Green Giant’s Cauliflower-Flavored PEEPS Are Here for Your Easter Basket

by Karly WoodApril 1, 2021

Easter is usually synonymous with candy, but what if you could sneak in some veggies while enjoying those spring treats? Green Giant has partnered with PEEPS to make this dream a reality.

Introducing Green Giant Cauliflower-Flavored PEEPS! The giant marshmallow bunnies come with a hint of cauliflower flavor in the iconic shape you know and love.

photo: Courtesy of Green Giant

“The cauliflower trend is hard to miss – these days we see it being used in everything from pizza crusts to tots and beyond,” said Caitlin Servian, PEEPS^® Brand Manager. “We thought it was time for PEEPS^® to get in on the fun, which is why we teamed up with a leading brand in vegetable innovation, Green Giant, to bring this unique product offering to fans across the country.”

The flavor comes from Green Giant Riced Veggies Cauliflower and each package contains two PEEPS Marshmallow Bunnies. Green Giant Cauliflower-Flavored Giant PEEPS Marshmallow Bunnies are available beginning Apr. 1 and only for a limited time.

Oh, did we forget to remind you that April 1 is also April Fools’ Day? That’s right, while veggies and PEEPS are both tasty, the brands aren’t quite ready to combine them both in the same treat. This year, you’ll have to stick with the OG marshmallow flavor to celebrate the big day.

––Karly Wood

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Can You Guess Twizzlers’ New Mystery Flavor?

by Karly WoodMarch 29, 2021

Twizzlers is getting creative! For the first time ever, the brand is releasing a limited-edition mystery flavor that will keep you guessing.

Bound to be the biggest mystery of the year, Twizzlers Twists Mystery Flavor makes the perfect chewy snack.

Ryan Hagemeyer, Senior Associate Brand Manager, TWIZZLERS Brand says “For centuries, humans have been intrigued by unsolved mysteries – Big Foot, Loch Ness, El Chupacabra. In 2021, TWIZZLERS is getting in on the mystery game with a fun and flavorful twist by introducing its first-ever TWIZZLERS Twists Mystery Flavor!”

You’ll want to grab a pack when you see one so you can guess the flavor before the brand reveals it this summer. The limited-edition flavor will be available nationwide beginning this spring for $2.39.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Twizzlers

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LEGOLAND California Announces Opening Dates

by Karly WoodMarch 24, 2021

With California slowly beginning to reopen, theme parks are getting in on the action. LEGOLAND is ready to play!

The brick-themed park has announced its opening date, and Apr. 1 is kicking off the fun. You’ll be able to cash in on Park Preview Days that will include select rides, dining, retail, live entertainment and building activities.

photo: LEGOLAND

So what rides can you expect to hop aboard? From Apr. 1, you can enjoy Coastersaurus, LEGO^® TECHNIC™ Coaster, Driving School, Jr. Driving School, Skipper School, Royal Joust, Fairy Tale Brook, LEGOLAND Express Train, Lost Kingdom Adventure and Cargo Ace. You’ll also get to have fun with all the outdoor playgrounds and Miniland U.S.A.

Beginning, Apr. 15, the full reopening will commence. The remaining rides will open in addition to LEGO^® CHIMA™ Water Park, SEA LIFE^®Aquarium and select dining, retail, and indoor attractions available with advanced reservation.

LEGOLAND is offering priority access during April for LEGOLAND Hotel Guests, active Pass Holders (Play Pass, Annual Pass and Monthly Pay Memberships) and existing Day Ticket Holders for expired and unused during closures.

You can find even more details at legoland.com.

––Karly Wood

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DreamWorks Animation Just Dropped the First “Spirit Untamed” Trailer and It’s a Must Watch

by Karly WoodMarch 17, 2021

Did you miss it? Last weekend The Grammy Awards dropped the first trailer for the upcoming Spirit Untamed feature film and it has something extra special.

In addition to bringing Lucky, Spirit, Prue and the rest of the gang back together, the trailer also features Taylor Swift’s “Wildest Dreams”––and it’s the only place you can listen. Haven’t seen it? Keep scrolling!

Can’t wait for the film? You can snag a whole lineup of Spirit toys already on Amazon.

The spring collection includes dolls, horses, blind boxes and games that will get you in the spirit of the Wild West and the new film.

You can shop the entire collection on Amazon and don’t forget to watch Spirit Untamed in theaters beginning Jun. 4.

