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Arts & Crafts

Bernina of America Launches New Podcast Sew & So– Each episode of Sew & So will feature a casual conversation with a special member of the sewing and quilting community. Each guest will have the opportunity to discuss how they fell in love with their art, what inspires their work and how they grow and connect with their community.

Education

LEGO Education Minifigures Launch Into Space – Available now, the Build to Launch Series, designed in collaboration with NASA, offers free, hands-on, interactive lessons that allow students to explore different STEAM concepts and careers inspired by the Artemis missions.

Cuemath Announces Its Award-Winning Online Math Curriculum – Visual learning approach aims to shrink math learning equity and access gaps in the U.S..

Ancestry Launches New Impact Program – New Facing History and Ourselves partnership and free Danish West Indies record collection expands impact on education and preservation by Ancestry.

Scholastic Supports Student Summer Reading – The comapny’s offerings aim to increase book access, help social-emotional needs and build skills; resources can support in-person, at-home, or hybrid learning.

Help Students Regain Learning Lost During the Pandemic

Educators and parents of all backgrounds are worried about learning losses suffered by their students during the pandemic. It has become clear that teachers can’t effectively serve 120+ high school students a day doing remote learning by trying to replicate the classroom experience through Zoom.

NASA Invites Public to Take Flight With Ingenuity Mars Helicopter – NASA is targeting no earlier than Sunday, April 11, for Ingenuity Mars Helicopter’s first attempt at powered, controlled flight on another planet. To mark a month of Ingenuity flights, the agency will host several events to bring people along for the ride.

Electronic Gaming

Zoink Games and EA Invite Players to Get Lost in Random – Lost in Random tells the story of two young sisters, Even and Odd, who find themselves at the mercy of the evil Queen and her dark dice. Separated from Odd on her twelfth birthday, Even enlists the help of Dicey, her dice companion, to traverse through the land’s six realms and rescue her sister from the Queen’s grips.

EA Reignites College Rivalries in Madden NFL 22 – Clemson, Miami, LSU, Florida, Oklahoma, Texas, USC, Oregon, Nebraska, and Michigan State Featured in “Campus Legends” Limited Time Event in Superstar KO Multiplayer Mode Across All Platforms.

EA Sports NHL 22 – Now powered by the Frostbite™ engine, every real-world player and arena will have unrivaled visual detail, while the addition of Superstar X-Factors will elevate the league’s biggest stars with an all-new layer of class-based play.

The Sims™ 4 Cottage Living – In The Sims 4 Cottage Living, creativity is unleashed for players to delight in the charm of the countryside of Henford-on-Bagley. Sims can discover and build life in its picturesque village, including options to grow and harvest produce, raise and befriend animals, and connect with nature.

Nintendo Switch Online Surpasses 100 Classic Games – Five additional titles are being added, which will bring the number of classic games available to all Nintendo Switch Online members to a grand total of 104!

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic – Starting May 18, you can choose whether to progress your characters to Burning Crusade Classic or continue adventuring in the original WoW^® Classic era. Boost a character to level 58 with the optional Dark Portal Pass, and enhance your experience with Outland-inspired extras contained in the Burning Crusade Classic Deluxe Edition.

NieR Replicant ver. 1.22474487139 – NieR Replicant™ver.1.22474487139…, the re-telling of NieR Replicant for modern consoles, is now available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC (Steam®). The enhanced experience has been lauded by critics, with Destructoid calling it “hauntingly beautiful,” and GAMINGbible saying it’s an “ambitious, fascinating game.”

Entertainment

Titletown High – Led by Blue Eyes Entertainment creator, Jason Sciavicco, the show features an impressive musical backdrop against what Entertainment Tonight calls a mix between the drama of Varsity Blues, with the heart of Friday Night Lights.

OneStream TV – As a streaming aggregator that unifies content from multiple streaming services, all of which is also completely free, OneStream TV is solving the two biggest issues that consumers currently find most problematic in streaming: fragmentation and cost.

