Spend Christmas in This Buddy the Elf-Themed Hotel Suite

by Erica LoopNovember 20, 2019

Is traveling your favorite? If you’re taking a Christmas-time trip to the Big Apple, Club Wyndham Midtown 45 has something special for you—a Buddy the Elf-themed room!

From a playlist of fave holiday tunes to an over-sized Christmas tree (just like the one Buddy and Michael nabbed from the park), this room is stocked with all kinds of Elf-esque amenities.

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Beginning Nov. 25 you can book the one-bedroom suite, starting at $399 per night. Along with Christmas music and the tree, the suite also comes with plenty of paper snowflakes, popcorn, garlands, a Lite-Brite welcome message, jack-in-the-box toys and a gift wrap mural.

The suite also comes with everything you’ll need to make Buddy’s favorite meals, including Pop-Tarts, rolls of cookie dough, marshmallows, M&Ms, soda and, of course, spaghetti with syrup. Sorry, doctor’s office cotton ball meals are not on the menu.

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Guests to the hotel can book the suite for stays between Dec. 2 and 26. Not only will you get all the Buddy the Elf holiday cheer you can take, but you’ll also score complimentary admission for four to the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center.

—Erica Loop

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Here’s How to Order the “Nightmare Before Christmas” Frappuccinos from the Starbucks Secret Menu

by Shahrzad WarkentinSeptember 30, 2019

If you’re already growing weary of the PSL, you can up your Starbucks Halloween game with two Nightmare Before Christmas frappucinos. You just have to know how to order them because these delightful drinks are not on the menu.

Instagram users have been sharing their unique Nightmare Before Christmas inspired concoctions and they are the perfect drinks to get you into the Halloween mood. The Jack frappuccino is 100 percent befitting of the Pumpkin King! To order this spiced mixture ask for a Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino with a shot of Chai Syrup and a shot of espresso. Ask for a mocha drizzle in the cup and have it topped with whipped cream and java chips.

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The sweet, dreamy counterpart is of course the Sally frappuccino. To order this strawberry-infused treat, ask for a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with Matcha Powder. Add a caramel syrup drizzle in the cup and top it with whipped cream, strawberry puree and strawberry inclusions (slices of freeze-dried strawberries).

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Both of these drinks are not available on the menu so you’ll want to follow these directions specifically or your barista may not know what you’re asking for.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Disneyland’s New Day of the Dead Ice Cream Sandwich Is a Dulce de Leche Dream

by Shahrzad WarkentinSeptember 11, 2019

Sugar skull takes on a whole new meaning when a traditional Calavera tops a colorful Day of the Dead ice cream sandwich at Disneyland.

In honor of Dià de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, Disneyland has rolled out a delicious Pan Dulce Ice Cream Sandwich. Dulce de Leche ice cream is sandwiched inside a sugary, rainbow-colored Pan Dulce concha.

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The ice cream is topped with churro streusel crumbles, whipped cream, cajeta, a goat-milk-based caramel syrup, and a white chocolate Calavera. The delicious holiday treat is available for a limited time at Frontierland’s Rancho del Zocalo in Disneyland for $8.

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Rancho del Zocalo’s special Halloween Time menu also features the Frozen Abuelita Horchata, which is a frozen Mexican hot chocolate covered with another layer of frozen horchata and topped with spiced whipped cream. You can score a cup of this tasty treat for $5.99.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

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Fall’s Coming to Panera & It Tastes Like Cinnamon Spice

by Erica LoopAugust 7, 2019

The summer sun’s still shining, but you’ve got fall on the brain. Luckily, Panera does too!

The eatery recently announced four fall menu additions, including two cinnamon spice coffee drinks and starting Sep. 9 you can score a Cinnamon Spice Cold Brew or Cinnamon Spice Latte. If you’re more of a pastry person, Panera’s fall foodie finds include Apple Pie Thumbprint Cookies and Cinnamon Apple Scones.

Panera Bread’s Cinnamon-Filled Fall Menu Is Here For All The PSL Haters https://t.co/cAF8XRWa6y

— Delish (@Delish) August 6, 2019

What can you expect from the autumn awesomeness at Panera? The Cinnamon Spice Cold Brew is (as the name implies) cold brew coffee. The fall beverage also includes half and half and cinnamon syrup. As the mercury drops, your hot coffee dreams can come true with the Cinnamon Spice Latte.

Along with an apple pie-flavored thumbprint cookie you can also get a scone that’s filled with apples and cinnamon and topped with cinnamon crunch and salted caramel icing.

—Erica Loop

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6 Summertime Picks from Starbucks’ Secret Menu

by Erica LoopJuly 18, 2019

With the sweet summer addition of the Tie Dye Frappuccino, Starbucks just upped the ante on creative drinks. Even though the rainbow-filled Frap is pure awesomeness, it isn’t the only Sbucks pick fans flip over.

While the standard menu comes packed with plenty of caffeinated goodness, the Starbucks secret menu has so much more! As long as you know what to order (and how to order it) these dream drinks are totally up for grabs. Check out some of the top secret menu selections, courtesy of some pretty knowledgeable Instagrammers.

Raspberry Iced Tea

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This tempting tea is perfect for a hot summer day. The green and black tea blend gets a shot of sweetness with raspberry syrup!

Tropical Guava Frappuccino

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Start with a strawberry frap base and add these tropical ingredients for a vaycay-worthy pick.

Mint Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

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The Matcha Green Tea Frappuccino gets a major upgrade. Get the full how-to-order steps from the IG post.

Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino

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Get your dessert in a cup with this strawberry delight.

Twix Frappuccino

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If strawberry cheesecake isn’t your thing, then maybe a Twix-filled frap is!

Purple Drink

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This passion tea-blackberry concoction is icy purple goodness.

