What’s better than snuggling with your baby in a cozy carrier? Snuggling with your sweet babe and then restoring the carrier for a new family who needs it!

What Is Everlove?

Parent-trusted brand ​Ergobaby​ has recently launched an amazing buyback, restore, and resell program. It’s called ​Everlove and it’s the first of its kind, offering families the opportunity to either send in their no-longer-needed carrier for a gift card, or buy a pre-loved one at a discount. The result is a win-win for families everywhere, and major points for the environment as the Everlove program is estimated to save up to 96% of energy use, 95% of water use, and 84% of CO2 emissions for each carrier. And it’s no surprise that this kind of innovative thinking is coming from the first and only to company to introduce a lifetime warranty — the ErgoPromise Guarantee.

How Does It Work?

Families can simply send in an Ergobaby carrier and then choose from a $50 gift card to Ergobaby.com, a $20 gift card to a retailer of their choice, or a $30 donation made on their behalf to Baby2Baby. Anyone who purchases one of these premium, pre-owned pieces of baby gear can rest assured that the carrier has passed a 30-point inspection for maximum quality and durability, plus a sustainable and baby-safe deep cleaning process. The result is an Ergobaby that’s as good as new.

What if My Carrier Is Dirty?

Don’t fret if your Ergobaby has been on the receiving end of some serious baby bodily fluids. Carriers in need of a little extra oomph are pre-treated with a citrus-based detergent that leaves behind no residual moisture or scents. They’ll be sure that a new family receives a safe, snug and long-lasting carrier that boosts baby-caregiver bonding.

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It’s not just the carrier you can pass along. Each family that sells their Ergobaby carrier through Everlove is asked to leave a story, words of encouragement, a small note or a memory for the new owners. The new family just looks up the unique ID number stamped on their Ergobaby to read it.

Pass It On

There’s a lot of reasons to participate in the Everlove program, but we think the best part is knowing that a new family will get lots of love and use out of you and your sweet babe’s carrier. And that Ergobaby can go on a new set of adventures.

Everlove by Ergobaby is building its inventory and getting ready to spread the love. The online shop will launch in late Spring 2020. So get a jumpstart on spring cleaning and send yours in to find a new family!

To learn more about the program, visit ergobaby.com/everlove.

Ergobaby will match the first 100 carriers sent in with a baby carrier donation to Baby2Baby! BABY2BABY provides children living in poverty, ages 0-12 years, with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.

—Whitney C. Harris

When it comes to saving the planet, there’s no such thing as food scraps. From using those mushy bananas to those gorgeous carrot tops, we’ve rounded up plenty of recipes that prove there’s a use for all those leftovers. Keep reading to see our favorite ways to repurpose food into interesting meals the whole family will love.

Turkey Noodle Soup

Don't toss that leftover turkey carcass or dark meat! Leftover turkey noodle soup is the perfect way to use all those leftovers without getting sick of the same thing every day. Fresh veggies and egg noodles come together in a simple recipe. We like this one from Dinner Then Dessert.

Easy Soup Bases & Purees

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Does your little one hate that baby food puree you made from scratch? Don't toss your hard work! Instead, you can freeze or use the baby food to mix into soups, muffins and casseroles. We love all the ideas over at Family Food on the Table.

Vegetable Scrap Stock

The Blue Apron Blog

Don’t throw out those veggie scraps! With a little simmering magic, they’re perfect for making this homemade stock from Blue Apron. You can use nearly any kind of leftover vegetable, there’s no fancy recipe to follow, and you can even freeze your stock for future in-a-pinch weekday meals. Learn more here.

Carrot Top Pesto

Don't Waste the Crumbs

Ah, those poor leafy carrot tops. They often get tossed out instead of fulfilling their true tasty potential. Take this carrot top pesto, from Don’t Waste the Crumbs. It’s simple, versatile, and turns an overlooked ingredient into a spreadable treat. Learn more here.

Banana Bread

Sajia Hall via Flickr

When brown bananas get you down, it’s banana bread to the rescue! Our Editorial Director swears by this recipe because it leaves you with a loaf that’s moist, flavorful, and simple. Learn more here.

Leftover Mashed Potato Cakes with Spinach

Little Broken

How do you give leftover mashed potatoes a new lease on life? Take a cue from Little Broken and turn ‘em into golden, spinach-filled cakes. The prep is easy and you likely have all the ingredients you need on hand. Learn more here.

Waffle Iron Leftover Pizza

Sheri Silver

Have you introduced your leftover pizza to your waffle iron? Trust us, it’s a match made in cheesy heaven. Sheri Silver is the genius behind this particular pizza hack and it’s as easy (and delicious) as it seems. Learn more here.

