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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
10 Must-Have Items from Becky G's New Walmart Home Collection
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Becky G and her mother Alejandra are helping fans get their homes ready for summer with the launch of their home decor line Mainstays. More from Billboard The 8 Best New Products to Buy This Week: Shop Sony, Marshall, & Nike From Viral 'Big Volume' Mascara to Zendaya's Go-To Foundation, These Beauty Bestsellers Are 30% Off for Lancome Friends & Family Sale Lindsay Lohan Explains Why Singing Again for 'Freakier Friday' Was 'Nerve-Racking' Featuring everything from candles to lighting and carpets, Mainstays includes a range of home decor items inspired by the duo's family history and their shared values of style, affordability and social empowerment. Both Becky and her mother wanted to dream up a collection of home goods that instantly transformed your home into a warm and welcoming place, and it looks like they did just that. Playful and colorful, each piece screams summer, centered around citrus motifs and hues like blue, green and orange. Florals and stripes also appear heavily throughout the collection. The genius of this collection can be seen in its mixing and matching ability. No matter what you choose to snag, each item compliments the other, given the color scheme and motifs used are all similar. Pricing ranges from $3 to $16, meaning you can make your home look beautiful on a budget. Ready to transform your space? We've made shopping the collaborative Walmart collection a breezy by narrowing down 10 pieces we think you'll adore. $2.88 Buy Now at walmart A set of green and blue margarita coupe glasses. It's officially margarita season, which means you'll want to grab great glassware to serve your cocktails in. This set from Mainstays certainly fits the bill, and it's affordable to boot. At just $2.88, this two-piece coupe glass set is celebration-worthy, featuring one green and one blue glass made of shatter-resistant lightweight glass. Each piece measures 2.75″ in diameter by 2.16, meaning they're deep and wide enough that you can safely serve up your latest cocktail or dessert creation without fear of spilling. Simply put, these glasses are perfect for your next party, family gathering or everyday enjoyment. $7.96 Buy Now at walmart A lemon-shaped serving platter with a blue leaf. What's better than a serving plate? That's right. A lemon-shaped serving plate. This one from Mainstays is made from BPA-free bamboo melamine, otherwise known as bamboo fibers and resin. The charming yellow and blue lemon shape evokes hot summer days by the pool sipping on a glass of ice-cold lemonade. You'll be serving up style with this piece. The Mainstays piece measures 14.37″ x 10.5″ x 1.95″, making it big enough to dish up a bunch of things at once. From yummy appetizers to mains and desserts, the serving plate easily adds a pop of color to your dishware game, perfect for your next summer hosting event. $7.96 Buy Now at walmart A tree bowl serving platter with green and white stripes. Any good party needs condiments. Condiments are basically the cornerstone of any good get-together. From ranch to ketchup and barbecue sauce, we can't imagine a summer cookout without those titular condiments all in one place. Mainstays triple condiment bowl allows you to serve three condiments at a time so partygoers won't have to choose between their fave dips any longer. Equipped with a green and white striped design, the serving bowls are made of sturdy BPA-free bamboo melamine and can hold up to 15 oz. The serving bowl also comes in a blue and white striped colorway. What's more? This serving dish is also dishwasher safe, making clean-up post-party a breeze. From nuts to crackers and dips, you can also serve snacks in each dish if you'd rather. $5.46 Buy Now at walmart A clear cocktail shaker with fruit-inspired swizzle sticks in yellow, green and orange. While we aren't mixologists, this cocktail shaker and swizzler set certainly makes us feel like it. Retailing for $5.46, this five-piece set includes a clear shaker and four colorful swizzle sticks in shades of yellow, green and orange fixed with citrus motifs that offer each drink creation you make a tropical flair. The shaker and swizzler sticks are lightweight and shatter-resistant, making the set perfect for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. With this cocktail shaker set, you're bound to make this summer a boozy one. $16.18 Buy Now at walmart A pink ribbed glass light with a gold base. Mainstays Green Lily light is one of our faves, and for good reason. Beyond being absolutely stunning, this piece is functional too. Key features include a pink ribbed glass shade, touch controls, dimmable integrated LEDs and a classy gold base. The lighting source measures 4.75″ x 4.75″ x 8.5″ and comes with a nifty charging cord so this ambient light will never go out. $9.98 Buy Now at walmart A green and white striped rug with a scalloped edge. Rug shopping is just as painful as jeans shopping. Both are very particular and you really won't know how they'll fit until you have them in hand. Mainstays scalloped layering rug is the answer to this issue, given it's meant to be used as a layering piece, so sizing isn't really an issue. Meant to lay beneath bathmats, runners and doormats, this rug comes in a green and white with unique striping and eye-catching scalloped edges that offer any space a touch of whimsy. The rug measures 24″ x 36″ and is made of durable polyester that is made to withstand both outdoor and indoor use. $9.98 Buy Now at walmart A blue and white striped ceramic pitcher. Hosting season is almost upon