Magic Fruity Pebbles Are Coming to Stores & Yabba Dabba Do!

by Karly WoodFebruary 12, 2020

Did you know National Cereal Day is Mar. 7? In honor of the festive day, Post is releasing a truly new cereal experience: Magic Fruity Pebbles!

So what makes this cereal so special? If you notice, the pebbles are quite pink. But once you pour your milk on them, the milk turns blue!

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It’s totally normal for milk to turn colors when you add to cereal––that’s one of the best parts about indulging in a big bowl. What’s totally unique about Magic Fruity Pebbles is that the milk turns an entirely different color than the cereal itself!

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The pink pebbles taste just like the regular cereal you already know and love. The limited-edition cereal is available now and only til supplies last through April.

––Karly Wood

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You Can Eat This New Nestlé Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough Right Out of the Tub

by Shahrzad WarkentinJanuary 19, 2020

It’s always tempting to indulge in a bite of cookie dough, but for safety reasons it’s not a good idea. Thankfully Nestlé Tollhouse has created edible cookie dough.

The new Funfetti Edible Cookie Dough and Edible Fudge Brownie Batter are designed to taste exactly like the same batter your kids wish they could eat by the spoonful, minus the dangerous ingredients, like raw eggs. Which of course, means you can’t actually bake this dough––it’s made just for eating as it is.

“We wanted to expand our edible cookie dough offerings to make it even easier to enjoy your favorite dessert right out of the container,” said Samantha Set, Associate Brand Manager, NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE. “This expanded collection of Edible cookie doughs provide even more ways to create fun, lasting memories while snacking on your favorite treats – no baking needed!”

Both new flavors of edible cookie dough will be available in stores nationwide, like Walmart, ShopRite, Hy-Vee and Meijer starting at the end of Jan. 2020. You can find them in the refrigerated section next to the regular cookie dough with a suggested price of $5.39 for a 15 oz. tub.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

All photos: Courtesy of Nestlé Tollhouse

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Now You Can Get Krispy Kreme’s Gingerbread Mini Crullers at Walmart

by Erica LoopNovember 22, 2019

Don’t worry if you live in a Krispy Kreme-free area. If the iconic doughnut shop isn’t in your town, you can still indulge in the beloved brand’s limited-edition gingerbread mini crullers.

Bring the holiday cheer with this delish gingerbread flavor! While Krispy Kreme doughnuts straight out of the eatery’s oven are undeniable awesomeness, these store-packaged crullers are still primed to top your Christmas-time treat list.

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So where can you pick up a pack of these limited time breakfast sweets? According to Instagrammers @thejunkgoat and @thetastyturtle, you can grab a bag at Walmart.

Even though bags of the mini gingerbread goodies are reportedly in Walmarts across the country, nab yours ASAP. With a limited time flavor like this, the gingerbread mini crullers won’t last long.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: The Tasty Turtle via Instagram

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Hersheypark’s Chocolatetown Expansion Is Set to Open in 2020

by Erica LoopOctober 7, 2019

Calling all chocolate fans—Hersheypark is growing! Hershey’s Chocolatetown is coming in 2020 and according to the park’s website, it’s “The most transformative expansion in Hersheypark history.”

So what can you expect from this transformative expansion? Chocolatetown will include everything from new rides to tasty treats.

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Older kiddos, teens and, of course, grown-ups can get an adrenaline rush on the park’s newest coaster, Candymonium. The attraction is Hersheypark’s 15th ride, as well as the tallest, fastest and longest, roller coaster.

Along with the chocolate-themed thrill ride, guests can check out the five new dining options and plenty of retail shops. The Chocolatier, a full-service restaurant and bar, is the highlight of the park’s new eateries. View past and present pieces from the park’s ride collection, nab an adult beverage from the Carrousel-themed bar or indulge in the signature Hersheypark dessert menu.

If you’re in a dessert-only mode, The Sweeterie features 50 plus confections crafted by Chef Cher Harris, The Pastry Queen of the World, and Milton’s Ice Cream Parlor has 12 rotating flavors of house-made chilly goodness.

The new attractions and eating options open just in time for the summer 2020 season. Visit the Hersheypark website here for details on season passes.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Hersheypark via YouTube

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Pregnancy Cravings? Sam’s Club Has the Perfect Pickle Solution

by Shahrzad WarkentinJune 18, 2019

Whether your baby bump has you craving pickles or your young foodies are just pickle fanatics, you’re going to love this awesome Sam’s Club deal on OH SNAP! Dilly Bites.

