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Krispy Kreme Celebrates Educator Appreciation Week

by Jennifer Swartvagher

This new school year is going to be a challenge for everyone involved. Krispy Kreme wants to “A”cknowledge educators of all kinds working through unprecedented challenges, no matter where the classroom is. Next Monday begins the brand’s first-ever Educator Appreciation Week. 

Straight A Dozen

On “Straight A Tuesday,” Aug. 11, Krispy Kreme will add a free “Straight A Dozen,” which includes three “Straight A” Doughnuts  to every pickup, drive-thru or delivery order (with the purchase of any dozen) to gift to any educator – teachers, tutors, parents, siblings, coaches, etc. – making a difference.

Each “Straight A Dozen” includes three “Straight A” Doughnuts, filled with classic Kreme™, dipped in chocolate icing, topped with sprinkles and decorated with “A+,” lined up in a row, along with nine Original Glazed doughnuts. The dozen offer will be available at participating Krispy Kreme shops and drive-thrus as well as through Krispy Kreme delivery within 10 miles of shops.

“Education is going to be very different this schoolyear and more challenging and important than ever. From teachers and tutors to parents and coaches we want to thank everyone who is helping our kids to keep learning in these tough times no matter where the ‘classroom’ is,” said Dave Skena, Chief Marketing Officer for Krispy Kreme.

Also, beginning Mon., Aug 10 through Fri., Aug. 14, Krispy Kreme will offer all teachers one free Original Glazed Doughnut and a regular-sized drip coffee to help fuel up for the new school year, available via drive-thru or in-shop takeout. All they have to do is show a school ID, no purchase necessary.

To support schools and community organizations in need of funding all year, Krispy Kreme is also introducing an enhanced fundraising program. Available now through Aug. 31, new contactless fundraising will be available through Digital Dozens – e-certificates redeemable at shops for one dozen Original Glazed doughnuts – for schools and other organizations looking to raise some dough. Learn more at www.krispykreme.com/fundraising.

For more information regarding Krispy Kreme’s Educator Appreciation Week, please visit www.krispykreme.com/promos/educatorappreciation.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Krispy Kreme

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KIDZ BOP Debuts New “KIDZ BOP Workshop” Series in Partnership with GoGo squeeZ Yogurtz

by Jennifer Swartvagher

Do your kids want to know what it is like to be a KIDZ BOP kid? Now they are in luck because KIDZ BOP  partnership with GoGo squeeZ is debuting a brand new virtual workshop series. Beginning Jul.14, the KIDZ BOP Workshop six-part series will debut on the KIDZ BOP YouTube channel.

KIDZ BOP

Sasha Junk, President of KIDZ BOP says, “With so many family activities, including vacations and summer camps, on pause this year, we wanted to find a fun way for our fans to interact with KIDZ BOP from home. Last year, we saw great success on the road with the KIDZ BOP Workshop, and we’re happy to bring that experience to kids and families at home on YouTube. We’re excited to partner with GoGo squeeZ to help bring this interactive series to life.”

Set to fan-favorite KIDZ BOP songs, kids and families will learn dancing, singing, and performance techniques from the official KIDZ BOP tour choreographer and KIDZ BOP official vocal coach, with help from KIDZ BOP Kid, Alana, and former KIDZ BOP Kid, Ashlynn.  A new video will premiere daily at 12 p.m. ET.

The KIDZ BOP Workshop includes:

  • Tues., Jul. 14: Warm Up
  • Wed., Jul. 15: Beginning & Intermediate Choreography
  • Thurs., Jul. 16: Vocal Warm Up & Vocal Performance
  • Fri., Jul. 17: Performance Techniques and Q&A

Helene Caillate, Chief Marketing Officer at GoGo squeeZ, says, “Here at GoGo squeeZ, we are so excited to be partnering with KIDZ BOP for the very first time. Both brands are committed to seeing children learn, grow and be active each and every day. While the country adapts to new social distancing guidelines and spending more time at home, we are proud to be working alongside KIDZ BOP to offer healthy and fun ways to fuel up and get moving in a safe and exciting way. GoGo squeeZ YogurtZ is great for keeping kids fueled! Made from real yogurt and fruit, never anything artificial, our pantry-friendly yogurt is a delicious and protein-packed snack with no preservatives and no fridge needed, so your kids can keep on grooving!”