––Karly Wood

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Do You Have a Creative Kid? LEGO Wants to Hire Them

by Karly WoodMarch 12, 2021

Do you have a little LEGO enthusiast at home? Then start prepping that resume because the LEGO Group is conducting a search for its first-ever Kid Creative Director to join the Kids Creative Studio!

Inspired by the launch of LEGO VIDIYO, Kids Creative Studio is a team of uber-creative kids that is focused on highlighting the imaginations of youth today. The future Kid Creative Director will onboard to a team of well-known kid creators, creative professionals from the LEGO Group and Universal Music Group.

photo: LEGO

So what exactly do the duties entail? Together with the team of other creators, the director will use LEGO VIDIYO and other creative tools to produce music videos, engaging content and a commercial that will launch this summer. Did we mention they will also receive $10,000 to put towards education and potting their creative endeavors to good use?

“We’re thrilled to be able to empower kids to keep doing what they’ve been doing the last year and truly honor this creativity,” said Amanda Madore, senior brand relations manager at LEGO Systems, Inc. “We’ve seen the ways kids are reimagining play and the innovative ways they interact with their peers. We believe now is the perfect time to celebrate this creativity by turning over the creative reins to them, recognizing and rewarding kids for being the true creative superstars they are.”

The opportunity is open for kids ages seven to 17 beginning Mar. 12 at 8 a.m. EST through Apr. 19. Kids can submit a parent-approved video that shows off their creative skills by heading here.

Want to learn more about Kids Creative Studio and the talent search? Just click here.

––Karly Wood

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Krispy Kreme Is Going Green for St. Patrick’s Day

by Karly WoodMarch 11, 2021

If green eggs aren’t your thing, head over to Krispy Kreme for a delicious green doughnut! Beginning Mar. 11 guests will be able to enjoy the new Luck O’ the Doughnuts Collection that includes four new treats designed with good luck charms.

The new offerings include a Lucky Gold Coin Doughnut, Lucky Sprinkles Doughnut, Lucky Unicorn Doughnut and Lucky Leprechaun Doughnut. Not only that, visit your local Krispy Kreme on Mar. 16-17 and you can snag a dozen of the beloved O’riginal Glazed Doughnut, a completely green take on the classic.

While you’re there, be sure to wear a lil bit o’ green! Guests who visit their shop wearing green, whether in-shop, pick-up or drive-thru can receive one FREE O’riginal Glazed Doughnut, no purchase necessary.

Like the elusive leprechaun, these doughnuts will only be available for a limited time.

––Karly Wood

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Audible Teams Up with Highlights to Bring Your Fave Characters to Life

by Karly WoodMarch 4, 2021

Audible and Highlights’ have teamed up for a special and exclusive partnership. The leaders in audio entertainment and creators of Highlights Magazine beloved and unstoppable characters come together with a new lineup!

Starting today and releasing over the next several months, families can tune into the Highlights Audible Original podcasts, beginning with Goofus and Gallant, launching today. So what can you expect? Keep scrolling!

Goofus And Gallant

8 episodes releasing weekly beginning Mar. 4

Goofus and Gallant are identical twins but do things differently. The beloved Goofus and Gallant characters from Highlights Magazine, along with their younger sister Gigi, are bound to get into all sorts of hijinks!

Ask Arizona

8 episodes releasing weekly beginning Apr. 1

Arizona is a tweenager who offers advice to kids all over the world through her own advice column. Join Arizona, her friends Mareya and Ollie, her siblings Tex and Indi and more to see what advice she doles out next!

Highlights Mystery Theater

8 episodes releasing weekly beginning May 6

Welcome to Highlights Mystery Theater! Join kid detectives, siblings Mike and Cleo McClue, as they investigate cases packed with mystery and see if you can solve the case before they do.

Lola Chick and Abuelita Hen

8 episodes releasing weekly beginning Jun. 3

Join chickadee Lola and her Abuelita Hen in Chicken Meadow in this original podcast from Highlights & Audible. The duo goes on plenty of adventures as they head to town, go camping and much more.

Head to Audible to try a free 30-day trial with a monthly cost of $7.95 each month.

––Karly Wood

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Eleanor Roosevelt Is Newest Barbie Doll in Inspiring Women Line

by Karly WoodMarch 3, 2021

Monday Mar. 8 is International Women’s Day and there is plenty to celebrate. In honor of the big day, Mattel has announced the newest doll to join the Inspiring Women series and it’s none other than First Lady of the United States, UN Spokesperson and human rights activist, Eleanor Roosevelt.

