This is not a drill

Have you ever wanted to live más — without leaving the house? Thanks to Walmart, you can now think outside the bun in the comfort of your own kitchen. Taco Bell has partnered with Walmart to exclusively sell Crunchwrap Supreme and Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla meal kits, packed with Taco Bell seasonings and sauces that will let you re-create fast-food favorites without even having to enter a drive-thru.

And before you run out to get your hands on these “cravings kits,” you’ll want to make sure you have everything you need for an at-home taco party — from taco holders to themed hand towels.

Get these kits to make Taco Bell Crunchwraps and quesadillas at home

Taco Bell at Home “cravings kits” are available exclusively at Walmart. Currently, you can get kits to make Crunchwrap Supremes and Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas at home.

The Crunchwrap Supreme kit sells for $7 and includes four 12-inch flour tortillas, four crunchy tostada shells, Velveeta cheese sauce and taco seasoning.

The Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla kit also sells for $7 and includes four 10-inch flour tortillas, creamy chipotle sauce and Velveeta cheese sauce.

With both kits, you need to add your own protein. You can also add your own fresh toppings, like lettuce, tomato, guacamole and anything else your heart desires. This is truly living más.

Must-haves for taco lovers

Corque Taco Holders Set of 6

Make taco night much more colorful with this set of six taco holders in bright neon colors. Taco holders are the best way to level up your taco game — they hold your soft shells upright, keeping all your toppings securely inside. They’re even reversible — they can hold two tacos on one side and three on the other.

LXOMILL Funny Taco Kitchen Towels

Show everyone your love of tacos with this set of two funny taco-themed dish towels. One pictures a hard-shell taco with the message, “Every now and then I fall apart.” The other has the uplifting missive, “You can’t make everyone happy, you are not a taco.” Words to live by.

mermaker Burritos Tortilla Throw Blanket 2.0

Ever wondered what it would feel like to be a burrito? Wonder no more. You can get cozy inside this oversized tortilla throw blanket for movie night, Taco Tuesday or any other occasion.

Primitives by Kathy Not A Taco Inset Sign

Need to decorate your home for taco night? This sign is the perfect piece to add, with that message that everyone needs to hear once in a while: “You can’t make everyone happy, you’re not a taco.”

Alex and Eve Home Bamboo Taco Tray with Tong

When you need to feed a crowd (with tacos), this tray is the perfect thing to add to your arsenal. It’s 16 inches long with slots to hold up to eight hard-shell tacos, perfectly upright so all their toppings stay in place. Happy Taco Tuesday!

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The California-based fast food company and Kraft Heinz have teamed up on new home-cook versions of Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme and Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla after seeing social media users trying to create their own versions of the dishes.

Taco Bell described the Crunchwrap Supreme as “perhaps its most iconic menu item in history” and noted that copycat recipe videos garnered over 50 million views on TikTok.

The quesadilla was one of the company's best-selling menu items in 2023, a news release said.

This is the first time Taco Bell is releasing cooking kits for both menu items.

The “craving kits” include “proprietary Taco Bell restaurant ingredients, seasonings and sauces” essential to make the dishes at home, a news release said. Each craving kit contains four servings of essential ingredients; all customers need to add is their desired protein and toppings.

The packages include specific cooking and assembly instructions to help chefs achieve the best homemade version of both recipes.

The kits are available exclusively at Walmart stores and online nationwide.

Here’s what’s inside the 2024 Golden Globes gift bags

Attending the Golden Globes is much more than a night to get dressed to the nines, walk a red carpet and celebrate some of the best movies of the year. The awards ceremony just revealed in a press release everything that will be included in the coveted gift bags attendees will receive, which are reportedly worth $500,000 this year. 

The bags were curated by luxury lifestyle magazine Robb Report, and they include tons of exclusive items, such as private jet credits, a session with a celebrity tattoo artist and must-have beauty products (from Black Diamond Retinol Oil to Truffle Eye Serum).

Learn about what’s included in the gift bags below, and if you feel like treating yourself, you can even purchase some of the less exclusive beauty products inside this year’s bags.

Shop this article: 111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask, Byroe Tomato Anti-Aging Serum, CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask

What makes a Golden Globes gift bag so valuable?

The gift bags are given to all the presenters and winners at the 2024 Golden Globes. Each one contains more than 35 luxury products, most of which will go to all 83 recipients, though there are a few extra-special products that are only gifted to a select few attendees.

For example, all of the presenters and winners will receive multiple travel experiences, including a five-day yacht charter in Indonesia (valued at $50,000) and a five-day “luxury experience” at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman (valued at $20,000).

