Reese’s Just Released Candy-Filled Chocolate Eggs You Can Crack Open to Reveal More Reese’s

by Jennifer SwartvagherFebruary 18, 2020

What type of eggs do you want to find on your Easter egg hunt this year? There’s a new egg joining the traditional foil wrapped eggs of years past. Reese’s Pieces Shake & Break is the latest chocolate treat joining the egg-shaped lineup.

The hollow chocolate eggs are filled with Reese’s Pieces candy. When you shake them, you can hear the candies rattle inside.

The Reese’s Pieces Shake & Break candy is listed on Hershey’s Easter candy page. The new offering, along with the beloved Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs varieties, will ship to stores some time between January and Easter, April 12.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

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Let Your Valentine Know That You Are Mint to Be Together

by Jennifer SwartvagherFebruary 6, 2020

What would Valentine’s Day be without chocolate? With so many flavors to choose from, you can’t go wrong. If your sweetie is a fan of mint, then the new Mint to Be Together box is the perfect gift this year.

Instagram account @dadbodsnacks spotted the Valentine’s Day treats at Meijer, and they’re listed online at Fry’s Food Stores, a Kroger-owned and -operated retailer.

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This is my second favorite #valentine treat I found at @meijerstores. I’ve always liked Andes Mints and this big ole heart of 56 mint pieces of the regular and cookies & cream variety is worded wonderfully. “MINT to be together” ?!?! If that’s not a #dadjoke for the season, I’m not sure what is. It’s very REFRESHING to see such humor. I’d pay a pretty MINT to pick these up. But seriously, these are pretty COOL. Right? – ok I’m done. Do you have any puns for this one?? . . . #puns #dads #dadbod #dadbodsnacks #andesmints #mmm #cookiesncream #cookiesandcream #mints #mint #jokes #valentines #cornyjokes #valentinesday #lol #smh

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The boxes contain two different varieties: Crème de Menthe Thins and Mint Cookie Crunch Thins. The first is the original Andes mint candy with two cocoa layers and a green mint layer sandwiched in the middle. The Mint Cookie Crunch Thins feature the same minty flavor with a light cookie crunch.

Each box contains 56 pieces and features dedicated heart shaped sections for writing “To” and “From.”

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Alexander Stein via Pixabay

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Starbucks Is Throwing Pop-Up Parties with Free Drinks to Celebrate the Season

by Shahrzad WarkentinDecember 31, 2019

Christmas might be over, but the gifts are still coming from Starbucks. Now through the end of the year, you can celebrate the end of the year at Starbucks Pop-Up Parties.

Starbucks will be hosting over 1,000 Pop-Up Parties at select locations nationwide between Dec. 27 and Dec. 31. Each day the Pop-Ups will appear at 200 new Starbucks stores across the country from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Guests visiting the select locations during those hours will be treated to a free tall handcrafted espresso beverage of their choice, hot or iced, including Peppermint Mochas, Iced Toasted White Chocolate Mochas, lattes, macchiatos and more (one per customer).

To find out if a Pop-Up Party is happening at a Starbucks near you, check out the party website StarbucksPopUp.com. The locations change daily so be sure to check back each day if you don’t see your local Starbucks listed.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

All photos: Courtesy of Starbucks

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Which Disney Character Are You? There’s an Instagram Filter for That

by Shahrzad WarkentinDecember 31, 2019

If you’ve ever wondered which Disney character you identify with the most, now there’s an Instagram filter that does just that.

Created by Instagram user @arnopartissimo the “Which Disney Character Are You?” filter shows you exactly which Disney character you most resemble. There are two ways to access the filter.

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You can go directly to the source and visit @arnopartissimo’s Instagram page. From the photo grid, swipe left twice and you’ll be taken to his filters section. Then select the Disney Character filter and hit “try it” in the bottom left corner. This will prompt you to take a selfie video that reveals your Disney doppelganger.

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If you have a friend who has already beaten you to the punch you can access the filter through their post. Click the filter which is listed under their IG handle on the top left then hit “try it.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6tVw2BgfQn/

Once you use the filter Instagram will give you the option to save it to your own filters in case you want to use it again.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Cheetos Are Getting a Brand New Look and Color

by Shahrzad WarkentinDecember 26, 2019

Cheetos are a snack-food favorite, but those orange fingers running around your house aren’t always fun. Now you can enjoy the cheesy crunch in a brand new, less colorful form with Cheetos White Cheddar Snowflakes.

As any snack food connoisseur can tell you, Cheetos actually come in a variety of styles and flavors, but the newest addition is a festive addition to any winter party. The new version comes in four different snowflake shapes dusted in white cheddar cheese flavor.

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As Delish points out, the Snowflake Cheetos aren’t listed on the brand’s website so they are likely a limited-edition selection. You can grab a bag at Amazon, Walmart, Kroger and Publix.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Over 1,000 Online Retailers Are Offering Free Shipping for One Day Only

by Shahrzad WarkentinDecember 13, 2019

If you still haven’t gotten all your holiday shopping in yet, you’re in luck. Free Shipping Day is here to save you some money on all those last minute gifts.