Roasted Potato Peelings

The Kitchn

Psst! When you save your potato peels instead of throwing them out, you have the makings for a snack that’s a close cousin to both potato chips and French fries. The Kitchn has the scoop (which involves roasting with a drizzle of olive oil and your preferred seasoning). Learn more here.

Leftover Ham and Bean Soup

Jojo Cooks

Whether you have a heap of leftover ham from Easter or a big family gathering, Jojo Cooks can help you out. This hearty soup revamps that ham with the help of beans, veggies, and spices—and it’s guaranteed to fill your house with good smells. Learn more here.

Candied Citrus Peel

Home is Where the Cookies Are

According to these candied citrus peels taste like spring. If that’s not a sunny enough reason to give them a try, just think about how you’ll be repurposing those peels instead of throwing them away. Nibble this candied delight, add to cookies or scones, or package some up to give as gifts. Learn more here.

Pineapple Fried Rice

Damn Delicious

Think of this fried rice from Damn Delicious as a clean-out-the-fridge kind of meal that’s also a great way to use leftover rice. With whatever veggies you have handy, sesame oil, and minimal cook time you’re all set for an easy weeknight dinner. Get the recipe here.

Broccoli Stem Fries

What's Cooking Good Looking

Your cutie connoisseur probably knows it as the “trunk” of the broccoli—and it’s often ignored and thrown away. But broccoli stems are just as edible and tasty as the rest of the green veggie, especially if you turn them into (baked) fries. It’s easy, thanks to What’s Cooking Good Looking and just a few ingredients. Learn more here.

Strata with Sausage and Greens

Food 52

Stratas are always “everything but the kitchen sink” meals and this idea from Food 52 is no exception. It’s a great solution for stale bread and you can customize to include other use-it-or-lose-it ingredients like wilted greens or cheese nubs. You can also assemble it the night before and then bake it on the quick. Learn more here.

— Abigail Matsumoto & Karly Wood

 

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Mother’s day is right around the corner and it’ll be celebrated a few days from now. This is the best day to take a day off from your busy schedule and treat your mother the best things she deserves in life for all the hard work she does for your family. It’s also the best opportunity to bond together and shares moments with her in whatever ways you wanted it.

For most people, celebrating Mother’s Day isn’t about having glamorous and gigantic celebrations. It’s being able to show your presence to your mother expressing how you truly value her as your mom. In fact, spending time eating together in a dinner and talk about things that would both make you and your mom giggle over a dish and a toast of wine is a wonderful way of commemorating her special day.

That said, having a perfect blend of wine is the best way to sit down with your mother, talk about your life’s sweetest moments, and plan about how’s your future going to look like. As Mother’s Day about to come in three days from now, surprise your mom with her favorite dish in a dinner and a bottle of wine.  This is the best way to show your love to her in such a way that you both can share the best moments of your lives.

So, if you would like to know which bottle of wine best surprises her that exudes the sweetest taste, here are the most loved holiday wines you can grab without a hitch so you and your mom can have the best of both worlds celebrating the annual Mother’s Day.

2016 Sette Ponti Crognolo

A dinner date in your backyard, a candle lighted centerpiece, and a toast of Sette Ponti Crognolo wine deems the most exhilarating and sweetest celebration of your Mom’s day. This wine complements with any kind of dish you serve on the table as it exudes a long lasting flavorful finish.

Besides, the aroma of cherries, blueberries, and rosewood comes is a full-bodied flavor with very focused tannin content. This is the best wine you can toast with your mother while having a great conversation with her. The taste of this wine makes you even want to drink more as you go along and talk with each other.

2018 Miraval Rose

If you want a little emotional and sentimental moments with your mom, a toast of Miraval Rose is perfect. This wine offers a fresh and clean Rose flavor that does not overwhelm your palate. It is a combination of white flowers, citrus, strawberry, and raspberry which comes in crisp acidity.

This bottle of wine creates a great bonding moment with you and your mom as you might emotionally talk about the best and worst moments of your life.

Veuve Clicquot NV

It’s a bottle of sparkling champagne wine and every mom needs it every Mother’s Day. This also one of the famous champagne wines that come in a subtle flavor. It’s a beautifully bottled champagne that comes in a gold label. They are finely crafted using first-class grapefruits which are also finely crafted by every vineyard.

Moreover, it has a very consistent taste and once it reaches your palate, you will feel the sweetness of the wine as it explodes inside your mouth, Truly an amazing wine choice to celebrate this coming Mother’s Day.