Up to 10 recipients will get $10,000 in flight credits to XO Jet (valued at $11,000). Just one recipient will receive a pair of Coomi x Muzo emerald earrings that retail for $69,000. And one lucky guest will get six bottles of the most expensive wine in the world, Liber Pater, which sells for $193,500. The rest of the recipients will be able to enjoy a more reasonable option: La Distillerie de Monaco’s Limited Edition Eden Roc Gin (valued at $275).

If you want to live like a Golden Globes attendee, you can buy some of the items included in the gift bags on Amazon. All of them that are available to purchase are listed below.

Shop the Golden Globes 2024 goody bag

111SKIN Celestial Black Diamond Retinol Oil

This retinol oil is meant to be used at night when its 1% retinol can smooth uneven skin texture and smooth away age spots and fine lines.

111SKIN Rose Gold Brightening Facial Treatment Mask

The hydrogel formula in this face mask infuses your skin with hydrating ingredients for radiance and glow.

Byroe Tomato Anti-Aging Serum

Upcycled tomato helps this serum make your skin feel smoother and plumper. Its four-in-one formula targets sagging, fine lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness.

Byroe Truffle Eye Serum

Depuff and firm your under eye with this delicate, lightweight eye treatment that melts into the skin.

CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Face Mask

This face mask is made from patented flexible silicone that wraps around your face so LED light therapy can penetrate from every angle.

Le Domaine Luxury Face Cream

Le Domaine face cream offers a silky, whipped texture that feels luxurious — plus it deeply nourishes and protects skin as it promotes anti-aging.

S.T. Dupont Le Grand Cling Lighter

This isn’t the exact S.T. Dupont lighter given to Golden Globes attendees, but it’s the closest one you can buy online — and it has that classic “ping” sound that’s emblematic of Dupont lighters.

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The closed stores were located at:

• 15207 Major Lansdale Blvd., Bowie, Md.
• 6751-B Frontier Dr., Springfield, Va.
• 7401 Sudley Rd., Manassas, Va.
• 1160 Carl D Silver Pkwy., Fredericksburg, Va.
• 13237 Worth Ave., Woodbridge, Va.

A restaurant in Columbia, Md. closed, as well.

According to a news release, TGI Fridays offered employees more than 1,000 transfer opportunities. The company said that the offer covered more than 80% of affected employees.

The restaurant chain said in the release that it also was selling eight corporate-owned restaurants to former CEO Ray Blanchette.

People were camping out overnight to get their hands on the new collab

Anyone who follows the trends of TikTok and Gen Z probably already knows about the Stanley collab with Starbucks — and may have even camped out at a Target this week trying to get their hands on a glittery pink tumbler. The partnership caused mayhem at stores as fans camped overnight to try to score one of a limited number of Starbucks x Stanley Quencher pink tumblers — and some of those who were lucky enough to buy them were resellers who have now listed them online for exorbitant markups.

Here’s everything you need to know about the coveted cups — and some alternative pink Stanley tumblers you can buy if you missed the boat on this collab.

Shop this article: Stanley 30 oz Stainless Steel H2.0 Flowstate Quencher Tumbler Sizzling Pink, Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler 40oz Pink Dusk, Stanley 40 oz. Quencher H2.0 Valentines Day Tumbler Cosmo Pink

Here’s what’s going on with the Starbucks Stanley Quencher collab at Target

If you’re on TikTok, you probably already know about Stanley Quenchers. They’re insulated, 40-ounce tumblers with a cult following for their ability to keep drinks at temperature for hours (plus they come in tons of colors and look cute). 

On Jan. 3, Stanley released a collaboration with Starbucks: a “Winter Pink” tumbler sold exclusively at Target. Starbucks, which just announced it would allow customers to bring their own reusable cups when picking up drive-thru and mobile orders, announced that the glittery pink tumblers would be available at Target for $49.95 as long as supplies last. If TikTok is any indication, supplies didn’t last long. Videos show people lining up outside Target, even as early as the night before. Some people also recorded altercations over the cups. Yikes.

Pink Stanley Quenchers you can actually get your hands on (maybe)

If you have to have a pink Stanley tumbler, there are a few options on Amazon. They’re all marked up from typical Stanley prices (some of them by a lot), but that’s the price you pay for fashion, right?

Stanley 30 oz Stainless Steel H2.0 Flowstate Quencher Tumbler Sizzling Pink

This 30-ounce quencher has many of the same features of the 40-ounce version, like the comfort grip handle, narrow base to fit in cup holders, a splash- and spill-resistant lid with three positions and a reusable straw. This one is in the color Sizzling Pink, and it is available for $92.95.

Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler 40oz Pink Dusk

This 40-ounce Quencher is available in the color Pink Dusk, which is a warmer, more muted shade than the one from the Starbucks collab. But for anyone who loves pastels or neutrals, it’ll fit right in. It’s available for $86.99.

