June is Pride Month and The Walt Disney Company is gearing up with the most colorful collection of Pride merchandise ever! Beginning May 3, you can shop all the rainbow apparel, accessories, plush dolls and more.
New this year, fans can also shop Pride-themed Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar characters! Like years past, Disney will be donating funds to organizations that support LGBTQ+ communities in celebration of the new collection and Pride Month. Keep scrolling to see some of our fave products!
Rainbow Marvel Collection
Shop two Marvel and Avengers T-shirt for adults in this year's collection.
These Darth Vader and Rebel Alliance shirts are beyond cool but you'll have to travel to Walt Disney World Resort to snag 'em. But fear not, you can shop plenty of other Star Wars Pride styles at shopdisney.com.
Rainbow Disney Collection Mickey Mouse Zip-Up Hoodie
You can shop tons of Disney Pride products at shopDisney.com, select Disney stores and Disney Parks, Amazon, BoxLunch, Funko, Kohl’s and Torrid. Keep an eye out for more products coming throughout May and June.
Kellogg’s is releasing a new cereal just in time for Pride month! Together With Pride will hit store shelves nationwide this May—and you can’t miss this soon-to-be fave breakfast treat.
Fans of the beloved brand may already know the All Together Cereal well. While the All Together option was previously only available online, you can nab a box of Together With Pride in the cereal aisle of select retailers across the country.
photo courtesy of Kellogg’s
The new cereal selection marks an extension of the existing collaboration between the Kellogg’s brand and GLAAD. Kellogg’s will donate three dollars from each box of Together With Pride sold to GLAAD. Shoppers must upload a copy of their receipt for the cereal purchase to Kellogg’s Family Rewards to support the donation.
As if a cereal with a good cause wasn’t enough, this Kellogg’s breakfast pick also features a fab berry flavor and edible glitter-dusted rainbow hearts. Together With Pride cereal is available May 2021 for the suggested retail price of $3.99 (for a 7.8-ounce box).
It is no secret that military men and women sacrifice a tremendous amount for our country and our freedom. Army, Navy, Air force, Marines, Coastguard, National Guard, all have a unique mission, but make sacrifices some cannot even fathom.
Their children however never even signed up for this life but make daily sacrifices as well and deserve to be recognized. April is Month of the Military Child! We proudly celebrate this month in our household because my children are military children. They have had to be resilient beyond their years at times and have risen to the occasion and overcome many challenges in their short life.
They have lived in three states in the past five years, gone a full year without their Dad at home, and just recently have been told they will be leaving Columbia and moving again this summer. They were not too happy about that and kept asking “Why?” The “Why” is because their Dad is in the military and unfortunately we have very little say in where we live; something that gets increasingly more challenging as kids get older.
My children made it very clear they love where we live. They love their school, friends, and neighborhood and they don’t want to move. Sadly it’s just part of military life and I would be lying if I said all of the upcoming changes didn’t keep me up at night. My kids don’t get to have that consistency other kids may have and that is very difficult. I moved around a lot growing up as well so I can relate to these big feelings. Having to start over in a new state is difficult at any age. The unknown can be scary. But if there’s one thing military children are—it is resilient!
They learn from a very young age that plans can change at any time and they have to make the best of an otherwise tough situation. When the military calls, their parent may leave for a few weeks, months, or even a year. So many feelings and emotions surround being a military family and I teach my children that it is healthy to talk about the struggles and to find others who can relate. Reaching out and finding other military children with similar experiences can be the biggest blessing in not feeling so alone on this journey.
There are of course so many positives to being a military child. For starters, my children get to live in many different places and see different parts of the country they otherwise would not even know existed. They have recently also learned about F16s up close and even sat in the cockpit during a special family day on base. This is a unique experience and one they will cherish for years to come.
As they get older my children are becoming more aware of the unique sacrifices their Dad makes and have great pride in what he does. They admire and look up to him and other men and women in uniform. He is their hero and I hope they grow up with a sense of pride and honor in being a military child. So this month and every month let’s celebrate the thousands of brave military children across the globe and the important role they play in our communities.