2014 Mt. Eden Cabernet Sauvignon Estate

If you want a different Mother’s Day celebration with your mom, go and choose a vintage wine. The Mt. Eden Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is one of the finest and grandest vintage wine that comes in a fabulous ensemble of embers, spices, subtle vanilla oak, cream, and selected aromatic flavors.

This wine offers a seamless texture of red tannins. Take note that Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the best wine flavors ever produced in Bordeaux and that having this kind of wine on Mother’s Day is an optimum satisfying experience you and your mom can get.

2015 Ramey Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard

This is one of the finest line-ups of wines you can find for a Mother’s Day celebration. The Ramey Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard wine produces a salty, crystalline, and toasty taste. This deems a unique flavor compared to other wines you find in the market. It is composed of exquisite elements such as orchard fruits and Montrachet extract that comes in full-bodied texture.

Aside from that, your Mom will definitely love this if you give this as a present because it is not too acidic and comes in a great finish. Lastly, this wine has a beautiful concentration that even if you and your mom consumes about two or three glasses, you still feel light as if you were not both drinking.

I am a dad to a super cool five years old boy. we lived in India, where we enjoy the beach and summer activities like taking photos, food, and football and I love cooking.

Retailer Bed, Bath & Beyond recently announced it will close, or has already closed, 40 stores in 19 states in 2020.

So why is the popular home goods retailer shuttering dozens of locations? The stores, “No longer meet the standards our customers expect from us, ” according to a company statement provided to Today.

photo: Mike Mozart via Flickr

Don’t worry about how you’ll get your bed linens, towels or kitchen gadgets. The chain still has more than 900 stores and a website for shoppers to browse and buy from.

A spokesperson for Bed, Bath & Beyond said, in an emailed statement to Red Tricycle, “We’ve just given over 150 of our most popular stores a multi-million dollar update and are continually investing in our stores and digital platform to give customers an even better experience however they choose to shop with us.”

If you’re wondering whether your local store will close in 2020, the current list includes:

California

Chino Hills: 13021 Peyton Drive

Encino: 17401 Ventura Blvd.

Hemet: 1165 S. Sanderson Ave.

Santa Clarita: 19211 Golden Valley Road

Tracy: 2886 West Grant Line Road

 

Connecticut

Shelton: 862 Bridgeport Ave.

 

District of Columbia

Washington D.C.: 709 7th Street NW

 

Florida

Tampa: 12803 Citrus Plaza Drive

 

Hawaii

Honolulu: 1200 Ala Moana Blvd.

 

Iowa

Council Bluffs: 3706 Metro Drive

West Des Moines: 6805 Mills Civic Parkway

 

Illinois

Chicago: 530 N. State Street

McHenry: 3340 Shoppers Drive

Mount Prospect: 1057 N. Elmshurst Rd.

 

Louisiana

Baton Rouge: 9001 Florida Blvd.

 

Maryland

Owings Mills: 10300 Reisterstown Road

 

New Jersey

Parsippany: 790 Route 46

Newton: 17 Hampton House Road

Sewell: 141 Tuckahoe Road Suite 190

 

New Mexico

Rio Rancho: 3575 NM Highway 528 NE

 

New York

Bronx: 610 Exterior Street

Cheektowaga: 3781 Union Road

West Nyack: 1406 Palisades Center Drive

—Erica Loop

 

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You’re still buying backpacks and crayons for the kiddos, but Bath and Body Works is ready for Halloween! The sweet smelling retailer has a whole new collection for 2019 and it’s absolutely spook-tacular.

So what can you expect from Bath and Body Works this Halloween? The glam goodies include everything from soap to candles. And you won’t want to miss these treats.

Vampire Blood Gentle Foaming Handsoap

This $6.50 soap may look like a vampire's leftovers, but it smells like red berries, jasmine and plum!

 

Sparkly Spider Web Pedestal 3-Wick Candle Holder

The name says it all. This web pedestal ($15.50) is the perfect addition to your Halloween decor.

 

Ghoul Friend 3-Wick Candle

Enjoy the scents of strawberries, peony and citrus in this ghoulishly good design ($24.50).

Candi Corn Bath Fizz

Nothing says Halloween more than candy corn. This scented fizz ($7.95) brings clementine, bergamot, apple blossom, pink pepper and blonde woods to your bath!

Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin Body Cream

With all the Halloween hooplah, let's not forget about the pumpkin everything. Even though Halloween is spooky, there's still time to smell like a PSL with this cinnamon-y cream ($13.50).

