Both Aldi’s beer and wine advent calendars will have the same price as last year

Is it October? Yes. Are we dreaming of Aldi’s wine and cheese advent calendars? Also yes.

The retailer has dropped the 2023 advent calendar collection, and there is definitely something for everyone this year. From global wines and the new Irish Cream Countdown, cozy home decor advent calendars, and pet treats, you’ll want to head to your nearest Aldi on Nov. 1 when the calendars all hit shelves.

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Aldi Advent Calendars for Those with a Sophisticated Palate:

Aldi advent calendars for 2023 include this aldi wine advent calendar

Aldi has plenty of holiday cheer to share this year. The Holiday Magic Wine Advent Calendar, in particular, has 24 unique labels and 16 wine varieties from eight countries of origin. Each label has a scannable QR code to learn more about the wine and to explore the region, varietal, and culture of the country.

Other calendars include:

  • Barissimo Coffee Advent Calendar ($14)   
  • Beer Advent Calendar ($50; in select markets)    
  • Emporium Selection Cheese Advent Calendar ($17)  
    • This must-have calendar is packed with European Cheeses like Dutch Goudas, Red Leicester, and Double Gloucester. 
  • Bay Island Hot Sauce Advent Calendar ($15)
  • Wicked Grove 12 Days of Cider ($20)
  • 12 Day of Irish Cream Calendar ($30)
  • Holiday Magic 5 Days of Sweet Red Wine ($20)
  • Holiday Magic 5 Dayd of Dry Red Wine ($20)
  • Moser Roth Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendar ($16)

There's even an advent calendar for your pets! The Pure Being Dog Advent Calendar is just $8, and the Pure Being 12 Days of Cat Treats is just $6.

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Aldi Advent Calendars for Some Much-Needed Self-Care:

When it comes to self-care this crazy holiday season, Aldi has your back. Choose from seasonal candle calendars and even fun puzzle advent calendars that'll give you a chance to relax. 

  • Huntington Home Advent Calendar ($40)  
  • Merry Moments Advent Calendar Garland ($13)
  • Mini Puzzle Advent Calendar ($10)

Advent Calendars for Kids:

 Aldi's advent calendars for 2023 also offer several fun kids' advent calendars.  Cool collectibles and chocolate await with this year's lineup.

  • Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Advent Calendar ($25)
  • Pokeman/Cocomelon Advent Calendar ($30)
  • Compound Kings Slime Advent Calendar ($17)
  • Moose Toys Bluey Advent Calendar ($20)
  • Zuri Mini Brands Advent Calendar ($30)
  • Choceur Kids Advent Calendar ($1.50)

As always, supplies are limited, and calendars are expected to sell out fast. Head to your local Aldi on November 1 to commence with the merry-making!

The HBO Max series will be an adult animated comedy

Scooby and Shaggy usually steal the show when it comes to any Scooby-Doo episode, but that’s about the change thanks to a new HBO series. Together with Warner Bros. Animation, the show is all about the “unsung and under appreciated brains of the Scooby-Doo Mystery Inc. gang, Velma Dinkley.”

Velma is slated to be a ten-episode series for the first season and the leading lady will be voiced by executive producer, Mindy Kaling. Before the kiddos get too excited, parents should know this is styled as an adult animated comedy series and likely won’t be appropriate for young viewers.

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Velma Trailer

The first teaser trailer shows an outrage Velma sending an email to HBO Max about a new Judy Jetson show, a “genre bending comedic origin story.” It quickly transitions to a scene reminiscent of cult classic horror film, Scream, in which Velma engages in a serial killer who is inside her house about how classics should never be changed. Cue the knife!

Velma Plot

HBO Max’s logline for the show states it is an “original and humorous spin unmasks the complex and colorful past of one of America’s most beloved mystery solvers.” Viewers will notice that Scooby will actually not be a part of the series.

“It felt like what made it a kids’ show was Scooby-Doo. That coincided with Warner Bros. Animation saying, ‘Hey, you can’t use the dog,’” showrunner Charlie Grandy revealed at Comic Con. “So we were like, ‘Great, this works out well.’”