Caitlyn is a military spouse and mom to three children and one fur baby. She was an elementary school counselor before becoming a stay at home who enjoys coffee, hiking, and playing in the dirt with her kids.
Nostalgia alert! Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Susie Carmichael, Angelica Pickels, Phil and Lil are back in an all-new, but sort of the same, way.
Nickelodeon recently announced a new animated version of the Rugrats series. The fan fave from the ’90s is set to debut in 2021—with the original cast voicing the re-imagined hit.
Photo courtesy of Nickelodeon
Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation, said in a press release, “Rugrats is one of the most iconic cartoons recognized by fans around the globe, and this original version is one we are taking great care and pride in creating for a brand-new audience.” Naito added, “Having the voice cast behind these special characters come together is one of the essential pieces to making the show recognizable and we can’t wait to watch this talented group bring them to life again.”
The 2021 Rugrats production will star the voices of E.G. Daily (Tommy), Nancy Cartwright (Chuckie), Cheryl Chase (Angelica), Cree Summer (Susie), and Kath Soucie (Phil and Lil). Look for the CG-animated series this summer on the Paramount+ streaming service from ViacomCBS.
Need a new Harry Potter fix? Insight Editions just announced four new books to its catalog of Harry Potter film tie-in titles!
Releasing throughout the month of March, readers will be elated to get their hands on Gryffindor and Slytherin house books, an exploration of Diagon Alley plus a wizarding craft book. Perfect for any muggle, you can snag them on Amazon.
Harry Potter: Gryffindor Magic: Artifacts from the Wizarding World & Harry Potter: Slytherin Magic: Artifacts from the Wizarding World
Are you a Gryffindor or Slytherin? Share your house pride with these tons of house facts, movie trivia and behind the scene goodies from the films. Readers will have tons of surprises, including a house pennant button, patches and more.
Diagon Alley is presented in this new book with beautiful illustrations. Get the inside scoop on Ollivanders, Gringotts and more as you delve into the drawings on this one of a kind street.
Harry Potter: Crafting Wizardry: The Official Harry Potter Craft Book
Craft time just got more fun with this new book for creatives of all levels. With over 25 ideas, this book brings clear instructions for the whole fam, including a DIY wand and house pride decor.
Parents have spent more than their fair share of helping their children with homework the last year, and a new study proves that it can be a struggle.
SWNS recently shared the results of a survey conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by Photomath, of 2,000 American parents with school-aged children to ascertain their math skills and approach to their kids homework. In an unsurprising twist, 56 percent of parents reported “feeling hopeless” while trying to help, and two-thirds admitting to turning to Google to help.
photo: SWNS
It’s not that parents are incapable of math homework. While 79 percent of parents surveyed can actually recall the things they learned in school, nearly the same amount stated it’s harder for them to solve their kid’s math homework (thank you, Common Core).
In a nutshell, parents feel comfortable with their math skills but less so when it comes to helping their kids. The survey found that kids ask their parents for homework help five times per week, but that fifty-four percent of parents will try to get out of helping!
photo: iStock
Jennifer Lee, Vice-President of Photomath shares “As a parent myself, I know these feelings well. We want our kids to succeed, but when difficult subjects like math come up, it’s not unusual for us to feel hesitation or even anxiety come homework time.”
So whether parents don’t remember math being quite so hard, or their kiddos are just learning it differently, they aren’t alone. The next time you’re stuck on that quadratic equation, head to Google (or Photomath) with pride.
Ali Flynn Is excited to share with you the joys and hardships of motherhood with an open heart, laughter and some tears. Ali is a monthly guest contributor for Westchester County Mom and has been seen on Filter Free Parents, Grown and Flown, Today Parents and Her View From Home.
Cranberries make their appearance as a side dish staple this time of year, but we think they are the perfect ingredient for adding festive holiday color to your table and decor. The following cranberry craft projects are all easy and quick—which makes them perfect for enlisting the kiddos. Plus most of them are super cheap to make. Read on for our crantastic list.
