Attention PAW Patrol fans! Walmart has a win-win proposal: right now, you can pre-order select toys from the new movie and when you do, you’ll get special access to a virtual showcase, including a sneak peek at the upcoming film!
Multiple toys are eligible in this offer, including an action figure set, transforming movie vehicles and eight-piece role-play sets for your little fans. Prices start at $12.97 and all of the toys come with free shipping. Totally paw-some!
Once you’ve purchased, you’ll receive ticket instructions in your inbox within 24 hours. The virtual showcase features a preview of PAW Patrol: The Movie with an intro by a special guest from the film. It also promises other fun activities for the family! You can tune in on August 8 starting at 1 p.m. ET.
In case you missed it, the new PAW Patrol movie comes out in theaters on August 20. Check out our preview for a look at the trailer and character images!
While this last year for many parents has meant taking kids “to work” pretty much every day thanks to school and work from home, you might find yourself laughing at the idea of celebrating this day. But hear us out!
This year, Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is going virtual for 2021 and is adapting to current times by creating a virtual career day for parents and kids to experience together. They’re hosting an online event geared toward elementary and middle-school-aged kids. Each program will include keynote speeches, interactive polls, video programming that focuses on diversity and inclusion, and an up-close look into more than 15 workplaces from industries such as the Arts, STEM, Health Sciences, Marketing, and Business.
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Whether you currently work from home, are back in the office in a hybrid model, or are a full-time in-person employee, this special day is a way to celebrate your career with your child. Starting in 1993 daughters and sons have enjoyed learning more about what their parents do for a living. To carry on the excitement of this career-centric day, the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation is transforming the previously all in-person events to cyber fun.
Tune in to the virtual event on Thursday, Apr. 22, 2021 at DaughtersAndSonsToWork.org. All participants should register before the event begins. Visit the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation website here to register.
Catch the broadcast at one of two times—either 9:00 a.m. ET or 12:00 p.m. ET. Entrepreneur and author Ellen Langas will host the 9:00 a.m. event, along with her daughters Stephanie and Veronica Campbell. Activist and icon Gloria Steinem will also make a special appearance, answering questions gathered from children before the event day. Courtney Carson, beauty and lifestyle TV personality, will host the 12:00 program. Gitanjali Rao, TIME Magazine’s first Kid of the Year will also make a special appearance.
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.
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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.
KIT KAT is getting a spring upgrade! The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, the weather is warming and your fave candy treat is transforming from the chocolate flavor you know and love to an all-new Key Lime Pie version.
This isn’t the first time KIT KAT has come up with a new flavor. While the crispy chocolate-covered pull-apart wafers were a staple for years, the brand ventured into new territories with a host of varieties to choose from.
Fans of the candy were treated to fun flavors in the past including White Creme, Mint and Dark Chocolate Duos, Lemon Crisp and more. Now there’s one more to add to your list of faves.
The limited-edition KIT KAT Key Lime Pie has a tangy Key Lime Pie crème with crispy wafer layers. The 1.5 ounce standard breakable bar is available for the spring season only. This means you need to score a stash of Key Lime KIT KAT ASAP—because these tasty treats won’t stay on store shelves long. Find KIT KAT Key Lime Pie nationwide for a suggested retail price of $1.09.
We have some buzz-worthy news from the cereal aisle! For a limited time, Cheerios is once again transforming their iconic “Os” into happy heart shapes in celebration of its new heart healthy campaign. You might get heart eyes just looking at them!
Cheerios will also be giving away a free box of Honey Nut Cheerios via rebate during the month of February, while supplies last, to drive awareness of National Heart Health Month.
With more than 100 million Americans having some form of heart disease, Cheerios wants to help bring the heart health conversation to the forefront in a fun, lighthearted way by changing up the shape of their iconic “Os” in boxes of Honey Nut Cheerios and original yellow-box Cheerios, along with new additional flavors including Blueberry, Chocolate and Cinnamon starting in late January.
“When we launched the happy-heart shaped O’s last year, it helped to educate millions of our fans about the importance of not only following a heart-healthy diet, but also about the benefits of eating Cheerios,” said Kathy Dixon, Senior Brand Experience Manager, Cheerios. “Cheerios is on a mission to not only put a smile on people’s faces but to inspire them to find new and fun ways to support their hearts.”