Stanley 40 oz. Quencher H2.0 Valentines Day Tumbler Cosmo Pink

Probably the closest thing you can get to the Starbucks color is this one: Cosmo Pink, a bright, cool shade. This 40-ounce Quencher is available online, but only if you want to drop $104.20 to get it.

Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler 40oz Rose Quartz

Another neutral shade, this Rose Quartz tumbler is one of the best deals you can get on a pink Stanley — it’s just $62.

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Stanley cups, or "Quenchers," as they're officially known, have become popular within the past few years thanks to social media. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, from a 14-ounce to a 64-ounce bottle. In honor of Valentine's Day next month, the brand also released new limited-edition cups at Target locations nationwide, as well as a special "Stanley x Starbucks" variety for just under $50.

Naturally, the release of the cups created quite a frenzy among fans.

In videos shared to social media, Target shoppers can be seen pouncing on the displays, with one even claiming that a "brawl" broke out.

Upon the release of the "Stanley x Starbucks" cup, some Target shoppers were even lining up outside the store the night before.

"Stanley definitely knows what they are doing. Everyone and their mom wants one," one TikTok user wrote of the commotion surrounding the cups. "IDK I still can't wrap my head around paying that much for a cup."

The cups, meanwhile, are listed as being unavailable at Target.com. A representative for Starbucks could not say whether they were sold out at all locations.

"We are seeing an enthusiastic response to the limited-edition, pink Starbucks x Stanley Quencher (40 fl. oz.) available at Target stores in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last," a Starbucks representative wrote in a statement shared with Nexstar. "It will not be restocked."

Despite the item's critics, demand for the Stanley Quenchers is still extremely strong. Last month, CNBC projected that the 40-ounce Stanley cups have helped the company increase revenue tenfold between 2019 and 2023 — with sales estimated at over $750 million in 2023 alone.

"They’re actually part of my personality. If I don’t have it, if I don’t choose the right color, my day kind of doesn’t go how I planned it," one fan told the outlet.

Available to all Sephora Beauty Insiders

Beauty lovers have even more reasons to have a happy birthday in 2024 — Sephora has all-new birthday gifts for members of its Beauty Insiders program, and this year’s picks are pretty amazing. 

It’s easy to redeem free birthday gifts from Sephora — and since getting your free birthday item online requires a $25 purchase, check out some of Sephora’s December bestsellers, from makeup brushes to sunscreen and more.

Shop this article: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand, Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Hair Oil, Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting and Laminating Eyebrow Gel

How to join Beauty Insider and redeem Sephora’s free gifts

Free birthday gifts are only available to Beauty Insider members — that’s Sephora’s rewards membership. Luckily, it’s super easy (and free) to sign up. All you have to do is head to the Beauty Insider page on the Sephora website, click “Join Now,” and fill in your information. 

Beauty Insiders get tons of perks besides a free birthday item — they also get free standard shipping on all their orders, access to special savings events, end-of-year discounts, events and exclusive products. If you spend more, you can unlock higher membership tiers that get you even more perks.

Once you’re a Beauty Insider member, you can redeem your free birthday gift any time during your birthday month. You can redeem it in-store at Sephora U.S. and Canada stores or Sephora in Kohl’s stores, or online at Sephora.com or Kohls.com. If you redeem it online, a purchase of $25 or more is required.

Here are the birthday gifts you can choose from:

• Kosas Lip and Brow Birthday Set
• Youth To The People Cleanse & Hydrate Skincare Birthday Set
• Moroccanoil Ultimate Hydration Birthday Set
• Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Look Birthday Set (available online only)

Sephora’s December 2023 bestsellers

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand

This semi-matte contour wand has a sponge applicator, which gives you all the control you need to create perfectly sculpted cheekbones. It’s also lightweight and cushioned for easy blending, resulting in an effortlessly natural look to your contour.

Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Hair Oil

Olaplex No. 7 is a weightless styling oil that gives hair more softness and shine while increasing the vibrancy of its color (whether it’s natural or color-treated). Like other Olaplex products, it also creates a natural protective barrier that prevents damage and frizz, keeping hair sleek and healthy.

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting and Laminating Eyebrow Gel

This clear, waterproof brow gel is universal for all hair colors and styles. It shapes, lifts and sets brows in place — however you style them — without feeling sticky or crunchy.

Sephora Collection PRO Shadow Brush #15

This small, tapered brush is perfect for precise eyeshadow application — think in the smaller areas of your lids like along the lash line. Use it to intensify looks by adding details.

Supergoop! 100% Mineral Sheerscreen Sunscreen SPF 30

Supergoop’s 100% mineral sunscreen is lightweight and completely sheer for comfortable, everyday wear that protects skin from UV, blue light and fine lines and wrinkles.

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"I had written about it on social media and a friend said you should try and do Trail Quest," said Yates.

Trail Quest is a state park program that encourages people to visit all 42 of the State Parks.
Yates says once you visit a State Park you log your visit on the website then you get a special pin in the mail.

