Here’s How to Watch “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” This Year

by Erica LoopNovember 20, 2020

It’s that time of year when it’s time to start watching all your holiday favorites, including classics like A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. The iconic childhood fave is practically a Turkey Day staple—and here’s where and when you can watch it with your fam this year.

In case the details are fuzzy, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving features the turkey day tale of Peppermint Patty, crashing a festive holiday dinner, in her own special way. After inviting herself and her friends to “Chuck’s” for Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown and his BFF’s have to come up with an impromptu dinner menu. And oh—what a menu!

Photo: Apple Tv+

Instead of the traditional turkey and lumpy mashed potatoes, Charlie Brown and friends serve up buttered toast, jellybeans, pretzels and popcorn. Hey, now that’s a menu any mama who’s spent too much time in the kitchen can totally appreciate.

You can catch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on PBS and PBS KIDS on November 22, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. local time/6:30 p.m. CT. The special will also start streaming on Apple TV+ Nov. 18 and will be available for free from Nov. 25 through Nov. 27.

In addition to the Turkey Day fave, A Charlie Brown Christmas will air on PBS and PBS KIDS on Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. local time/6:30 p.m. CT and start streaming on Apple TV+ Dec. 4 and available for free from Dec. 11 through Dec. 13.

—Erica Loop & Karly Wood

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Stuff Your Stockings with Froot Loops Candy Canes

by Jennifer SwartvagherNovember 19, 2020

Move over peppermint, there’s a new candy cane in town. This holiday season, Toucan Sam is transforming those rainbow loops into a sweet, fruity take on a classic with the first-ever Kellogg’s Froot Loops Candy Canes. This is a stocking stuffer the whole family will eat up.

Each naturally-flavored candy cane perfectly coordinates with Toucan Sam’s radiant colors and is bursting with Kellogg’s Froot Loops flavor.

Kellogg’s Froot Loops fans can find the holiday treat nationwide while supplies last.

A box of 12 candy canes retails for around $2.99.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Kellogg’s

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International Delight and “Elf” Launch the Ultimate Holiday Decorating Experience

by Jennifer SwartvagherNovember 17, 2020

Elf fans rejoice! The holidays are almost here, and no one knows how to spread cheer better than Buddy the Elf. As many prepare to be truly home for the holidays, International Delight teamed up with beloved film Elf to give fans the chance to transform their homes, especially coffee corners, into a Gimbels-inspired wonderland.

International Delight has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to release a limited-edition line of holiday coffee creamers that taste like they came straight from Santa’s workshop. New Caramel Waffle Cookie, Peppermint Mocha and Frosted Sugar Cookie Coffee Creamers are sure to make any fridge more festive and the fun with Elf doesn’t stop there.

Inspired by Buddy the Elf’s unparalleled decorating skills, the International Delight + Elf’s kits offer magical décor and coffee accessories deserving of Santa’s sign-off. International Delight + Elf’s kits include:

A “World’s Best Cup of Coffee” sign
Twinkling string lights, fluffy garlands, paper snowflakes, and the infamous 6-inch ribbon curls
The 4 elf food groups (as told by International Delight): candy, candy canes, coffee and creamer
3 coffee mugs, each with one of the film’s iconic quotes and much more!

“This year, International Delight is going all in on holiday flavor and fun with help from our friend Buddy the Elf,” said Marie Dobson, marketing director for International Delight. “We know this holiday season is going to look a lot different for many people—so we’re thrilled to be the only coffee creamer brand partnering with Elf to bring holiday happiness to homes and coffee corners nationwide.”

For a chance to snag one of the free, limited-edition Elf at-home decorating packages, visit InternationalDelight.com/Elf by Dec. 4, 2020. Once there, all interested fans have to do is share why, more than ever this year, they need some extra holiday cheer from Buddy the Elf and International Delight for a chance to win. Winners will be randomly selected on Dec. 7 – just in time for the holidays!

