Looking for that perfect gift for a grown-up? Whether it’s for your S.O., your in-laws, your boss or anyone totally into the taste of hops, Costco’s German beer advent calendar is the gift of the season.
The Brewer’s Advent Calendar is back for its seventh year and continues to boast lots of hoppy deliciousness. It’s packed with 24 different 16.9-ounce cans of German beer and comes in at just $59.99!
If a surprise beer isn’t your thing, you can totally check out all the inclusions on the display at your Costco warehouse. But let’s be honest, nobody does beer better than the Germans so chances are you’ll be counting down the days to Christmas with some tasty hops.
If you see this advent calendar, buy it quick. They usually sell out as early as October.
The Harry Potter-themed advent comes with 24 pieces and is packed with plenty of Pocket Pop! accessories that are new this year. It’s currently on a huge discount and is selling for $39, down from the $59 OG price.
So what comes in this year’s calendar? You’ll get the perfect assortment of witches, house elves, wizards, beasts, and ghosts. You’ll also expand your collection of your fave characters that include Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.
You can pre-order the calendar for $39 on Amazon with an expected ship date of Oct. 22, 2020.
If you’re like us and believe that marshmallows are the best part of kid’s cereals, you’ll love this news. Lucky Charms Just Magical Marshmallows is back! For a limited time, you can buy packs of the puffy treats at local retailers, cereal not included.
Lucky Charms says they’re great for snacking, baking or simply adding a few more mallows to your breakfast bowl. Inside each pouch you’ll find hearts, stars and horseshoes, clovers and blue moons, unicorns, rainbows and tasty red balloons. They’re selling for around $4 at retailers and already listed for much more than that on the secondary market.
The pouches come in eight collectible designs with one of the magical marshmallows starring in each. And while they’re not exactly a health food, they are gluten free! See if you can snag a pouch near you before they disappear!
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall for Hallmark teethers. The Teether Rings come with decorative fabric, plush attachments and a wooden ring that can break into small pieces and pose a choking hazard.
Approximately 15,500 teethers were sold in the United States from Jun. 2015 through Jun. 2021 for $10 to $25. The products were purchased from Hallmark Gold Crown stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, boutique gift shops and at hallmark.com.
photo: CPSC
This recall applies to 11 different styles of round teethers, each sold with a gray woven brand label with the Hallmark brand crown and a hangtag. They were described as either “Plush and Wood Teether and Rattle” or “Wood and Detachable Cloth Teether for Little Droolers.”
Recalled teethers will have date codes of JUL15, 1117, 0618, 0719, or 1020. Parents can check specific SKU codes on the CPSC website here.
If you have a teether subject to the recall, immediately take away from children and contact Hallmark for a $25 gift card. Hallmark can be reached at 800-425-5627 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at hallmark.com/recall
Have a sugar craving but can’t decide between a cinnamon roll or a cookie? Thanks to Cinnabon, you don’t have to.
Back by popular demand, Cookie BonBites are back, bringing bite-sized cinnamon rolls stuffed into a chocolate chip cookie straight to your palate. You can start celebrating the end of summer, start of fall and back to school now by grabbing a batch of the BonBites, which are available now for a limited time.
photo: Courtesy of Cinnabon
Cookie BonBites first hit the scene in 2019 where they sold out fast. This time, Cinnabon is making sure everyone gets a taste by keeping them on the market from now through early November.
You can find Cookie BonBites at mall bakeries, Pilot Flying J Travel Center locations and on all food delivery platforms nationwide. They retail for $3.29 each or $14.99 for a pack of eight.
It’s back to school time and in-person learning means it’s time to swap pajamas and sweats for a more presentable wardrobe. If you want your child to look fashion-forward without paying full price, it’s time to shop these resale shops that offer gently used garments for a fraction of retail. Scroll down to check out the top second hand spots in the DMV.
Lemon Lane
Lemon Lane
Shop this upscale consignment store for popular brands like Boden, Lily, Hanna and Tea. The items at this store are so gently used, it's hard to believe they aren't brand new! Follow them on Instagram and you can check out inventory without making a trip to the store.
Want to consign? Consigning is by appointment only, but if you have 20 items or less you can walk in on Wed. Lemon Lane offers a 50/50 split on consignments, but you can reap a 60% cut of sales if you choose a store credit for future purchases.
Bellies & Babies prides itself in offering upscale maternity clothes and brand name children’s items. If you’re prego and in need of a nice maternity dress, you can save yourself the cash and rent one. And if you prefer to shop solo, kids can play in the outside play area with push toys or stay inside with the tented area decorated with books and toys.
Want to consign? Bellies & Babies accepts maternity clothes, children’s clothes (size newborn through age 8), popular baby gear, toys, and books. Your first time is by appointment only, but after that, you can conveniently “drop n run”. If you choose to be paid by check, you will receive 45% of what the item sold for (50% for high-end, non-clothing items). If you choose to be paid via store credit, you’ll receive 50% of the selling price.
1913 Mt. Vernon Ave. Alexandria, VA 22301 703-518-8908 Online: belliesbabies.com
529 Kids Consign
529 Kids Consign
If you have a little Beyoncé, Emma Watson or Tim Gunn in the making, then this is the place to outfit them. Trendy pieces abound, including baby Uggs, Hanna Anderson jammies and lots of sweet gifts for newborns. Plus, 529 offers up a well-curated maternity section. Sift through closely—you may be surprised by what you find (think: Burberry baby dresses, Ralph Lauren toddler suits, and Citizens for Humanity maternity jeans).
Want to consign? 529 offers a 60/40 split with consignors receiving 40% of the purchase price after a three month period. Sort through Junior's too-snug outfits, and if they're clean call to set up an appointment. If that baby Gap sweater doesn't sell, you have the option of reclaiming it or 529 will donate it to the Lupus Foundation.
