring art to be found. Read on for where to go on your Portland street art tour.
photo: by Annette Benedetti
People’s History of Hawthorne
Located on the corner of SE Hawthorne and SE 49th on the Eagles Lodge, this beautiful mural represents the best of the area and is a dedication to the neighborhood and community. It includes representations of historical figures and mythical figures that are said to have shaped SE Portland. Look closely and you will catch a glimpse of the individuals you see roaming the neighborhood. Artist, Chris Haberman painted this piece in 2012/2013 and your littles will love standing among the neighborhood folk while you capture an image of them hanging out in this vibrant depiction of their beloved hometown.
4904 SE HawthornBlvd.
Artist: Chris Haberman
Online: portlandwild.com
Rhinoceros Mural Wall
Located on SE Morrison street just east of SE 12 outside of There Be Monsters, this life-like mural is a community favorite. It was painted in August of 2015 by artists Josh Keys for the annual Forest For The Trees mural event. Your little animal lovers will love leaning on this friendly looking beast and the resulting photos will be unforgettable.
1308 SE Morrison St.
Artist: Josh Keys
Online: turningart.com
photo: Carrie Uffindell
Women Making History in Portland
Painted in 2007 for the now defunct In Other Words Feminist Community Center, this 18-foot by 60-foot acrylic painting by Robin Corbo honors amazing women who’ve influenced – or are currently influencing – the city. Think community activists, native artists, educational advocates and more.
Commerce, education and the outdoors dominate this mural, which was relocated to the western wall of New Seasons in 2015. Look closely and you’ll also see various mythological symbols scattered throughout, including a winged hat, an olive branch necklace and a lotus staff. Behind the young student is the Woodstock motto translated into Mandarin, in honor of the elementary school’s immersion program.
4500 S.E. Woodstock Blvd
Artists: Designed by Mark Lawrence and painted by Heidi Schultz. Reproduction by Dan Cohan and Christo Wunderlich.
Online: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock_Mural
photo: Carrie Uffindell
Attitude of Gratitude
You’ll be hard pressed to find a more dynamic mural than the one SolTerra’s headquarters: a 70-foot tall woman, hands clasped in gratitude, with over one thousand living plants for her hair. Check back to see it flourish and change each season.
This 100-foot composition at the Portland Musician’s Union Local 99 celebrates our city’s thriving music scene and heritage in vivid color. Jazz, classical, bluegrass, rock ‘n’ roll, hip hop, reggae and rhythm & blues — all showcase the power of music. Find it on the building’s south wall, facing the parking lot.
325 N.E. 20th Ave.
Artists: Isaka Shamsud-Din, Joe Cotter, Baba Wagué Diakité, Hector Hernandez
Online: portlandwild.com/art/86
photo: Carrie Uffindell
Ladies Up Project
Morrison Place’s retail center is home to seven murals and counting. This ongoing, multi-artist project (also in collaboration with PSAA) only features works by local female-identifying artists and artists of color. Images range from a bold tiger to messages of unity. Look for the murals along S.E. Alder St.
1401 S.E. Morrison St.
Artists: Tatyana Ostepenko, Salomée Soung, Amaranta Colindres, Isis Fisher, Kyra Watkins, Sunny Beard, Angela Saenz and Laura Medina
Online: pdxstreetart.org/articles-all/ladiesup
photo: Carrie Uffindell
Community Cycling Center Mural
There’s no better – or more iconic – mural in the city that celebrates Portland’s bike culture. Covering the western wall of the cycling center’s retail shop, the vibrant piece portrays a whimsical parade of unicycles/bicycles/tricycles, costumed kids, hot air balloons, happy pets and more.
One of Portland’s oldest murals, its message of Black pride and empowerment is as important today as when it was painted in 1989. On the north wall of the Portland Covenant Church, Martin Luther King Jr. is surrounded by other notable faces, including Nelson and Winnie Mandela, South African playwright Selaelo Maredi and Muslim leader Elijah Muhammad.
4046 N.E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Artists: Isaka Shamsud-Din, Paul Odighizuwa, Charlotte Lewis and Kathy Pennington
Online: portlandwild.com/art/view/75
photo: courtesy of Portland Street Art Alliance
A Place Called Home
When airport travel is safe again, you won’t want to miss this sweeping 150-foot mural, located in Portland International Airport’s north pedestrian tunnel. All of what makes the Pacific Northwest great is on display here, from native peoples and natural wonders to farmers markets and local musicians.
Calling all vegans! You no-longer have to miss out on the chocolatey goodness that is a Hershey’s bar. For the first time ever, the chocolatier now comes fully-plant based and is vegan friendly.
