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Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
25 Things To Make Your Patio The Place To Be
A triangular sail that'll bring your backyard some much-needed shade *and* drop the temperature a few degrees so you can actually enjoy the outdoors instead of worrying about sprouting a sweat stache. Some connectable Edison bulb string lights so you can make your backyard look like your favorite outdoor beer garden — and your guests will love that there's no cover charge! Solar-powered light-up flowers sure to add some whimsy to any outdoor space. And since they're cordless, you don't have to worry about being in proximity of an outlet. A massive inflatable screen from which you can watch all your fave programs. Bust this out for all of your summer Love Island viewings, and I guarantee no one will be late. A terrazzo firepit so you can partake in your fave outdoor pastime: making s'mores! It sure beats cooking 'em over a regular stove — let me tell you that. A canopy swing that basically looks like a Fisher-Price baby rocker — just for adults. If only it came with a motor to automatically rock you to sleep... A three-piece patio set with enough room for a small charcuterie spread and bottle of chilled white wine. You know, just ~summer~ stuff. A weatherproof outdoor Wi-Fi extender you can easily mount outdoors so you can take your WFH setup and convert it into a WFO (work from outside) setup without worrying about your internet speed. A pair of gravity lounge chairs so you can stretch out in ergonomic fashion. After being bent over your laptop all day like a lil' gremlin, it can do wonders for your lower back! An outdoor area rug that'll add some pizzazz to your patio if otherwise, it's just a bland slab of concrete. A fully adjustable portable backyard mister you can coil along a railing or umbrella or even just prop up on the ground next to you. It might not look like much, but it can cool areas off by up to 20 degrees! A compact Weber grill if you don't have a ton of outdoor space but do have super-size grilling ambitions. A three-piece bar set you can stock with everything you need to whip up tropical drinks. Don't forget the tiny umbrella toothpicks!! An umbrella light that'll provide overhead light so you can continue your al fresco gossip sesh long after sunset. Some crowd-pleasing flame colorant, so when you run out of s'mores ingredients... you can still get guests to stick around. An oversized egg chair you'll soon be treating like your very own throne. My advice? Snatch up any and all bells in the house rn so you can summon your roommates/family/significant other to grab you lemonade and grapes. Some solar-powered, round garden lights you can pop on your tabletop, in your garden beds, or along your pool for added ambiance. Squint your eyes and it's almost like you're at a resort in Cabo. A quilted hammock because taking a nap outdoors just hits different — especially when you're laying on something as comfortable and plush as a mattress topper. A magnetic barbecue light that'll make it easy to check in on the progress of your burgers and dogs — no phone flashlight necessary. A weather-resistant cedar pathway you can use to connect your patio to other outdoor areas like your garden or hot tub. A 2-in-1 cooler table so you don't have to make several trips to the kitchen when you're ready for another Topo Chico hard seltzer. Just load it up with ice and you can dump a 12-pack in, easy peasy. A weather-resistant end table where you can place your emotional support iced coffee. Sometimes I don't even feel like caffeine, but I like having it anyway. Not sure if that's just a me thing or not, but 🤷♀️. An indoor/outdoor bean bag you can sink into once you've scooped up the best burger of the bunch + added a healthy handful of Doritos to your BBQ-approved paper plate. A foldable cabana chair that looks like something you'd lounge on at a far-flung resort. So what if you only have three square feet of backyard space?? This baby will transform it. A patterned indoor/outdoor ottoman so durable, you can kick up your feet — shoes and all — without worrying about staining it or being yelled at by your mom for *potentially* staining it.