Killer’s Vault Podcast – Narrated by Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts and hosted by celebrated actress Elisabeth Rohm of Law and Order, the podcast will go inside the mind of each serial killer, revealing disturbing childhood memories, the thrill of taking lives, and their express desire to kill again.

Greatest Classic TV Mom – Mrs. C from “Happy Day” tops the chart as the most voted for Greatest Classic Mom. More than 6000 people participated in then 7-day tournament.

Robert Riggs Honored for Best True Crime Podcast – Robert Riggs and the True Crime Reporter™ podcast announced today that it has been honored for Best True Crime Podcast in the 25th Annual Webby Awards.

Now That’s What I call Music! Vol.78 and Now That’s What I Call A Decade! 1990s – Celebrate the best top hits AND the best hits of the 1990s!

Feel Good TV Travel – Amazon Prime’s Global Child “Travel with Purpose” & Netflix’s Down to Earth with Zac Efron bring hope to audiences through a new breed of uplifting travel shows.

Viking.TV Celebrates One Year of Award-Winning Programming – Viking.TV has broadcast more than 340 live sessions featuring original cultural content and virtual Privileged Access® to people and places around the world. The free daily livestreams and archived content on Viking.TV have had more than two million viewers, including past Viking guests, employees and those who have not yet traveled with Viking.

MacGyver Foundation Debuts Animated Series – The five-episode pandemic-related free series highlights the importance of resourceful solutions during times of crises.

John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Ultimate Collection – More than 11 hours of audio in this 8-disc, super deluxe box set. Includes scores of never-heard-before tracks.

iHeartRadio Album Release Party with Justin Beiber – The online event will features a never-before-heard interview, fan questions, and needle-drops from “Justice,” hosted by Elvis Duran.

Family

‘Give A Little Bit’ – “There has never been a more important time to increase attention and support our senior neighbors. For so many, the isolation and loneliness we all experienced through the pandemic is their everyday way of life. “Give a Little Bit” shows us that it only takes a small act to make a huge difference,” said Kristine Templin, Meals on Wheels America Chief Development Officer.

Meet Parent Pal – The expert-backed App taking the guesswork out of parenting.

Search. Find. Help. – Online library connects organizations to 300 resources that can help older adults and their caregivers.

ASA Brings Together 21 Leaders In Aging – In a first of its kind partnership with 37 diverse national and global associations and organizations, the American Society on Aging (ASA) and Age Wave announces The Legacy Interviews, hosted by famed author and aging expert, Ken Dychtwald, PhD.

70% of Parents Want Post-Pandemic Online School Option – New survey from Stride, Inc. shows parents found schools unprepared for pandemic; 91% want multiple education choices for their kids.

StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast – Munchkin, the world’s most loved baby lifestyle brand launches a new, smart, fun, must-listen podcast that embraces the wild ride of parenting through relatable and resourceful content.

Kidpik Celebrates 5th Anniversary and 1 Million Boxes Shipped – To celebrate kidpik’s fifth birthday, the brand is launching a fun giveaway for its community. Members and followers are being asked to wish kidpik a “happy birthday” by sharing a birthday card, photo or video to Instagram, TikTok or Facebook with the hashtag #HBDkidpik.

Brain Guide – New brain health guide with memory questionnaire addresses immense need for brain health information and insights about cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Mindful Learning for Free – As students worldwide experience disrupted learning schedules and environments, MindUP puts key strategies from its evidence-based program in the pockets of parents and teachers with Insight Timer.

No More Lost Socks: Pippy Pants Offers Unique Design – Children’s pants with socks attached are ideal for busy parents.

LuxAI Launches QTrobot for Home – The first-ever in-home tutor for Autistic Children.

Fashion

OshKosh B’gosh and Kith Join Forces with Capsule Collection – Nostalgic staples get a modern-day makeover in new limited-edition line of kid’s apparel and accessories.

Spin&Give™ Offers Kids Clothes from Celebrity Closets – The online resale store offers kids clothes from celebrity closets, with 20% back to select charities.

Retro Skullman Lithuanian Olympic Basketball Tee-Shirts – Original Creator offers public another chance to own a piece of iconic Olympic history.