Hershey’s Oat Made Classic Dark and Extra Creamy Almond & Sea Salt are made with, you guessed it––oat milk. Part of Hershey’s Better For You lineup, the bars are non-GMO and made with Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa.
photo: Courtesy of Hershey’s
We don’t know a ton of additional info, except they look delicious and can be found at nationwide retailers like Target.
June is Pride Month and The Walt Disney Company is gearing up with the most colorful collection of Pride merchandise ever! Beginning May 3, you can shop all the rainbow apparel, accessories, plush dolls and more.
New this year, fans can also shop Pride-themed Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar characters! Like years past, Disney will be donating funds to organizations that support LGBTQ+ communities in celebration of the new collection and Pride Month. Keep scrolling to see some of our fave products!
Rainbow Marvel Collection
Shop two Marvel and Avengers T-shirt for adults in this year's collection.
These Darth Vader and Rebel Alliance shirts are beyond cool but you'll have to travel to Walt Disney World Resort to snag 'em. But fear not, you can shop plenty of other Star Wars Pride styles at shopdisney.com.
Rainbow Disney Collection Mickey Mouse Zip-Up Hoodie
You can shop tons of Disney Pride products at shopDisney.com, select Disney stores and Disney Parks, Amazon, BoxLunch, Funko, Kohl’s and Torrid. Keep an eye out for more products coming throughout May and June.
Mother’s Day 2021 is right around the corner, and this year, instead of the flowers and mugs, what better way to celebrate the mother figure in your life than gifting something moms need at every stage—support. How can you do that? By making a donation in honor of mom to an organization that dedicates itself to helping women and mothers everywhere, but especially those living in diverse communities. From the Black Mamas Matter Alliance to Every Mother Counts, these groups are vital to making real change that will help all parents and kids get through life safely and healthy. We’ve highlighted our top charities to give to below, so keep reading, and get ready to be inspired!
For many women, pregnancy and childbirth aren’t joyful experiences. There are many reasons for this including lack of quality health care and discrimination. Every Mother Counts is dedicated to ensuring that women have access to quality maternal care by investing in organizations that make quality, respectful and equitable care possible.
The National Birth Equity Collaborative focuses on creating solutions to issues in Black maternal and infant health. They do that through various efforts, including training and advocating for policy change. Their work helps to create the conditions for the assurance of optimal births for all people.
Mamatoto Village aims to offer creative solutions to combat health disparities for moms and their babies. That could look like anything from creating a path to careers in maternal health to providing access to services so moms can make informed decisions. The core values of the village include advocacy, equity and being inclusive.
Black Mamas Matter Alliance champions rights, respect and resources for mothers. Their mission is to advocate for Black mothers. They push for research and policy changes when it comes to maternal health, rights and justice.
Moms Rising educates the public about issues facing women and mothers. They work by starting grassroots efforts to bring awareness to issues, amplifying the voices of millions of women and pursueing policy changes.
Shades of Blue Project is dedicated to breaking cultural barriers in maternal health mental health. They are a presence for women before, during and after giving birth. They are committed to changing the way healthcare systems engage with patients.
LottoLove aims to make moms feel good while helping women around the world. LottoLove is the first-ever scratch-off card with a social mission. For every scratch card purchased, the organization donates to charities they’ve partnered with. Those charities provide clean water and literacy tools, among other things, to people in over 60 countries.
The Finley Project is very personal for the founder, Noelle Moore, who tragically lost her newborn daughter. The organization was started to help mothers after the heartbreaking loss of an infant. It supports mothers physically, mentally and spiritually—at no cost to them.
The Homeless Prenatal Program has the goal to break the cycle of childhood poverty. How do they do this? Most people are extra motivated to create a better way of life when they are pregnant. The program uses that motivation to help families discover their strengths and trust in their ability to change their lives.
Commonsense Childbirth is dedicated to better birthing experiences for women and families. They focus on safety and quality in their quest for equitable maternal care. They also never turn a mom away—regardless of ability to pay.
In the current social climate, you may be looking for ways to make a difference. You could directly help the victims’ families by donating to their own fundraising campaigns or you could contribute to organizations that support equality and social justice. We’ve rounded up just a few for you to check out.
Black Visions Collective (BLVC) believes in a future where all Black people have autonomy, safety is community-led, and we are in right relationship within our ecosystems.
Focusing on trans women of color in the south, House of GG creates safe and transformative spaces for the community to heal and nurture them into tomorrow’s leaders.
