Girl Scout Cookies Available on Demand Via DoorDash? Mind. Blown.

by Sarah ShebekJanuary 10, 2022

In addition to offering Adventurefuls, a brownie-inspired cookie with caramel-flavored creme and a sprinkle of sea salt this year, Girl Scouts are taking their cookie sales next level. Partnering with DoorDash, you can have your Adventurefuls, Thin Mints, Samoas and more on-demand—which means they’ll even deliver after the kids have gone to bed and you have Netflix to yourself.

We’re going to give you a minute to absorb the possibilities of this partnership.

Girl Scouts will also be out in force this year with a hybrid selling model of online ordering and the return of in-person selling. Here’s what you need to know to score your favorite box of cookies this year:

You can text COOKIES to 59618 to be among the first to receive information about Girl Scout Cookies and to find out about other exciting Girl Scout news (Find Terms and Conditions here, along with the SMS Privacy Policy.)
Visit DoorDash.com or download the app to find out if and when on-demand delivery is available in your area by searching for “Girl Scouts.” If not immediately available, continue to check back in to find a local troop nearby.
Beginning Feb. 18, enter your zip code into the Girl Scout Cookie Finder to find a booth near you, to purchase cookies from a local Girl Scout troop for delivery, or to donate cookies to first responders and local causes.

––Shelley Massey

Featured image courtesy of Girl Scouts of the USA

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Recall Alert: IKEA Recalls Dinnerware Due to Burn Hazard

by Karly WoodMay 23, 2021

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall for IKEA HEROISK and TALRIKA bowls, plates and mugs. Made from PLA material from renewable sources, the products can become brittle and break, which may cause hot food or liquids to leak and cause burns.

The affected products were sold in a variety of colors including yellow, pink and blue. IKEA has been notified of 123 reports of issues worldwide, including four reports of injuries, most of which were burns.

Consumers can check if their products are affected by looking at the bottom of each product. Recalled items will have a supplier number of “23348,” “Made in Taiwan” and “PLA” molded on to the bottom.

The TALRIKA and HEROISK product were sold at IKEA stores nationwide and online from Aug. 2019 through May 2021 for $4-$12. If you do have a recalled item, stop using it immediately and return to an IKEA location for a full refund.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of CPSC

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Bob Evans Pork Sausage Recalled Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

by Jennifer SwartvagherJanuary 22, 2021

It’s time to clean out your fridge. Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is recalling approximately 4,200 pounds of pork sausage product that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically thin blue rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The raw, pork sausage item was produced on December 17, 2020. The recall involves 1-lb. chubs containing “Bob Evans Italian Sausage” with lot code 0352 and a “USE/FRZ BY” date of “JAN 31 21” represented on the label. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 6785” printed directly above the “USE/FRZ BY” date. These items were shipped to retail locations in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

The problem was discovered when Bob Evans notified FSIS that they received consumer complaints.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase..

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Alison Emery, Director of Communications, Bob Evans Farms Inc. at 614-778-1886 or alison.emery@bobevansfoods.com.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Photo courtesy of U.S. Department of Agriculture/Featured photo: Edwin Jaulani from Pexels

Baby Brezza Just Launched a WiFi Bottle Maker & It’s a Game Changer

by Karly WoodJanuary 5, 2021

Baby Brezza has been leading the way on bottle makers for quite some time, but even they have outdone themselves with their newest product: a WiFi Bottle Maker!

The Formula Pro Advanced WiFi Baby Formula Dispenser is available starting Jan. 5 and will change your bottle-making ways forever. Currently retailing for $279.99 in the U.S. only, the formula mixing machine can be controlled from your phone!

The dispenser uses Baby Brezza’s patented mixing technology to mix formula and water to the ideal consistency and works with nearly all formula brands and bottle types. Parents can customize and set up to five different bottles and select from three temperature settings. Additionally you can choose to dispense anywhere from two to 10 ounces or just dispense water only.

You can control the Formula Pro Advanced WiFi Baby Formula Dispenser with the free Baby Brezza app for IOS and Android and get notified when a bottle is ready or there is no formula or water.

