Meow! The New Hello Kitty x Igloo Collab Is Purrfect

by Karly WoodJune 29, 2021

Move over Sanrio Suprise, Igloo has the market cornered with Hello Kitty gear now! Get ready to spend a summer with the cutest collection ever.

The Hello Kitty and Friends collection comes with everything you need to keep cool in the heat. It features six new styles with adorable artwork, soft coolers, Little Playmate coolers and drinkware.

Beyond the nostalgic vibes that make the collab a must-buy, this lineup also includes awesome Igloo stainless steel can tumblers that you can use all year long. Each product in the collection is packed with unique Hello Kitty artwork, and joins the first collection between the two brands.

“We always love teaming up with Sanrio,” said Brian Garofalow, Chief Marketing Officer at Igloo. “So, we’re especially excited for this new Igloo collection that not only includes new Little Playmate coolers, but also, for the first time, softside cooler bags and stainless steel cans inspired by Hello Kitty and her friends.”

Shop the new Hello Kitty collection at igloo.com with prices ranging from $19.99–$39.99.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Igloo

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Love at First Sight—Share Your Memories with Us

by Kenzie KramerJune 2, 2021

The last year has been full of changes for everyone—especially for those of us who welcomed a new family member! Now that we’re getting more social and less distant, it’s time for baby to get off of FaceTime and meet family and friends IRL. To celebrate, we’re teaming up with Nuna to share the aww-worthy memories being made. Join in the fun by submitting a video or photo of your loved ones meeting for the first time or reuniting after far too long!

Target’s New Line Will Make You Totally Wet Your Plants

by Erica LoopApril 27, 2021

You’re used to the big red bullseye retailer’s partnerships with clothing designers and interior designers. Now the beloved brand is teaming up with a plant enthusiast/interior stylist, Hilton Carter!

Get ready to green your home with Hilton Carter for Target, starting May 14. The limited-edition line includes 65 products, featuring both live and faux plants along with accessories.

Jill Sando, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target, said in a press release, “As people have spent more time at home over the past year, our guests are increasingly looking for ways to add more comfort and personality to their surroundings. Searches for plants on Target.com have increased by more than 300% over the last year – a clear indicator that guests want to bring some of the outdoors inside to brighten up their space.”

Interior stylist and line creator Hilton Carter added, “This collection of greenery and accessories was designed with the intention to inspire all—from the novice plant parent to the green thumb expert—and help everyone introduce a little more greenery into their space.”

Find Hilton Carter for Target (prices range from $5 to $130) in Target stores and at Target.com.

—Erica Loop

Photos courtesy of Target

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YouTuber Mark Rober Shares Special Video about Son with Autism

by Karly WoodApril 21, 2021

If there’s one thing every parent on the planet wants, it’s to protect their child. YouTuber Mark Rober is no different.

The former NASA and Apple engineer recently took to his channel to share a special video, and it’s all about his son. Rober is known for keeping his family life private, but in this newest upload, he shares that his son is autistic.

Rober shares in the commentary that he actually filmed the video two years ago, but only just released it now as he finally feels comfortable. His eloquent, succinct and loving descriptions of Autism and how it makes his son as special as he is in enough to make you reach for the tissue box.

In addition to the revelation, Rober is also teaming up with Jimmy Kimmel for a special virtual event that will benefit NEXT for Autism. The unique program creates opportunities for adults on the spectrum so they “can live, work and be a part of their communities so they are not left to live lives in isolation.”

Color the Spectrum will take place on Apr. 30 at 4:30 p.m. PST on YouTube. You can expect to see plenty of stars join in on this very special program including Andy Samberg, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Conan O’Brien, Miranda Sings, iJustine, Jack Black, Jacksepticeye, John Oliver, Jon Stewart, Karl Jacobs, Marques Brownlee, Maya Rudolph, Mark Hamill, MrBeast, Paul Rudd, Rhett & Link, Sarah Silverman, Stephen Colbert, Terry Crews, Vsauce, Zach Galifianakis and more.

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com

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This Crush Soda Collab Is Totally the Bomb

by Erica LoopApril 19, 2021

Two of your fave childhood treats are teaming up this summer! Bomb Pop and Crush Soda recently announced a collab, creating the can’t-miss frozen sweet for the season.

The new Bomb Pop Crush ice pops are available in fave flavors your fam has come to know and love from the iconic soda brand: grape, strawberry, and orange. Like the red, white and blue pops your kiddos crave when the weather gets warm, these icy cool goodies also feature all three flavors in one tangy treat.

photo courtesy of Bomb Pop/Crush

Jeremy Hrynewycz, Senior Brand Manager at Bomb Pop, said in a press release, “We are thrilled to add Bomb Pop Crush to our portfolio of ice pops.” Hrynewycz continued, “This new frozen treat is sure to satisfy tweens, teens, parents and anyone looking for an epic mashup that takes you on a three-part fruity flavor journey.”

Whitney Gates, Brand Manager at Crush, added, “Working with Bomb Pop to bring our flavors to life in one of their beloved ice pops was a blast, and we can’t wait for our fans to have another fruity and refreshing way to enjoy their favorite soda on the go.”

Find Bomb Pop Crush pops in Walmart, Kroger, Harris Teeter, Hy-Vee, Food Lion and SuperValu stores and at other grocery retailers nationwide for $3.49 (12-pop box).

—Erica Loop

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American Girl & Magnolia Bakery Join Forces for a Cupcake-Packed Cyber Party

by Erica LoopApril 13, 2021

American Girl and Magnolia Bakery are teaming up for a very special virtual event! The two beloved brands are both celebrating big birthdays: it’s American Girl’s 35th anniversary and Magnolia Bakery’s 25th.

