The countdown to Christmas is on! It’s a few more months until we’ll hang up the mistletoe but Hallmark has already released its 2021 Christmas ornament keepsake collection. Including (drumroll please!) Winifred Sanderson from Hocus Pocus and Blanche from Golden Girls.
We love the new Blanche Devereaux ornament and it’s the perfect addition to any holiday tree. She’s decked out in her red wedding dress and the ornament plays audio clips of some of her classic lines on the popular TV show. It’s pre-packaged for easy gift giving and storage, so Blanche can steal the stage for years to come.
Another classic leading lady has been memorialized in ornament form, thanks to Hallmark. Winifred Sanderson rocks her signature green dress and holds a witch’s spell book and broomstick. She also comes in a commemorative box and can add a festive touch to your Halloween decor, too.
Both ornaments are $19.99 and are available to buy either online or at your local Hallmark store. The two are part of Hallmark’s larger keepsake collection that also features Baby Yoda, Harry Potter, Donkey Kong and much more. Shop the whole collection online today as you dream of merry months ahead!
If your kid is one of the 30 million who subscribes to Ryan’s World on YouTube, they’ll be stoked for this news! Skechers has collaborated with the kid star to release a limited edition shoe collection, out now. It’s the first time a major shoe brand has offered a young YouTube personality a global footwear deal.
Of course, Ryan released one of his signature videos to break the news. You can watch it now and go behind the scenes as the collection comes to life!
With three styles to choose from, your family will be back to school in style. Ryan’s Challenge is a light-up slip-on style with bungee laces, Gamer Ryan is a slip-on with a Magna-Fit toggle closure and the classic Red Titan sneaker is canvas with Ryan’s superhero character design. The shoes range from $57 to $62 and come in sizes from a kid’s 10.5 to 5.
The shoe collection is limited edition and available now online at Skechers. No doubt your kids can’t wait to unbox these!
Chip and Jo fans, your time has come! After months of waiting, the Magnolia Network officially kicked off today. You can stream the Gaines’ curated collection of original series and inspiring content through the Magnolia app or on discovery+.
Fixer Upper fans will be stoked to find that the show is back! Fixer Upper: Welcome Home has all new renovations with the Gaines and it’s one of the cornerstones of the new network. Re-runs of previous seasons will also be readily available. You’ll also get to watch Magnolia Table, Joanna Gaines’ cooking show that features her signature humor and Southern classics.
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Beyond the Gaines, you’ll be treated to a lineup of entirely new shows focused on home improvement and cooking. Restoration Road features Clint Harp, one of the carpenters on Fixer Upper, who’s traveling the country to renovate historical structures. On Homegrown, Jamila Norman helps turn family backyards into functional farms. And there’s a whole “Stories Worth Telling” section that tells true stories about remarkable humans.
All of the content is currently only available to stream for discovery+ subscribers. However, Magnolia Network is coming to cable TV! It’s slated to replace the old DIY Network in January 2022. No matter how you plan to watch, we can all agree that the Gaines make screentime that much better.
Calling all mini hip-hop artists! Fisher Price has outdone themselves with the newest collector’s edition Little People that will have parents secretly coveting the new toy.
You can already play with tiny versions of your fave characters from The Lord of the Rings, The Office and Frozen––but now its time to turn to the music industry with the Run-DMC set! Get ready to get down with Joseph “Run” Simmons, Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell and Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels in a whole new way.
The three-piece set comes in a stylized box and no detail is left out. Each member boasts their signature style in the form of hats, shoes and gold jewelry that will have your littles begging for their own pair of Adidas.
You can find the Run-DMC Little People Collector dolls on Amazon for $14.99
Imagine taking your kids on a camping trip that includes farm animals (even llamas!) you can pet and feed, yard games galore, a large luxury tent with an actual bed, and even a fully working loo! Just across the Columbia river, LisBon Acres offers a dream glamping Tentrr site with all of the amenities above and more. Pack your bags and get ready for a family getaway that is guaranteed to create memories that last a lifetime. Read on for all of the details and to find out what’s so special about a Tentrr site.
by Annette Benedetti
What is Tentrr?
LisBon Acres offers visiting families an extraordinary stay in their Tentrr Signature site. So what is Tentrr? Tentrr has over 800 locations around the country and connects adventurers with private landowners who want to share what's special about their land with travelers. Tentrr Signature sites let people camp in style with no equipment required. Tentrr partners like LisBon Acres offer a curated glamping experience with the opportunity for luxury add-ons and local experiences that will make your trip even more memorable.
LisBon Acres
Get ready for a dream Glamping experience at this special hobby farm nestled in the foothills of Amboy. Just an hour drive from Portland, it's the perfect adventure for families with children of all ages. The glamping site itself is packed with things for both kids and adults alike to do. Right outside your tent you'll find a duck pond teaming with ducks and geese at play. There are yard games and a little playground with a slide, seesaw and more. The folks at LisBon offer a tour of the farm with your stay, which means you and your kiddos get to pet and feed lamas, baby goats, bunnies and more. There are even donkeys, chickens and a bee hive they make honey from! Expect your stay to be fun and educational.
