Neon dolphins leaping to the sky, rainbow-hued unicorns frolicking and the cutest little leopards you ever did see. If the previous sentence reminded you of Lisa Frank and you suddenly started missing the design icon of the ’90s, you’re in luck. Now you can show your Lisa Frank love with the newest collection from ORLY, featuring a dazzling range of wraps and polish!
Your nails are in for a real treat. To get started, snag one of the two polish trios that come in collectible packaging. Choose your combo of Dancing Dolphins (magenta, yellow and orange) or Markie (cyan, purple and lime) for the ultimate 90’s vibe.
Of course, those hands need some extra pizazz. Fortunately you can also buy two new topcoats, Hits the Spot or Star Glaze. The former packs colorful confetti and the latter promises a glittery shine, perfect for layering on top of your neon nails.
Last but certainly not least, check out these nail wraps! Choose from unicorns, aliens, baby leopards or tigers, all in fantastic neon colorways. They’re non-damaging adhesive and safe for natural nails. At only $11.99 each, you might want to buy them all!
Your mani will definitely be the talk of the next book club or school drop off. All thanks to this nostalgic new collection from ORLY!
Remember Creme Savers? The creamy swirled hard candy that you secretly loved to find in your grandparents’ treat dish? After a 10 year hiatus, two of the most popular flavors are back!
Back in the day, you could find this candy in multiple flavors, including tropical and dessert swirled blends. And Grandma’s house wasn’t the only place to enjoy it, since you could purchase whole bags or rolls at the store, as well as spinoffs like flavored yogurt and JELLO. Now you’ll be able to buy two of the top flavors once more: Strawberry & Creme and Orange & Creme.
Each piece is individually wrapped, as all proper hard candy should be. One taste of those fruit and creme swirls will likely bring on the nostalgia, big time. And like many good treats of the early 21st century, they’re sugar free.
Iconic Candy teamed up with Mars Wrigley to reformulate the original flavors and bring back Creme Savers. You can find them at Big Lots stores in 47 states starting in mid-September. No word on if we can look forward to other flavors…yet.
So, for my little monster’s second birthday she got a MONSTER (shocking) pajama party. Complete with monster paper dolls, sock monster favors, and, of course, a monster cake! It couldn’t be a monster party without a monster cake.
What you will need to create your own monster cake:
a round cake pan
a cake mix or a homemade one frosting, dyed to your desired color
sixlets, in your chosen color/s
paper eyeballs
wooden skewers
hot glue gun & glue stick
For my eyeballs, I used Photoshop Elements to create what I was looking for. I created one orange and one pink, those were our party colors. I went with only two eyeballs for my monster; but you could definitely add or subtract from this, there are no rules when it comes to monsters!
Once I was done I printed them out, glued them to some grey cardstock to make them sturdier, and then hot glued them to two wooden skewers. With them attached to the skewers, I can just poke them into the finished cake wherever and however I choose.
I used a 7 inch round cake pan, you can use whatever size or shape suits you and your monster needs. As I said with the eyeballs, there are no rules when it comes to monsters!
I used box cakes and store bought frosting because baking is not always my strong suit, and, honestly, it is just simpler. I first dyed my frosting a light pink so that the bits that could be seen would match. Then I baked, I cooled, I frosted, I stacked, I frosted the rest and then the real fun began.
I got out my massive amount of orange and pink sixlets and started covering the cake. I started in the middle of the top and worked my way out and then down the sides. I picked the two colors at random, just reached in and pulled out. You could easily make a pattern out of it if that’s what you want.
It was tedious; but, eventually, the cake was covered in the sixlets and looking like a scaly, bumpy, pink, and orange monster. I situated it on the platter, poked the eyes into place, and voila!
There was singing, wish-making followed by cake slicing and eating!
I also made cupcakes, as the cake was not very big, and I always love to make too much. I made smaller eyeballs and hot glued them to toothpicks for the cupcakes. The cake ones would have been oddly huge on the cupcakes.
I'm a stay-at-home mother of three amazing kids. My days are filled with bus stops, cleaning food off the walls, changing diapers and tackling the perpetual mountain of laundry. And I wouldn't trade it for anything!