H&M Color Stories Collection – A contemporary, sustainable spin on color dying techniques.

Food & Cooking

National Polyphenol Day – Dr. Steven Gundry and the Gundry MD team also release an exclusive polyphenol-rich salad recipe.

Celebrate California Avocado Month – California Avocado & Shrimp Pizza features fresh, mouth-watering ingredients that combine to create a masterpiece of flavors and textures, including grilled shrimp, pickled onions and jalapeños, ricotta cheese and of course, creamy California avocados.

Grilling Season Just Got A Whole Lot Sweeter – Sweet summer fruits and vegetables combine with savory Tony Chachere’s Creole seasoned pork for a flavor pairing you will love! These Sweet Heat Peach and Pork Kabobs by My Diary of Us are the ultimate super simple weeknight meal.

Camphill Hudson Launches “Cooking With Friends” – The monthly series features healthy tips and recipes that everyone can enjoy. The chefs in each episode are Camphill Hudson members with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization aims to showcase the variety of talent within its community through entertainment and wellness.

Health & Wellness

How to Get Skeptical Patients Comfortable With Virtual Medicine – Even as virtual medicine services become more readily available within medical clinics, there will always be those patients who are unsure about whether or not they should explore such a treatment option.

Wellcome Partners With Domino YouTube Star – Global charitable foundation Wellcome, alongside partners UNICEF and GAVI, has joined forces with US domino YouTube influencer, Lily Hevesh (@Hevesh5) to create a piece of domino art to support the ongoing call for fairer distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world.

Ageing Expert Lisa M. Cini Shares Five Ways To Destress – For National Stress Awareness Month, Lisa M. Cini, founder of Mosaic Design Studio, Curator of BestLivingTech.com and author of BOOM: The Baby Boomers Guide to Leveraging Technology, So That You Can Preserve Your Independent Lifestyle & Thrive provides simple and approachable ways to manage stress and have a more balanced lifestyle.

Digital Clock-Drawing Test Can Detect Alzheimer’s Biomarkers in Individuals with No Symptoms – A Linus Health new test that can be completed in less than three minutes enables simple and accurate detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.

Hobbies & Pastimes

Walthers Build-A-World Railroad Subscription – Walthers’ Build-A-World Modeling Kit reimagines how model railroading is introduced to hobbyists bringing creativity, learning and fun straight to their door.

Royal Mint to Auction Rare Tudor Coin – Struck more than 500 years ago, this rare coin was created to assert the authority of the first Tudor king of England through its splendour and impressive weight and size. Bids will open at £950,000 for the sought-after coin.

Music

Making Music Together – Global superstars and cultural icons, J Balvin and Ed Sheeran, have teamed up to combine their unparalleled talent and musical prowess to deliver an unprecedented musical collaboration with a 2-song EP, featuring titles “SIGUE” and “FOREVER MY LOVE”.

Nina Kraviz Announces VR Shows in Sensorium Galaxy – Nina Kraviz, the world-renowned electronic music artist, has announced she is set to debut with exclusive VR-sets in the Sensorium Galaxy metaverse.

U2 Achtung Baby 30th Anniversary – Thirty years ago, Bono described Achtung Baby as “the sound of four men chopping down The Joshua Tree” while Jon Pareles of the New York Times wrote that “stripped-down and defying its old formulas, U2 has given itself a fighting chance for the 1990’s“. The album won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance and became one of the most significant records of the nineties and of U2’s career.

Nurofen Works With Experts to Create Music Tracks Shown to Reduce Pain Intensity – Scientific testing found reduction in levels of pain intensity and unpleasantness to be statistically and clinically significant.

This is Halloween! – Disney music is the destination for Halloween music and fans can get into the spirit with the Disney Halloween playlist featuring favorites ranging from the holiday classic “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” to “Grim Grinning Ghosts” from the Haunted Mansion, plus new music offerings from the Muppets and Disney Music Group’s acclaimed a cappella group, DCappella

David Bowie Estate & Warner Music Partnership – Warner Music Group (WMG) and the estate of David Bowie have signed a global, career-spanning partnership for Bowie’s timeless recorded music catalog.