If you can’t get your hands on one of the limited décor kits you can still enjoy the Elf experience all season long by purchasing International Delight’s holiday coffee creamers– on shelves now at grocery retailers nationwide in cheerful Elf packaging.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of International Delight

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Duncan Hines Released a Holiday Baking Kit & It’s Available on Amazon

by Jennifer SwartvagherNovember 17, 2020

Cue the baking! Duncan Hines is launching a Holiday Baking Kit that’s fun for the whole family. This festive kit comes with all you’ll need to create decorative and delicious treats.

Each kit includes:

Duncan Hines White Cake Mix
Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix
Duncan Hines Classic Vanilla Frosting
Duncan Hines Classic Chocolate Frosting
Crushed Peppermint Candy
Gummi Snowmen Candy
Gummi Christmas Tree Candy
Decorating inspiration card

The Duncan Hines Baking Kits are available today on Amazon for just $29.95.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy

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The Holidays Return to Starbucks & You Can Score a Free Collectible Cup

by Jennifer SwartvagherNovember 5, 2020

Many consider the release of Starbucks red cups as the unofficial launch of the holiday season. Starting Fri. Nov. 6, the coffee chain’s fan-favorite holiday beverages are back. Plus they are giving away a free collectible red holiday cup to customers who order a handcrafted holiday beverage tomorrow.

Head over to Starbucks to enjoy a Peppermint Mocha, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte and Eggnog Latte. The bakery case is also getting a seasonal upgrade with the new Cranberry Orange Scone and returning Sugar Plum Danish, Cranberry Bliss Bar, Snowman Cookie and Snowman Cake Pop.

The chain is releasing four new cup designs this year:

Ribbon: This design brings forward all the joyful elements of the holiday season in ribbons of brand greens and a jolly red like a cozy holiday sweater. Look closely and you’ll see a familiar crown, tail, and scales. The design is repeated on this year’s collectible Starbucks red holiday cup.
Dot: Stripes swirl around a field of Starbucks house green punctuated by playful polka dots, sharing the sentiment to “carry the merry.”
Sparkle: This red cup has vintage vibes, with cutout shapes in green like glittering holiday ornaments. The motif is repeated in a snowy white on Starbucks cold beverage cups.
Brand Wrap: This modern, scaled-up version of the ribbon design features bold bands of holiday color and the Starbucks wordmark, designer street style.

If you are looking to enjoy your favorite seasonal beverages from the comforts of home you can find Christmas Blend whole bean coffee when you pick up your holiday beverage at Starbucks. You can also pick up your favorite Starbucks seasonal flavors like Holiday Blend and Peppermint Mocha in Roast & Ground, K-Cup pods and ready-to-drink formats wherever groceries are sold.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Starbucks

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Spread Some Cheer with Dunkin’ This Holiday Season

by Jennifer SwartvagherNovember 2, 2020

There’s nothing like the holiday season to keep spirits bright. Dunkin’ is happy to spread the seasonal joy with an early reveal of its annual holiday menu and cup designs. Featuring festive latte flavors, a new breakfast sandwich, brightly colored cups and virtual holiday-themed gift cards, Dunkin’ is here to bring a smile to your face.

According to Jill Nelson, Vice President, Marketing Strategy at Dunkin’, “We’re raising a cup to everyone looking for a taste of the familiar this year. From the heartwarming flavors of our holiday lattes, to the craveable comfort of our new toasted Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich, Dunkin’ is giving our guests something delicious during a time many could use some extra cheer.”

Raise a cup and say, “Cheers!” Dunkin’s bright new holiday cups feature the term, Cheersin’, a playful combination of cheers and Dunkin’.

Signature Peppermint Mocha Latte

This combo of peppermint and rich chocolate in the Signature Peppermint Mocha Latte features a peppermint mocha flavor topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle and hot chocolate powder.

Signature Gingerbread Latte

The familiar and comforting taste of gingerbread flavor is topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and cinnamon sugar for a little extra sweetness.

Chai Oatmilk Latte

A treat for tea lovers, this sweetened chai tea blend featuring a merry mix of spices, including cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg combined with the rich and creamy taste of oatmilk, Dunkin’s newest non-dairy option.

Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich

The new Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich combines a generous helping of extra Cherrywood smoked bacon, two fried eggs and aged Wisconsin white cheddar cheese on tasty new sourdough toast.