The Trans Justice Funding Project is a community-led funding initiative founded in 2012 to support grassroots, trans justice groups run by and for Trans people.
The Okra Project is a collective that seeks to address the global crisis faced by Black Trans people by bringing home cooked, healthy, and culturally specific meals and resources to Black Trans people wherever we can reach them.
The Marshall Project is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news organization that seeks to create and sustain a sense of national urgency about the U.S. criminal justice system.
The BLK Projek harnesses the power of the local, good food movement to create economic development opportunities for marginalized women and youth. Empowering them to combat food justice while creating viable pathways out of poverty.
Girl Up, the gender equality initiative of the United Nations Foundation, is hosting its 2020 virtual leadership summit online on Jul. 13-15, 2020. Former First Lady Michelle Obama will kick off its annual leadership conference with a special message for young female leaders and gender equality activists around the world. Special guests and speakers include Meghan Markle, Nadia Murad and Chloe x Halle.
Mrs. Obama, a champion of girls’ education, will share a special message on behalf of the Obama Foundation’s Girls Opportunity Alliance, a program that seeks to empower adolescent girls around the world through education, enabling them to achieve their full potential and transform their families, communities, and countries. Girl Up and the Girls Opportunity Alliance have worked together in the past to promote grassroots and girl-led actions, and to mobilize their networks in support of girls’ education. Access to education is a human right, and girls’ access to quality education is essential to achieve gender equality and create an equitable world.
“We’re honored to have Mrs. Obama with us at our Summit this year. The impact she has made in this country, and around the world, is deeply inspiring and motivating to our girl leaders –she’s a role model for using your voice,” said Melissa Kilby, Executive Director of Girl Up.
This year’s Summit, presented by P&G, is themed “We Need To Talk,” pushing conversations about issues intersecting with gender equality, like representation in STEM and sports, access to education, and how to create solutions for gender-based violence.
Also joining Mrs. Obama as part of the Girl Up Leadership Summit speaker line-up:
Nadia Murad, 2018 Nobel Peace Laureate, UN Goodwill Ambassador, and Founder and President of Nadia’s Initiative
Sheryl Sandberg, COO Facebook and Founder of LeanIn.Org and OptionB.Org
Storm Reid, Actress and Activist
Dr. Tererai Trent, Global Humanitarian, Author, Scholar and Educator
Monique Coleman, Emmy Nominated Host, Actress, Champion for Young People
Liz Plank, Author, Activist and Journalist
Wade Davis, Thought Leader, Writer, Educator on Gender, Race, and Orientation Equality
More speakers will be announced in coming weeks. The in-person version of Girl Up’s flagship Leadership Summit in the nation’s capital has brought together more than 3,000 young activists to learn the issues and advocate Congress in recent years. Girl Up expects thousands more to join this year’s Summit in an online setting. Registration is free and is open until July 13, 2020.
Celebrate Star Wars day by crocheting finger puppets of your favorite characters with Star Wars Crochet Finger Puppets from Thunder Bay Press. Summon the force as you create an alliance between the Empire and the Rebels. Once you’re done, entertain your family by putting on a puppet show.
Crochet 10 characters from the Rebels and the Empire, put one on each finger, and then let the battle begin! The kit contains an 80-page instruction book with step-by-step directions and full-color photos, a crochet hook, safety eyes, stuffing, a metal tapestry needle and all the yarn you’ll need to create Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker puppets.
Looking for something fun to watch? The latest Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures short is now available on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel. Leia Organa – A Princess, A General, A Mentor debuted today.
According to the description on YouTube, “The legacy of Leia Organa stretches from her days fighting with the Rebel Alliance to commanding the Resistance and inspiring a new generation of heroes in Rey, Poe Dameron, and more.”
In just two months the Skywalker saga will come to a close after more than four decades. Disney just dropped the final Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker trailer and it will have you on the edge of your seat.
The last trailer of the last film reveals a lot of familiar old faces and voices including Leia, Han, Lando and the highly anticipated return of Emperor Palpatine. “Long have I waited, and now your coming together is your undoing,” Palpatine ominously threatens in his brief appearance.
The new footage also continues to tease Rey’s possible flip to the Dark side, which the filmmakers have been flirting with since her character was first introduced. “People keep telling me they know me,” Ray says. “No one does.”
One brief moment shows Rey and Kylo Ren teamed up in the destruction of a dark figure, but it’s unclear who that might be. However, fans don’t have much longer to wait to find out exactly what Rey’s fate and the future of the rebel alliance have in store.
Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker hits theaters Dec. 20, 2019.