Rock Icons KISS Celebrate Multi-Platinum Destroyer Album – Celebrating its 45 anniversary, Destroyer was originally released in 1976 and is considered to be one of the quintessential KISS albums. It is the band’s first album to sell one million copies in its first year and holds the title of being their all-time best selling studio album.

Jesus Christ Superstar 50th Anniversary Edition – To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1970 concept double album, “Jesus Christ Superstar,” a variety of special anniversary edition albums will be released September 17. This landmark release, which includes full cooperation from the creators Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, features an array of exclusive demos, commentaries, interviews and much more.

STYX – CRASH OF THE CROWN – A new era of hope, survival, and prosperity is here with the release of CRASH OF THE CROWN, STYX’s new studio album, which was written pre-pandemic and recorded during the trying times of the pandemic.

The Temptations Kick Off 60th Anniversary – The yearlong event will include a new album, video series, and commemorative events.

Coldplay to Play Exclusive Concert to Support Red Nose Day – May 24 concert on TikTok to drive funds and awareness to end child poverty.

Zappa ’88: The Last U.S. Show – Frank Zappa’s final American Show to be released.

Sensorium Galaxy Digital Metaverse Launches Closed Beta of PRISM & MOTION Virtual Worlds – “Sensorium Galaxy is revolutionizing how the arts are created, distributed, and enjoyed. From music festivals to dance shows, we’re creating the world’s first social metaverse where everyone can get together, experience high-quality virtual content, and find new opportunities for self-expression,” says Vladimir Kedrinsky, CEO at Sensorium Corporation.

‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ YouTube Channel Spotlights Jazz In April – Iconic clips and historic performances officially available worldwide from UMe and SOFA Entertainment!

Number #1 Ladbaby! –

The countdown has begun for the UK’s number one Christmas song. For the third year my Christmas wish has been that LadBaby and family hit that spot.

Turntable Music Lounge – Turntable is a music-focused social network designed for music discovery, community-building and emerging DJs to have fun, promote new music and share live music experiences.

Punk, Post Punk, New Wave, Onstage, Backstage, In Your Face – This previously unseen body of work comprises Grecco’s new book, Punk, Post Punk, New Wave: Onstage, Backstage, In Your Face, 1978–1991

Pets

Plenty of Fish Announces “Plenty of Pets” – The Cat’s Out of the Bag: “Plenty of Pets” Campaign to Foster New Relationships Through A Shared Love of Pets.

Keep Pets Safe Throughout the Heat of Summer – As many regions across the country continue to experience historically high temperatures, the ASPCA^® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals^®) is reminding pet owners that hot weather conditions can be particularly dangerous for pets.

Petco Love Lost – Approximately 1,000 shelters and rescues in both cities and rural areas across the U.S., will adopt the searchable database that uses facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their families should they ever go missing.

Be Kind To Animals Week – Teach kids to be kind to all living creatures by example and with free lessons during the American Humane’s “Be Kind to Animals Week”.

Will Your Dog Be the Smartest In the Park? – PetSmart’s new training course, Brain Games™, was developed by PetSmart’s internal team of training experts who developed researched-backed ways to help keep dogs mentally stimulated as a way to lessen hyperactivity and boredom.

It’s Different When It’s Your Dog! – Every pet owner knows that panicked feeling you get when something is medically wrong with your pet and you have no idea the cause. It is even more alarming when you work at a veterinary clinic and your personal pet is experiencing a crisis at home and you still have no explanation.

User-Friendly Pet Health Library – This resource provides information on commonly-searched and frequently-diagnosed illnesses and conditions, wellness and prevention tips, and downloadable resources, as well as areas of expertise within AMC. All content is verified by AMC experts and will be updated weekly.

Dogtopia Launches for People to Live Vicariously Through Dogs – Dogtopia daycare has always offered a place for dogs to go to socialize and have fun – now it extends a virtual opportunity for dog lovers to do the same.

Relationships

Singles Share Their Favorite Online Dating Trends – Dating.com executives reveal that Audio and the Metaverse are the latest channels singles can use to make connections around the world in 2022.