When you want something stunning for your centerpiece but want to buy almost nothing, check out these five-minute luminaries from Kim Demmon of Today’s Creative Life. With just a few items, this simple (and simply amazing) candle project can be on your table or mantle. Get the kiddos in on this one, they will shine with pride when it’s done. Skip on over to Today’s Creative Life to get the full tutorial.
Holiday gatherings mean plenty of table guests and we found the perfect festive detail by Liz Stanley at Say Yes. These fresh cranberry mini-wreaths will delight your guests and we think they’d make perfect ornaments for any tree, too. Click here to check out the how-to steps at Say Yes.
Going for the classic canned cranberry sauce this year? Kick your tradition up a notch with a perfectly festive and super easy twist: just slice the cranberry sauce as usual and then use small cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Stars, hearts, holiday trees or even little people can all become part of the meal. This is a great idea for the kid’s table, too. Serve on a pretty platter and bam! You've got whimsy on a dish (and a dime).
String the fun along with a simple popcorn and cranberry garland that can be draped over a centerpiece or used as decor along a wall, mantel or on your holiday tree. You can even use it for outdoor decoration/snack for the birdies. For the easy how-to click here. We love the idea of subbing Cheerios for popcorn, which can be easier for little chubby fingers to string.
If you’re in the market for a real tree this Christmas, look no further. Denver is full of farms where you can cut your own Christmas tree to take home with you this holiday season as well as spots that do all the work for you. Bundle up the kids and pack the hot chocolate for this holiday adventure!
Covered Bridge Ranch Wander through the festive barns and Christmas tree fields to pick the perfect one to cut and take home with you. Kids will love climbing the giant haystack, taking a hayride and visiting the farm animals at this idyllic location. The property is open Nov. 29-Dec. 20 and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Columbine Christmas Trees This Christmas tree lot has been selling fresh-cut Colorado White Fir for 39 years and many loyal fans head there to pick the perfect tree year after year. They open the weekend after Thanksgiving and then daily thereafter until Christmas selling trees, garland, boughs, wreaths, roping and more to get your house all decked out for the holidays.
Cottonwood Farms Here you can find Douglas, Nordmann, Fraser and Noble fir up to nine feet tall. Choose your favorite to take home with one of the fresh-made wreaths that are also available. COVID-19 precautions are posted here.
Jolly Christmas Trees With two locations to choose from, you can find the perfect Fraser Fir (or other variety) to take home with you. They offer the bigger varieties at the Aurora Mall location so head there if you are going big this year. All trees come with a fresh cut and packaging for travel. You can also get contactless delivery this year.
Town Center at Aurora 14200 E. Alameda Ave. Aurora, CO
Tree Town Wonderland Enjoy free family holiday events while you experience the fun of selecting your Christmas tree at Tree Town Wonderland. Douglas Fir, Frazier Fir, Noble Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine and more are available on the two acre property. No Santa visits this year, unfortunately.
Located at Putter's Pride Mini Golf 3604 South Kipling Denver, CO Online: treetownwonderland.com
Holly Acres Nursery and Tree Farm Holly Acres is the largest Christmas tree supplier on the Eastern Plains. Whether you want fir, pine or spruce, Holly Acres has hundreds of trees to choose from.
Election Day is looking a bit sweeter this year. Krispy Kreme announced that anyone who visits a U.S. shop on Nov. 3 will receive a free Original Glazed Doughnut. Even if you voted early, you can still snag a delicious treat.
To celebrate and share the pride that comes with voting, Krispy Kreme will also give out “I Voted” stickers. These stickers, a badge of pride for any voter are more difficult to attain due to the increase in people voting by mail and pandemic-related health precautions being taken at polling places throughout the country.
“If you’re out and about on Election Day, we want to thank you by giving you a free Original Glazed doughnut,” said Dave Skena, Chief Marketing Officer of Krispy Kreme. “And if you didn’t get your ‘I Voted’ sticker because you voted before election day, we’ve got you covered there too.”
Share how you’re enjoying a free Original Glazed Doughnut on Election Day and your civic pride by using #KrispyKreme and tagging @krispykreme. “I Voted” stickers are available while supplies last.