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Following 20 years of serving soup to millions of customers at Zoup! Eatery (now Z!Eats), the team is bringing its thoughtfully crafted recipes straight to grocery store shelves. Kettle cooked in small batches, Zoup! soups are filled with wholesome, high-quality foods like antibiotic-free chicken, hearty cuts of vegetables, fresh herbs, and savory spices, all slow-simmered in the brand’s homestyle broth. There are no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, and no GMO’s… just perfectly balanced, soul-warming taste in every spoonful. Packaged in slim, recyclable (and reusable) glass jars, the following can serve as a quick and nourishing office lunch or cozy dinner at home.

·        Chicken Noodle, a nostalgic nod to Grandma

·        Chicken Potpie, a comfort food classic

·        Portabella Mushroom Bisque, rich and aromatic

·        Black Bean Chili, hearty and vegan

·        Spicy Chicken ‘Chilada™, zesty and nourishing

·        Tomato Bisque, smooth and creamy

·        Garden Vegetable, fresh and tasty

·        Butternut Squash with Brown Butter and Sage, so silky

·        Chicken & Riced Cauliflower, a low-carb twist

Said Eric Ersher, founder and CEO of Zoup! Specialty Products, “Our restaurant history served as a testing ground to create and refine our soup recipes so that each would elicit all the comfort and warmth a good, really good bowl of soup should. With every smile and slurp, our customers reassured us that we were accomplishing what we set out to do. Today, we’ve brought our high standards for robust flavor and clean ingredients to our heat-and-eat soups and are proud to bring that same experience to people’s homes.”

Zoup! Soups are available for an SRP of $5.99 at retailers across the country, including Walmart, Sprouts, Meijer, The Fresh Market, and Weis Markets. The premium, clean-label products are also sold through Instacart, Amazon and Walmart.com.

About Zoup! Specialty Products

Zoup! got its start in 1998 by bringing something truly special, yet also simple, to communities across the country — a good, really good bowl of soup. After serving customers face-to-face for over 20 years, the passionate team leveraged its restaurant heritage to thoughtfully create soup-centric foods for retail, including premium broths, Culinary Concentrate™ broth bases, and shelf-stable soups. Featured on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America since 2019, Zoup! products are available in over 18,000 stores nationwide, plus online. Visit ZoupBroth.com and follow @ZoupGoodReallyGood on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.

Lunch bags and bento boxes, meet Pickle Bites. These freshly packed and lightly fermented™ pickles are thick cut for craveable crunch and have gut-healthy benefits to boot. Classic Dill, along with Kimchi and Spicy for more adventurous kiddos, come in convenient, single-serve pouches with no added brine (so less mess!). They’re super tasty yet free of added sugar, preservatives, and GMO’s. Plus, all three flavors are only 10 calories per serving.

Caleb Rand's book, Never Alone, was inspired by his own experience with bullying. That firsthand encounter showed him how much damage bullying can do. Wanting to bring attention to the issue and offer hope, he wrote Never Alone as a 6th grade student. The main character, Jeff, deals with the emotional and psychological effects of constant bullying. The story shows Jeff's feelings of hopelessness and isolation, capturing the inner struggles of someone who feels completely alone and unable to cope. But then, something changes: Jeff starts to see the power of kindness. These small acts of compassion make a difference, helping to counter the negativity he's faced. Through these interactions, Jeff learns that even in tough times, he's not alone. The book highlights the importance of support from friends, family, teachers, and the community. Never Alone reminds us that empathy and kindness can overcome challenges and help those who feel vulnerable find a sense of belonging.

This book is a great way for students, parents, and teachers to tackle the big issue of bullying in schools. It uses stories to show what bullying looks like from different angles, making it easier for students to think about it without feeling like they're being put on the spot. “Reading a book makes it feel less threatening to learn about these difficult topics,” states author Caleb Rand. This way, kids can understand bullying, how it happens, and who it affects. It's also a starting point for talking about bullying at home and school.  By giving everyone something to talk about, this book helps the school become a community where everyone feels safe and respected.