2022 Dating Trends – To identify the new trends, Plenty of Fish polled nearly 7,000 U.S. members and found that singles are simultaneously experiencing clarity and uncertainty as it relates to relationships, reinforcing just how acutely the pandemic has, and will continue to, influence dating.

Kasual – Craigslist personal alternative App serves up enhanced safety features for casual dating.

Sports & Recreation

Legends of Hockey – Carrying on the proud tradition of Network’s original award-winning landmark series Legends of Hockey launched in 1996, the upcoming series – Legends of Hockey: Greatness Calling 2000-20 will showcase, in an epic and heartfelt style, the personal stories of the Hockey Hall of Fame’s inductees from 2000 to 2020.

Tech, Apps & Social Media

Elementor Pays Tribute to Web Creators – Elementor, the leading open source website builder platform behind more than 9 million websites, launched a creative campaign to shine the spotlight on the unsung heroes, who build the web and design the digital world we all live in, now more than ever.

Alexa for Senior Communities – Designed specifically for the needs of senior living communities and healthcare facilities, Alexa Smart Properties simplifies deploying and managing Alexa-enabled devices at scale, helping properties offer customized Alexa experiences for residents and patients, and increase care team productivity and operational efficiency.

Pinterest Announces 2nd Annual Creators Festival – Creators and special guests will be headlining the Festival themed “Make it here,” sharing the inspiration brand’s newest products and experiences for the next generation of creators.

Stationhead – Stationhead’s more than 1,600,000 users are located in 186 countries around the world and average over 1 hour and 39 minutes engagement a day, while connecting on the topics and tracks they’re most passionate about.

Dating with Depression, Join the Conversation – New Chekmate led podcast. Date more. Text less.

L.A Startup Uses Augmented Reality to Preserve City’s Invisible History – The app lets smartphone users “freeze time” and instantly turn their digital photographs into augmented reality memories. People can also use the app to make videos of their AR creations to share on social media.

Emergency Benefit Broadband Program – New temporary federal initiative can save eligible households up to $50 monthly on high-speed internet bills.

The Walls and Bridges NFT Collection – World-renowned artist May Pang presents John Lennon’s Lost Weekend experience the Walls and Bridges NFT Collections, in partnership with McCartney Multimedia and Oasis Digital Studios.

Covid-19 and Shifting Generational Preferences – The next wave of market disruption may lie with Generation Z – who prefer to play video games, stream music and engage on social media, rather than just watch TV or movies.

Improve Zoom Meetings – Free guide from communication confidence expert, Marjorie Saulson.

Toys & Games

Baby Shark’s Big Show – Introducing WowWee’s new plush, playset, figures and bath toys based on the preschool series, Baby Shark’s Big Show!

Happy Salmon – Exploding Kittens, the hit tabletop game creator, announced the relaunch of popular, fast-paced card game, Happy Salmon, recently acquired from North Star Games.

Dance to the Beat of 40 Hot New Tracks – Just Dance^® 2022, the newest installment of the #1 Music Video Game Franchise of All Time,* is now available on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation^®4, PlayStation^®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S consoles and Stadia.

Mattel Canada Reveals Most Wanted Toys for 2021 – Gift givers can expect to see new and exciting toys from their favourite brands such as Hot Wheels^®, Barbie^® and Fisher-Price^® as well as a large assortment of items that are sure to spark nostalgia.

Spin Master Makes A Splash – The children’s entertainment company, makes a splash with the debut of Mermaid High™, a collection of fashion dolls with animated digital content and a vlog-style series.

PonyCycle: The Most Coveted Gift on the Market for Young Children – The PonyCycle makes the perfect Christmas or holiday gift for children ages 4 to 9. Currently, the PonyCycle is available in three different sizes, so a young child of any size can enjoy one. The PonyCycle is also available in a variety of different colors for parents and children to choose from.

L.O.L. Surprise!™ Toy Series, Movie Magic™ – Kids will get a chance to play filmmakers themselves with the ultimate gift item, L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G.™ Movie Magic Studio™. The set includes 12 exclusive dolls to play the cast & crew, and a package that folds out into a 360-degree playset, a green screen, and a movie theater.

