If you don’t know how to translate the gorgeous rooms you see on Instagram and Pinterest to real life, design help is on the way. These nursery design services let you create a picture-perfect room for your little one, often for a fraction of the cost of a traditional design team. They’ll take your style and budget into consideration so you’ll come out with a ready-to-buy nursery.

photo: Havenly

Havenly
Havenly is a great first stop on your path to decorating a blank slate. Start with the site’s cost calculator, where you can select items to get an idea of the cost of a completed space. For each category, choose if you want the item to be a budget, moderate, or spendy purchase. These estimates are averages, so don’t be alarmed if you choose a budget crib and see a whopping price tag of $400. Havenly works with a number of reasonably priced retailers, like Wayfair and Target, meaning you can ask your designer to choose a crib that’s under $300. Next, choose between the online or in-person design experience. Both include 1:1 collaboration with an expert. Find out more at havenly.com.

Your Favorite Furniture Store
If you need some hand-holding but don’t have the budget to invest in a 3D rendering, check out the in-house design services offered by the mall-staple furniture companies (think West ElmPottery Barn KidsBallard Design and Restoration Hardware). Most of these services are free and are offered online as well as in-store. Restoration Hardware provides this service free for members (membership costs $100 but includes perks like 25% on full-priced items and 20% off sale items). These companies employ certified designers who will incorporate your existing furniture into a plan that features your brand of choice, so you don’t need to utilize a company that specializes in nurseries. If you’ve picked out the crib, they can do the rest—rugs, curtains, wall color, and more!

Make sure to capture all the sweetest moments of baby in their gorgeous new room—and share them with your family and friends near and far—with the Tinybeans app. The secure platform puts parents in total control of who sees and interacts with photos and videos of their kids.

“Memories keep us alive”

The Day of the Dead is approaching and in honor of the annual festival of remembrance, Mattel has just released its 2022 Barbie Día De Muertos Dolls.

“Every year when I sit down to design the new Día De Muertos dolls there’s a flood of emotions; I’m honored and excited to represent this holiday that is so close to my own heart. I understand how important this holiday is and am grateful for the opportunity to continue celebrating these traditions with Barbie respectfully. I love celebrating the Día de Muertos traditions with my loved ones each year and honoring my family and friends that are no longer with us. It’s such a powerful and meaningful way to remember them through stories and happy memories,” says Barbie Signature designer Javier Meabe.

Mattel

This year, three dolls make up the collection. Barbie wears a royal purple dress with calavera sugar skulls and flower details. She dons a cempasúchil flower and rose headband with streaming ribbons, with a bone belt to finish the look.

“Ken has a little more complex design than Barbie but I’m always up for the challenge! I wanted to make sure he felt different, and special from the first Día De Meurtos Ken,” Meabe explains.

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Ken sports a bright blue shirt under a vest with skulls, flowers, roses, and bones to make up his charro look. To finish his ensemeble, he wears a calavera sugar skull bolero tie and sombrero with a golden band.

This year, a special Barbie also joins the collection and is designed by Benito Santos. “I’m excited that we get to expand the world of Día De Muertos in the Barbie portfolio. We also get to see it come to life though the vision of Benito Santos, who also loves and celebrates the holiday,” says Meabe.

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A member exclusive, this doll wears a red-and-white embroidered gown with a layered mermaid hem, a cropped embroidered jacket, and a holiday-inspired headpiece. You can shop the new 2022 collection at mattel.com, where dolls range in price from $80-$100.

Right now, the Benito Santos x Dia de los Muertos doll is currently sold out, but it could come back in stock.

If you never celebrate the holiday season without your favorite Hallmark Channel movies, then you’ll be excited to learn that you can get your hands on a Monopoly Hallmark Channel game.

The game is laid out just like the original Monopoly, but with “properties” based on Hallmark Channel movies, like a Christmas tree farm and a bed and breakfast.

The game tokens are also inspired by the films, with items like ice skates and a diamond ring for players to choose from. You can build on your properties by purchasing cottages and inns in place of the traditional hotels and houses.

The  game is priced at $39.99 and is available for purchase at Hallmark online.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

All photos: Hallmark

 

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Want a tree that can be a showstopper all year long? We’ve got just the thing for you!

The Succulent Artworks shop on Etsy is currently whipping up these 18 inch trees, made to order. The best part? These trees can be maintained for months, then disassembled and each bloom can be replanted!

photo: Succulent Artworks

They’re easy to care for, too. Simply water when the planting medium is completely dry, which should be at least two weeks since succulents store water in their leaves. The 18-inch tree is currently priced at $230 (there is a 14-inch option but it’s sold out right now) and can be ordered at Succulent Artworks on Etsy.

––Karly Wood

 

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Should we rename ALDI to FALLDI? The beloved retailer just announced a bevy of new fall products to search for in September. We’re particularly stoked for the pumpkin cheesecake drizzled caramel corn!

The first offerings hit shelves on September 8 and as always, they’re reasonably priced. You can snag Benton’s Pumpkin Spice Sandwich Cremes for $1.99 or the aforementioned caramel corn for $2.99. If you want to mix up your fall flavors, grab Clancy’s new Caramel Apple Pretzels for $1.99. Plus you can find fall spirit in the beverage aisle with Nature’s Nectar Sparkling Cider, $3.99 for a four pack.

