You’ll Never Eat Girl Scout Cookies the Same After Reading This

Meredith Lepore
Mar 17, 2016

It’s hard to imagine changing anything about Girl Scout cookies, because they’re pretty darn perfect — especially now with Leonardo DiCaprio as Girl Scouts’ new unofficial representative — but what if you added ice cream to them, or turned them into a Girl Scout cookie cocktail? Because you know what may just be better than a Samoa? A Samoa cupcake! Well, now through March 25, you have the chance to create a Girl Scout dessert recipe and possibly win money for it.

The four categories for the recipes are 1. cakes, pies, cupcakes; 2. cookies, brownies, bars; 3. pudding, ice cream, gelatin desserts and 4. candies. Experts from Taste of Home Test Kitchen will review and test each recipe before selecting the top 16. From April 25 to May 1, we, the people will have a chance to vote for top picks here.

Even cooler? Last year’s big winner was 15-year-old Girl Scout Stephanie Salmento. She created a recipe for Delightful Caramel Bars which combined Shortbreads/Trefoils and Caramel deLites/Samoas. You can see all of last year’s winning recipes here. Then, get inspo for your own cookie concoction with our roundup of recipes to use up all of those extra Girl Scout Cookies.

Are you going to enter the Girl Scout Cookie recipe contest? Tell us @BritandCo!

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No! Jessica Alba Splits From Husband Of 16 Years, Cash Warren

After almost 17 years of marriage, Jessica Alba just officially split from her husband, Cash Warren. TMZ reported that the actress and film producer have been separated for a while now, and this article seems to make everything even more official. Here's everything we know so far about the breakup — including how long it seems like the pair's actually been split up.

Here's everything we know about Jessica Alba's split from husband, Cash Warren.

On January 8, 2025, sources spilled to TMZ about Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's separation. The sources shared that the couple is allegedly "moving forward" with a divorce, so unfortunately it doesn't seem like this split is a short-term solution.

TMZreported that both Jessica and have gone in public without wedding rings recently — Jessica as recent as the Golden Globes afterparties on January 5, 2025. Apparently, one of the last times the two were spotted publicly was back in November 2024. Outside of that, the couple celebrated their son's birthday at Universal Studios together in January, but it's unclear how official the separation was at that point.

According to PEOPLE, Jessica and Cash got engaged in 2007, after meeting on the set of Fantastic Four back in 2004. They got married and stayed together for 16 years, welcoming three children to their family: Honor (16), Haven (13), and Hayes (7).

Back in 2021, Alba told PEOPLE that they tend to "over-communicate" in order to best support each other and their different needs. She said that they don't have a "secret" to making it work — they "just need to check in with each other."

Whatever happens next, we hope that Jessica, Cash, and their kids are able to find peace and happiness throughout this major transition.

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Starbucks’ Valentine’s Cups Are Officially Here – See All The Cute Designs!

Sound the alarms: Starbucks' Valentine's cups have landed in stores! Four adorable cup designs hit shelves on January 3, with plenty of time left for you to snag your favorite design (or a few of 'em) ahead of Valentine's Day. Of course, the Starbucks Valentine's cups are covered in nothing but pinks, reds, and hearts.

You're not gonna want to miss this year's Starbucks Valentine's cups, because just like any reusable cup, they let you take $0.10 off your coffee order, plus earn 25 bonus stars if you're a Starbucks Rewards member.

Scroll on to see the cutest Starbucks Valentine's cups for 2025!

See The New 2025 Starbucks Valentine's Cups

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Valentine’s Day Cold Cup

Starbucks' Valentine's Day drop includes some pretty bold designs, including this playful pixelated piece. This 24-ounce cold cup goes for $22.95, and it's perfect for holding your iced lattes and cold brews and keeping them cold all day long.

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Pink Floral Cold Cup with Straw Topper

The next cold cup boasts a ton of eye-catching florals and an adorable straw topper for extra curb appeal. This baby hold 24 ounces and will cost you $24.95 at participating Starbucks stores.

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Hot Pink Heart Tumbler with Charm

For all you hot drink lovers out there, you're def gonna want to snag this 12-ounce tumbler ($27.95) to help you get nice and caffeinated on your morning commute. It even comes with a heart charm for extra whimsy.

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Valentine’s Day Tumbler

The final Starbucks Valentine's cup is this fun ombré tumbler that holds a whole 16 ounces. Find it at your nearest 'Bux for $14.95.

Surprise! Peep The Starbucks Lunar New Year 2025 Cups

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Year of the Snake Cold Cup

The Starbucks Valentine's cups aren't all that's new to cafes – the coffee chain also dropped 3 adorable new cup designs for Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake!

The first item is this 24-ounce cold cup. We simply adore all the colors featured on this one. Plus, it comes with a cutie little snake straw topper! Find it for $24.95.

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Year of the Snake Stainless Steel Tumbler

Next up is this stainless steel tumbler that'll keep 12 ounces of hot liquid, well, hot for the entire day. The illustration is just too cute! This baby goes for $22.95 at participating Starbucks locations.

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Year of the Snake Ceramic Mug

Finally, the most adorable Starbucks mug of all time! This 14-ounce mug is shaped like a lil' rainbow snake to spark joy every time you sip. Shop it for $16.95 in stores.

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The 5 'Pirates Of The Caribbean' Movies, Ranked From Phenomenal To Tragic

The 2000s was a golden age for all kinds of fantasy movies. Think the Narnia trilogy, Harry Potter, and of course, Pirates of the Caribbean. Not only did it have me dreaming of a tropical vacation but who didn't fall in love with Orlando Bloom as Will Turner? The first film was so successful it led to a whole series (and a redesign of the Disney World ride that inspired it), not to mention the fact Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow has been cemented in pop culture history forever!

Here's the official Brit + Co ranking of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, from best to worst.

1. 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'

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Yeah, the first film totally takes the cake as the best Pirates of the Caribbean movie. It has a super solid script, and introduces us to characters who feel three-dimensional, engaging, and memorable. Jack Sparrow and Will Turner search for Captain Barbossa, who's taken Jack's ship (alongside his past crew, who are now undead) and kidnapped Elizabeth Swann, Will's love.

2. 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End'

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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is such an emotional experience that I have to put it at number 2. It's the perfect conclusion to the original trilogy, and follows Will, Elizabeth, and Barbossa as they set off to find Jack. It's got everything: romance, adventure, humor. And Elizabeth becoming Pirate King? 2007 me was shook.

3. 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'

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The third spot on this list just has to go to the second installment of the OG trilogy. In this Pirates of the Caribbean movie, our favorite pirates are all hunting for the heart of Davy Jones: Jack hopes to avoid becoming Davy's slave, while Will wants to free his father. It's fun and opens with a crazy scene as Will and Elizabeth's wedding is interrupted by Lord Beckett arresting them.

4. 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'

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The latest installment of the Pirates franchise (which was released in 2017) comes in at four. As Jack searches for Poseidon's Trident to defeat Captain Salazar, Will's son Henry teams up with astronomer Carina Smyth to help defeat the dangerous enemy. I love how this film brings Will and Elizabeth back (even if it's only for a bit), and I think the whole story is the perfect treat for fans of the series.

5. 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'

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In the fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie, Jack and Barbossa are looking for the fountain of youth, only to learn they're up against Blackbeard and his daughter. Unfortunately, Will and Elizabeth are nowhere to be found, which means this movie just doesn't have the same magic as the originals (even though Sam Claflin has my heart).

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