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Now You Can Grow Your Own Baby Yoda Thanks to Chia Pet

by Karly Wood

Ch Ch Ch Chia! Now you can take your love of Baby Yoda to the next level with your very own chia pet.

Unveiled at the last year’s New York Toy Fair, the decorative planter inspired by the popular Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, features “The Child” situated in his hover pod. The Chia Pet can be found at Target and retails for $19.99.

photo: Target

As with all Chia Pets, simply follow the directions to prep the planter, spread on the seeds and soon Baby Yoda will soon be surrounded by greenery!

Want the whole collection? You can head to chiapet.com and snag a Chewbacca and Yoda planter, too!

—Karly Wood

 

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Universal Studios’ “Secret Life of Pets” Ride Set to Open Next Month

by Shahrzad Warkentin

It’s been almost a year since Universal Studios announced that it will be adding a The Secret Life of Pets ride to it’s Los Angeles theme park, and the wait is almost over! The new attraction, which boasts 64 animated figures is set to open to guests on Mar. 27.

Based on the 2016 hit film, The Secret Life of Pets ride will take visitors along for the adventure with a group of pets hoping to get adopted into their fur-ever homes. Alongside Max, Snowball, Gidget, Chloe and Duke, and some other animal friends, riders will assume the role of stray puppies as they zip along a track headed for the ultimate destination: a Pet Adoption event.

The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! will combine live, dimensional and animated characters with hyper-realistic media as guests on board the ride vehicles are transported through the streets of New York City, hitting a variety of obstacles on their way to being adopted.

The state-of-the-art ride will showcase optical enhanced gesture-tracking technology. Guests have the option to be transformed into a stray puppy for the duration of the ride––a truly unique experience each and every time they ride.

The new ride will be situated next to the “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” attractions.

—Shahrzad Warkentin & Karly Wood

Featured photo: Illumination via YouTube

 

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The New Disney Stores at Target Are Officially Open & They’ve Got “Frozen 2” and “Star Wars” Galore

by Shahrzad Warkentin

Target and Disney announced their new collab earlier this year and now the magical moment has finally arrived. Disney Stores are now open at select Target locations across the country.

Just in time for Triple Force Friday and Frozen Fan Fest, Disney Stores are now open at 25 Target locations. The shop-within-a-shop set-ups are situated near the toy aisles and kids’ clothing departments. They feature over 450 items, including more than 100 of which have only been available at the Disney Store until now.

These Disney Shops aren’t just a place to check off your shopping list, however. They also feature music, interactive displays and a cozy seating area where families can relax, play games and watch Disney movie clips and more. Target says they also include photo ops where you can try on Mickey’s magic hat, pose with a life-size lightsaber and wear a prince or princess crown.

In honor of the grand opening, Target rolled out some brand new Frozen 2 and Star Wars toys. Several are already on the Bullseye Top 100 Toys List, like the LEGO Star Wars Resistance Y-Wing Starfighter and Disney Frozen 2 Arendelle Castle.

These can now be found among other must-have holiday items at Target stores and online. Some of the Target Disney store exclusives include Elsa’s Black Sea Dress, Sing & Swing Olaf, Anna & Elsa Baby Dolls, as well as action figures and droids from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian among several others.

“We’ve brought the magic of Disney to Target, bringing together great merchandise amidst an experience that’s truly immersive and unique,” says Mark Tritton, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target. “Guests will be able to connect with the Disney characters and stories they love in a meaningful way, while accessing the latest and greatest Disney products, including items previously only available at Disney retail locations.”

Don’t fret if your local Target doesn’t feature one of these Disney Stores, you can still shop all the awesome merchandise online at Target.com/Disneystore and in the Target app. Customers who shop in stores or online on Oct. 5 will receive a $10 Target GiftCard with a $40 purchase of Frozen or Star Wars toys. From Oct. 6 to 12, guests spending $50 on toys at Target will save $10 and those who spend $100 will save $25.

You can check out the full list of the 25 Disney Store locations here.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

 

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28 Jaw-Dropping Playgrounds from Around the World

by Allison Sutcliffe

Your neighborhood playground rocks the basics with slides, swings and monkey bars for your speedy sidekick to cross. But does it have handcrafted netting pods? Fantasy cottages? Or spelunk-able slides and trampolines? We searched the world over to find jaw-dropping playgrounds that kick park play into high gear. Flip through to find the play spot of your dreams.

Columbus Commons Luckey Climber – Columbus, In

A playground too pretty to play on? We might think so, but the tiny climbers who weave their way around the colorful platforms and netting that are part of the Luckey Climber at the Columbus Commons prove us wrong daily. Situated inside a free-use public space, this artfully designed playground is one that’s appealing to kids of all ages.

photo: Luckey Climber’s Facebook

Which one is your favorite? Is there an amazing playground we should add? Leave us a Comment below. 

— Allison Sutcliffe, Christal Yuen & Scott Wardell

 

 

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Playtime With a View: The Country’s Most Scenic Playgrounds

by Claire Schillings

Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, every family has their favorite go-to playground for those sunny summer afternoons. While there are tons of beautiful parks around the country that kids adore, not all can boast jaw-dropping views and killer locations. Click through the slideshow and check out these picturesque playgrounds with views that even the little ones will appreciate…when they’re not busy playing of course!