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Velma Cast

According to Variety, Kaling revealed the cast of Velma at New York Comic Con. Leads will include features Sam Richardson as Shaggy, Constance Wu as Daphne and Glenn Howerton as Fred.

Additional voices incljude Jane Lynch, Wanda Sykes, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Russell Peters, Melissa Fumero, Stephen Root, Gary Cole, Ming-Na Wen, Ken Leung, Cherry Jones, Frank Welker, Fortune Feimster, Yvonne Orji, Sarayu Blue, Nicole Byer, Shay Mitchell, Debby Ryan, Kulap Vilaysak, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Velma Release Date

HBO Max’s Velma series will debut sometime in 2023.

We’ve all gotten used to streaming blockbuster videos at home during the pandemic, especially when it comes to kid flicks. Thankfully, many films are coming to streaming providers earlier than ever, and that includes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Encanto!

Disney’s newest film just hit theaters on Nov. 24, but you won’t have to wait much longer to view it from the comfort of your own sweatpants home. According to What’s on Disney Plus, the movie is coming to the Disney+ platform on Dec. 24! And while you wait for Friday to come, you can watch a special new featurette about the film right now!

 

Because the film is exclusively in theaters for 30 days, you won’t have to purchase Premier Access (usually $30) to watch it come Dec. 24. Your regular subscription is all you need!

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto tells the story of the Madrigal family, who live in the mountains of Colombia in a special place called Encanto. The location is home to the family, but also to plenty of magic. Keep scrolling to catch the official trailer.

Mirabel, the only one in her family without magical powers, is on a journey to find her place in the family. Voicing the character, Stephanie Beatriz shares, “Mirabel is a really funny, loving character who also deeply yearns for something more. She’s also not afraid to stand up for what she knows is right—something I love and relate to very much.”

The film features new original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as the voice of Colombian singer and songwriter, Carlos Vives.

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: Walt Disney Animation Studios via YouTube

 

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Are you already a fan of Kay Jewelers Disney Treasures Collection? Then you need to head over to get a few pieces from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas fine jewelry line!

In celebration of the 1993 musical, the fine jewelry line features all your fave characters and places, including Jack Skellington, Zero, spiral hill and more.

Most of the designs set in Sterling Silver with diamonds, black onyx or mother of pearl gemstones. Currently there are 10 items in the collection that includes rings, earrings and necklaces.

The collection is only available at Kay Jewelers and kay.com with pricing ranges from $179.99-$329.99.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Kay Jewelers

 

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It’s official: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is back! After a hiatus, one of the world’s most iconic celebrations is returning to the streets of NYC.

The 95th edition of the parade will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Nov. 25. It will also air on NBC in all time zones for optimal viewing pleasure for those of us not brave enough to weather the, well weather.

photo: Mimi O’Conners for Red Tricycle

More details are expected to come, but it can be assumed guests may be limited as the world still navigates the pandemic. As of now, Macy’s has also stated its volunteers and staff will be vaccinated,

To stay tuned on the event that’s only 77 days away, be sure to check the Macy’s Parade website.

––Karly Wood

 

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You may have heard the rumors: Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort are no longer offering Fast Passes and we’re here to tell you: it’s true. But while the free service won’t be offered anymore, Disney is not leaving us hanging!

Coming this fall you’ll be able to access the new Disney Genie service! The digital service not only helps you create a fun-filled itinerary but it’s also complimentary (please, and thank you). Keep scrolling to find out all the details!

Disney’s video covered a ton of important details so let’s break it down. First, Disney Genie fits right into the My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps so you don’t need yet another app on your already cluttered phone. You’ll be able to indicate your must-ride attractions, fave food and interests that include your can’t miss character experiences.

Once you load in your deets, Disney Genie will help guide your day by suggesting ideal times to head to attractions, when to get on restaurant waiting lists and wait times. It will also adjust throughout the day as crowds ebb and flow. No more walking across the entire park to find out the princesses have gone on a lunch break!

photo: Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort

If you are still craving that front-of-the-line experience, guests will have the option to use the Disney Genie+ service and make up to two individual attraction selections to skip the line. Both of these are paid options.

