Walmart Is Selling a Giant Twinkie Baking Kit Just in Time for the Holidays

by Jennifer SwartvagherNovember 3, 2020

Since we are entering holiday baking season you may want to whip up something new and exciting. If you ever wanted to recreate your favorite snack cake we have the perfect kit for you. The Hostess Party Size Twinkies Baking Kit is now available at Walmart.

The kit contains sponge cake mix, cream filling and pan with easy to follow instructions. This super-sized snack cake kit makes enough for 12 servings.

The Hostess Party Size Twinkies Baking Kit retails for 14.98.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Walmart

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These STEAM Activities from KiwiCo Are Here for Your Thanksgiving

by Karly WoodNovember 3, 2020

Thanksgiving may not be a huge family affair this year, but KiwiCo is here to make sure your kiddos are entertained.

The STEAM project leader has curated several a la carte crates and free DIYs that will up your Thanksgiving activities in a big way. Designed for kids ages three to 16, there’s a little something for everyone this Turkey Day.

photo: KiwiCo

A few of KiwiCo’s offerings include the Science of Cooking: Bread & Butter kit ($19.95). The five and older kit helps kids discover the science of cooking while baking! Kiddos will have the tools to whip up baked goods and buttery spreads.

In addition to paid kits, you can get your hands on several free DIY activities, too! Check out turkey bowling for kids three to eight, and pumpkin powder for give to 16 year olds where kids can see how many volts a pumpkin can produce!

––Karly Wood

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DQ Frozen Hot Chocolate Will Knock Your Wool Socks Off

by Jennifer SwartvagherNovember 2, 2020

The weather is getting colder and some of us have already experienced the first snow of the season. Hot chocolate has always been the ultimate sweet sip for sweater weather until now. DQ is putting a cool twist on the classic warm mug of sweet goodness by bringing back their Frozen Hot Chocolate.

Frozen Hot Chocolate blends rich cocoa fudge with signature DQ vanilla soft serve then garnished with whipped topping and a chocolatey drizzle.

Frozen Hot Chocolate is now available at participating DQ locations nationwide. Fans can head to DQ.com to find their local store and can connect on social media using @DairyQueen and #HappyTastesGood.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of DQ

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Boo! Get Your Bake On with These Easy Spooky Sweets Recipes

by Karly WoodOctober 29, 2020

Looking for some easy, last-minute recipes for Halloween? Never fear, HERSHEY is here!

A new initiative by the World Food Championships (WFC), HERSHEY and Walmart has curated a new playlist of videos on YouTube that feature WFC’s award-winning chefs whipping up simple, spooky sweets.

“From inspiration to affordable and easily accessible ingredients, these new recipe ideas will take the fear out of family cooking this Halloween,” says WFC President Mike McCloud. So what can you expect?

The new recipes include HERSHEY’S Halloween Crispy Treats, Cute and Creepy Halloween Spiders, and Pumpkin Bars with Milk Chocolate Glaze. You can expect a simple video with easy steps on the entire recipe. Anyone can access this free collection of videos by heading to the Walmart Chef’s Halloween Recipes YouTube playlist.

Jon Davis, GM/VP Walmart and Sam’s Club for HERSHEY’S shares that “Halloween is a season that offers a variety of different ways to celebrate, including making sweet treats and creepy desserts. We are excited to join forces with the Walmart Chefs to provide these fun and tasty recipe video tutorials.”

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of World Food Championships

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Mindy Kaling Secretly Welcomed a Baby During Quarantine

by Jennifer SwartvagherOctober 9, 2020

Congratulations are in order. Mindy Kaling surprised her fans on Thursday when she made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and revealed she had given birth to her second child. While everyone else was baking banana bread and making whipped coffee, Kaling was welcoming a son.

“I’m telling this for the first time, it feels so strange,” she told Colbert. “I gave birth to a baby boy on September 3.”

Colbert said, “No one even knew you were pregnant!”

“I know,” Kaling agreed. “This is news to a lot of people, it’s true.”

Kaling also revealed that she named her new son, Spencer. The new baby joins big sister Katherine (Kit) who is almost 3 years old.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Tinseltown via Shutterstock

Le Creuset’s Mickey Mouse Set Is Perfect for Making Magic in the Kitchen

by Karly WoodSeptember 18, 2020

Whether you’re a novice chef or limp across the finish line after a day of cooking, Le Creuset’s 5-Piece Mickey Mouse Set is about to making cooking more magical.