By Annette Benedetti
LisBon Amenities
LisBon offers a true glamping experience for families who want to get out in nature, but appreciate a luxurious experience. The main canvas tent has a queen bed with a comfy mattress that will make you almost feel like you are sleeping in your own bed. Mom and dad can enjoy this space to themselves or put the kiddos on the carpeted floor in their sleeping bags. The space is lit by solar lighting and solar lanterns and there is propane heater for cold nights.
Your reservation also includes a dome camping tent that can comfortably fit three to four adults or up to six kiddos. There's a covered kitchen area with a three-burner propane camp stove, two sinks, and a sitting area. When you need to use the restroom, not to worry, the loo includes a seated composting toilet appropriately named "The Throne", and a shower stall where there is a hot-water on demand system.
The camp site has a great fire pit along with two Adirondack chairs and two hammock chairs for just lounging about enjoying yourself! And there is plenty of firewood and starter materials for the campfire. This glamping site has it all. You don't even have to worry about water. A five-gallon water container is supplied in the kitchen area, and there is a solar shower bag in the LisBon Loo for hand washing.
By Annette Benedetti
Additional Activities
If your family wants to embark on adventures off of the farm, this location offers access to so much more. You'll find boating, kayaking, swimming, hiking and so much more. The following are just some of our favorite opportunities:
Swim and kayak at Lake Merwin, (just 15 minutes away).
Explore the wonders of Mt. St. Helens' South side including the Ape Cave lava tube and Lava Canyon.
Bells Mountain Trail: A 16 mile out and back trail featuring a waterfall. It's long, but fairly easy for younger hikers.
The Details
Rates start at $125/night Location and details available here.
By Annette Benedetti
Extras
Make your glamping experience even more comfortable with the LisBon addons. You can order the bedding package so you don't have to bring sleeping bags. There's a kitchen kit available so you can leave all of your own utensils at home. There's even a comfort and cozy beverage kit. Who doesn't love coffee first thing in the morning? You can find the addons here.
—Annette Benedetti
Editor’s note: This trip was paid for by Tentrr but all opinions expressed here belong to the writer.
You can scream for ice cream, or you can smize for it. Tyra Banks is jumping into the ice cream game with the release of the aptly named SMiZE Cream and it will ship nationwide. It’s custard-style, comes in seven signature flavors and comes with a twist.
Once you make it to the bottom of the individually packed serving, you’ll find a cookie dough truffle covered in sprinkles! You can buy each of the seven flavors online: vanilla, birthday cake, brownies, purple cookie monster, salted caramel, cookie caramel and an intriguing “chocolate barbeque” flavor. Orders are slated to ship in mid-July for the perfect summer pick me up.
“You might be saying ‘Tyra, what’s different about your ice cream?” Banks said. “I’ve got news for you… This is not just ice cream. It’s technically a delectable frozen custard. And we’ve got a yummy SMiZE Surprize hidden inside – a huge chunkalicious cookie dough truffle!
If you’re in the LA area, you can also visit the official SMiZE shop starting today. It’s located blocks from the beach at Santa Monica Place in Santa Monica, California. Banks has also created a mentorship program around the launch and the new company will partner with Eldera, the global intergenerational mentoring platform. Get your smize on and enjoy!
Looking for an eco-friendly, space-saving solution to regular Tupperware? Stojo, the wildly popular portable storage solution company, just dropped its line of bowls, cups and mugs at Target. They’re great for travel, meal prep, or summer camp!
We love the 12-ounce collapsible cup with the straw at only $12.99. It holds hot or cold beverages, it’s dishwasher safe and it’s BPA free. You can also snag the 16-ounce travel mug with a straw for five more dollars! Finally, there’s a 20-ounce water bottle that’s perfect for the gym, complete with a tether attachment.
For food storage options, snag the sandwich box, which holds up to three cups of any hot or cold food. It’s also only $12.99 and collapses almost flat. Finally, the salad bowl can store up to 36 ounces for $17.99. Both have snap-on lids for an airtight seal and they’re nestable for compact storage.
All of the new products come in four colors: carnation, cashmere, denim and a signature new aquamarine. Even better? Stojo is designed by dads who wanted to do better for the planet and their kids. A stylish, practical way to make the earth a better place!
Shopping at Costco can be a bit of an adventure––you never know what kind of treasure you may find. While we can’t get enough of the bulk paper products, oversized bags of cheese and furniture choices, the warehouse retailer also sells some interesting and expensive items you may not know about. Keep scrolling to see our roundup of some of the more ridiculous things you can check out on your next Costco run.
Mario Andretti Signed 1969 Camaro Pool Table
For the game room, how about this unique pool table? Signed by the legendary car driver, it's got real rims, tires and working lights, and can be yours for only $19,999. There's even a white glove delivery service included!