Mission Dolores Park, San Francisco

Situated in one of San Francisco's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods, Mission Dolores Park commands spectacular vistas of the city's expansive skyline that are sure to impress even the most focused park-goers. The playground has recently been renovated, and the grassy hills offer picnic and play spots for the whole family to relax and enjoy the view!

Park Perk: Keep the fun going and grab an ice cream at SF favorite Bi-Rite Creamery, located diagonal from the park on 18th Street and Dolores, for a special treat!

19th & Dolores St.
San Francisco, Ca
Map it

Photo courtesy of A Name Like Shields Can Make You Defensive via Creative Commons

 

Did we miss your favorite playground with a view? Tell us about it in the comment section below.

— Claire Schillings

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Visit Ellensburg: Vibrant Culture Beyond the City

by writerredtri
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Looking for an easy escape from the urban sprawl?  Ellensburg offers a laid-back atmosphere that’s fun-filled for the entire family with shops, museums, kid-friendly restaurants, hiking, fishing camping and more!

Living in the city means many things–you know the location of every drive through coffee shop by heart (and their weekday versus weekend hours) and you’re perpetually wearing (or at least packing in your trunk) rain gear. But, when it comes to exploring outside the confines of the city, sometimes we think our city slickers could use a lesson in vibrant cultural experiences beyond the concrete jungle.

For a taste of culture, history, and family fun head to Ellensburg, situated at the intersection of I-90 and I-92. While Ellensburg may sound familiar for being the home to Central Washington University, the city with its population of 18,000 plus, features a variety of arts and performances, sports, outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, and horseback riding, and a community that takes pride in its strong family environment.

Ellensburg, just a stones throw away from Seattle, will expand your family’s horizons as you visit a sweet local u-pick pumpkin patch, take a driving tour through history, and explore a 217 acre park.

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Win a $250 Gift Certificate and Private Shopping Trip at Bellē Up

by Jacqui Boland

We love pampering moms, but we love sharing those blissful moments with a group of our favorite gal pals even more. That’s why Red Tricycle is partnering with Bellē Up for a fantastic Mother’s Day giveaway. Treat yourself and up to 5 friends to some much-needed shopping therapy at one of Chicago’s hottest mom & baby boutiques, Bellē Up.

Bellē Up Maternity is proud to be uniquely situated as the only independently-owned and operated maternity boutique on Chicago’s South Side. Bellē Up (pronounced “Belly Up”) offers sophisticated, fashion-forward mamas a hand-picked collection of designer maternity apparel and accessories that match their versatile lifestyles.

Bellē Up and Red Tricycle have partnered up to bring this fabulous giveaway to our Red Tricycle Readers. One lucky winner will enjoy a private shopping experience with Bellē Up staff, a Bellē Up stylist and a personal styling team of her own (i.e., winner may invite up to five (5) friends) to help her shop. Mocktails, cocktails and dessert bar (for six) included.**

Visit the Bellē Up website!

How to Enter:

Please send your full name and an itty bitty blurb about why this giveaway is perfect for you to promo@tinybeans.go-vip.net, with the subject title: I Love Belle Up!  This giveaway ends Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 11:59 pm.  We will randomly select a winner on Friday, May 17th.

** The fine print: Expires 5/1/14. Event will be scheduled on a mutually convenient date for Winner andBellē Up, but must occur on or before offer expiration date. The $250 amount may not be used toward gift certificate purchase, Madi Mo’s Bows, Just Add Sprinkles or Spitz. Winner may use $250 gift certificate over multiple visits before offer expiration date. Gift certificate in non-transferable after first use. No cash back will be awarded for unused gift certificate balance before or after expiration.  Cannot be used with any other discounts or promotional offers.

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Portland Kids: Explore International Rose Test Garden/Washington Park

by writerredtri

A visit to Portland’s International Rose Test Garden should be on the ‘must-do’ list of locals and tourists alike. The expansive garden boasts more than 10,000 plantings of over 500 varieties. Situated in Washington Park, it is also worth noting that the Rose Test Garden’s immediate surroundings are ripe with popular family friendly destinations and must-see natural attractions including a playground, hundreds of miles of lush hiking trails, the Oregon Zoo, Portland Japanese Garden, Hoyt Arboretum, the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum, and the Portland Children’s Museum,

Go: Year-round, but the roses are most likely to be in peak bloom between mid-May and June. The International Rose Test Garden is open from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm daily.

Approximate travel time: 5 minutes from downtown Portland, via Hwy 26 West, take exit 72.

What to see: Enjoy the serene view of colorful roses as far as the eye can see, and give your kids an impromptu English lesson at the Shakespeare Garden which features roses named after characters from the illustrious Bard’s plays.

Possible lunch spots: Pack a picnic to enjoy in the Shakespeare Garden, which is a choice spot to grab a patch of shady lawn and feast your eyes on flora while feasting on your food. If you didn’t bring a bountiful basket on your trip, take a trek to the nearby zoo and grab a bite at the Cascade Grill.

How to dress: Casual, seasonally appropriate. SPF and sun hats would be a good idea on sunny days.

Need to know: June 1st through September 21st, free tours of the rose garden are offered at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm on Tuesdays and 1:00 pm on Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays. Meet at the Rose Garden Store. Donations gladly accepted.

Bonus: Treat the kiddos to an enchanting four-mile train ride through the forests of Washington Park, to a station above the International Rose Test Garden, and back to the zoo. The journey lasts 35 minutes. Click here for more information and specific running times of train rides and fares.

Cost of trip: Admission to the International Rose Test Garden is free, but donations are accepted.

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