Right now at Sam’s Club you can score a cure for all of your pickle cravings with a 12-pack of OH SNAP! Dilly Bites. Unlike your usual pickle jar, these dill pickle slices come in small, snack-sized packs perfect for eating on the go, or when your belly is just so big you don’t feel like getting off the couch for more pickles.

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The 12-pack sells for just $8.98, that’s less than a dollar a pouch, which makes this crunchy, salty treat a total bargain. Not to mention the fact that each pouch has just 10 calories so you can indulge your cravings without any guilt.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: OHSNAP!Pickles via Instagram

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Vegans Rejoice! IKEA Will Soon Serve a Plant-Based Protein Swedish Meatball

by Erica LoopMay 24, 2019

IKEA’s Swedish meatballs are a staple of the retailer’s in-store menu, but if you’re a vegetarian or vegan, forget about indulging in the tasty treat—at least until 2020. The build-it-yourself-with-a-hex-wrench fab furniture store recently announced it’s developing a plant-based protein alternative option.

Even though IKEA already serves up veggie balls as a meat-free option, the in-development version will look and taste like meat. Think Impossible Burger in a Swedish meatball form.

Not only are the new in-the-works meatless meatballs perfect for vegetarians, but the plant-based protein is also a sustainable food choice that’s good for the planet too! Michael La Cour Managing Director at IKEA Food Services AB, said in a press statement, “We see a growing demand from our customers to have access to more sustainable food options and we want to meet that need. Our ambition is to make healthier and more sustainable eating easy, desirable and affordable, without compromising on taste and texture.”

So when will IKEA make the plant-based protein meatballs available to the public? According to the retailer, the company will start testing the product early next year. But if you’re all in for a Swedish meal, and need something to dip into your lingonberry sauce, you can always try the veggie balls and dogs.

—Erica Loop

Photos: Courtesy of IKEA

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Here’s Why “Me Time” Is a Must-Do for Every Mom

By Leigh Walker Weinberg

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

April 11, 2019

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Whether you’re heads deep in the latest project at work, planning countless events, a working mom, a WFH home or a SAHM: “me time” is so important. This didn’t occur to me until my best friend insisted I join her at her wine club in beautiful Sonoma, California—a.k.a, Wine Country. Mind you, she asked and kept asking about three weeks ago, so I figured that’d be enough of a heads up for the hubby to watch our 15-month-old while I go and have a good time with a close friend.

Boy did I need that me time and girl time. I’ve been so in tune with my daughter since she was born last year, then my job when I came back from maternity leave, that I haven’t really taken the time—or the day—for myself. Sure, I’ve gotten mani-pedis since Jadyn was born, but I’ve never really ventured away from comfy clothes and hair in a bun since becoming a mom. Only the rare occasions of a wedding or special event will I get all spruced up.

Since becoming a mom, my focus has been on my child and what is good for her: healthy foods, what products to use, breastfeeding versus formula feeding, is she hitting every milestone, etc.—I have forgotten what it’s like to really be me.

I have missed me.

I have missed getting dolled up just to go out with a friend for an afternoon.

I have missed putting on a cute outfit, perfume and fixing up my hair.

I have missed conversations that don’t revolve around my daughter (although, they all end up that way when your kid is cute!).

I have missed laughing over stupid-funny memes and stories.

I have missed not having to worry about getting home quickly because I felt bad about being out.

It feels so good to have a little of the old me back.

The question I’m asking myself now, is how do I actually keep a little of the old me front and center in this new, absolutely amazing life I have with my beautiful daughter and cozy family?

Short answer? Sign up for a wine club.

That’s right, I took the plunge. I signed up for the same wine club my bestie took me to: Gloria Ferrer Vineyards. This will give me an excuse once every three months to venture away from my day-to-day, get dolled up, indulge in a free flight of bubbly and just be me. (Granted, I’ll likely bring a friend or two so I don’t have to do it alone!)

And I can’t wait, because this me time has been long overdue.