If there’s one thing we’re always looking for as parents, it’s a better way to store LEGO bricks. While we still haven’t found the perfect storage solution, we did find plenty of options to help get you started. From rolling carts to a bag that sweeps everything up in one swoop, here are our top picks for how to keep those bricks together and out from under your feet.
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When it comes to organizing all those LEGO bricks, why not turn to the creators themselves? LEGO Bags is ready to rock your world with a super cool storage system. The 4 Piece Organizer Tote features a playmat and three zip bins to keep everything (including those “in-process” projects) in place. Best of all, it all folds up into one hand tote!
You don't have to sacrifice style when it comes to storing LEGO. This sharp-looking five-drawer metal cabinet from the Container Store is offered in several bright colors (red, orange, green, aqua and more). Simply add in some of the drawer dividers, and you've got a place for every last brick.
Sometimes your kids will want to build with LEGO in their rooms, sometimes they'll want to build in the living room, kitchen or wherever else strikes their fancy. An arts and craft storage cart will also work for their bricks, especially if you find bins to organize the pieces. This one from Michael's is great because you can choose white or color bins!
What better place to store bricks than a minifig head? Not only are they stackable, but they’re easy to clean, and they make great room decor for a master builder.
We love this stylish toy storage basket that turns into a play mat. Simply pour the bricks out onto the play mat and use the handles to scoop them right back up when it’s time to clean up.
Storage ideas for travel are important too! This little container not only has a small drawer for important bricks, but it also has a handle and a building plate on top, which is ideal for car or plane travel.
If you want to try to keep LEGO sets together, these mesh bags are super helpful. You can store all the bricks in the set as well as the instructions, and they easily go into a bin or storage container.
Are you one of those people who hate putting away your Christmas tree? Thanks to this emerging trend, you don’t have to!
Instead of packing up your tree, now you can decorate it for every season and holiday of the season. These festive options include St. Patrick’s Day, Summer, Thanksgiving and more! If you need some design inspiration, keep scrolling to see how you can decorate the entire year round.
Valentine's Day
It's the season of love, candy and hearts––perfect sentiments and images for a decorative tree. This Valentine's Day, don't shy away from fully embracing all the pinks and reds. Whether it's a colored, flocked tree, or a heart-focused design, you can't go wrong with going all out.
Channel your inner Irish and embrace all colors of green with a St. Patrick's Day tree. Go crazy with shamrocks, hats and rainbows and you may just find yourself with a wee bit 'o extra luck this year.
Pastels, bunnies and eggs, oh my! Sweet Easter trees are just what your spring decor has been missing and is the perfect place for the Easter Bunny to leave a few treats.
Christmas is almost here! The countdown is on, but there's still plenty of time to embrace the things you love about autumn the most––pumpkin spice, leaves and all those lovely earth tones.
For kids who use wheelchairs, regular backpacks are anything but practical. Fortunately, Target’s expanded array of back-to-school items features an adaptive backpack with plenty of mounting options, pockets and ports, plus easy-grab zippers. It’s new this year and available for $39.99 online!
At 17 inches, the Embark backpack has been thoughtfully designed for school or adventure time. The mounting and carrying straps attach the pack to a wheelchair, and it has tuck-away back straps to prevent tangling and dragging. You’ll also find access ports for tubes or cables, plus a laptop sleeve designed to fit a machine up to 15 inches. Plus it completely unzips for easy access and features a side water bottle holder. Grab one in black, blue or purple, depending on your kid’s style preference.
Another great option for younger kids? The Cat and Jack 17 inch dino backpack! It offers many of the same features as the Embark model, plus a fun prehistoric print and an orange dino keychain to complete the look. There’s even a built-in compartment to add a hydration pack. Did we mention it’s a reasonably priced $19.99? It’s currently (unsurprisingly) sold out online, but keep an eye out for restocking.
The new products are part of Target Adaptive, made in collaboration with guests of all abilities. The special collections offer seasonal and everyday products that are stylish, functional and come at a great price.
A pop of greenery is just what you need right now—trust us! And you won’t have to add yet another thing to your to-do list as these plants will totally survive if you forget about them for the next two weeks. Get one delivered to your home today, or send one to a friend for a housewarming gift!