The limited-edition Cheerios boxes with happy heart shapes will be available at major retailers nationwide starting in late January, while supplies last. They retail for $3.99 / 10.8oz box or $4.99 / 19.8oz box.
The Honey Nut Cheerios free box giveaway will also be available via rebate up to $7.00 excluding tax. Americans can redeem by scanning their receipt during the month of February, while supplies last, to receive their rebate via Venmo, PayPal or US mail.
Move over peppermint, there’s a new candy cane in town. This holiday season, Toucan Sam is transforming those rainbow loops into a sweet, fruity take on a classic with the first-ever Kellogg’s Froot Loops Candy Canes. This is a stocking stuffer the whole family will eat up.
Each naturally-flavored candy cane perfectly coordinates with Toucan Sam’s radiant colors and is bursting with Kellogg’s Froot Loops flavor.
Kellogg’s Froot Loops fans can find the holiday treat nationwide while supplies last.
The absolute perfect gift for L.O.L. fanatics, this transforming playset from MGA Entertainment goes from plane to car to recording studio to mixing booth in a snap — no tools required! And before kids are ready to send their favorite dolls off to their next performance, there are more than 50 surprises to unbox and uncover, including working lights and sounds, a drink cart complete with plates and cups, rolling suitcases, and so much more. Parents will also love that this set ditches the traditional plastic blind bags and instead features paper bags — a more eco-friendly option, part of MGA Entertainment’s overall commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Nighttime may be the right time to fight crime, but with the help of the PJ Masks, kids can defeat bad guys at any hour. The 3-foot-tall PJ Masks Transforming 2 in 1 Mobile HQ playset features five levels of play, each with a drop-down ramp and a vehicle lift to transport Gekko, Owlette, and Catboy to where they need to be to save the day (or night). When kids (and the team) are ready to move on to the next location to save, transform the headquarters into the Seeker. Includes one articulated Catboy figure and his trusty Cat-Car.
The Toy Insider is the go-to source for product information and the latest news about children's toys, tech, and entertainment. Its team of toy experts publishes two annual gift guides—one for summer and one for holiday—and reviews toys 365 days a year on thetoyinsider.com, a trusted resource for parents.
In March when children started transitioning to learning from home, the Mattel Playroom was launched. This free online destination offers parents and caregivers activities and content along with play-from-home information and tips. As we head into the holiday season, Mattel is transforming the online destination into a holiday hub.
The Holiday Hub offers:
Holiday-themed crafts, including new printable holiday cards from Barbie, Hot Wheels and Thomas & Friends, as well as a step-by-step guide for building your own Barbie Cookie Dreamhouse.
Ideas for holiday decorations and play, including instructions on how to incorporate dolls into holiday décor, recommendations on how to host an ugly sweater party with your toys and suggestions on how to create a winter-themed race with your Hot Wheels, to name a few.
Holiday-themed content from American Girl, Barbie and Thomas & Friends, among others. For example, American Girl’s The Perfect Present, follows Rebecca as she searches for the perfect gifts for her loved ones.
Insights from Mattel’s play experts on how to manage the inevitable holiday stress, and ideas on creative ways to give back this season.
Today’s holiday update is just the beginning. Mattel plans to regularly introduce new festive content over the coming months.
Krispy Kreme is making dessert a little sweeter for fans by transforming three of America’s classic desserts into delicious doughnuts. Krispy Kreme’s new Dessert Doughnuts Collection will be available for a limited time at participating shops across the U.S., starting Jun. 8. The collection features doughnut versions of three classic dessert favorites including Banana Pudding, Coconut Cake and Mississippi Mud Pie.
Banana Pudding Doughnut: A doughnut filled with banana pudding, dipped in light yellow icing, and topped with Kreme and three mini vanilla wafer cookies.
Coconut Cake Doughnut: A coconut flavored cake doughnut topped with cream cheese icing and dipped in shredded coconut.
Mississippi Mud Pie Doughnut: A doughnut filled with Chocolate Pie Kreme, dipped in chocolate icing, topped with cookie and graham crumbles, and finished with a marshmallow drizzle.