As an added treat, DD Perks members will receive 2X points on each purchase of a Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich, from Nov. 4 to Dec. 1.

Dunkin’ guests can also offer a virtual cheers by sending a Dunkin’ e-gift card through the Dunkin’ App. E-gift cards are available in a variety of special holiday designs for a festive and easy way to send the gift of Dunkin’ to friends, family, and colleagues.

In addition, to help make the holidays even better with some bite-sized sweetness, 10-count boxes of Dunkin’s delicious MUNCHKINS donut hole treats will be available for the special price of $2, beginning Nov. 4 through Dec. 29 at participating Dunkin’ restaurants nationwide.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Dunkin’

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Must Have Items That Will Transform Your Labor and Delivery

by #MomLifeOctober 27, 2020

Clarissa Sidhom

I help mamas find style, sanity, and sisterhood! As a mom to two boys, my parenting and lifestyle blog shares fashion, home, and kids ideas to make life easier and more beautiful.

After a very traumatic birth experience with my first son, I was determined to do whatever I could to make my second son’s birth positive and joy-filled. Here are 5 items I brought to my second birth that completely transformed labor and delivery!

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Extra Long Phone Charger

When you desperately need to play Candy Crush & ignore your pain

$17.59

There is nothing worse than being in pain and having no distractions from it. Many hospital beds don't have easy access to electrical plugs, which means charging your phone across the room. This 6 foot phone charger is a game changer!

BUY NOW

2

Structured Supportive Pillow

Hospital beds are the worst. Make them better.

$69.99

After laying in bed for 24 hours during my first labor, I cried not from contractions, but from the discomfort of the hospital bed! This pillow gives you a lot of support to change positions. This will also be very helpful during breastfeeding when you're sitting up in bed in the middle of the night!

BUY NOW

3

Peppermint Essential Oil

Fight pain and nausea naturally

$12.95

During the hardest parts of labor (and even during morning sickness), I put peppermint oil on cotton balls and slowly breathed it in. Peppermint helps with nausea, but it's also a strong enough smell to distract you from contraction pain. The brand is important- make sure it's a legitimate company that doesn't put synthetic fillers into their bottles.

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4

Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Connect your favorite songs to your favorite memories

$69.99

We created a special labor playlist so we would always connect certain songs with our son's birth. This portable speaker helps not only with labor music, but with party music to help pass the time!

BUY NOW

5

Stylish Robe for Unexpected Visitors

For your braless, milk-stained moments

$29.99 BUY NOW

Postpartum is messy for a while. Feel put-together, unexposed, and ready for any unexpected visitors with a cute robe! This link has lots of cute patterns and colors for any style.

Christmas Comes Early with Kellogg’s New The Elf On The Shelf Vanilla Candy Cane Cookie Cereal

by Jennifer SwartvagherOctober 15, 2020

The Elf on the Shelf is a beloved tradition in many households during the holiday season. This year Kellogg’s wants to bring your favorite scout elf to the breakfast table with The Elf on the Shelf Vanilla Candy Cane Cookie Cereal, the newest “Official Cereal of the North Pole” available exclusively at Walmart. The Elf on the Shelf Sugar Cookie Cereal will also be returning to stores nationwide and online.

The festive, limited-edition cereal features red star pieces sprinkled with white crunchlets that intermingle with red and white swirled mini marshmallows. The deliciously sweet vanilla flavor combines perfectly with just the right touch of peppermint and marshmallows. This new flavor joins the holiday lineup and complements the original collaboration, Kellogg’s The Elf on the Shelf Sugar Cookie Cereal. Featuring sugar cookie-flavored red and green star pieces and mini marshmallows dusted with edible glitter, this limited-edition cereal will return to retail shelves this month for the second year.

“The Elf on the Shelf has captured the hearts of millions of families,” said Erin Storm, senior marketing director of Kellogg All Family Cereal. “Our new The Elf on the Shelf Vanilla Candy Cane Cookie Cereal encourages families to bring the magic of the holiday season to the breakfast table, whether it’s by enjoying a spoonful of Candy Cane Cookie, Sugar Cookie or a combination of both.”