Mountain House 1-Year Food Storage
You never know when disaster will strike, but Costco has you covered. For the bargain price of $5,000, you can outfit your home with 3,986 total servings of food to get you through whatever comes your way. With 220 cans that cover entrees for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and a shelf life of up to 30 years, that zombie apocalypse's got nothing on you.
D’Artagnan Premium Locker Pack of Sustainable Meats 41 lbs.
While the idea of having enough chicken, steak and pork to last a year seems like good planning, we're not even sure who would have the freezer space to store 41 lbs. of meat! If you do, it'll only cost you $499.99 to have this delivered to your door.
Cheese lover? This 72 lb. Kirkland Signature Whole Wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano is for you! Imported from Italy, the 24-month aged cheese is actually quite a steal at $12.50 per pound. The beautiful rind make it a great gift or wedding appetizer!
Don't have your own wine cellar? No problem! Costco stocks the Wine Enthusiast 300 which holds––you guessed it––300 of your fave vino bottles! The compressor-cooled fridge comes with Vino View so you can proudly display those fancy labels and a surprisingly affordable price tag of $1,899.99
Round Brilliant 10.03 ct Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring
Show how much you care by picking up a stunning diamond platinum solitaire ring on your next Costco run. This 10 carat, near colorless diamond has a VS1 rating and a gorgeous platinum band. Act fast––there's only one available and at $420,000 you don't know when this ring will be gone forever.
Urns & Caskets
Costco is all about putting affordable products at your fingertips so it's no surprise they stock a line of urns and caskets. Plan ahead or order in a pinch, most of the products for funeral needs are under $1,000 and make the details of a difficult time a little easier.
Looking to buy a home or refinance? Check with Costco before you do! Members can take advantage of the warehouse's Mortgage Program where up to four lenders will communicate with you on available loans. Costco also offers Veteran options, too!
Almost Heaven Fayette 6-person Steam Sauna
Stop wasting money on a gym membership and just buy your own 6-person sauna the next time you head to Costco. The Almost Heaven Steam Sauna ($4,700) is a sound investment that heats in 30-60 minutes up to 190°F. The outdoor designed product is made with thick cedar, comes with two long benches, backlighting and is "easy" to install in just 4-5 hours.
Osaki OS-4D Pro Maestro Massage Chair
Forget expensive spa memberships when you can come home to a great massage in your $3500 Osaki Massage Chair. The in-home treatment features Bluetooth speakers, touchscreen remote, 3D heated rollers, and knee kneading, toe, foot and ankle air massage.
Gorilla Playsets Wilderness Retreat II Playset
We are all about kids having fun, and if you're ready to fork over the $4,000 it takes to play on the Gorilla Playsets Wilderness Retreat II Playset then more power to you! Your backyard will be the talk of the town with the unit's two play decks, three slides, two swing stations, one ring station, rock-climbing wall, fort and picnic table, phew! And don't worry––installation is included.
Barbie continues to change the world! Mattel has just announced the first fashion doll made from recycled ocean-bound plastic, a big benchmark for the company achieving 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic materials for all products and packaging by 2030.
Barbie Loves the Ocean is currently made up of three dolls with 90% recycled ocean-bound plastic bodies (excluding the doll head). In addition to Barbie and her pals, the lineup also includes a Beach Shack playset, beach themed playset, volleyball set and accessories also made from recycled plastic.
“This Barbie launch is another addition to Mattel’s growing portfolio of purpose-driven brands that inspire environmental consciousness with our consumer as a key focus,” said Richard Dickson, President and Chief Operating Officer, Mattel.
In addition to the new dolls and accessories, young viewers can catch Barbie’s new vlog, Barbie Shares How We Can All Protect the Planet on YouTube. The new episode focuses on the importance of protecting our planet and simple things kids can do that make a big impact.
photo: 4ocean
Barbie and 4ocean are also pairing up this summer! The two are launching a limited-edition 4ocean x Barbie bracelet coming in signature pink made that is made with post-consumer recycled materials and hand-assembled by artisans in Bali. When you purchase the $20 bracelet, 4ocean will contribute educational materials to educate young conservationists plus pull one pound of trash from oceans, rivers and coastlines.
You can shop the entire Barbie Loves the Ocean line at retailers nationwide and Barbie.com. Pick up your limited edition bracelet at 4ocean.com.
Did you know National Rosé Day is Jun. 12? In honor of the special day, female founded Yes way Rosé and Igloo have partnered up on something special!
The Yes Way Rosé Playmate Pal cooler is the perfect way to stay cool this summer, and more importantly, keep your Rosé cool, too. The seven quart, nine can cooler is designed using Yes Way Rosé’s signature pink color and easily fits the brand’s canned drinks.
The cooler is exclusively available on igloo.com starting today, while supplies last. It retails for $39.99 and will undoubtedly sell out fast.