—Erica Loop

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IHOP Has 58 Cent Pancakes Today Only

by Erica LoopJuly 16, 2019

IHOP is turning the big 6-1. And even though this isn’t exactly a milestone birthday, the iconic eatery is celebrating with 58 cent pancakes on Jul. 16!

So why 58 cents? If you’ve done the birthday math, you already know. IHOP was founded in 1958—and we’re pretty sure the chain already knows customers would much rather pay 58 cents than 1,958 cents for a short stack.

It’s IHOP’s Panniversary and they’re celebrating with 58 cent short stacks 🎉

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— Save-A-Buck (@SaveABuckOnline) July 16, 2019

Before you pack up the kiddos and head out to your local IHOP, take a moment to review the fine print. The 58 cent deal is only good at participating locations on Jul. 16 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. And you can only score this deep discount on the short stack of buttermilk pancakes.

Who could want more than the epic sweet fluffiness of an original short stack? But just in case you want more, IHOP has plenty of full-price treats to try. Tres Leches or Churro pancakes, anyone?

—Erica Loop

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Fancy Plates: The Best Fine Dining Restaurants That Love Kids

by Ayren Jackson-CannadyApril 26, 2019

Itching for a great culinary night out but want to make it more of a family affair (maybe a Mother’s Day adventure? You’re in luck. There are tons of great restaurants around the DMV that offer kid-friendly accommodations. Click through to discover some of our favorites.

Trummer’s on Main

Trummer’s on Main’s Petit Gourmand program is a kids' tasting menu created with the goal of offering families the opportunity to introduce younger guests to fine dining—glass cups, shiny silverware, and all—at a young age. Inspired by experiences dining with their own young sons, owners Stefan and Victoria Trummer say it’s a way for both parents to be able to enjoy a tasting menu with their kid, but also for kids to be able to get involved and eat real food. Move over nuggets; the Petit Gourmand menu has included dishes such as smoked mozzarella Fried Arancini with escabeche mayo for kid-friendly dipping and a Make Your Own Sundae with all of the usual fixins’ like Cap’n Crunch and chocolate syrup.

7134 Main St. (Clifton, Va)
703-266-1623
Online: trummersonmain.com

—Ayren Jackson-Cannady and Kristina Messner

How to Order Starbucks’ Secret Cadbury Egg Frappuccino

by Erica LoopApril 10, 2019

Get ready to celebrate Easter Cadbury Egg style with this secret Frappuccino menu at Starbucks. While your fave coffee retailer doesn’t outright offer the delish drink, reports recently surfaced instructing chocolate marshmallow egg enthusiasts on how to order the hush-hush beverage!

Most Sbucks fans already know that they can order all kinds of special secret drinks (such as a Harry Potter-themed Butterbeer Frappuccino)—provided you know the magical mix combo. Now the Starbucks Secret Menu website has dished on the recipe so you can order that Cadbury Egg Frappuccino for Easter—or any time of the year.

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So how can you make your candy-coated dreams come true? The secret recipe starts with a Java Chip Frappuccino base. Next, add Frappuccino Roast, vanilla and caramel syrup and vanilla bean powder! Barista Manny O. shared the rest of the mix magic with Starbucks Secret Menu. For the full list of must-have ingredients click here.

If that’s enough sweet, sweet goodness for you, why not go ahead and add a Cadbury Egg on the side (of course you’ll have to buy that separately)? We won’t tell!

—Erica Loop

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Recall Alert: This Infant Cough Syrup Could Have Harmful Bacteria

by Erica LoopMarch 25, 2019

Check your medicine cabinets: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a children’s cough syrup recall for DG/health Naturals baby Cough Syrup + Mucus. Kingston Pharma, LLC (the manufacturers of the cough syrup) did not immediately return Red Tricycle’s request for comment.

Audit testing revealed the presence of Bacillus cereus/Bacillus circulans, bacteria that could cause gastrointestinal illness. Read on to learn more about this recall.

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Recall Product Description: DG/health Naturals baby Cough Syrup

The current recall includes DG/health Naturals baby Cough Syrup + Mucus bottles sold in Dollar General Stores across the country. The 2-fluid ounce bottles have the expiration date Nov. 20 (marked as 11/20) and the lot number Lot KL180157 on the back of the label as well as on the bottom of the carton.

Why It Was Recalled

The recall was issued after the presence of Bacillus cereus/ Bacillus circulans was found during routine testing. Bacillus cereus/Bacillus circulans can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Infants, young children and anyone with a weakened immune system is at risk for developing a severe, and possibly fatal, GI illness from this bacteria.

How to Tell if Your Baby Cough Syrup Is Part of the Recall

If you have this medicine, check the lot number (Lot KL180157) and expiration date (11/20). The affected products are also identified by the UPC code 8 54954 00250 0.

What Parents Can Do

Do not use this product. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at 1-844-724-7347 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

—Erica Loop

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Trader Joe’s Has a Rosé Salad Dressing & Now You Can Legit Rosé All Day

by Shahrzad WarkentinFebruary 15, 2019

If the winter chill has you dreaming about rosé for days, you can make those dreams come true without having to wait until summer. Now you can spice up your leafy greens with the new Trader Joe’s rosé wine salad dressing.

The new Trader Joe’s Organic Rosé Vinaigrette will have you ready for flip flops and beach days. According to Trader Joe’s, the new dressing is made with a blend of red wine and rosé wine vinegars, and is “light, tangy and slightly floral, with notes of herbs and garlic.” It also contains garlic, basil, oregano, agave syrup and organic sunflower oil.

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The new vinaigrette is part of a trio of new flavors, including an organic Balsamic and Fig and a yummy-looking Toasted Sesame. The dressings are available at Trader Joe’s locations nationwide for $3.49 each.

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