Staying in the land of drinks a little longer, on September 10 you can find two more delicious products. Barissimo Pumpkin or Maple Ground Coffee launches at $3.79 per package. And if you need something a little stronger, State of Brewing will have a pumpkin cider (!) available for $7.99.

ALDI will also trickle out fall-inspired candles throughout the month, including a three wick candle from Huntington Home with scents of pumpkin cider, honey glazed pear and pumpkin ginger snap. Or if you want your candle to actually resemble a pumpkin, Huntington Home has glass and ceramic candles available later in September. Grab your PSL and head to your nearest ALDI!

—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of ALDI

 

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It may only be mid August, but that doesn’t mean you can’t snag your kiddos Halloween costumes at Costco! Our editors spied the warehouse stocking festive costumes this weekend, and they’re as creative and affordably priced as ever.

Currently, the Costco website only has 5 costumes all priced at $33. That’s why we recommend heading to your local store where you can not only save almost $10 per costume, but have plenty more to choose from, too.

At first glance, we’ve already spotted Carter’s infant costumes, Disney princess dresses, Pikachu and Marvel-inspired options.

While we can’t help but love the amazing costumes Costco has to offer, where our happiness truly lies is the one-stop shopping we can now accomplish for Halloween. A quick glance shows the warehouse offers faux pumpkins and tabletop decor, with more options to come as the holiday gets closer. Oh, and of course, don’t forgot all that bulk candy!

––Karly Wood

All photos: Karly Wood for Red Tricycle

 

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For kids who use wheelchairs, regular backpacks are anything but practical. Fortunately, Target’s expanded array of back-to-school items features an adaptive backpack with plenty of mounting options, pockets and ports, plus easy-grab zippers. It’s new this year and available for $39.99 online!

At 17 inches, the Embark backpack has been thoughtfully designed for school or adventure time. The mounting and carrying straps attach the pack to a wheelchair, and it has tuck-away back straps to prevent tangling and dragging. You’ll also find access ports for tubes or cables, plus a laptop sleeve designed to fit a machine up to 15 inches. Plus it completely unzips for easy access and features a side water bottle holder. Grab one in black, blue or purple, depending on your kid’s style preference.

Another great option for younger kids? The Cat and Jack 17 inch dino backpack! It offers many of the same features as the Embark model, plus a fun prehistoric print and an orange dino keychain to complete the look. There’s even a built-in compartment to add a hydration pack. Did we mention it’s a reasonably priced $19.99? It’s currently (unsurprisingly) sold out online, but keep an eye out for restocking.

The new products are part of Target Adaptive, made in collaboration with guests of all abilities. The special collections offer seasonal and everyday products that are stylish, functional and come at a great price.

—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of Target

 

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Nutella is scientifically proven to make anything taste better. Well, maybe not scientifically, but the chocolatey hazelnut spread is a longtime crowd pleaser. Now you can buy a Nutella cookbook and take your love of the product to the next level!

French celebrity chef and Ferrero Ambassador Grégory Cohen has crafted 60 recipes using Nutella and packed them into a beautiful new book. Whether you want to make a classic muffin or challenge yourself with a Tarte Tatin, the recipes suit all levels of difficulties. We’re excited to try our hand at the mini donuts!

 

The hardcover book is available for preorder on Amazon now and would look equally at home on your coffee table as in your kitchen. At 184 pages, it also makes a great gift for the Nutella lover in your life. It’s priced at $26 and will officially release on November 30, just in time for your holiday baking.

—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of White Lion Publishing

 

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New makeup alert! The queen of Malibu has just dropped a new makeup collection and it’s fit for any Barbie lover.

The Malibu Barbie x ColourPop collection has everything you need for a summer of sun and fun. From bright and silky eyeshadows to the biggest falsies we’ve seen, this collab is a must for hitting the beach in style.

photo: ColourPop

So what’s included? Barbie girls can get ready each day with:

  • Malibu Barbie Palette, a 15 pressed-pan palette
  • Three lipstick duos each with a LUX Lipstick and matching Lippie Pencils
  • Warm golden highlighter Beach Party Super Shock Highlighter
  • Exclusive Doll Lashes Falsies
  • Malibu Barbie Hand Mirror

Each product comes in signature Barbie pink packaging and is very affordably priced. You can purchase each one individually or the entire set for just $99! Shop the entire collection which starts at just $10 at colourpop.com.

––Karly Wood

 

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Have you caught the first episode of the brand new Disney+ animated series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch? The spin-off series follows Clone Force 99, a group of mutated elite clone troopers and now kids can create their own with a brand new LEGO set.

The LEGO Star Wars™ The Bad Batch™ Attack Shuttle construction set is packed with all the Bad Batch details and includes two landspeeders, a buildable shuttle with weapons storage, spring-loaded shooters, foldable wings and the entire gang: Tech, Echo, Hunter, Wrecker and Crosshair.

 

The 969-piece set is geared towards kids nine and older has been created for children ages 9+. Once constructed, it measures seen inches high, 10 inches long and five inches wide.

The LEGO Star Wars™ The Bad Batch™ Attack Shuttle is priced at $99.99 and is available for pre-order now. General sales will be available starting Aug. 1 at LEGO.com, LEGO Stores and other retailers globally.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of LEGO

 

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