Buzz Feed
13-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Buzz Feed
Backyard Transformation Ideas For Every Budget
A triangular sail that'll bring your backyard some much-needed shade *and* drop the temperature a few degrees so you can actually enjoy the outdoors instead of worrying about sprouting a sweat stache. A vertical planter with five containers so you can finally grow your own herbs and stop spending $6 on a tiny bunch of basil!! A massive inflatable screen from which you can watch all your fave programs. Bust this out for all of your summer Love Island viewings, and I guarantee no one will be late. Some connectable Edison bulb string lights so you can make your backyard look like your favorite outdoor beer garden — and your guests will love that there's no cover charge! Or some weather-resistant wall lanterns if you could use the extra illumination but string lights aren't exactly your thing. An outdoor area rug that'll add some pizzazz to your patio if otherwise, it's just a bland slab of concrete. A three-piece patio set with enough room for a small charcuterie spread and bottle of chilled white wine. You know, just ~summer~ stuff. A balcony table attachment so you can take your WFH setup and convert it into a WFO (work from outside) setup. And then, when 5 p.m. hits, it's time to make it a bar top! Solar-powered light-up flowers sure to add some whimsy to any outdoor space. And since they're cordless, you don't have to worry about being in proximity of an outlet. A canopy swing that basically looks like a Fisher-Price baby rocker — just for adults. If only it came with a motor to automatically rock you to sleep... A compact Weber grill if you don't have a ton of outdoor space but do have super-size grilling ambitions. A terrazzo firepit so you can partake in your fave outdoor pastime: making s'mores! It sure beats cooking 'em over a regular stove — let me tell you that. A fully adjustable portable backyard mister you can coil along a railing, an umbrella, or even just prop up on the ground next to you. It might not look like much, but it can cool areas off by up to 20 degrees! A pair of gravity lounge chairs so you can stretch out in ergonomic fashion. After being bent over your laptop all day like a lil' gremlin, it can do wonders for your lower back! A quilted hammock because taking a nap outdoors just hits different — especially when you're laying on something as comfortable and plush as a mattress topper. Some crowd-pleasing flame colorant so when you run out of s'mores ingredients... you can still get guests to stick around. An umbrella light that'll provide overhead light so you can continue your al fresco gossip sesh long after sunset. A weather-resistant cedar pathway you can use to connect your patio to other outdoor areas like your garden or hot tub. A 2-in-1 cooler table so you don't have to make several trips to the kitchen when you're ready for another Topo Chico hard seltzer. Just load it up with ice, and you can dump a 12-pack in, easy peasy. An oversized egg chair you'll soon be treating like your very own throne. My advice? Snatch up any and all bells in the house rn so you can summon your roommates/family/significant other to grab you lemonade and grapes. A magnetic barbecue light that'll make it easy to check in on the progress of your burgers and dogs — no phone flashlight necessary. A cushioned hanging chair where you can curl up and enjoy the breeze or even spy on neighborhood pups (that's what I'd do, anyways). Some solar-powered, round garden lights you can pop on your tabletop, in your garden beds, or along your pool for added ambiance. Squint your eyes, and it's almost like you're at a resort in Cabo. A foldable cabana chair that looks like something you'd lounge on at a far-flung resort. So what if you only have three square feet of backyard space?? This baby will transform it. A three-piece bar set you can stock with everything you need to whip up tropical drinks. Don't forget the tiny umbrella toothpicks!! A weather-resistant end table where you can place your emotional support iced coffee. Sometimes I don't even feel like caffeine, but I like having it anyway. Not sure if that's just a me thing or not, but 🤷♀️. A set of ~drink sticks~ so mama (you) never has to stray too far from baby (your Hard Mountain Dew). A swiveling UPF 50+ protection umbrella (with an adjustable clamp) you can bring to the beach or even just use on your deck. That way, you don't end up with third-degree burns after taking a cat nap that turned into four (count 'em — four) solid hours. A patterned indoor/outdoor ottoman so durable, you can kick up your feet — shoes and all — without worrying about staining it or being yelled at by your mom for *potentially* staining it. And an indoor/outdoor bean bag you can sink into once you've scooped up the best burger of the bunch + added a healthy handful of Doritos to your BBQ-approved paper plate.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barbie dolls and other toys may cost more due to tariffs, Mattel warns
Days after President Donald Trump attempted to downplay rising prices by saying American children should make do with fewer possessions, one of the nation's largest toy manufacturers is warning of increased consumer costs. Mattel, the iconic maker of Barbie, said in its first quarter earnings report this week it plans to raise prices on American toys in direct response to the administration's new trade policies. "The company is operating in an uncertain macro-economic environment with significant volatility, including changes in global trade policy and U.S. tariffs," the Monday, May 5 report said. Along with Barbie, Mattel's most recognizable franchise brands include Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, Uno, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, Mega and Polly Pocket. Though an international brand, roughly half of Mattel's business is in the United States, according to Chief Financial Officer Anthony DiSilvestro. 