 

—Erica Loop

Photos: Bath and Body Works

 

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Your summer is about to get that much better, because Yes Way Rosé in a can is coming to Target and now you can sit, sip and sun by the pool—minus those clunky wine glasses.

Who really has time to tote around stemware or deal with corkscrews? That’s what makes this rosé so very special. The pretty pink drink will join its bottled cousin at the big red bullseye retailer this April, with four-packs available in select stores.

This Target fan fave has already made waves on social media, making it an Inst-famous beverage superstar. When Target first introduced Yes Way Rosé to its customers in 2018, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Mark Tritton, “Based on the incredible success we’ve seen in our adult beverage business, we were really excited to learn that Yes Way Rosé was introducing their first wine. We think our guests will be equally excited to find this new option at Target, just in time for rosé season.”

So what can you expect from the new canned version? The summer-ready selection has a crisp blend of strawberry, citrus and white peach flavors. If drinking this blush beauty isn’t just isn’t enough for you, check out the Yes Way Rosé website to browse all the cute company’s merch!

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Yes Way Rosé via Instagram 

 

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Get ready for lower prices at Whole Foods! The grocery retailer recently announced its third round of price cuts and you need to know about all the ways to save money on your next grocery bill.

The newest round in price cuts will save you money on fresh produce as well as providing more Prime member discounts. Look for discounts on items such as organic bunched chard ($1.99 each), mixed-medley cherry tomatoes ($3.49 for 12 ounces) and large yellow mangoes ($1 each).

John Mackey, Whole Foods Market co-founder and CEO said in a press statement, “Whole Foods Market continues to maintain the high quality standards that we’ve championed for nearly 40 years and, with Amazon, we will lower more prices in the future, building on the positive momentum from previous price investments.”

Mackey also added, “The standards for how our products are sourced, grown and produced are powerful and set Whole Foods Market apart from the competition. We will continue to focus on both lowering prices and bringing customers the quality they trust and the innovative assortment they expect from our brand.”

Along with the new discounts Prime shoppers can expect to see more than 300 exclusive deals over the next few months. April deals include organic asparagus ($2.99 per pound, save $2), Sumo Citrus ($2.49 per pound, save $1.50), 35 percent off all Justin’s brand products, 40 percent off all Kite Hill plant-based products, 20 percent off prepared sandwiches and wraps, 35 percent off all Epic brand products and so much more.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Courtesy of Whole Foods

 

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You probably didn’t have Korean BBQ bowls, chicken pesto pasta salad or meatless Italian Calzoni for school lunch as a kid, but thanks to Revolution Foods, school lunches are getting a healthy and delicious transformation. The creator of kid-inspired, chef-crafted, nutritious meals for students, Revolution Foods is building lifelong healthy eaters nationwide. Wishing you could send your kids to school knowing they would be served an excellent lunch while being taught the importance of nutritious eating? Read on to join the mission and ignite a healthy food revolution in your school.

The Scoop for NY and NJ Families

Committed to transforming citywide wellness by offering meals that exceed federal nutrition standards, Revolution Foods believes that all children deserve access to healthy, delicious food.

The company currently serves 2,500 sites, including early childhood education centers, districts, charter schools, and community and after-school youth programs in 400 cities, including the New York and New Jersey region. Having served the region since 2010, Revolution Foods designs, produces and delivers over 225,000 meals each week to students across 200 school and community sites throughout Greater New York and New Jersey. As a result, they’ve created over 150 new jobs in the community and continue to build brighter futures for our youth and families.

Kid-Inspired, Chef-Crafted Meals Students Will Love

Revolution Foods aces the school lunch menu by serving well-balanced meals that are great tasting too. They pride themselves in using only clean label and wholesome ingredients, including fresh local produce, high-quality proteins, rBST-free dairy products and no artificial flavors or colors. Their meals are truly next-level.

Always going the extra mile, Revolution Foods engages with kids at every step of the development process to create menus that kids will enjoy eating. They survey over 2,000 students every month to gauge students’ satisfaction level of their meals!

You won’t find standard issue sloppy Joes and chicken nuggets on their menu. Revolution Foods has made elevated school lunches a reality. With both meat and vegetarian options, the company’s chef team crafts culturally and regionally relevant meals to broaden kids’ palates and help them build a positive relationship with healthy eating patterns.

Student favorites from Revolution Foods in the NYC area include the chili citrus drumstick and rice, classic spaghetti and meatballs, chicken teriyaki with brown rice and more. Each meal comes with seasonal fresh fruits and veggies of the day with choices like chili citrus corn, island-glazed carrots, and cut melon and plums.