122 S. Royal St. Alexandria, VA 22314 703-567-4518
The Growing Years is a kid-friendly store that will put your kiddo in a trance with their non-stop Disney movies. Have a more active child? They also have a play area to help your kids let out some energy. This consignment shop specializes in “gently-worn clothing and shoes at the most affordable prices”. Their inventory includes baby clothes, pre-teen clothes, maternity wear, and monogrammed jewelry and accessories. For your American Girl fanatic, you can also find American Girl outfits.
Want to consign? While some shops require a consignment fee, you won’t be charged one at The Growing Years. They accept gently-used children’s clothes from newborn to size 16, children’s shoes, and maternity wear. It’s by appointment only. You will receive 40% of the clothes’ selling price and 50% for larger products (e.g., strollers and Pack ‘N Plays). A limited number of toys are accepted, like small slides, kitchens, bicycles/tricycles, and wagons.
Sure, this may be a national franchise, but this branch is one of the best we’ve scoped. It carries a ginormous selection of seasonal wear…all year long. So if you’re looking for a swimsuit in Dec. for that trip to Disney World, or need a sweater before the summer is out you can find it here without spending a fortune.
Want to consign? Not only do you not have to schedule an appointment, but you get paid up front (amounts vary). Just bring in your stuff, they'll make an offer and out you go! So no need to wait and hope your items sell before collecting some cash.
You'll find high-quality brands that are gently used in this well organized space. This isn't your run-of-the-mill thrift shop experience; you're likely to forget that these duds are second hand because everything here is clean and tidy.
Want to consign? There is no need to make an appointment, walk-ins are welcome. Kid to Kid accepts freshly laundered children's clothing up to size 14, toys and infant equipment. Due to space constraints, all items that are not sold must be picked up within 24 hours of the end of the consignment period. All unsold items are donated.
11711 C Parklawn Dr. Rockville, MD, 20852 240-242-3345 Online: kidtokid.com
This West Virginia institution has grown to include two NOVA locations. You'll find each shop overflowing with clothes, books, toys and baby gear. It can be a challenge to sort through the sheer volume of options at these boutiques, but the deals you'll score are worth the hunt. You can find high-end garments here, but since they don't snub Big Box labels, you can nab a Cat & Jack outfit for a few bucks.
Want to consign? Consignments are accepted on a daily basis. There are no annual fees, drop off fees, listing fees, or pick up fees. You will receive 50% of sales on items sold. You can choose to pick up or donate items that do not sell.
311 W. Washington St. Charles Town, WV 25414 304-725-7549
47E Catoctin Cir. SE Leesburg, VA 20175 703-443-6888
145 E. Davis St. Culpeper, VA 22701 540-321-4744 Online: wearitagainkid.com
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Fans of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas will clamor over this festive decor that perfectly incorporates into the spooky season.
photo: Home Depot
Mean green Oogie Boogie stands tall in any fun Halloween scene. Bright white LED lights illuminate the creepy creature and his minions in this inflatable that is versatile for both indoor and outdoor use.
He inflates in seconds and comes with tethers and stakes so he stays put. The Oogie Boogie Halloween Inflatable retails for $179 at Home Depot.
Pre-packaged muffins make a super-convenient breakfast option. But if you’ve purchased muffins from Walmart, 7-Eleven, or Stop & Shop lately, check your packaging. Give and Go Prepared Foods, which distributes muffins at the retailers, has announced a voluntary recall on multiple products due to potential listeria contamination.
The list of products is lengthy and includes Uncle Wally’s brand, The Worthy Crumb and Freshness Guaranteed. Products sold include regular and mini muffin size and many have a lot code date of August 28 or 29. Check the recall announcement for the full list of affected muffins.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious or sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly and others with weakened immune systems. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Fortunately, there have been no illnesses reported yet.
If you have one or more of these products at home, discard them and make note of the lot code on the packaging. If you decide to contact Give and Go’s customer support for more information, you can call 1-844-366-1171 and provide them with the lot code.
If your toddler is a proud member of the Peppa Pig fan club, you’ll want to put this drop on your radar! Reebok is collaborating with beloved kid’s show to release a second Peppa Pig collection of sneakers and t-shirts. The first release is sold out, but you can snag the new items starting July 19.
You’ll find multiple styles of the classic shoes that feature a kid-friendly makeover, retailing at $40 and up. The Weebok Clasp Shoes feature a playful doodle design with a rugged outsole for early walkers. The Reebok Royal Complete rocks the classic white color with embossed details from the show. And the Preschool Kid’s Classics feature laces for the slightly older set, plus a whimsical garden scene.
To complete the outfit, three new t-shirts will be available for your little Peppa fan. They’re all $25, soft cotton and feature fun illustrations of the show’s cast members.
Ready to buy? Set your alarm for 10 am ET on July 19. Your family’s back-to-school wear just got a little more imaginative!
UPPAbaby has recalled certain RumbleSeat accessory adaptors because they can become detached, posing a fall hazard to children. So far, the company has received 135 reports of detachments and 77 incidents resulting in injuries that include two broken noses.
The accessory attached to UPPAbaby strollers with two plastic adaptors and impacts RumbleSeat Models 0252, 0917 and 0918. The adaptors were sold at baby and children’s speciality stores from Oct. 2014 through Jul. 2019 for $180 to $200.
photo: Courtesy of CPSC
To see if your RumbleSeat is part of the recall, you can locate the model numbers on the underside of the seat, and also check if your adaptor has yellow tabs, per the photo above. Parents can also head to uppababy.com to get more info.
If your adaptor does not have yellow tags, stop using it immediately and contact UPPAbaby via the website to fill out information for a free replacement adaptor set.