You can purchase the machine on babybrezza.com and take advantage of an 18 month warranty, or purchase wherever Baby Brezza products are sold.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Baby Brezza

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New Virtual Gifting App Launches Just in Time for Holidays

by Jennifer SwartvagherDecember 11, 2020

With a holiday season unlike any other, we need to get creative with our gift giving. A brand new app called Goody, a first-of-its-kind gifting concierge is designed to make the art of gifting a seamless and genuinely enjoyable experience for both the gift giver and recipient. Giving a gift can be as easy as sending a text, plus you even get to see the recipient open it.

Goody’s curated list of on-trend, best-in-class vendors takes the stress out of browsing and ensures a variety of quality gift options.

Here’s how it works:

Sender:

Download the Goody app
Choose your gift
Enter your recipient’s phone number
Draft a note + send!

Recipient:

Receives a text
Via web browser, opens a beautiful, digital gift unwrapping with the personalized note
Inputs address + accepts!

The sender is notified and credit card is charged only when the gift is accepted.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Goody

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Raddish Kids Introduces Scholarship Program & Giving Tuesday Campaign

by Jennifer SwartvagherDecember 1, 2020

Do your kids love to create in the kitchen? Now Raddish Kids is making it easier. The award-winning kids’ culinary subscription box is focused on giving back this holiday season with two new initiatives, The Raddish Scholarship Program and The Raddish “12 Days of Giving” Campaign.

“At Raddish, we believe in the power of food to instill confidence, bring families together, build communities, expand conversation, and strengthen relationships,” said Samantha Barnes, Founder of Raddish Kids. “We’re thrilled to partner with like-minded companies and organizations to make an impactful difference in the lives of others through the simple act of cooking and the comfort of food.”

The Raddish Scholarship Program was created for children who have expressed a desire and zest to learn to cook but lack the resources to do so. Challenge Butter has partnered with Raddish to provide the necessary groceries and tools for the scholarship winners.

Each honoree will receive:

– A year-long subscription to Raddish (beginning Jan. 2021 and ending Dec. 2021)

– Monthly virtual cooking classes with a Raddish Culinary Coach

– A grocery stipend of $500, provided by Challenge Butter

– A year’s supply of Challenge Butter

Applications for the Raddish Scholarship are available at www.raddishkids.com/scholarship and must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2020. Selected recipients will be notified in early January.

Also, beginning Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2020) and through the first 12 days of December, Raddish will donate 10% of each purchase made on Raddishkids.com (up to $10,000) to World Central Kitchen. World Central Kitchen has activated hundreds of restaurants and kitchens across America to distribute more than 30 million meals (and growing) to communities that need support like students and frontline medical professionals. More details are available at http://www.raddishkids.com/givingtuesday.

These initiatives are the most recent among a list of efforts made by Raddish Kids to help those in need. In March, Raddish gave away 50,000 free cooking kits to support families suddenly homeschooling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This past summer, Raddish donated 100% of sales of a vintage e-kit (more than $10,000) to the #ChefsForAmerica program at World Central Kitchen.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Annie Spratt on Unsplash

7 Special Benefits for Amazon Prime Members This Holiday

by Karly WoodNovember 3, 2020

Amazon Prime Day is over, but we’re now in full holiday shopping mode. Since studies show that Americans will be spending the same, if not more, this year on gifts, it’s high time to take advantage of that Amazon Prime membership you have.

In addition to free two-day shipping, there are a number of other deals the membership has to offer. Keep scrolling to see them all, then get shopping!

Share Your Membership with Family

Amazon Prime members can share their membership with another adult and up to four teens and kiddos in your household. Each person has their own log in (so you can keep purchases a secret) but parents can also monitor each profile.

Ask Alexa for Extra Discounts

Alexa, what are my deals? You can check in with your fave virtual assistant on Alexa-enabled devices at any time and she'll share all the Prime-exclusive deals with you, which you can add directly to you cart (or later, if you want).

Get Early Access to Deals

Ever wonder what "Prime Early Access" means on that product you've been eying? Early deals! Prime members can access sales 30 minutes before non-Prime members to snag items before everyone else.

Get Safe Package Delivery

No one wants to fall victim to package theft and Key by Amazon allows delivery employees to drop them safely in your garage or home. When you use Key, you get notified of every step of delivery, receive a video receipt and have the ability to monitor the delivery.