In honor of both events, fans can take part in a cyber cupcake baking bday bash. Tune in to the American Girl Birthday Bash, Hosted by Magnolia Bakery Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET for plenty of cupcake-filled fun.

Magnolia’s Chief Baking Officer, Bobbie Lloyd, will help your fam to mix up their own bountiful batch of cute celebratory cupcakes.

The virtual event is $115 and includes the online cupcake decorating event and a limited-edition American Girl x Magnolia Bakery Cupcake Kit. The kit comes with six full-size and 12 mini vanilla cupcakes, colorful sprinkles, edible star decorations, food dye gel and powdered sugar (a.k.a. the main ingredients in buttercream), icing bags and decorating tips. Your kiddo will also get one American Girl Cupcake toy in the kit.

Along with Chief Baking Officer Bobbie Lloyd, the event will also feature special appearances by influencers Rachel Pitzel, Ava and Leah Clements and Zooey Miyoshi. Tickets to this virtual events go on sale Apr. 13 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Buy your ticket from Magnolia Bakery’s website here.

—Erica Loop

Photos courtesy of Magnolia Bakery

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Dolly Parton Dropped a New Ice Cream Flavor & It’s the Only One for You

by Erica LoopApril 6, 2021

Dolly Parton has an ice cream flavor! The super-star celeb is teaming up with Jeni’s to make an awesomely sweet and salty frozen treat.

Jeni’s Strawberry Pretzel Pie ice cream is Parton’s new limited-edition flavor—and it’s a can’t-miss soon-to-be fave. Like the name says, this fun flavor is packed with strawberry sweetness and plenty of pretzels.

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More specifically, Strawberry Pretzel Pie features layers of pretzel streusel, tangy cream cheese ice cream and strawberry sauce. You can score scoops or pints of the frozen delish dairy delight starting Apr. 8 in ice cream shops and online (for delivery) nationwide.

This flavor is only available for a limited time. This means you might just want to get your Parton pretzel-flavored ice cream as soon as it goes on sale. Even though stocking up on the scoops may sound like a good idea, the Jeni’s ice cream pick comes with a two pint per purchase limit.

Not only is Strawberry Pretzel Pie ice cream a prime dessert-time pick, it benefits Parton’s Imagination Library. Proceeds from the sales will help to fund this book gifting program.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo courtesy of Jeni’s

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This Is What Happens When Krispy Kreme Collabs with OREO

by Erica LoopApril 5, 2021

Krispy Kreme is teaming up with OREO for a doughnut experience that’s nothing less than extraordinary! Whether you’re a devote doughnut enthusiast, adore OREOs, or just can’t stay away from anything covered in cookie-coated frosting, this combo is for you.

The beloved brand is transforming the iconic Krispy Kreme glaze waterfall into an all-new OREO infused creation, starting Apr. 5. The Krispy Kreme and OREO pairing marks the first time in 84 years that the doughnut maker will partner with another company to create a new flavor of glaze.

Photo: Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme marketing office, Dave Skena, said in a press release, “We’ve taken everything fans love about OREO Cookies and ‘glazeifed’ it.”

The Krispy Kreme-OREO glaze will coat two new doughnuts—the OREO Cookie Glazed Doughnut (an original glazed doughnut covered in the special OREO glazed, stuffed with Cookies and KREME, and covered in an OREO Cookie piece icing drizzle) and the OREO Cookie Over-the-Top Doughnut (an OREO Cookie Glazed Doughnut with a Cookies and KREME filling topping, covered with a drizzle of chocolate icing, and finished with an OREO wafer).

The two new doughnuts debut nationally for a limited time starting Apr. 5, 2021.

—Erica Loop

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The Cast of Disney’s Juniors “The Chicken Squad” Features Egg-cellent Celeb Stars

by Erica LoopApril 5, 2021

Disney Junior recently announced the debut of a brand-new animated adventure series—and it’s over-the-top egg-citing! The Chicken Squad will premiere on Fri., May 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Disney Junior and DisneyNOW series premiere will feature two back-to-back episodes.

The series chronicles the comedic adventures of three chicken sibs: Coop, Sweetie and Little Boo. Based on the popular children’s books penned by Doreen Cronin, The Chicken Squad tells the tale of the young chips and their problem-solving adventures.

Teaming up with rescue dog mentor, Captain Tully, the chicken stars of the show help their animal pals and model good community helper behaviors. Each episode includes two 11-minute stories and includes the Chicken Charge anthem song.

Along with the anthem, the episodes also include at least one new original song. The songs range the musical gamut, including everything from R&B to country.

The cast includes Yvette Nicole Brown (Captain Tully), Ramone Hamilton (Coop), Gabriella Graves (Sweetie),and Maxwell Simkins (Little Boo). Recurring guest voice cast members include Tony Hale as Frazz, a nervous squirrel, Jane Lynch as Dr. Dirt, a forensic scientist snail, Melissa Rauch as Dinah, the chicks’ mother, Sean Giambrone as Riley, a pack rat, Malcolm-Jamal Warner as Lt. Scruffy, a retired firehouse dog and Melissa Villaseñor and Zack Pearlman as Wheeze and Snick, mischievous raccoon sibs.

Watch a preview of The Chicken Squad on Disney Junior’s YouTube channel here!

—Erica Loop

Featured photo courtesy of Disney Junior

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This Peeps & Build-A-Bear Collab Is the Sweetest Team-Up Ever

by Erica LoopMarch 26, 2021

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.

—Erica Loop

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