OREOs—and all their variations—are indisputably delicious. Now there’s one more way to enjoy the classic sandwich treat. You might want to add New Jersey to your upcoming trips list, because the first-ever OREO Café has opened!
Located at American Dream, the retail and entertainment complex in East Rutherford, the café is a dream come true for your sugar tooth. It features a treats bar, where visitors can pick from delicious items like a waffle sundae with baked-in OREO pieces or a cookies & cream OREO cheesecake. Or you can customize a treat by choosing a dessert base, then picking from a wide range of OREO-inspired toppings, adding up to more than 200 possible combinations!
Of course, there are plenty of OREO items to buy, including packages of cookies and limited-edition merch. That includes tote bags, branded apparel, home decor and more! We’re fans of the fuzzy slippers and the giant cookie pillows.
If you can’t make it to New Jersey but really need an OREO pillow in your life, you can buy online through oreo.com. But we’re definitely putting this new café on our bucket list!
Beloved brand Peeps is teaming up with Build-A-Bear for a sweet spring-time collab. The Peeps and Build-A-Bear pairing includes a new collection of cuddly blush Bunnies and themed accessories for your kiddo’s favorite furry friend.
Peeps Build-A-Bear Bunnies feature four different color options: pink, blue (currently out of stock), yellow, and rainbow ($24). Along with the Bunnies, you can also nab lots of accessories like a Peeps reversible bandana, Peeps branded PJ set, t-shirt, or Chick wrist accessory for your child’s best bear friend.
photo courtesy of PR Newswire/Peeps and Build-A-Bear
Jennifer Kretchmar, Chief Digital & Merchandising Officer at Build-A-Bear, said in a press release, “Just in time for Spring, we’re thrilled to be bringing the sweetness of Peeps to the Build-A-Bear Workshop.” Kretchmar continued, “Peeps fans are sure to love this instantly recognizable collection, from the signature bunny ears to the eye-catching Spring colors! What could be better than cuddling this furry friend not only at Easter, but all year long!”
Your child can build their own bunny in Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide or online. If your child can’t wait for their Bunny, but wants to build their Easter friend online, try the retailer’s new Buy Online, Pickup In-Store or curbside options. You can also choose doorstep delivery via Shipt.
Get ready to meet Lia! This new pregnancy test isn’t your typical pee test––instead of tossing this test in the trash, you can flush it!
Traditional plastic tests go into the garbage can for disposal, adding to the world’s waste, but not this one. Lia is the first and only biodegradable, flushable, zero percent plastic pregnancy test.
photo: courtesy of Lia
This FDA-cleared test is available starting Mar. 11 and comes in handy two-packs. Not only is it eco-friendly, Lia is also 99 percent accurate.
To buy your two-pack ($13.99 and free shipping), order Lia online at meetlia.com. You’ll get to choose between branded and discrete packaging, depending on your personal preference.
Your little slugger can gear up and support their fave baseball team with the Cubcoats Sports Collection! These cute creations combine the comfy kids’ MLB sportswear with a new furry friend.
The two-in-one Cubcoats Sports Collection features fully functional hoodies, hidden inside team mascot toys. This means your baseball fanatic kiddo can support their fave team in a bear-y special way. Simply unzip the bear to reveal a team-branded hoodie. When your child is done wearing their team top, follow Cubcoats’ directions and roll the hoodie back into a bear.
Cuboats hoodies are officially licensed baseball apparel, with a line-up that includes your kiddo’s favorite major league team. Each plush toy/hoodie is made from soft-touch fleece and non-allergenic materials.
The hoodies are fully lined with a 60/40 cotton-polyester blend. Don’t worry if your child drips ketchup from their baseball park hot dog onto the hoodie or accidentally drops their bear on the way to a big game. These two-in-one bear/hoodie products are completely machine washable.
These zip-up hoodies retail for between $50 and $55, and are available in sizes 2T through kids 9-10, depending on the team. Some styles are sized up to 5-6 or 6-7. Visit the Cubcoats website for size availability and to order one for your youngest baseball fan.
There’s nothing like a warm meal delivered to your doorstep, especially in times of need. Lasagna Love is a national grassroots movement of kindness and support that connects neighbors through homemade meal delivery.
The idea came about in the spring when Rhiannon Menn began delivering homemade lasagnas to families in her community who were struggling when the pandemic hit.