The discussion questions and activities at the end of the book are super helpful for teachers and parents. They make the book's ideas stick and get students thinking. Talking about the book helps students explain what they learned, connect it to their own lives, and think more critically. The activities let them use what they've learned, building skills in talking to others, solving problems, and being creative. Plus, when children share and work together, it boosts their confidence.

For those interested in purchasing Never Alone, by Caleb Rand, it is available on Amazon through the following link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F8FWLWN2 

Whether you're expecting your very first baby or shopping for a lively toddler, every Chicco car seat is engineered for comfort, safety, and peace of mind. World-class innovation and user-friendly touchpoints make Chicco car seats reassuringly easy to install and to secure your little one, making every ride that much safer.

All-in-One Car Seat
One car seat that fits your child, vehicle and life from birth through booster

Room to Grow
Extra rear-facing legroom and superior range of height adjustments accommodate child’s growth

Space-Saving Design
Slim, space-saving design takes up less space in vehicle without compromising comfort

LeverLock® Self-Tensioning Lock System
Innovative vehicle belt install for forward-facing harness mode provides confidence and stability by applying the correct amount of belt-locking tension

MSRP: $319.99 
Launch Date: February 2025 
Key Retailers: Babylist, Walmart, Amazon
Top Product Features: 
OneFit™ LX now features the Chicco-exclusive LeverLock® Self-Tensioning Lock System for the most secure front-facing installation using a clear vehicle belt path that is shockingly simple for parents. 
Featuring ClearTex® flame retardant-free materials, it is GREENGUARD Gold Certified for low chemical emissions
The only AIO car seat that provides multiple reclines in booster mode

April & Ashley’s NEW exquisite farm-fresh roses delivered directly to customers’ homes, offering blooms that redefine luxury and elegance. Transform Mother’s Day into an extraordinary experience with April & Ashley’s expertly grown, cut-to-order rose bouquets. April & Ashley farm-fresh rose bouquets elevate your home décor and Mother’s Day gifting.

“Send your love to mom with luxury roses that are larger, more fragrant and longer lasting than standard bouquets,” recommends April & Ashley Co-CEO Tyler Francis. “Our stunning rose bouquets are cultivated with care and precision. Unlike store-bought flowers that often lack longevity and fragrance, April & Ashley’s roses are shipped straight from the farm, ensuring maximum freshness and beauty.” 

Each bouquet is meticulously crafted to showcase larger, more abundant blooms—radiating more fragrance than traditional rose bouquets.

About:

April & Ashley is rooted in family-farm tradition, cultivating roses with a focus on quality, sustainability, and innovation. Roses from April & Ashley are curated and hand selected from farm to front door for both bouquets and rose bushes with more than 70 bush and 30 bouquet varieties available. With deep roots in Arizona, the company is proud to uphold farming practices that respect both the environment and the artistry of rose cultivation. Customers experience the beauty of larger, longer lasting, and more fragrant blooms direct from the source. For more information, visit aprilandashley.com.           

WOOWIND LAUNCHES VENTUS PRO: THE ULTIMATE PORTABLE TIRE INFLATOR FOR CARS, MOTORCYCLES, BIKES AND SCOOTERS

Woowind, a rising innovator in portable inflating gadgets, today announced the U.S. launch of the Ventus Pro, its most powerful and versatile tire inflator yet. Now available on Amazon for $79.99 USD, the Ventus Pro is ideal for quickly inflating tires of any size on cars, motorcycles, bicycles, scooters, and more - all in under 1 minute. Whether on the road, in the city, or out in the great outdoors, Ventus Pro empowers users to inflate with confidence, wherever life takes them!