'Two dolls instead of 30': Trump acknowledges prices will force consumers to cut back Though tariffs did not affect Mattel's first quarter earnings, the company said it is taking "mitigating actions" to offset potential impact of new tariffs. Along with price hikes, the toy giant says it plans to diversify its supply chain and take steps to further reduce its reliance on products from China. The company said in its May 5 earnings presentation that the evolving U.S. tariffs and volatile macroeconomic environment makes it difficult to predict sales for the rest of the year. DiSilvestro said in a March 13 conference that less than 40% of the company's total production this year is expected to come from China. The report did not include details about which Mattel products may end up more expensive in the coming months, but did project 40% to 50% of their products will cost $20 or less. The Trump administration has imposed tariffs totaling 145% on imports from China. Ten percent baseline tariffs on most other countries remain in effect, even though Trump delayed steeper reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, in addition to 25% tariffs on foreign automobiles, steel and aluminum. Trump, during an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" that aired May 4, repeated the scenario of pricier dolls in his defense of tariff-induced price hikes, this time arguing little girls in the U.S. need to make do with fewer toys. The president has maintained that China will bear the brunt of his tariffs, yet in recent days has begun to openly acknowledge and downplay the real possibility of increased costs passed down to American shoppers. "I don't think that a beautiful baby girl needs – that's 11 years old – needs to have 30 dolls," Trump told "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker. "I think they can have three dolls or four dolls because what we were doing with China was just unbelievable. We had a trade deficit of hundreds of billions of dollars with China." A week prior, Trump dismissed cost concerns in an interview with ABC, saying "the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls," and that "maybe the two dolls will cost a couple bucks more than they would normally." Contributing: Joey Garrison, USA TODAY. Kathryn Palmer is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Barbie doll costs could increase due to Trump tariffs, Mattel warns Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time Out Dubai
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Dubai
The Baby Expo is returning to Dubai – Book your tickets now
If you've ever mentally debated whether to go for the baby carrier or the pram, or wondered if sleep consultants are actually a thing, then clear your diary. The Baby Expo 2025 is returning to Dubai. Taking place on Friday May 16 and Saturday May 17, at Dubai World Trade Centre, The Baby Expo 2025, presented by Blaura, brings together a world of baby and parenting essentials under one (very large) roof. What to expect With more than 250 brands from 44 countries setting up shop across 14,000 square metres, expect everything from buggies to bottle sanitisers, formula to fashion. You'll spot familiar names like Cybex, Fisher-Price, Doona, Tommee Tippee, Lansinoh, Stokke and Baby Brezza alongside new regional launches making their debut. The expo is also a place for parents to gather, learn and ask all the things Google can't quite answer. Explore the lineup With over 100 speakers on the lineup, including sleep whisperer Julie Mallon, potty training expert Amanda Jenner and the team behind The Wise Parent, rest assured you're in good hands. And that's before we even get to the big conversations hosted on the Expert Education Stage or the new Mother & Baby Relaxation Lounge, where a moment of calm and a quick massage could be yours for the taking. One of the highlights this year is the NextGen: Industry Leaders Summit on Friday May 16. It's a full-day affair for the business-minded, bringing together decision-makers from the baby and children's retail world to explore what's next in the industry. King's College Hospital Dubai is back with a series of medical talks on maternal and infant health and Cybex is launching a brand-new Safety Zone. Expect live demos on car seat safety, advice on travel solutions and more peace of mind for your next road trip. The best part? Get the little ones to tag along because there's plenty of fun for them, too. Let them explore the interactive play zones and entertainment areas. Excited for your parenting era? Mark your calendars now. Book your tickets now: From Dhs70. Free for kids under 12. Fri May 16-Sat May 17. Dubai World Trade Centre,
The Citizen
08-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Product recall: Toys from Takealot, Toys R Us and e-bike batteries pulled over choking, fire hazards
The tissue box toy poses a choking hazard to young children, while the ebike batteries pose a fire hazard. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has confirmed the recall of two products: the Tissue Box Toy included with Fisher-Price 3-in-1 SnugaPuppy Activity Center, and the lithium-ion batteries used in Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes. What the toy looks like NCC said that Mattel South Africa informed them of a recall for the Tissue Box Toy due to a defective component cover that can come apart, making the internal support brackets (small parts) accessible. 'The detachable tissue box toy can come apart, exposing the support brackets, posing a choking hazard to young children.' The tissue box toy is located on the underside of the table, near the Fisher-Price logo. It is white with red decorations and has 'tissues' made of sensory cloth. On one side, it features a black and white wavy striped pattern, and on the other, a yellow-green pattern with raised spots. The Tissue Box Toy being recalled. Picture: Supplied Toy bought between 2023 and 2025 The commission said the toy was sold between 2023 and 2025 at: Amazon Com Ser (SA) Pty Ltd Lilliput Novelties (Pty) Ltd OneDayOnly Offers (Pty) Ltd Loot Online (Pty) Ltd Takealot Online (Pty) Ltd Toy Kingdom (Pty) Ltd Amic Trading, which operates Toys R Us 'Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled tissue box toy, remove it from the activity centre, and keep it away from young children. 'Additionally, consumers should contact Fisher-Price to return the tissue toy box in exchange for a refund for the toy only.' ALSO READ: Did you buy a Mercedes-Benz GLE? The supplier wants them back The lithium-ion battery located inside a black case under the frame of the Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes is being recalled. Picture: supplied. Recall of lithium-ion batteries Another product recall involves the interchangeable 720w lithium-ion batteries of the Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes. The interchangeable 720w lithium-ion battery is located inside a black case under the frame. The supplier, Santa Cruz Bicycles, LLC, informed the NCC that their investigation and testing revealed that a small number of batteries supplied to certain Heckler e-bike may be at an increased risk of an electrical short circuit. 'In such cases, this may pose a fire hazard, resulting in a risk of injury or property damage.' Products sold between February 2022 to April 2025 The commission added that the affected Santa Cruz Heckler 9 e-bikes were made available from February 2022 to April 2025 and sold nationally. 'Consumers are urged to stop using the e-bikes immediately and disconnect the battery from the Heckler 9 e-bike and charger. 'They should contact Santa Cruz Bicycle if they have sold or gifted it to anyone and forward this information. 'Consumers are encouraged to check whether their battery is affected by visiting the Santa Cruz Bicycles recall page. If affected, they can register to receive a replacement battery at no extra cost.' NOW READ: Grinding halt: SA seasoning brand recalls grinder products due to plastic contamination
