Amazon/Hasbro
Let s face it: We can t have a ton of massive dinosaurs stomping around, potentially squashing people in real life. No matter how much we all love
Jurassic Park, it s best to avoid making it a reality. Luckily, there s a new version of
Monopoly that can transport you to your favorite fictional theme park without all the unpleasantness that comes with being hunted down by a pack of
Yes,
Monopoly: Jurassic Park Edition is out now, and it s not just a simple themed version of the classic game. Here, you won t be riding around the board on the Reading Railroad or plunking down your hard-earned riches to buy Park Avenue instead, you ll need to help lock down the park and avoid an angry
LEGO
Fans of the adventures set in a galaxy far, far away know that May 4 also known as Star Wars Day is a time for exciting new movie, TV show, and video game announcements, along with plenty of sales on merchandise across the web. And like it does every year, LEGO is kicking off its Star Wars Day celebrations early, featuring exclusive deals, new releases, and free gifts from May 1 through May 5.
LEGO has already released some new items in anticipation of Star Wars Day, including a 683-piece Imperial Probe Droid set and Darth Vader and Scout Trooper helmet sets. And on May 1, the company is releasing a massive R2-D2 set comprised of more than 2300 pieces and a secret compartment for Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber.
Vitamix/Amazon
Turn on any cooking show or look through any professional kitchen and you ll likely see a Vitamix somewhere. Beloved by chefs and home cooks alike, the Vitamix is considered the gold standard when it comes to blenders. If you’ve always wanted one but have been hesitant because of the price now’s your chance. The Vitamix 310 Explorian Blender is currently on sale for $279 on Amazon, which is way down from its normal price of $350.
If the high price is holding you back, Business Insider reported that, “Vitamix is one of the most reliable blender brands available. According to a Consumer Reports reliability study, the likelihood of a Vitamix experiencing mechanical problems within the first four years of ownership is about 6%. This is significantly lower than any other brand.”
Amazon/Joseph Enterprises
If you were conscious during the 80s, chances are the ch-ch-ch-chia! jingle has been stuck in your head more times than you d like to admit. And now, you can fully embrace the nostalgia of the decade with Chia Pets modeled after
Sweatin to the Oldies mainstay Richard Simmons.
Yes, the classic Chia Pet, which is more of a planter really, is back in business. This terra cotta planter is sculpted to resemble each of these icons of the 80s, and all you need to help them grow their gorgeous hair is a little sunshine, water, and TLC.
This Little Goat
Stephanie Izard, a James Beard award winner who s also the first woman to win Bravo’s
Top Chef, has released a line of globally inspired cooking sauces, now available on Amazon.
Called This Little Goat Sauce Kit, a name taken from her restaurants Girl & the Goat and Little Goat in Chicago the sauces are influenced by her international travels and culinary inspirations. The kit includes five sauces with the best names:
This Little Goat Went To Hong Kong: “savory and bold, with notes of soy, pops of finer, garlic, and spicy chilies.”
This Little Goat Went To Southeast Asia: “zesty and savory, with the salty goodness of fish sauce and lemon.”