For more information on the new KIDZ BOP Workshop, please visit KIDZ BOP’s YouTube channel and www.KIDZBOP.com.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of KIDZ BOP

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Celebrate Earth Day with a New Challenge from LEGO & NASA

by Jennifer Swartvagher

Back in March LEGO went into their archives and assembled a team of designers, creative and play experts to come up with new ways to help families stay creative and connected. Daily play challenges, new play ideas and live build-a-longs have been shared on social media. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day LEGO and NASA are inviting everyone to take part in their “Build a Planet” challenge. 

LEGO

Born out of the LEGO and NASA partnership to celebrate the organization’s impact on the study and preservation of our Earth, the “Build A Planet” challenge is part of the LEGO #LetsBuildTogether platform. On the heels of a ‘second earth’ being discovered 300 light years away from us, LEGO and NASA are challenging everyone to think globally and build a planet of their choice! Whether it’s Earth, Mars, or better yet, Kepler-1649c – the mysterious new planet among the stars.

The challenge is launching Apr. 22 across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Stories so no one will have to wait 300 light years or 11.6 million years to fuel their curiosity. Look for the hashtags #LetsBuildTogether and #EarthDayAtHome.     

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy 

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Celebrities Rally Behind No Kid Hungry in Support of School Breakfast

by Jennifer Swartvagher

Many kids do not receive enough fuel to get through the school day. Breakfast powers kids to reach their full potential, but many kids start off the day on an empty stomach. No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, is raising awareness around the power of school breakfast to help change that.

Powered by Breakfast from No Kid Hungry on Vimeo.

This week (March 1-7) is National School Breakfast Week and No Kid Hungry is teaming up with celebrities to launch their annual “Powered by Breakfast” initiative. No Kid Hungry is rallying support around breakfast served during school hours, and its benefit to the 1 in 7 kids in the US living with hunger.

school cafeteria

No Kid Hungry is encouraging individuals across the country to sign an open letter to America’s children urging our nation’s leaders to help change the way school breakfast is served. The letter will be printed in a national publication next month for visibility among key decision makers.

A number of celebrity supporters have joined No Kid Hungry in raising their voices by signing the open letter; among current signatures are award-winning recording artist P!NK; actors Jeff Bridges and Kristen Bell; celebrity chefs and TV personalities Andrew Zimmern, Curtis Stone, Duff Goldman, and more. To join the list of supporters, anyone can text ‘SIGN’ to 877-877.

“My girls are fortunate; they get to start each day with full bellies, but it’s not the same reality for all kids. How can we expect kids to grow up healthy and strong, and do well in school if they don’t get the nourishment they need?” said Kristen Bell. “I signed No Kid Hungry’s open letter to children because I’ve gone into the classroom and seen the impact of school breakfast firsthand—by the simple act of serving breakfast in the classroom, kids are ready to learn! Kids can focus on just being kids, not the rumbling in their tummies. A healthy breakfast can make all the difference.”

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Wokandapix from Pixabay 

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IKEA’s New Collab with Optoro Will Help to Reduce Return Waste

by Erica Loop

IKEA is doing its part to reduce return waste. The Swedish furniture and home retailer recently announced a new partnership with the return optimization provider Optoro—and the results may just change the planet.

If you’re not sure how returns impact the environment, think about what happens to items that can’t return to store shelves, require extra packaging or are transported from one location to another. While a return here and there may not seem like a major problem, over time (and with the high volume of returns in the U.S. retail market) unwanted products can fill landfills and contribute to corporate carbon footprints.

The new collab between IKEA and Optoro seeks to remedy this situation. Javier Quiñones, President & Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA Retail U.S,, said in a press release, “We’re on a mission to become a circular business by 2030, and we need partners like Optoro who can help us achieve our goals.” Quiñones continued, “Optoro’s solution will enable us to eliminate much of the waste created in the reverse supply chain, from minimizing the carbon emissions released in return shipping to finding the best next homes for returned items.”