Find the new Kellogg’s The Elf on the Shelf Vanilla Candy Cane Cookie Cereal exclusively at Walmart, while Kellogg’s The Elf on the Shelf Sugar Cookie Cereal returns to stores nationwide and online. Both limited-edition products are available at Walmart while supplies last at a suggested retail price of $5.69 for a 12.2-ounce box, and Sugar Cookie is available at retailers nationwide for $3.99 for an 8.1-ounce box. For more information, follow Kellogg’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Kellogg’s

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Apple TV+ Celebrates Peanuts’ 70th Anniversary With “The Snoopy Show”

by Jennifer SwartvagherOctober 2, 2020

Grab your Sweet Babboo! In celebration of the milestone 70th anniversary of the first Peanuts strip ever published, Apple TV+ unveiled a teaser trailer and the premiere date for The Snoopy Show, a new Apple original series hailing from its exclusive partnership with Peanuts and WildBrain. “The Snoopy Show” will make its global debut Feb. 5, 2021, exclusively on Apple TV+.

The Snoopy Show is a new animated series for kids and families that stars the internationally beloved beagle and his feathered best friend Woodstock as they tackle all new adventures. Snoopy may seem like just a happy-dancin’, bone-lovin’, doghouse-sittin’ pup, but he’s much more than that. He’s Joe Cool: hippest kid in school. He’s surfer king and famed arm-wrestler Masked Marvel. He’s World War I Flying Ace who battles the Red Baron. All of his bold, beloved personas are on full display in this brand-new animated comedy.

Each episode of The Snoopy Show will consist of three, seven-minute cartoons based on the iconic comic series. Featuring the unique animation style that has entertained millions around the globe for seven decades, the nostalgic new series also showcases everyone’s most cherished characters from Peanuts including Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Franklin, Schroeder, Peppermint Patty and more.

The Snoopy Show will join Apple Originals, Daytime Emmy award winner, Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10, and Daytime Emmy award nominated Snoopy in Space which are both now streaming globally on Apple TV+.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Apple TV+

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17 Things We Love from Trader Joe’s (That You Can’t Eat)

by Karly WoodSeptember 30, 2020

We could wax poetically for hours about the amazing groceries we pick up at Trader Joe’s. From the creative packaging to one-of-a-kind finds, there’s no end to the love that is TJ’s. This time around, we turned down a different aisle to scour the shelves for amazing beauty and household items––and we were not disappointed. Keep scrolling to see some of the best non-food Trader Joe’s products you need to pick up on your next grocery run.

Personal Products

Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream

We could all use a little help when it comes to keeping bright-eyed. New in 2020, Trader Joe's Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream is packed with all the goodies: hydrolyzed marine collagen, Coenzyme Q10, Manuka honey, hibiscus extract, and almond, argan, rosehip & marula seed oils. At only $5.99 a tube, you simple can't go wrong.

Peppermint & Tea Tree Shampoo Bar

Ditch the plastic waste and pick up the new Peppermint & Tea Tree Shampoo Bar at your local TJ's. Each one is made from saponified oils like coconut oil, olive oil, and castor oil as well as jojoba, peppermint, tea tree, eucalyptus oils and dried mint leaves. Oh, and it's free from parabens or sulfates! Snag a bar for just $3.99.

Nourish Shower & Bath Cleansing Oil

Keep the dryness at bay this winter with Trader Joe's Nourish Shower & Bath Cleansing Oil with Almond Oil. For just $6.99 (a steal when compared with high-end stores) this version is made with a blend of sweet almond and grape seed oils, in addition to castor seed and sunflower seed oil.

Oatmeal Exfoliant Bar

Launched back in 2002, Trader Joe's Almond Ginger Scent Oatmeal Exfoliant Bar has recently undergone a packaging change to the more eco-friendly kraft paper (goodbye, plastic!). This luxuriously foamy soap is made in France and contains bits of colloidal oatmeal and the pleasant spa-like almond ginger fragrance. Snag a bar for just $2.99 in the beauty aisle.

Rose Facial Oil

A quality moisturizer with a lovely fragrance, Trader Joe's Rose Facial Oil is a steal at $5.99. While this product is not an anti-aging miracle maker, the non-oily or greasy formula makes it worth a try.