In just under eight months, Lasagna Love has spread across 47 states in America (including major metros: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, New York, San Diego and San Francisco), delivered over 8,000 meals and is supported by 4,000+ “Lasagna Mamas” and “Lasagna Papas.”
“To accomplish these milestones in such a short window of time is a huge testament to the impact of Lasagna Love,” said Menn. “We are reaching more families at a time when food insecurity is skyrocketing and with non-profit status, now have the ability to gain additional funding through employer matching, Amazon Smile, and countless other avenues. All of this has been achieved organically along with personal passion from our volunteers who share a profound desire to give with purpose. Lasagna Love is highlighting a level of overlooked humanity that crosses every boundary.”
Lasagna Love came about from a desire to help others without expectation of gratitude or reciprocation. Menn said, “Kindness has a network effect, which in turn, strengthens our communities. If we’re able to shift our perspective, to give grace and see possibility instead of focusing on what we’ve lost or what we wish we had…the entire fabric of our being is changed. Lasagna Love volunteers are setting a renewed tone around giving without judgement or divisiveness. Their generosity of spirit is seeding a behavior shift with neighbors focusing on the needs of community members without qualification, and empowering others to ask for help without fear of being deemed undeserving.”
It’s easy to become a Lasagna “Mama” or “Papa” and there is no commitment or expectation for giving. Signups and donations can be managed directly from Lasagna Love’s website.
Lasagna Love isn’t exclusively focused on delivering home-cooked meals. It aims to normalize asking for help which is something that doesn’t always come easily. “The more frequently we message that it’s OK to ask for help, the more likely we are to shift the narrative around asking when we need it,” said Menn.
To establish additional funding to support meal deliveries to families in need, the Lasagna Love online store features Lasagna Love-branded merchandise including aprons, hats, face masks, onesies, stickers and car signs.
“Our volunteers are embracing a reality of zero judgement, open heart, and giving without any expectation of appreciation,” said Menn. “When our volunteers deliver a meal, it doesn’t just have an impact in that moment. What we’ve learned over time is that recipient families are often inspired to pay it forward and help those around them when they can. Some are even inspired to become Lasagna Mamas and Papas themselves.”
To join the Lasagna Love movement, donate, or to purchase Lasagna Love-branded merchandise, visit www.lasagnalove.org.
Yabba Dabba Doo! Inspired by The Flintstones, PEBBLES cereal became the first brand created around a media character when it was launched in 1971. Now in honor of it’s 50th birthday, PEBBLES cereal will surprise fans by giving them presents throughout 2021.
“Fruity and Cocoa PEBBLES cereals have been bringing kids and kids-at-heart fun and happiness for 50 years. At a time when joy and inspiration are needed more than ever, we wanted to do something to thank and surprise PEBBLES fans next year in honor of the brand’s milestone birthday,” said Amy Brothers, PEBBLES Cereal Brand Manager at Post Consumer Brands. “This brand has always been about igniting creativity, so we hope our fans will join us and get inspired as we Yabba Dabba Doo! 2021!”
For the first surprise of the year PEBBLES is going to help make 50 kids’ birthdays even more epic in 2021 by giving their parents $2,021 each to help them celebrate their big day.
Launching today on the brand’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages and running through Feb. 1, 2021, parents are invited to share why their kid deserves a special birthday present for the chance to win one of 50 cash prizes. Whether it’s an outdoor play set, a trampoline, a new computer or video game system, paying for music lessons or saving for college, PEBBLES wants to make birthday celebrations special next year. Winners will also receive a birthday package from PEBBLES to celebrate their big day.
While there will be even more fun surprises as the year goes on, PEBBLES is also wants to help fans ring in the new year. PEBBLES cereal is hosting a New Year’s Eve countdown on Dec. 31 featuring Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble from Bedrock leading into the 9 p.m. ET hour during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021, which airs live beginning at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The family-friendly countdown will also be available on demand on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages and on PEBBLES cereals’ Facebook page so families can view it at their convenience to celebrate an early countdown before bedtime.
Leading up to and on New Year’s Eve, PEBBLES’ fans can create their own celebration video using the Fruity PEBBLES confetti branded effect on TikTok to welcome in 2021 in colorful style. Fans can find the Fruity PEBBLES confetti by searching for “PEBBLES confetti” directly through the search bar on the discover page within the TikTok platform, beginning Dec. 28.
Follow PEBBLES cereal on Facebook and Instagram to be the first to know about other exciting birthday surprises throughout the year and tag the brand using #HappyBirthdayPEBBLESCereal. To learn more about the PEBBLES cereal brand, visit pebblescereal.com.