The Barbie Inspiring Women Series is all about showcasing historical and present-day role models who’ve made it possible for girls of today to reach their dreams. Roosevelt was known as the “First Lady of the World” for her efforts and dedication surrounding humanitarian efforts and was a champion on the topics of civil and economic rights.

The Eleanor Roosevelt doll joins those launched over the past year: Dr. Maya Angelou, Billie Jean King, Ella Fitzgerald, Florence Nightingale, Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart, Katherine Johnson, Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks and Sally Ride. The Inspiring Women doll can now be purchased at retailers ($29.99) nationwide beginning today, Mar. 3.

As if that wasn’t exciting enough, Mattel has also launched the “You Can Be Anything Virtual Series” which connects fans of Barbie with role models. The series starts Sat. Mar. 6 at 10:00 a.m. PST and will stream on Barbie’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

The series will consist of inspiring, interactive, and educational 15-30 minute live streams with female leaders and influencers such as Yara Shahidi and Adwoa Aboah, with new content airing weekly on Saturdays. The themes include:

- - Saturday, March 6th: Your Voice
  - Saturday, March 13th: Music & Dance
  - Saturday, March 20th: STEAM
  - Saturday, March 27th: Sports & Wellness

––Karly Wood

photos: Mattel

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You’ll Need a Huge Glass of Milk with Reese’s New Peanut Butter Cups

by Karly WoodMarch 2, 2021

National Peanut Butter Lovers Day was Mar. 1 and Reese’s is celebrating! Along with bringing back a fan favorite, the brand also launched a limited edition product that unites all peanut butter lovers.

Get ready to sink your teeth into Reese’s Ultimate Peanut Butter Lovers Cups––the most intense version of Peanut Butter Cups in the 90-year history of the brand. To make sure you get to enjoy all the peanut buttery goodness, Reese’s is removing the chocolate and replacing it with a 100 percent peanut butter candy-flavored shell on the outside!

In a Hershey’s press release, Margo McIlvaine, Reese’s Brand Manager says “While launching a Reese’s Cup with absolutely no chocolate might come as a shock, we’re giving the truest peanut butter fans something to go wild about. The frenzy that comes with changing an icon like the Reese’s Cup is real – but you can still enjoy the classic plus get more peanut butter flavor with a new option that’s every peanut butter lover’s dream!”

Reese’s Ultimate Peanut Butter Lovers Cups will be rolled out in standard ($1.09), king size ($1.79) and miniatures ($4.09) at retailers nationwide beginning in early April for a limited time.

Reese’s is also bringing back the fan-favorite Reese’s Peanut Butter Lovers Cups for a double dose of peanut butter-flavored candy excitement so keep your eye out for this returning treat. If you can’t wait until April to get your PB cups, you’ll want to check out Hershey’s new Organic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups which launched in February and can be found at national retailers.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Reese’s

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SpongeBob Is Back with a New Movie & It Stars Keanu Reeves & Snoop Dogg

by Karly WoodFebruary 1, 2021

SpongeBob SquarePants and his gang are back! Paramount+, the new streaming service from ViacomCBS has announced that two new offerings featuring your fave pals from Bikini Bottom will air exclusively on the platform.

First up, get ready to feast your eyes on The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run beginning on Thur. Mar. 4. The first-ever all CGI SpongeBob film follows the main character and his bestie, Patrick as they head to the Lost City of Atlantic City to find Gary who has gone missing. Get ready for tons of flashbacks that also tell the story about how SpongeBob and Gary became friends!

In addition to streaming on Paramount+, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run will also be released by Paramount Home Entertainment for Premium Video-On-Demand (PVOD) the same day. You’ll also be able to snag the film on VOD platforms for a limited time for $19.99

Paramount+ will also be hosting an all new original series, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years, the first ever spinoff. The prequel series will follow 10-year-old SpongeBob SquarePants and friends at summer sleepaway camp. Like the new SpongeBob movie, the show will also premiere on Mar. 4 with the first six episodes available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ for subscribers in the U.S. The remainder of the episodes will roll out at a later time.

In case you missed it, ViacomCBS’ existing subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, CBS All Access, will be rebranded as Paramount+ on Mar. 4. You can head to paramountplus.com to start your subscription.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Paramount+

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