Jazwares Launches Music-Centric Toy Line on Amazon – The all-new Di, Re, and Mi toy collection is available exclusively on Amazon and includes Do the owl, Re the hummingbird, and Mi the blue jay in addition to musical instruments, play sets, and more!

Social Media Stars Collaborate with Spin Master On Stylish Plush – Spin Master unveils designer P.Lushes Pets™ plush collection in collaboration with six social media stars who have staked claim on their own P.Lushes Pets character.

VTech® Marble Rush™ – Marble Rush lets kids build thrilling courses, send marbles into motion and compete with family and friends in exciting challenges with sounds and lights.

2022 Toy Industry Hall of Fame Icons – Four toy industry icons to be inducted into the 2022 Toy Industry Hall of Fame.

Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron – A first-of-its-kind interactive toy created to ignite imaginations by putting real magic into kids’ hands.

Mego Figures Teams Up With Topps – Topps.com will feature exclusive action figures of some of the most iconic characters from Warner Bros, DC, MGM, Fox, and more. The action figures, available exclusively on Topps.com, will include additional new characters through reimagined classics.

LEGO® Education introduces SPIKE Essential – Announced as part of the LEGO® Learning System, LEGO® Education introduces SPIKE Essential to engage students in STEAM through playful learning experiences, putting them on the path to become resilient, independent thinkers.

Funko Introduces Philanthropic-Driven Initiative – Prioritizing Community Engagement, Pops! With Purpose Ties Funko Pop Culture Characters to Important Causes.

The Toy Museum of New York Is Staying Mobile And Going Global – Through Queen Marlene’s Toy Museum and Friends family entertainment films, the Museum is bringing the wonders of the world of toy museums to young audiences everywhere.

First-ever Hot Wheels® NFT Series – Mattel, Inc. announced that Mattel Creations, the company’s collaboration and direct-to-consumer platform, is further evolving its toys as art collection to include a Non-Fungible Token (“NFT”) series from the super-charged Hot Wheels brand featuring the Twin Mill®, Bone Shaker® and Deora® II.

Melissa & Doug – Timeless toys. Endless possibilities. – To celebrate the magic of imagination, new Melissa & Doug campaign showcases the joy of discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary.

Mattel Joins With 9 Story Media and Karma’s World – Multi-category collection expected to arrive at retailers worldwide beginning fall 2022.

Bandai America Launches Tamagotchi Pix – Bandai America is fortifying the Tamagotchi franchise in the North American market and allowing fans to enter the Tamagotchi world like never before.

Bandai America Launches One-Piece Action Figures – One Piece action figures are highly detailed 6.5-inch figures, equipped with over 16 points of articulation allowing fans to recreate beloved moments from the anime series.

Moose Toys Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout – The innovative toy company partners with Mediatonic and Devolver Digital to introduce first-ever toys and collectibles for multiplayer gaming phenomenon.

Breyer Announces Release of Hope – Every year, Breyer features a themed limited-edition Horse of the Year. For 2021, the company wanted to celebrate the most powerful driver of good and progress – hope.

Get Ready to Groove And Bust A Move – LOL Surprise™, no. 1 Toy Property*, is moving into the Roblox world, bringing their fierce fashions, surprises and outrageous personalities to game play!

Moose Toys & Warner Bros.: Space Jam: A New Legacy – Moose Toys, a leading innovator in the toy industry, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Consumer Products will have fans cheering with the introduction of an all-star line-up of products to celebrate the summer theatrical release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”

The Toy Association Announces Top Toy Trends of 2021 – “This year’s biggest trends underscore the ongoing impact of the pandemic on play; the toy industry’s growing commitment to helping kids become better global citizens; and the many social, emotional, and cognitive benefits of mindful, musical, and ‘kidult’ toys,” said Adrienne Appell, senior vice president of marketing communications at The Toy Association.