Tobin Moore, CEO and cofounder of Optoro, added, “IKEA shares our mission of looking to innovation and technology to build the circular economy. Through our work together, we will be able to make an even larger impact on reducing waste from returns, while also improving the customer experience to help fuel ecommerce growth.”

IKEA plans to implement Optoro’s technology in 10 distribution centers, 50 retail stores and the Customer Support Center in the United States.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Courtesy of IKEA

 

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How to Help Make a Family Vacation Fun for Everyone

By Sienna Penfold

Do you envy those families who come back from their trips with hundreds of amazing photos and wonderful memories while your family trips end in tears, scrapes, and siblings not talking to each other? Well, here’s how you can plan your family trip that will guarantee zero tears and broken relationships.  

1. Plan with the youngest family member in mind. When planning your day, keep your youngest kid in mind. Know that your little ones can’t walk all day and they won’t suddenly develop different needs and wishes just because you’re not home. Keep your schedule simple and have the patience for plenty of breaks. If you need to have a play stop at every local park in order to prevent meltdowns, do so! 

2. Choose one big activity/destination per day. A city bus tour, natural history museum, horseback riding, no matter what you choose, make sure to keep your schedule very simple and opt for only one main activity per day. Older kids are willing to spend the entire day walking and exploring, but kids will not be ready to cooperate. With only one task for the day, you will feel amazing after you accomplish it and will have a lot of time for relaxation. 

3. Don’t go anywhere without snacks. Kids can be unbearable when hungry, so don’t risk anything when going on adventures. Almost any problem can be solved with tasty snacks and treats, so stock up on Tupperware and pack your backpacks well. The fuel will always put a smile back on your kids’ faces. 

4. Hit restaurants during off-hours. When the place is mostly empty, it will be so much easier to seat your big group and get the best service. When you’re done eating and ready to hit the road, let one adult take the kids outside while the other one stays to pay. These few minutes, while you’re waiting for the bill, is when most issues come up, so make sure to skip the scene and get your kids outside. 

5. Don’t over plan. Tired kids, tired parents and a tight schedule do not mix together. It’s best to have a loose plan than a family that’s too busy to have any fun on their trip! Sometimes plans and schedules don’t work, so go with the flow and enjoy your time anyway. 

By following these tricks, you’ll see that traveling with your kids can be a happy adventure for everyone.

 

My name is Sienna, and I am a full-time mum and proud owner of two beautiful dogs, Coco and Hulk. I am passionate about my pets and writing too, and found a way to help others by sharing my experience and writing about topics that are found useful. 

 

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Expert Tips to Help Fuel Kids for Back to School

By Mitzi Dulan

This time of year, whether families are preparing to go back to school or already in the swing of a new school year, parents can always use a little help making sure they send their kids off for the best year yet. Juggling your kids’ busy schedules with your own can easily build up, from meetings to practice to homework all while getting dinner on the table each night, but that doesn’t mean parents have to revert to shortcuts when it comes to nutrition. There are plenty of better-for-you snack and meal options that can help families build healthy habits and provide the required nutrients.

As a working mom of two, I’m always looking for simple solutions like these to not only make the back to school transition easier on my own busy schedule, but to make sure I provide my kids with the proper snacks, meals and beverages that they like to eat and that will keep them fueled during all school activities from academics to athletics.

Now that my girls are teens, I’ve been doing the back to school routine for a while now, and like to think I’ve mastered the system – for the most part. The following tips have helped me along the way, so I’m sharing them in hopes that they will help other parents with kids of all ages feel confident that their kids are happy, healthy and ready to embark on their best school year yet. 