Key Features:

·        2x Faster Inflation (approx. 24L/min): Inflate tires in as little as 1 minute (compared to the Woowind LP1 and other similar products)

·        2x More Powerful: Effortlessly handles larger tires with increased inflation power

·        Premium Design: A sleek, durable aluminum build with high-end finishes

·        Easy to Use: Intuitive controls with 5 preset modes and a longer air tube optimized for motorcycles and bikes tire inflationtoo

·        Emergency Ready: The only portable pump compatible with Woowind’s sealant emergency kit (available April 2025) for fast tire puncture repairs

·        Improved Battery: +20% battery power for extended use

·        Continuous Power: A 10-ft car plug cable

·        Versatility: Includes different adaptors such as a Presta Valve, Dunlop Valve, Swimming Ring Nozzle, Ball Needle and a flexible air hose.

"We designed Ventus Pro to be the go-to solution for anyone who demands quick, dependable air inflation for any car, motorcycle, bicycle, or scooter," said David Valle, global product director. "Not only does Ventus Pro deliver the power and reliability to inflate with ease under any weather condition - snow, extreme heat, or rain – it also allows you check your tires quickly before heading out to ensure that you can trust they will perform when you need it most.”

Meet Stroller Society, the baby apparel brand that combines style, comfort, and giving back. Made from soft, durable fabrics like modal, Pima cotton, and bamboo, their newborn and preemie gowns, outfits, and swaddles are perfect for personalization. With hundreds of five-star reviews, each piece is designed for both fashion and comfort, while supporting causes like March of Dimes and Baby2Baby with every purchase. Available on Amazon

From the creator of the beloved picture books In a Jar and Out of a Jar, Deborah Marcero, comes the companion picture book HOPE IN A JAR where we follow little bunny and his friends as they collect their hopes and dreams for the future in jars. Also out, is the board book spinoff LITTLE BUNNY SPRING IS HERE! where Little Bunny and his friends look for the first signs of spring with sprinkling of rain, flowing rivers, blooming flowers, singing birds, and zooming bees!

Bluey and Bingo have two new adventures this holiday, with activity books like HAPPY EASTER! A PUFFY STICKER COLORING BOOK that includes over 50 puffer stickers and MORE EASTER FUN!: A CRAFT BOOK that includes Easter Pouch Cutout.

A classic character returns with Peter Rabbit in three lift-the-flap activity books, THE EASTER BUNNY HUNT: WITH LOTS OF FLAPS TO LOOK UNDER, EASTER FUN: A LIFT-THE-FLAP BOOK, and THE GREAT OUTDOORS TREASURE HUNT, as well as a new picture book THE WORLD OF PETER RABBIT: UP AND AWAY. We also get to say hello to beloved characters in Roald Dahl’s HOW TO HAVE AN EGGSTRAORDINARY EASTER and in Rosemary Well’s board book edition of MAX'S CHOCOLATE CHICKEN. These books are the perfect Easter gift for young readers that are just beginning to read or may be celebrating their first Easter.

Check out WHEN I TALK TO GOD, I TALK ABOUT FEELINGS by Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins – the second heartwarming picture book in the NYT bestselling series all about using faith and prayer to explore the ups and downs of feelings. You can also read JESUS FEEDS THE HUNGRY by Pia Imperial and illustrated by Carly Gledhill for an Easter story for families that want to celebrate the power of prayer and faith together!

Hold The Magic - 1st Wiggly Tooth Collection

Price: $54.99

At Hold The Magic, they are a team of adults who haven’t lost their belief in fairies, magic, and imagination. Their mission is to create memorable, magical experiences with every lost tooth. They believe in nurturing creativity and wonder and passing it on to the next generation. Give your child the gift of imagination and inspiration before they grow up! Follow them on Instagram @holdthemagic.

Toothbrush Toys

Price: $19.95

Toothbrush Toys changes the mundane tooth-brushing experience into something children get excited about. With poor pediatric dental hygiene at alarmingly high numbers nationwide, Toothbrush Toys encourages children to engage with their brushes through captivating stories and animation. Its mission is to lower the resistance to teeth brushing and make it fun. A team of pediatric dentists has embraced the design of the brushes and the concept of the backstories. The brand's partnership with America's Tooth Fairy allows them to provide dental care products to those in need nationwide. Follow them on Instagram @toothbrushtoys.