Disney Genie+ service will be priced at $15 per ticket per day at Walt Disney World Resort and $20 per ticket per day at Disneyland Resort. This service gives you the chance to pick the next available time to arrive at certain attractions and experiences by using the Lightning Lane entrance. Like the old Max Pass, guests can only make one selection at a time, throughout the day. Additionally, you’ll also be able to access Disney parks-themed audio experiences and photo features like augmented reality lenses (Walt Disney World only) and unlimited Disney PhotoPass downloads from your day at Disneyland Resort.

For attractions not included in Disney Genie+ service, park goers will be able to schedule a time to arrive at up to two super popular = attractions each day using the Lightning Lane entrance. Depending on the park, attraction and day, the price will fluctuate for this service.

For more details on Disney Genie, visit DisneyWorld.com/DisneyGenie and Disneyland.com/DisneyGenie and stay tuned for the official launch date this fall.

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: Disney Parks Blog

 

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The airport is hands down one of the least convenient places to breastfeed. But with summer travel in full swing, new moms everywhere find themselves in challenging feeding situations. Fortunately, Mamava and Hello Bello are partnering to make moms’ lives easier!

The category creator of freestanding lactation spaces, Mamava has joined forces with Hello Bello, the premium baby products company co-founded by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. The duo has placed 11 Mamava ADA pods in post-security concourses at the busiest airports in the U.S. The pods are playfully designed with Hello Bello branding and stocked with the company’s hand sanitizer.

New moms will have a little extra piece of mind as they exit security and the collaboration also hopes to serve as a thought piece for travelers everywhere, prompting them to consider the logistics of breastfeeding in public. You can use the Mamava app to find one of these new pods, as well as one of the 1,800 plus existing Mamava pods at 63 airports. The app also allows you to check the vacancy status of a pod, adjust the airflow and even leave a digital note of support for the next person.

Stay tuned for more to come between the two brands! Hello Bello is currently offering 20% off diaper and wipe bundles for first time customers. Just use the code MAMAVA at checkout.

—Sarah Shebek

Featured image courtesy of Mamava

 

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No plans for a vacation in 2022 yet? Now you have some!

Crystal Lagoons Island Resort has announced that the first Mattel Adventure Park is planning to open late 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. Kiddos will be able to get up close and personal with a Hot Wheels roller coaster, go-karting, a Thomas & Friends indoor theme park with a Thomas the Tank Engine electric-battery powered passenger train, tons of retail and special dining experiences.

Julie Freeland, Senior Director, Global Location Based Entertainment, Mattel shares “By partnering with Crystal Lagoons Island Resort, we will be offering new and immersive ways for families to experience classic brands like Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, and more.”

More information will be forthcoming in the next few weeks about Mattel Adventure Park and the associated hotels, restaurants and other brands that will come together to make it a world class destination.

Stay tuned!

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Mattel

 

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The Care Bears are getting a new pal! Say hello to Togetherness Bear.

The rainbow-colored bear is all about inclusivity, acceptance and togetherness and she is the first new addition to the Care Bear crew in years. Togetherness Bear has a heart-shaped belly badge and a multi-colored fur pattern that is unique to each bear!

With her motto to “Love All,” the new Care Bear member helps children to love what is unique abut themselves, while appreciating the differences we see in others.

You can also join in on the #TogethernessChallenge where fans can share what togetherness means to them. Stay tuned for more details on the social media event which starts this June.

You can pick up your own Care Bears Togetherness Bear at Walmart for $12.88.

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: Care Bears

 

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Fans at Thomas Rhett’s recent concert were treated to some special news: the Akins family is expecting! The country singer was given the go-ahead by his wife Lauren to share that baby number four is on the way right before singing his song, “To the Guys That Date My Girls.”

Rhett also shared the special news on his Instagram account by sharing, “well, we are pregnant again!” Not only is baby going to join three siblings, she will be the fourth girl for the fam!

Married in 2012, Lauren and Thomas also share daughters Willa Gray, 5, Ada James, 3 and Lennon Love, 1. No word yes on when baby Akins will join her crew, but stay tuned.

––Karly Wood

Feature photo: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com

 

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