Shea Butter & Coconut Oil Hair Mask

Dry hair got you down? TJ's Shea Butter & Coconut Oil Hair Mask is here to save the day. The $4 tube contains shea butter and coconut oil (of course), in addition to argan oil and vitamin E to help tame frizz and leave your hair silky and smooth.

Blueberry & Açai Facial Scrub

Skip the pricey department store products and head to Trader's to snag a frosty jar of Blueberry & Açai Facial Scrub for only $5.99! It's made using U.S.-grown blueberries that have been frozen to maintain all those healthy antioxidants, colloidal oatmeal, shea butter, meadowfoam seed oil, and various plant extracts. Enjoy the scrubby alpha-hydroxy acids and rock that healthy glow.

Preserve Toothbrush

Made with recycled yogurt cups, these BPA-free Preserve Toothbrushes are an easy product pick up if you're out and about. The eco-friendly brushes are made with super soft bristles and are just $2.99.

Spray Sunscreen

Trader Joe's Spray Sunscreen SPF 50 won a coveted perfect score for the 2018 Consumer Reports Sunscreen Guide, and at only $6 for a can it is a must-buy. Each can comes with a locking cap and offers UVA & UVB protection, contains aloe, vitamin E and coconut oil. Did we mention it's also water resistant? Snag a bottle (or two) on your next Trader's visit.

Lavender Salt Scrub

Detox from a long day with Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub that is made with almond, apricot and avocado oils. The 20 oz. jar holds the delicious-smelling salt-based formula that gets rid of dry and dead skin and is nice on the wallet at only $5.99.

Hand Sanitizer Spray

If you have kids, you can pretty much never have enough hand sanitizer! The next time you're making your grocery run, pick up a bottle of grapefruit and lemon scented spray from TJ's for just $1.99––your hands will thank you.

Laundry & Cleaning

Wool Dryer Balls

If you're looking for a more natural way to launder, then wool dryer balls are your best friend. Free from artificial fragrances and other chemicals, these bouncy guys help dry clothes faster and naturally soften and reduce wrinkles in your clothes––and can be used over and over again. You can pick up a bag of four dryer balls for just $5.49.

Liquid Dish Soap

The plant-based formula used in Trader Joe's Liquid DIsh soap is hypoallergenic and cuts through grease. The biodegradable product comes in a light citrus scent and is only $2.99 for a large 25 oz. size.

Multi-Purpose Cleaner

Trader's Multi-Purpose Cleaner is made with essential oils and is eco-friendly. The product boasts a streak-free formula that can be used on tons of surfaces throughout your home, is biodegradable and comes in a large 34 oz. size for just $2.99.

Household Goods

Waxed Cotton Food Wraps

Trader Joe's Waxed Cotton Food Wraps are the alternative to plastic wrap you've been looking for. The 3-pack of clothes comes in three sizes, are made in Tunisia and are 100 percent cotton infused with beeswax, jojoba oil, and pine resin. Use anytime you would normally use your single-use plastic wrap and enjoy this reusable product for just $8.99.

Greeting Cards

Perhaps one of the most underrated sections at TJ's are the greeting cards! For just $.99 each, you can stock up on tons of unique cards for every occasion without breaking the bank. Designs feature classic styles and plenty of whimsical and quirky cards that you can only find at Traders.

Grapefruit Scented Candle

Embrace the fragrance of spring and summer with Trader Joe's hand-poured Grapefruit Candle. For just $3.99, you can enjoy the natural soy-coconut wax and a lead-free wick at quite the bargain. Coming in a tin with a lid, take this candle with you whenever you go for om-worthy relaxation.

–Karly Wood

All photos: Karly Wood for Red Tricycle/Feature photo: Trader Joe’s

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Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream

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Rose Facial Oil

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Blueberry & Açai Facial Scrub

Preserve Toothbrush

Spray Sunscreen

Lavender Salt Scrub

Hand Sanitizer Spray

Laundry & Cleaning

Wool Dryer Balls

Liquid Dish Soap

Multi-Purpose Cleaner

Household Goods

Waxed Cotton Food Wraps

Greeting Cards

Grapefruit Scented Candle

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