Get Groceries in a Few Hours

Busy parents will love the option to get groceries same day. While not every item or area is available, many are––including pet food. Just head to primenow.amazon.com to check your eligibility.

Choose your Own Delivery Date

Prime Members can take advantage of Amazon Day, where you can select a specific day for deliveries to reduce the risk of theft. You even have the option to have orders placed on different days come on the same day, too!

Track Packages with Your Echo

Check in on your Echo devices by asking "Alexa, where's my package?" and you'll get a delivery estimate. You'll know your order has arrived when your Echo's ring pulses yellow.

––Karly Wood

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Carter’s Launches Virtual Santa Experience with Cameo

by Jennifer SwartvagherOctober 1, 2020

Santa is, like most of us, working from home this year. To bring the magic of the holidays to families and help parents check something off the list early, Carter’s launched “From Santa with Love,” a new, virtual twist on the classic mall Santa photo that families look forward to year after year. Powered by popular celeb video app Cameo, Carter’s is giving 1,500 free virtual visits bookable at each winner’s convenience throughout the end of the year

From Oct. 16 through Oct. 30, 2020, families can enter at CartersSantagram.com for a chance to be one of 100 daily winners to receive a custom recorded Cameo video from Santa. For parents, this might be the perfect gift list check-in, a “Nice List” reminder, or even a birthday message from the big guy live from the North Pole. Regardless of the message they choose, it is sure to be a memory for years to come.

“Carter’s has been with families for generations, and during these unexpected times, parents need us more than ever. Our “From Santa With Love” sweepstakes helps parents create that personal moment with Santa for their children and restore a bit of the holiday magic that makes this season special for our families,” said Jeff Jenkins, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing. “This sweepstakes is one of the many ways we are showing families we have their backs, during the holidays and beyond.”

Daily winners will be notified by email and receive a code to redeem on Cameo where they can select their Santa and provide customized notes for the ultimate surprise. Winners may redeem their Santa gram through January 1, 2021. For official contest rules and additional information, visit CartersSantagram.com.

The “From Santa with Love” program is just one of many holiday experiences Carter’s has in store to make this holiday season merry and bright for families. Follow @Carters on Instagram and check back on Nov. 9, 2020 for more fun surprises.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: RichLegg via iStock

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Great Scott! Playmobil Releases “Back to the Future III” Advent Calendar

by Karly WoodSeptember 1, 2020

Advent calendars are everywhere and they keep getting better! Case in point, after the success of Playmobil’s original Back to the Future advent calendar, the toy company is releasing a new set featuring arguably the best movie of the trilogy, Back to the Future III. Yes, it includes Buford Tannen and Copernicus.

Marty and Doc are headed back to the Wild West of 1885 and this set doesn’t skimp on the details. It includes an exclusive diorama with four different movie locations plus a collector’s postcard!

The fun set also includes six human figures, a trusty steed, Copernicus the terrier, the old-fashioned camera and Doc’s gravestone. If you simply must have a DeLorean to complete the set, you can also snag it from Playmobil for $49.99.

The Back to the Future III Advent Calendar will release this fall for $34.99. Head to Playmobil to sign up and get notified when it’s ready for purchase.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Playmobil

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Progresso Canned Soup Recalled Due to Misbranding & Undeclared Allergens

by Jennifer SwartvagherAugust 19, 2020

Check your pantry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced that Faribault Foods Inc., a Faribault, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,134 pounds of canned soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains milk and soy, known allergens, as well as beef and pork, which are not declared on the product label.

The cans labeled as chicken noodle soup actually contain a meatball and pasta product. The canned soup items were produced on May 26, 2020. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]

14-oz. cans of Progresso Organic Chicken Noodle Soup with a best by date of “BestByMAY262022” printed on the bottom of the can and a best by date of “09JUN2022” printed on the product case.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST18826A” printed on the bottom of the can under the best by date. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The problem was discovered when the firm’s distributor notified FSIS of consumer complaints that the soup contained meatballs and pasta instead of chicken and noodles.

There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify that recalling firms are notifying their customers of the recall and that actions are being taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.

Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

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