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Bird of Paradise—with its broad vibrant green leaves, this tropical plant really delivers on the summer vibes! It’s great for outdoor patio and porch spaces, too. $57
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Summer Succulent—A colorful mix of hens and chicks (Sempervivum), this succulent requires bright light but little else, making it perfect for anyone traveling this summer. $45
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Philodendron Birkin—Sought after just like the bag it shares a name with – this unique hybrid houseplant has lush green leaves with white/yellow pinstripes. $48
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Monstera Adansonii—A fun, quirky plant! Related to the popular Monstera deliciosa, the leaves of the Adansonii are slightly smaller but with even more pronounced leaf holes. $40
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String of Bananas & String of Dolphins—Two unique trailing succulents perfect for summer. Drought tolerant, they only look difficult to care for. $34
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Philodendron Prince of Orange—Low maintenance like most philodendrons, yet unique in its leaf color, which changes from bright orange to green as the leaf matures. $43
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Pet-Peromia Collection—This too-cute threesome of pet-friendly peperomia plants will look lovely on a windowsill or in your office. $69
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Oasis Snake Plant—Sssspice up your life with this sleek snake plant. Upright green and yellow leaves are known for promoting focus and helping boost your memory. This plant purifies the air, reduces allergens and is low maintenance. $59
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Desert Love—This set of two Hoya hearts basically shouts, “Life would succ without you!” Potted in sweet lil’ cement planters with pink rocks, these babies live for bright sunlight. We love this sweetheart’s heart-shaped leaves. $44
Once you pop you can’t stop—not a Dunkin’ slogan but it’s just popping to mind. That’s because the company just announced Popping Bubbles, strawberry bursting bubbles that can be added to any cold drink. And there’s a fun contest in store, too!
Starting June 23, you can try this fun add-on to your frosty beverage of choice. It’s made with color sourced from plants and the strawberry flavor adds a fruity twist perfect for summertime. All beverages with the bubbles will come with a new pink and orange wide paper straw to fully enhance the popping experience.
The launch pairs with a new instant win online game that rolls out on July 2. Follow Dunkin’ on Instagram for the game link, which allows you to pop virtual bubbles to reveal if you’ve won one of thousands of gift cards or other rewards, like inflatable pool rafts or a cash grand prize. Make sure you’re on it, because you can only play during the month of July.
If you’re pondering which bev to add your bubbles to, Lemonade Refreshers launched this spring and would give you that color contrast for the ‘Gram. But you could also be bold and add it to a frozen matcha latte or a Dunkaccino. The options are endless!
Calling all dino lovers! Does your little paleontologist also have a green thumb? Then they’ll want a totally roarsome planter to bring their two passions together.
Uncommon Goods’ Self-Watering Dinosaur Planter brings a pop of color to your herb collection. These leaf-eating dinos have absorbent tongues that wick water into the plants, do you can let them do all the work!
photo: Uncommon Goods
You can pick from a red, green or orange dinosaur with multi-colored tongues, or just get all three! Every planter comes with seeds to start a sweet basil, lucky clover or wild strawberry in a base of peat.
Snag your planter at uncommongoods.com for $14 each. Right now, they are backorderd but you can still place your order with an approximate ship date of July 16.
For the second year in a row, Skittles is giving up its rainbow for Pride Month! By removing the rainbow from their packaging to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community they are highlighting that during Pride only one rainbow matters.
Skittles Pride Packs will come with all gray packaging and colorless candies inside. The brand is partnering with GLAAD and will donate $1 per pack purchased during the month of June to the organization (up to $100k).
photo: Mars, Inc.
Even though the candies will be all gray, they’ll still pack plenty of flavor! Each one will have the OG flavors of strawberry, orange, grape, green apple and lemon.
The limited-edition packs will come in four ounce Share Size Packs and 15.6oz resealable Sharing Size Stand Up Pouches, and will be available for purchase starting mid-May on Walmart.com, Target.com & in Target stores. You can also find them at select Walmart, Kroger, Albertson’s and other select retail locations nationwide.
For more information about SKITTLES Pride Packs and what Skittles is doing to celebrate Pride in June, follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