Leigh Walker Weinberg

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Leigh is a first-time millennial mama to a beautiful and spunky 15-month-old girl. She is the founder and writer of Made To Mommy, a blog documenting her new mom life that also provides tips, tricks and insight to her followers. She works full-time as the Sr. Ad Ops Manager at Red Tricycle.

Want to Eat Healthier? Science Says Go Ahead & Have Dessert—First

by Shahrzad WarkentinMarch 5, 2019

As a parent you’ve probably encouraged your kids to finish up a meal in order to earn a sweet treat, but if you really want to eat healthier you might want to have your dessert first. New research suggests why dessert might be good for you and, more importantly, why you should eat it before dinner instead of after.

A new study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied found that indulging in dessert before a meal could actually lead to healthier eating overall. The study followed 134 university faculty, staff and graduate students who were eating lunch in the cafeteria. Each participant was offered four different dessert options over four days: a healthy choice (fresh fruit) offered in the dining display before the main and side dish options, an indulgent choice (lemon cheesecake) offered before the main dishes, fruit displayed after the main meal selections or cheesecake after the main meal.

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Nearly 70 percent of the participants who chose the cheesecake went on to choose a healthier main dish, like chicken fajitas and a side salad, instead of fried fish and French fries. Only a third of the people who selected the fruit first went on to choose a healthy main dish. Overall the people who selected the cheesecake consumed 250 fewer calories than those who picked the fruit. The results remained similar when the experiment was repeated in an off-campus online setting as well.

“If we choose something healthy first, then this gives us a license to choose something bigger later,” says Martin Reimann, an assistant professor of marketing and cognitive science at the University of Arizona and co-author of the study. “If you turn it around and choose something heavier early on, then this license is already expired.”

In other words, if you want to indulge without sacrificing your health, timing is everything.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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This Is What Sparks Joy for Marie Kondo—& Her Kids, Too

by Erica LoopFebruary 1, 2019

She’s an organizer extraordinaire, creator of the KonMari Method, Netflix star—and a mother of two. So what sparks joy for the reigning queen of tidying up? Not so surprisingly, Marie Kondo’s kids are at the top of her list.

With Kondo’s hit new Netflix show that has America in a frenzy of “tidying up,” Kondo is doing more than just changing indoor aesthetics—she’s also changing lives. Her organizational method focuses on holding onto those things that “spark joy.”

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Of course, Kondo doesn’t just talk the talk. The organizational guru totally walks the walk, too. During an interview with Hello Giggles, Kondo shared that her joy-sparking items include a crystal in her bedroom, an earthen rice-cooking pot and an antique writing desk.

But it’s not just about things and possessions; Kondo shared what activities spark the most joy for her and her fam. Kondo told Hello Giggles, “After tidying up from the day, I do yoga with my children in the evening to wind down. I also invest in nice, organic cotton pajamas, indulge frequently in linens, and have an air purification ritual I perform every evening.”

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Marie Kondo via Instagram

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This Is American’s Favorite Valentine’s Day Candy—But You Can’t Buy It Anymore

by Shahrzad WarkentinFebruary 1, 2019

From chocolate kisses to candy hearts, everyone has a favorite sweet treat that they like to indulge in for Valentine’s Day—but one particular treat has held the crown as top choice…until now. This year, you won’t be able to score America’s most popular Valentine’s Day candy anywhere.

It has always been a neck-and-neck race between candy conversation hearts and that traditional heart-shaped box of chocolates when it comes to most popular Valentine’s Day candy. In 2017, those candy hearts finally edged out the competition taking the number one spot and held on to it for the following year. But for 2019, things are not looking so good for those colorful, chatty little hearts.

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The CandyStore.com blog predicts that sales of candy conversation hearts will drop by 80 percent this year. That’s because the maker of the original candy conversation Sweethearts, NECCO—that had been in operation for for over 100 years—suddenly went out of business last year. While there are several alternatives on the market, CandyStore.com estimates that Sweethearts brand accounted for more than 80 percent of the candies sold.

So what could replace all those missing candy hearts? Valentine’s themed Cupid’s Message M&Ms were on the rise last year and could easily win over those looking for something sweet with a message. And hopefully, this year will be the only year without our beloved SweetHearts. According to Spangler Candy, the new owners of SweetHearts and NECCO Wafers, those little hearts could be back on shelves in 2020, in time for those sweet Valentine’s Day exchanges.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Maira Gallardo via Unsplash

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