Common Sense Networks has announced a brand new project for 2021: the launch of Sensical. The free streaming platform will offer age-appropriate, short-form videos for kids 2-12 with thousands of options.
Sensical will be divided into three categories: Preschoolers (ages 2-4), Little kids (ages 5-7) and Big kids (ages 8-12), each with filters that will provide parents with peace of mind when it comes to providing content.
photo: Common Sense Media
The platform’s interface will give kids the opportunity to select from hundreds of topics, and parents have the option to select a specific age range on behalf of their children. Every frame of the videos found on Sensical have been “viewed, vetted and rated by individuals trained in child development and Sensical’s rubric” to ensure that all content meets the standards of Common Sense Media’s 15 years of research and advocacy.
Common Sense Networks CEO Eric Berger says “Sensical’s mission is to ignite kids’ passions, fuel curiosity, build bridges between children and their parents and make everyone part of the learning journey. As a free platform offering only age-appropriate fare, we remove every obstacle to accessing a comprehensive, trusted resource for entertaining short-form video from the best possible content creators. Every family can afford to add Sensical to their personal bundle and we couldn’t be more excited to create a distinctive alternative for parents and partner with them in their goal to raise good humans.”
Sensical is partnering with tons of brands and franchises to bring content to kids. Some of these include Cosmic Kids Yoga, ABC Commercial (The Wiggles), Awesome Forces (The Aquabats), Big Big Holdings LLC (It’s A Big Big World), CBC & Radio-Canada Distribution, 9 Story Distribution International (Ruby’s Studio, Zerby Derby), Sesame Workshop (Pinky Dinky Doo, Sesame Studios), Studio 100 (Maya the Bee, Small Potatoes), and more.
Parents will be able to access the Sensical Parent Zone, a dashboard tool that enables them to review and manage all viewing activity, in addition to reports on what and how long their kids watch as well as the unique social, emotional and cognitive skills they are learning from the videos they are viewing.
Sensical launches in early 2021 on an array of streaming devices, smart TVs and mobile devices (iOS and Android) as a free, branded ad-supported app and live-streaming channels on all major OTT (over the top) platforms.
It’s Mando Monday and Columbia just announced its fifth collaboration with Star Wars. In December, you’ll be able to shop the special-edition Columbia Sportswear and Star Wars: The Mandalorian collection online and in select stores.
The five-piece lineup ranges from $40 to $300 and is rich in detail with fabrics that resemble the Mandalorian’s beskar armor and winks to storylines and characters. There are even secret messages written in the Mandalorian tongue, Mando’a. The collection includes an infant bunting inspired by The Child, kids jacket, heavyweight hoodie and gaiter and technical 3-in-1 jacket.
The Mandalorian Interchange Hybrid Jacket ($300) is inspired by Din Djarin’s armor and is constructed with a durable canvas and softshell construction with lightweight insulation and a powerful Omni-Heat™ 3D thermal-reflective lining. The Helmet Gaiter ($40) is made with water-resistant fabric, fleece lining, and stretchy soft shell construction. It comes with a coded message written in Mando’a on the fleece lining and a Mudhorn signet on the back label.
Keep your baby cozy in The Child Bunting ($50), with iconic ears and microfleece and ultra-soft Sherpa lining. Bigger kiddos can cuddle up with The Child Jacket ($75-$80), a water-resistant shell and Omni-Heat™ thermal-reflective lining, Sherpa fleece, a hood with stowable ears, a snackable Sorgan frog label, coded messages written in Mando’a, and a graphic screen print of the Child.
Finally, adults can layer up with the Heavyweight Hoodie ($120), a special-edition hoodie with a tonal Mando’a message.
Shop the new pieces at columbia.com/StarWars starting at 12:01 a.m. EST on Dec. 4 and at select Columbia-branded retail locations in the U.S.
This holiday season Dunkin’ has the perfect gifts for the coffee fan in your life. Tell the world you run on Dunkin’ with this exclusive swag. Dunkin’s limited-edition holiday merch will drop exclusively on ShopDunkin.com beginning Tues., Nov. 17, at 12:00 p.m. ET, with stylish, sensational, and even surprising gifts for every Dunkin’ lover on your list.
Much of last year’s lineup sold out within hours, and this year’s holiday lineup is even more exciting, featuring Dunkin’s first-ever personalized apparel and accessories, with custom caps, shirts, laptop cases, and phone cases, created especially with anyone’s name.