  1. Take your kid to the grocery store with you at the beginning of the school year and allow them to choose 2-3 of their favorite fruits for their lunches or have as a snack after school. Fruit is important for kids to properly fuel up and making kids part of the decision making process is a great way to create healthy habits and try new foods!
  2. Try incorporating protein into your kid’s lunch and snacks. Protein is important to a child’s diet to help them grow, build muscle and keep their immune system strong. I recommend new Juicy Juice + Protein, one of the first juice-protein blends on the market for kids, it’s perfect for snack time or between meals, throughout their busy days. 
  3. Make sure you include a variety of quality carbs, healthy fats, protein and fiber into your child’s after-school snacks for optimal fueling. One of my favorites for kids—my teens love it too—are peanut butter (or almond butter) and banana sandwiches with honey on whole wheat bread. Pro Tip: it’s also delicious toasted!
  4. Lower sugar juice options are ideal to avoid consuming too much sugar while also hydrating in a tasty way. A favorite of my two girls is new Juicy Juice Fruitifuls Organic, which is made with 45% less sugar than the leading juice while still providing half a cup of fruit in each 8 oz serving. It works well paired with nutritious meals before, during or after the school day.

Mitzi is a nationally recognized nutrition and fitness expert, mom of two, author, influencer and sought after trusted source of information who has inspired millions to get fit.  She lives in Kansas City with her husband and two daughters. 

 

 

 

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Immersive Museums to Visit NOW: LMNL and Museum of 3D Illusions

by Kate Loweth

With all the rainy days we’ve had, now is the perfect time to take the kids to check out a new indoor space. These two new museums are not your every day paining-on-the-wall spot. You’ll get to fully immerse yourself in the exhibits themselves. Perfect for the younger set, LMNL and the Museum of 3D Illusions will open your eyes to look at the world like you never have before. Here’s the full scoop!

LMNL by Onedome

Explore this labyrinth of digital art where everything you do creates a new experience. The 10,000-square foot Market Street space invites audiences into a new experience at the intersection of art and technology.

Kids will love seeing how their own movements create changes in the art. 14 rooms provide underwater, mirrored and light experiences. Grab a spot in a chair in the chair installation room and see how your heartbeat creates art on the wall.

Timed tickets offer an experience with limited guests but going earlier in the day tends to offer a less crowded space. Spend as much time as you’d like experiencing each room and go back to your favorites. You aren’t required to visit the rooms in a certain order which is great for kids.  Perhaps one of the favorite rooms was the “Fluid Structures” exhibit where you can have a digital water battle with your friends.

The Details
LMNL by Onedome is an all-ages exhibit. Purchase your timed tickets online in advance and enjoy the non-alcohol cafe Elixart before your visit LMNL. Here you can fuel up with lattes, kombucha and gourmet raw snacks. Free lockers are available for storing your gear right before you enter LMNL and there’s a spot to park your stroller as well.

Tickets: $33/adults, $22/youth ages 11-17, $11/kids 4-10, under 4 are free.

1025 Market St.
San Francisco, CA
Online: onedome.global

Museum of 3D Illusions

Fisherman’s Wharf is home to this new museum where you are guaranteed to get plenty of Instagram snaps to share with your friends. Kids will love being able to step into the artwork and make themselves a part of it.

The museum is made up of rooms that are covered in 3D art. Take a look at the example photos framed on the wall next to each exhibit for ideas on how best to interact with each art piece, or just do your own thing!

Zombies busting through walls, giant bugs coming to life, stairways that lead to nowhere and more—there’s all sorts of amazing art pieces. There are even a handful of nods to San Francisco from the giant redwoods to the cable cars.

Those with cameras should look on the floor for the indicators that show the best spot to stand to get your photo. It makes a big difference in getting the right perspective to make the art come to life.

The Details
The Museum of 3D Illusions is located right near Hotel Zephyr on Jefferson Street. Use one of the free lockers as you enter to store your belongings (only phones/cameras can be taken in). It can get pretty crowded on weekends so try for a weekday to make the most of your time. You can progress through the rooms as fast or as slow as you like, there’s no time limit.

Tickets: $25/adults, $10/ages 6-12, 5 and under are free

55-61 Jefferson St.
San Francisco, CA
Online: sfillusions.com

—Kate Loweth

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