us. Whether you're throwing a backyard barbeque or birthday bash, this pitcher makes a great addition to any table setting. Whimsical and vibrant, this pitcher is made of sturdy ceramic and measures 7.5″L x 5.2″ W x 8.5″H. The slightly imperfect blue striping is a nice touch, giving it a handmade vibe. Whether you're utilizing it to pour up mimosas or showcasing a blooming bouquet of flowers, faux or otherwise, the pitcher will look good in just about every setting from the dining table to the kitchen. To clean, all you need to do is wipe it down with a wet towel and hand dry. It's as simple as that. $9.98 Buy Now at walmart A white ceramic vase filled with faux leaves and lemons. Looking to liven up your space? Look no further than Mainstays artificial lemon tree neatly nestled into a white ceramic vase. Retailing for $9.98, this decor item stands at 14.5″ and features three realistic lemons affixed to green leaves and stems. This piece is great for those without a green thumb who want to keep something alive-ish in their home. For those of us with pets or butterfingers, the base of the ceramic vase is equipped with a cement bed that offers the piece weight, meaning your lemons won't topple over anytime soon. Perfect for bringing vibrancy to the office, kitchen or bedroom, the styling options are endless. $5.97 Buy Now at walmart A raspberry and peach Frose-inspired candle in orange and brown packaging. Scent is a big part of what makes a space comforting. It's important to get your place smelling good before hosting unless you want your guests running out the door screaming. This Raspberry Peach Frose candle from Mainstays is everything you want in a scent because it's fruity and floral and Frose-inspired. Picture it. Lighting up this candle after a long day, unwinding with the scents of raspberry sorbet, lemon sugar and coconut water floating through the air. I don't know about you but that kind of sounds like heaven. Plus the candle's 3 wick design offers a steady and even burn so you can have your home smelling nice for hours on end. $14.98 Buy Now at walmart A tapestry knit throw blanket in white and blue with a botanical print and frayed trim. Throw blankets are often overlooked for some reason. The home decor piece is the key to staying cozy, plus it makes your space look instantly more put together. This Mainstays Tapestry knit blanket features oodles of character, including a whimsical botanical print and frayed trim that gives the piece a vintage quality. Styled over the back of a sofa or laid neatly on top of a bedspread, this piece will instantly transform a space from drab to colorful. If the blue hue isn't your thing, this blanket also comes in green.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
I love my new ‘Ozempic face' – I look 10 years younger AND I've lost 60lbs – I kept weight off with 2 simple tricks
Exclusive NO WEIGH I love my new 'Ozempic face' – I look 10 years younger AND I've lost 60lbs – I kept weight off with 2 simple tricks Some 'skinny jab' users end up looking gaunt, with sunken eyes and cheeks, but Alejandra claims to have de-aged her face and body so much she looks like a teenager
Chicago Tribune
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
One for the Books: If May showers have you looking for spring flowers, check out these Naperville Public Library reads
Spring has sprung, and so have our books! Celebrate the season with one of our Amazing Book Challenge categories: Books in Bloom. Pick up an iris-istible book featuring a flower on the cover. These floral finds span every genre, from murder mysteries and blossoming romances to poetic reflections and more. Whatever you choose, these reads are sure to leaf you rooted in inspiration and blooming with new ideas! And check out the full list of recommendations and see the other categories at 'Tom Lake' by Ann Patchett Recalling the past at her daughters' request, Lara tells the story of a famous actor with whom she shared both a stage and a romance, which causes her daughters to examine their own lives and reconsider the world and everything they thought. 'The Haunting of Alejandra' by V. Castro Alejandra no longer knows who she is. To her family, she plays familiar roles — wife, mother, daughter — but none of them see the darkness consuming her. In her despair, she is haunted by the ghost of a weeping woman in white. Therapy leads Alejandra to explore her past and the life of the birth mother she never knew. As she uncovers the tragic legacy of the women in her family, she realizes the ghost is La Llorona, a vengeful spirit from Mexican legend who has haunted generations. But Alejandra has inherited more than pain. She carries the strength of her ancestors, and she must use it to break the cycle and banish La Llorona once and for all. 'By Any Other Name' by Jodi Picoult As a student, Melina Green was crushed by a harsh review that shattered her confidence. Ten years later, she finishes her most powerful play yet — about her ancestor Emilia Bassano, England's first published female poet and rumored Shakespeare muse. Fearing rejection, Melina's friend submits the play under a male name. In 1581, Emilia, raised in privilege but with no freedom, secretly writes while serving as a courtesan. In this dual-timeline tale, both women defy the odds to make their voices heard, even if someone else takes the credit. 'Blood Like Mine' by Stuart Neville On a snowy Colorado night, desperate single mother Rebecca Carter swerves to avoid an elk and gets stranded with her daughter, Moonflower, who's hiding a dark secret. When a stranger offers help, Rebecca refuses, but the brief encounter shatters the fragile life she's tried to protect. Now, hunted by a ruthless predator, Rebecca must fight to save her daughter from a fate worse than death. Meanwhile, across the country, FBI agent Marc Donner finally gets a break in a chilling serial killer case he's pursued for years. 