Moose Toys Hits Trifecta – Squeakee The Balloon Dog was named the number one new item year-over-year in the Youth Electronics Supercategory, Bluey was the number one new license year-over-year in the Preschool Figures, Playsets and Accessories category, and Kindi Kids emerged as the first best-selling item within the Large Dolls & Accessories class for 2020.

Betty Crocker™ Partners with Barbie™ Dream Gap Project – In Celebration of International Women’s Day, Betty Crocker Unveils the BettyLab to Inspire Connection, Experimentation and Innovation.

American Girl Unveils New Conversation Series – The digital platform will highlight various female trailblazers who share their unique stories and perspectives to help foster empathy, equality, and respect—while inspiring others to share their voices for good, too.

UNO® Celebrates 50 Years – Discover how the brand is celebrating 50 years of bringing people around the world together.

Spin Master 2021 Lineup – With award-winning franchises, highly sought after licenses and trailblazing new intellectual property, Spin Master’s 2021 line up taps into the hottest toy trends and pushes the boundaries of creativity.

Mattel Leads 2021 ‘Toy of the Year’ Finalist List -Mattel’s portfolio of toys has received nine finalist nominations across multiple categories for The Toy Association’s 2021 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.

Travel

Love Song To New York City – NYCNext Convenes World-Renowned Artists for a Star-Studded Rendition of Billy Joel’s “New York State of Mind” to Drive Civic Participation in NYC.

Elizabeth Mullans, M.D. Shares Five Tips to Fly Healthy – According to a recent Airbnb report, 54% of people have already booked their next trip, are planning to travel, or expect to travel in 2021, signaling the importance of staying healthy & safe flying.

Rand McNally Releases New Edition of its Road Atlas – The 98th edition features thousands of updates and a National Park focus.

Monoliths in the Desert, Giant Spiders, and the Journey of a Foetus – Qatar’s top ten sculptures that will blow your mind.

Pershing Square Plaza West – New York City’s Pershing Square Plaza West is now home to three new sculptures by acclaimed artist, Jim Rennert.

Ancient Lore Village – This one-of-a-kind experience features a 40-foot waterfall, luxuriously appointed underground homes, world class cuisine, customized group packages, and exclusive privacy.

Let’s Go Together Podcast – Over the course of the upcoming season, award-winning travel expert and host Kellee Edwards will continue the series where it left off by sharing more conversations with a diverse group of travelers about the journeys that changed their lives.

RVing and Camping Ranked As the Safest Travel Options in USA for 2021 – New nationwide survey from Abacus Data highlights the impact of Covid-19 on American travel plans.

Trends

Trends: Tik Tok Teeth Filing –

Social Media has brought a variety of trends over the past few years. Recently, a Tik Tok trend has one of America’s top dentists concerned.

Through this “beauty trend,” Tik Tok influencers are demonstrating to their followers how to shave down their front teeth with a nail file. According to the Washington Post one of these videos has been viewed 8.4 million times!

Books

When the Nest Never Empties – When The Nest Never Empties is a practical, concise handbook for parents when their adult children return home or when their elderly parents can no longer live alone.

Disney Storybook Collection Advent Calendars 2021 – Igloo Books to publish Disney, Disney Princess and Marvel editions of the number one bestselling advent calendars for 2021.

The Henry Bagwell Story – The Henry Bagwell Story is the first biography of an early English settler on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, who survived shipwreck in Bermuda on his way to the Jamestown Colony in 1609. An English author, writing her first book, compiled his story from historical archives in Virginia and Devon, England.

Piki Goes to College – Joan M. Hellquist warms hearts with this tender story of a lovable shelter dog Piki and her journey to become a service dog.

Sam Is My Sister – Ashley Rhodes-Courter’s new children’s book features three siblings, one of whom is transgender.

A Class Divided: A Book About Racism – Children’s picture book shows that it is never to early to learn that racism is wrong.

Flowering Your Mind – “Brighten your mood, relieve tension, and even change the course of your life,” says Suzanne Faith RN, in her new book, Flowering Your Mind.

What They Don’t See: A Little Girl’s Moment of Honesty – Author Ashley M. Paul releases a tender story that helps to bring awareness and healing to a young girl witnessing constant domestic quarrelling.