The new set from the ultimate French cookware company has all you need to whip up a meal in style. It includes an enameled cast iron Round Dutch Oven with a stainless steel knob, two stoneware ramekins and a silicone trivet, all with a Mickey design!

Le Creuset’s signature cast iron products come with a lifetime warranty and make the perfect stovetop to oven to table cookware. They can easily become heirloom pieces, especially in a fun set like these!

You can purchase the set on lecreuset.com for $300, on sale from $450.

––Karly Wood

photos: Courtesy of Le Creuset

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Disney’s New Minnie Mouse Set Is Perfect for Your Little Barista

by Karly WoodAugust 12, 2020

Kids love pretend play, so it’s no surprise when toymakers start to make toys that mimic real life with crazy cute play sets like a home office, charcuterie board, sushi and cake pops. Now, Disney is getting in on the action with a new Minnie Mouse Barista set that’s perfect for your budding java-lover.

The adorable pink and mint green play set comes with everything your barista needs to whip up a cappuccino or latte. In addition to accessories, the toy comes with faux coffee beans inside the grinder!

The set also includes two cups, spoon, milk and sugar containers. Coffee anyone?

You can purchase the set this fall from shopDisney.com for $29.99.

––Karly Wood

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The Scoop on Williams Sonoma’s New Celebrity-Designed Products

by Erin LemAugust 11, 2020

Channel your inner mom boss Kris Jenner and whip up delicacies like Giada and Ina, with Williams Sonoma’s new celebrity-inspired spatulas. This new line features spatulas and tea towels designed by Dolly Parton, Kris Jenner, Giada De Laurentiis, Ina Garten, Kristen Bell, Molly Yeh and more notable celebs. And get this: a portion of the proceeds are donated to No Kid Hungry. Read for the scoop (literally).

To date Williams Sonoma has raised 10 million dollars for No Kid Hungry, an organization that aims to end childhood hunger in America. Thirty percent of the retail price of each spatula will go directly to No Kid Hungry.

Curious about the spatulas? Designs include whimsical illustrations of cookies, kangaroos and leaves, and catch phrases you may find familiar like Kris Jenner’s, “you’re doing amazing sweetie.”

Spautla retail for $14.95 and tea towels retail for $12.95. Scroll down to see some of the designs and scoop up your favorite celebrity-designed spatula or tea towel by visiting williams-sonoma.com.

—Erin Lem

photos: Williams Sonoma

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The New TOMS x Candy Land Collab Is Nothing but Sweet

by Karly WoodAugust 11, 2020

Your sweet tooth called: it needs a pair of shoes from the new TOMS x Candy Land Hasbro collab! The maker of the iconic children’s game has paired up with TOMS to whip up a limited-edition collection for women and kids that is nothing but sweet.

The slip-on Alpargatas come in four fun prints inspired by the likes of Queen Frostine, Princess Lolly, the Candy Land logo and of course, candy in general! Several styles also come with a transluscent glitter outsole for a little extra sweetness.

Prints with royalty feature all-over glitter and for every product sold, the company will direct one third of the net profit to the TOMS COVID-19 Global Giving Fund.

You can shop the new collection starting Tues., Aug. 11 in TOMS stores and on TOMS.com. Prices range from $36.95 to $59.95.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of TOMS

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It’s Christmas in July with Disney’s New Gingerbread Recipe

by Karly WoodAugust 2, 2020

Get your jingle bells ready! We’re all still eagerly awaiting to enjoy Disney magic again when the theme parks fully open and to gear up for the holiday season, the parks have just released a new recipe!

Disneyland chefs are sharing their fave gingerbread recipe and it does not disappoint. The Mini Gingerbread Bundt Cakes with Orange-Vanilla Sauce are the perfect-sized treat packed with spices and creamy goodness.

The tiny bundt cakes are whipped up using flavorful spices that include cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Then they are filled with a homemade orange vanilla sauce that’s made with the scrapings of real vanilla beans.

Once cooled, pour the sauce in the center of your bundt cakes, drizzle with glaze and enjoy while you think about the holidays to come. You can find the full recipe over at Disney Parks.

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Disney Parks

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