Beginning today, Thurs., Nov. 12, at 12:00 p.m. ET, Dunkin’s most loyal fans – DD Perks rewards members – will get early and exclusive access to fresh, new “Perksclusive” joggers and a crewneck sweatshirt, inspired by last season’s best sellers that sold out almost immediately. Both new and current DD Perks members can find a special access code for ShopDunkin.com via email or on the home screen of the Dunkin’ App.
Instagram posts by Dunkin’-loving celebrity couple Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon. In addition to the “Perksclusive” items, the sweet selection for the 2020 holiday season includes:
Customizable: For presents personalized with your name or the name of anyone on your nice list who runs on Dunkin’, the brand’s customizable lineup features a baseball cap, long-sleeve shirt, phone case, and laptop case.
Apparel: Fans can fashion a wardrobe with a pop of Dunkin’, with a cool and cozy orange and pink collection, including hoodies, super-soft joggers, a cropped sweatshirt, and even a bathrobe.
Giftin’: From premium presents to stocking stuffers, ShopDunkin.com has it all, such as:
Dunkin’ Bedding: Dream about Dunkin’ with snuggly Dunkin’ bedding that includes branded duvet covers and sham covers.
Dunkin’ x Keurig K-Mini Brewer: The slimmest Keurig brewer yet is now decked out in Dunkin’. At less than five inches wide, the Dunkin’ x Keurig K-Mini Brewer combines sleek design with space-saving convenience in a portable, stylish package that delivers fresh brewed, delicious coffee from your favorite Dunkin’ K-Cup pods in minutes.
Dunkin’ Scrunchies: Sport a Dunkin’ updo with two styles of scrunchies hair ties.
Dunkin’ Mini Fridge: Easily Dunkin’s “coolest” gift, Dunkin’s Mini Fridge is perfect for the dorm room or any chill zone.
Dunkin’ Tandem Bike: Grab a buddy and make the next Dunkin’ run a Dunkin’ ride with a branded tandem bike.
Dunkin’ Apron: For the cook who loves Dunkin’, bring on the spills and splatters with this ultimate gift.
Dunkin’ Dog Leash: Upgrade your pet’s walk swagger with a Dunkin’ Dog Leash, the perfect present to give your pooch a happy paw-liday.
Fresh Holiday Deals: Festive faves returning this year as Dunkin’ deals include a Dunkin’ metal lunch box, scented wrapping paper inspired by Dunkin’s Signature Peppermint Mocha Latte, and Dunkin’ scarf and glove sets.
“Our guests went wild for our holiday merch last year, so this year we’re taking it to the next level, giving our loyal DD Perks members access to exclusive items, offering personalized options for the first time, and most importantly, bringing everyone who runs on Dunkin’ fresh new ways to proudly show their love for their favorite brand,” said Drayton Martin, Vice President, Brand Stewardship at Dunkin’. “From functional to just fun, our holiday merch offers everything needed to bring our fans smiles and good cheer, and helps them give joy to their Dunkin’ loving family and friends this holiday season.
Even if Halloween looks a little different this year, spooky season is still on! Sour Patch Kids is on a mission to save Halloween. If kids can’t go trick-or-treating to get candy this year, the Sour Patch Kids will bring the candy directly to them through a special reverse trick-or-treating experience.
Sour Patch Kids is flipping trick-or-treating on its head by bringing “sweet-then-sour” mayhem straight to families’ doorsteps across America.
They’ll be bringing the Halloween mischief in two ways for fans nationwide to celebrate the spooky holiday in a safe way:
Contactless Candy Deliveries: On Halloween, the Kids will hit the road to 12 lucky cities across America to make special contactless deliveries of a Sour Patch Kids Halloween package including Sour Patch Kids Zombies candy and Sour Patch Kids branded toilet paper, because nothing screams Halloween like TPing your living room and wreaking some safe Halloween havoc indoors.
The Sour Patch Kids Jack O’Lantern Mobile: In one lucky city, the Kids will roll through the neighborhoods in a larger-than-life jack-o’-lantern mobile, shaped like the classic candy bucket. Hopping off their one-of-a-kind candy carriage, the Kids will personally bring Halloween tricks and treats right to families’ front doors, dropping the deliveries off contact-free while maintaining all proper safety measures.
Fans can suggest their city on Instagram (@sourpatchkids) for a chance to have the Kids come to them on Halloween.