Food for Thought: Healthy School Lunches Lead to Positive Academic Outcomes 

Every parent who has ever prepared a school lunch knows that food is the fuel kids need to get through a long school day. That’s why lunch must pack the right punch and be a combination of proper nutrition and foods your kiddo will actually eat.

Revolution Foods has got your back when it comes to making sure your kids are eating healthy while away from home, by teaching your children how to love food through classes that demonstrate how foods can help them grow strong and succeed beyond the classroom. Proper nutrition and healthy, nourishing foods can drive positive academic outcomes. In fact, a recent paper published by UC Berkeley showed that nutritious school meals create improved health and academic outcomes, helping kids achieve their true potential.

Get Healthy Meal Options…Even in the Summer Months

When summer break is on the horizon, food insecurity becomes a looming issue for lower-income families across the country who rely on school meals to feed their kids. Revolution Foods is on a mission to ensure that kids don’t go hungry when school’s not in session. They aim to make healthy food accessible to all and currently provide great tasting, healthy meals for schools, community centers and parks and recreation sites across 15 states.

Contact your community summer programs and Revolution Foods to learn more about how your kids can enjoy free or reduced rate meals during the summer.

Join the Revolution

Revolution Foods empowers parents by offering healthy meal options, so they can advocate for better food in their kids’ school cafeterias.

Ask your school to partner with Revolution Foods as the school provided lunch solution. You can take a proactive stance in improving the quality of school meals by encouraging your school to become involved in wellness and nutrition education.

Revolution Foods believes in the power of community and spearheads nutrition advocacy programs to empower students to make smart food and lifestyle choices beyond the cafeteria. They team up with best-in-class community partners such as FoodCorps and Share our Strength to enrich kids’ lives with nutrition curriculum, cooking classes, gardening lessons and other educational events. Join the revolution today, to create a better tomorrow for your kids.

Copy by Beth Shea; photos courtesy of Revolution Foods

 

Move over Cherry Coke, the new soda in town is Orange Vanilla Coca-Cola and it’s just as delicious as it sounds. If you love the refreshing taste of an orange creamsicle, don’t miss out on this new take on the classic Coke.

Not only is the fresh flavor unlike any current Coca-Cola product, but the iconic can got a bit of a makeover, too. Instead of a solid red design, the brand opted for a bright shock of orange that definitely has us thinking about all things citrus.

According to the @mnmtwinz on Instagram, the new flavor (which comes in both regular and Coke Zero Sugar versions) will be sold in 12 oz. cans and 20 oz. bottles wherever you already buy your fave Coke products. You’ll also find Orange Vanilla at Coca-Cola Freestyle dispensers only at Wendy’s through the end of the NCAA March Madness Tournament, after which it’ll be distributed nationwide.

Be sure to check out the Coca-Cola website to find where you can purchase the new Orange Vanilla Coke flavor near you.

––Karly Wood

 

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Starbucks just unveiled its newest holiday drink and judging by the name alone, it’s a little bit of a mystery how it actually tastes. So we decided to take the plunge and find out for ourselves what the Starbucks Juniper Latte is really like!

The newest addition to Starbucks’ stellar line-up of holiday beverages is unlike anything you’ve had before. Starbucks describes the drink as having “notes of juniper and sage with pine-citrus sugar.” Juniper, for those not in the know, is an evergreen tree that grows small berries that have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. It also happens to be one of the tree species typically grown for Christmas trees. In other words, Starbucks Juniper Latte is practically a Christmas tree in a cup.

Photo: Courtesy of Starbucks

So how does the Juniper Latte actually taste? “A light, pine-like flavor with delightful citrus undertones,” the menu description reads. And as weird as it sounds, when we gave it a taste, that’s exactly what it’s like…and it’s kind of awesome!

It’s almost difficult to pinpoint what the flavor really is, but it’s at once tangy and sweet with a hint of mint and spice. Taking a sip is a little like taking a deep breath on a fresh winter day or starring in a commercial for wintergreen gum in the best way possible.

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Reactions to the new drink on social media were mixed, with many comparing the drink to a cup of Pine-Sol. Haters gonna hate—and we give it two pine-scented thumbs up. For Starbucks fans that find some of the other holiday offerings a little overwhelming, this subtle and strangely refreshing concoction is destined to be your new favorite. Then again, if you love your drinks on the sweeter side, this might not be the one for you.

The new Starbucks Juniper Latte comes in both hot and iced versions, but get them while you can because, like so many holiday offerings, this one is around for a limited-time only.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

 

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