'The Museum of Failures' by Thirty Umrigar When Remy Wadia left India for the U.S., he carried with him a deep resentment toward his distant mother. Years later, he returns to Bombay to adopt a child — and to see his ailing mother one last time. As he helps her recover, a mysterious photograph unearths long-buried family secrets, forcing Remy to confront his past and reevaluate everything he thought he knew about his parents. 'The Museum of Failures' is a moving story of regret, reconciliation and the healing power of empathy and forgiveness. 'Gardening Can Be Murder' by Marta McDowell Gardens — with their deadly plants, sharp tools and hidden corners — make the perfect setting for murder. Yet their role in the mystery genre has often been overlooked. In 'Gardening Can Be Murder,' author and gardening expert Marta McDowell uncovers the deep roots gardens have in crime fiction. Blending cozy and hard-boiled, classic and contemporary, McDowell explores plant-loving detectives, poisonous plots and sinister settings, showing how gardening continues to inspire mystery writers and their most chilling tales. 'I Was Told There'd Be Cake' by Sloane Crosley From despoiling an exhibit at the Natural History Museum to provoking the ire of her first boss to siccing the cops on her mysterious neighbor, Crosley can do no right despite the best of intentions — or perhaps because of them. Together, these essays create a startlingly funny and revealing portrait of a complex and utterly recognizable character who aims for the stars but hits the ceiling. 'I Was Told There'd Be Cake' introduces a strikingly original voice, chronicling the struggles and unexpected beauty of modern urban life.
Chicago Tribune
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Chicago Tribune
Guest column: Promise of dual language programs in Illinois must be embraced
The auditorium was full of families, all eyes on the brightly lit stage. Alejandra nervously approached the podium. Only her hairbows were visible as she shared what speaking both Spanish and English meant to her, her family and her community in a clear, confident voice. She spoke of the importance of bilingualism in service of her family, in making new friends and in helping her achieve her goals in life. As she finished with, 'Soy de dos mundos (I am of two worlds),' there wasn't a dry eye in the house. During this district-wide celebration of bilingualism, it felt freeing and empowering to raise our bilingual voices in this way. It is equally empowering to know that dual language programs all over our state are striving to raise high-achieving, biliterate students, able to express themselves in two languages and ready to participate as citizens of a multilingual world. Supported by decades of research, dual language programs have a proven ability to close achievement gaps for all students. Illinois has passed Public Act 103 0362 that encourages schools to expand its dual language efforts and harness the power to close the gap for students, especially those with less opportunities. While our state is making progress, more needs to be done to gauge these programs' accountability and ensure that students like Alejandra receive high-quality instruction to help them reach their long-term goals. Illinois' current school report card system looks only at English language arts scores. If we're serious about our students' achieving biliteracy and if we're to have successful bilingual programs, we should be gauging our students' ability in both languages. The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for students in grades 3-8 assesses their knowledge of the state standards is our most influential test. Seventy-five percent of school designations, and thus funding, is based on this test so schools feel immense pressure to show IAR growth. I know from my own experience that the data that affects the school rating is at the top of the agenda, whereas other equally meaningful data, like scores on the standardized test used to evaluate English learners' proficiency, is left out of the conversation. If we want to see more children like Alejandra stepping up to proudly declare their two languages, then we need to update the state accountability system to incorporate authentic measures of what our multilingual students can do, whether dual language programs are working well and what can be done to improve them. There are two additional ways we can improve the system and support our students: It's time for the state to see the fullness of what our bilingual students can do, just as Alejandra and 12 other bilingual writing winners showed our district in 2023. Alejandra found — and raised — her voice and is now excelling as a biliterate middle school student. If we value bilingualism and biliteracy in schools, we should do everything we can to support our students and their learning.
News.com.au
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Richard Gere eyes plan to leave Spain and return to US
At the 2025 Gala: Carnaval in New York City, Alejandra spoke to the Daily Mail about her family's plans, saying they had decided to live in Spain for "a few years" and then come back to the States. "We're always coming back," she said, referring to herself, her husband and their sons Alexander, five, and James, four. "We'll come back here in the summer because we have the kids at camp. We just have to balance our lives there and here.". After years of living in New York City, the couple decided to move to Spain, where Alejandra is from, and raise their children there.