Sat. Dec. 14 is Free Shipping Day for 2019. This year over 1,000 online retailers are participating in the event which gives you free shipping guaranteed to arrive in time for Christmas. The annual event kicked off in 2008 with just a few hundred retailers, but it has since grown and includes dozens of your favorite places to shop.

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The Free Shipping Day site has also has a massive coupon section that provides discount codes for popular retailers all year long. These are organized by category of item, making it easy to browse for deals on the items you already plan to purchase.

You can find the full list of retailers participating in the Free Shipping Day here. Many of of the free shipping deals require a minimum purchase and some of the companies listed are offering discount codes in lieu of free shipping so be sure to check the fine print.

We’ve rounded up a list of the top retailers for families:

Best Buy
Carter’s
Claire’s
Crocs.com
GameStop
GAP
Hanna Andersson
Justice
Kohl’s
LEGO
Old Navy
Target

Happy shopping (and shipping)!

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Recall Alert: Hodgson Mill All-Purpose Flour

by Shahrzad WarkentinNovember 27, 2019

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just announced a voluntary recall of Hodgson Mill Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour over concerns of the potential presence of E. coli. There are currently no confirmed reports of illness.

If you have this product at home, read on for important information.

Recalled Product Description: Hodgson Mill Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour

The current recall includes bags of Unbleached All-Purpose White Wheat Flour (5 lb.) with the UPC code 0-71518-05009-2, Best By Dates of 10-01-2020 and 10-02-2020 and lot codes listed Lot# 001042 & 005517.

Why the Flour Was Recalled

The flour is being recalled due to the potential presence of E. coli which was discovered through a random sampling of raw, uncooked flour.

How To Tell If Your Flour Was Recalled

Check your flour packages for the UPC codes, best by dates and lot codes included in the recall. The Use By and Lot Code information can be found on the bottom back panel of the bag.

What Consumers Can Do

Consumers are urged to stop using the affected product immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can contact the company’s customer service line Mon. through Fri. 9am to 3pm at 1-888-417-9343 x 1.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Here’s How You Can Rent Harry Potter’s Childhood Home

by Erica LoopNovember 12, 2019

Now you can spend the night in Harry Potter’s childhood home. The IRL home, known as the De Vere House, is listed on Airbnb—and it’s only $142 per night!

The home, which is located in the medieval village of Lavenham (in England, of course), has one bedroom, one shared bath and is the perfect size for two guests. The scenic Suffolk county area boasts more than 300 protected heritage properties and was featured as Godric’s Hollow in the Harry Potter film series.

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According to the Airbnb listing, “De Vere House is a highly acclaimed former Five Star and Gold Award bed and breakfast accommodation is re-opening now with Air B&B and offers stunning facilities. ”

Not only is this a gem for Potter fans, but this house is also a must-see for history buffs. The De Vere House website lists the home’s notable past. Along with a visit from King Henry VII in 1498, the home also held the sister and youngest brother of Charles II and James II in 1651 when they were under house arrest.

Visit Airbnb here to rent the house for the night!

—Erica Loop

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This Non-Profit Is Helping to Make More Public Places Sensory Friendly

by Erica LoopAugust 28, 2019

Tanya Acosta is a Speech Pathologist, mother and the brains behind the non-profit Sensory City—and organization dedicated to making public spaces sensory friendly.

As the parent of a child with a disability, Acosta wants to help public community spaces (such as hotels, museums, airports, theme parks and other areas) better accommodate people with autism spectrum disorder, dementia, ADHD, PTSD and other sensory processing issues.

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Sensory City offers a certification process to designate public spaces as “Sensory Friendly Certified.” The organization also offers sensory friendly kits, tools and disability-friendly recommendations to create inclusive areas.

Certification requires the business/organization/institution’s staff to complete Sensory City’s training and adopt the program criteria. Certified establishments get a door decal (to let families know the business is sensory-friendly). You can find “Sensory Friendly Certified” spaces listed on Sensory City’s website.

—Erica Loop

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Mom Finds Out the Hard Way That Daughter Asked Siri to Call Her “Poop Your Pants”

by Shahrzad WarkentinAugust 10, 2019

Technology can be pretty amazing, but when it’s in the hands of a toddler it might be a totally different story. One mom learned this the hard way when her daughter asked Siri to change her name to Poop Your Pants.

Florida mom Lauren Brown took to LinkedIn to share the hard lesson she learned when her daughter decided to have a little fun with Siri. Brown only discovered what her daughter had done after she noticed her name listed on a work email as “Poop Your Pants.” Luckily she was able to laugh it off with a hilarious post.

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“In case you’re wondering how my career is progressing, my daughter asked #Siri to call me ‘Poop Your Pants,’ which I didn’t realize until I was copied on an email to a client. Let this be a cautionary tale to all you working parents!” she wrote.

Brown quickly discovered that she wasn’t the only mom of a tech-savvy tot that liked to have fun. Dozens of commenters quickly chimed in about their own hilarious experiences. “Been there, my nephews relabeled me “poop” as well, while I was job searching. Lol,” wrote LinkedIn user and Brown’s co-worker, Anais Dakin. While another user, Mindie Swan, said, “Ha! My daughter changed my husbands to farting purple unicorn…awesome!!”

Lesson learned, always check your contacts after your kids have been near your phone or you might have a new name.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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