"You get a pin for every few parks you visit. You get one for your first as a motivational tool, then you get one for your 5th, 10th, 20th," said Yates.  "Then once you visit all of them they have a little ceremony when you get your final pin and a certificate at the park of your choice."

Yates and her family just visited their 20th State Park. She said participating in Trail Quest has taken them all over the state.

"It's been a special bonding opportunity for me and the kids. I'm just really grateful that I discovered it because there are so many unique parts of the state I don't know that I would have known about, let alone visited had I not been researching state parks to visit," said Yates.

The Mountain Dew flavor started as a Taco Bell exclusive in 2004. As it grew in popularity over the years, PepsiCo released limited quantities in stores on a seasonal basis.

For the most part, though, quenching your thirst for Baja Blast meant making a Taco Bell run.

That’s all changed for the new year. As the lime-flavored soft drink marks its 20^th anniversary, you’ll find Baja Blast cans and bottles at stores nationwide year-round for the very first time.

The brand has also set up a special website where fans can enter a sweepstakes and collect points to redeem for Baja Blast gear.

“Mountain Dew Baja Blast has cemented its place as a fan-favorite flavor in pop culture and as a staple in countless Taco Bell orders, so we knew we had to celebrate its 20th anniversary in a big way,” said JP Bittencourt, vice president of marketing. “Nothing's better than giving fans what they've asked for, with a few additional surprises to keep the celebration going all year long.”

Baja Blast is also set to make its Super Bowl debut this year, with PepsiCo revealing the brand will make its “first-ever onscreen appearance” during the big game.

The 12 days of Christmas actually tells you when to take down your tree, too

It’s a new year, and the holiday season is officially over — or is it? If you’ve been putting off taking down your Christmas tree and other decorations, you’re actually not wrong. Tradition says the “correct” time to take down the tree is on the day of the Feast of Epiphany, which marks the official end of the Christmas season.

Not sure how much longer you should leave your tree up? Here’s what tradition says — and when most people say they take theirs down, tradition or otherwise.

Shop this article: ZOBER Christmas Ornament Storage Box, HOLDN’ STORAGE Christmas Ornament Storage Box, hatisan Large Christmas Ornament storage with Side Open

How long should you leave up your Christmas tree?

Most people don’t know that the 12 days of Christmas (yes, from the popular Christmas carol) actually start on Christmas Day. They end on Jan. 6, which is the Feast of Epiphany, the date marking when the Three Kings arrived to deliver their gifts to the newborn Jesus. That’s why, according to Christian tradition, the Christmas season ends on Jan. 6, and that’s when you should take down your tree and other decorations. In fact, some believe it’s bad luck to leave them up past that date.

But there are other considerations to keep in mind. If you have a live tree, make sure to keep giving it plenty of fresh water as long as you keep it up. If you notice it getting dry and crispy or dropping a ton of needles, it could become a fire hazard, and it’s a good idea to take it down.

Beyond that, though, it’s largely a personal choice when you put the décor away. According to an Opendoor survey in 2022, 84% of people put away Christmas decorations sometime in January, with 51% taking them down on or around New Year’s Day. As for me, with a long, gray Chicago winter ahead of me? I’ll leave them up until spring because we can all use the extra cheer.

The best products for storing Christmas ornaments and decorations

ZOBER Christmas Ornament Storage Box

This extra-large storage container safely stores away up to 128 ornaments in cube compartments that protect them from breaking during the off-season.

HOLDN’ STORAGE Christmas Ornament Storage Box

These cube storage boxes can hold up to 64 ornaments each. They also have label inserts, so you can easily see what’s stored in each box.

hatisan Large Christmas Ornament storage with Side Open

These drawer-style ornament storage boxes give you easy access to the ornaments stored in each layer.

ZOBER Christmas Wreath Storage Container

These zip-up containers safely store up to a 30-inch wreath, keeping it safe from dust, moisture and other dangers when not in use.

Balsam Hill 120-Piece Deluxe Rolling Ornament Storage Chest

This ornament storage bag holds up to 120 ornaments. It rolls on wheels, so you can easily move it to a closet or storage unit.

IRIS USA 2Pack 60qt Plastic Clear Ornament Storage Box

These storage boxes are made of clear plastic, allowing you to easily see the type of ornaments stored inside.

BALEINE Plastic Christmas Ornament Storage Box with Dividers

The long, shallow shape of these ornament storage boxes allows them to be stored under a bed (for those with limited closet or basement space).

BROSYDA Christmas Tree Storage Bag

This waterproof storage bag can safely store away an artificial Christmas tree up to 9 feet tall.

Softkiss Extra Large Waterproof Christmas Tree Bags

This extra-large waterproof storage bag can hold up to two artificial trees (each up to 9 feet tall).

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