You Can Enter To Win A $1,000 Rao’s Pasta Sauce Handbag At This Unique Pop-Up Experience

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Make some room in your wardrobe for your favorite pasta sauce – yes, you heard that right. Fan-favorite Italian foods brand, Rao’s Homemade, launched two luxury purse designs (a la Panera’s exquisite baguette bag) that mimic the exact shape of their iconic sauce jar – and you can enter to win one.

Valued at $1,000 each, the cylindrical handbags pay tribute to Rao’s Marinara and brand-new Vodka Arrabbiata sauces, allowing you to spice up any summer look. To enter the giveaway, simply pay a virtual visit to Rao’s Virtual Saucery – where you can tour a rendering of their *super* saucy store.

For an IRL firsthand flavor experience, Chicagoans can visit The Saucery by Rao’s Homemade *right* in the city for an immersive pop-up event from June 9 through 11. The weekend will be full of exclusive tastings, sipping cocktails, and a whole lot more foodie fun.

Attendees are welcome to explore Rao’s late-night style pizza counter, embrace fun photo-ops, check out the luxury sauce jar handbags, and shop new Rao’s sauces and simmering soups at a dedicated sauce flight bar and soup station.

What’s more is Rao’s stan and fellow foodie, Kristin Cavallari will be on-site at the pop-up to meet fans and share her love for Rao’s with a delicious Baked Penne dish!

Rao's New Pasta Sauces and Soups

The all-new sauce and soup lineup from Rao's features a Caramelized Onion, Vodka Arrabbiata, and Pizza Arrabbiata sauces, as well as an Italian-Style Lentil Soup and Butternut Squash flavor.

The Caramelized Onion pasta sauce was crafted with sweet caramelized onions, and slow-simmered with Italian tomatoes for depth in flavor. Vodka Arrabbiata features a rich blend of Italian tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino Romano cheeses – and of course, a splash of vodka to complement the heat from crushed red peppers. The Pizza Arrabbiata jar was made for slathering pizza dough, and offers a tasty combo of Italian and cherry tomatoes and crushed red pepper.

You'll get a savory mouthful of chicken broth and sautéed vegetables with the Italian-Style Lentil Soup. Herby spices and roasted red pepper join in on the flavor fun, too! Finally, the Butternut Squash Soup heralds a velvety texture alongside sweet squash – the ultimate warming dish.

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Costco just popped off again with another heart-shaped goodie for Valentine's Day, and it’s the perfect fancy-looking pick-me-up that won’t break the bank! If you’re a big fan of sweet treats, pastries, and all things French cuisine, you’re gonna want to run to your nearest Costco ASAP.

Scroll on to discover the $13 Costco treat that will definitely sweeten up your Valentine’s Day!

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Costco is selling the most magnificent macarons right now, but they’re not just any macarons. The Le Chic Heart Macarons are adorably heart-shaped, just in time for V-Day!

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The Le Chic Heart Macarons are a "romantic twist on the classic French dessert” and the ultimate bougie addition to your Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day plans. One box comes with 25 macarons total – half are flavored with vanilla, while the other half boasts a tart raspberry taste.

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Per Le Chic, the Heart Macarons are made with two “gourmet” almond biscuits and a “creamy” ganache. They’re also made with cage-free eggs and are gluten-free. They look perfectly plump yet airy, which is exactly what I’m craving right now!

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The new heart-shaped macarons are the latest goodie to join Costco’s Valentine’s lineup, including the famed heart-shaped ravioli. Sounds like I’m gonna have to make a Costco run very soon.

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The Le Chic Heart Macarons are on shelves now for $12.99 a box. That puts each macaron under $2, which is a total steal for such a tasteful treat.

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10 Things I Hate About You and The Office fans listen up! There's a new project coming to Netflix from Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling, and you NEED to know about it. Just like the best female-led TV shows, Running Point promises to be empowering, hilarious, and just a lot of fun. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the new TV show — including the release date!

Here's everything you need to know about Running Point on Netflix!

What is 'Running Point' about?

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This new TV show follows Isla Gordon (played by Kate Hudson), who becomes President of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team after a scandal means her brother has to retire. In the male-dominated world of sports, Isla will have to prove to everyone around her — her brothers, the board, and the fans — that she can balance work AND play.

When does 'Running Point' come out?

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Running Point is coming to Netflix in on February 27, 2025!

Who's in the 'Running Point' cast?

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Running Point stars Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Max Greenfield, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada, and Dane DiLiegro.

Is there a trailer for 'Running Point' yet?

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There's no trailer yet, but we're definitely keeping our eye out for it!

I am so excited to see another show written by Mindy Kaling, especially one that stars Brenda Song and Kate Hudson! Let us know what you're currently binge watching on Facebook.

When it comes to pantry staples, there's no doubting that pasta is pretty much the best of the best. It’s versatile, easy to cook, and pairs well with a multitude of foods, from veggies and proteins to sauces and cheeses. Pasta is also quite romantic (ooh!), and it’s practically a mealtime tradition come Valentine’s Day. That’s why I’m absolutely pumped about this brand-new find from Trader Joe’s – it’s perfect for the lovey-dovey holiday, so cute, and only costs $2!

Scroll on to discover this must-have Valentine’s Day item from Trader Joe’s.

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Yep, it’s baaack! Trader Joe’s just revealed so many new Valentine’s Day products for 2025, but the one I’m the most excited about is the Italian Artisan Heart-Shaped Pasta. These tiny pieces of pasta are shaped perfectly into little hearts to recall the season of love. One package includes a mix of plain white pastas and pink, naturally-colored pastas for a beautiful variety.

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The Trader Joe’s Italian Artisan Heart-Shaped Pasta is imported from Italy, so its quality and taste are unmatched. It cooks super quickly for only 6 to 8 minutes. Some shoppers have noted that boiling the pasta “gently” and not overcooking it helps it retain its heart shape.

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This adorable heart-shaped pasta would make a great base for a pasta entree for either an at-home Valentine's Day date or a Galentine’s party – once cooked, just toss the pasta in your favorite homemade or store-bought sauce, pair it with a protein (chicken or shrimp sound ahh-mazing!), and if you want to go the extra mile, oven-roast some seasoned veggies for a side. It’s really all about embracing the ‘choose your own adventure’ vibe when making a meal for V-Day.

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The Trader Joe’s Italian Artisan Heart-Shaped Pasta goes for just $2.49 for 1 pound of product. I’m definitely going to be stocking up with at least three bags at a time so I can serve the Galentine’s party I’m throwing this year (and save some for meals by myself). Plus, I can’t forget all the good V-Day sweets TJ’s just put on shelves.

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The 97th Academy Award nominations are here! And they have plenty of surprises. In addition to some incredible nominations, like A Real Pain for Original Screenplay, Wicked for Best Picture, and Anora's Mikey Madison for Best Actress, there were some serious snubs. Because what do you mean Challengers didn't get nominated for ANYTHING?! Considering it won Best Score at the Golden Globes, I'd have thought it had that nomination secured, but the Academy had other plans. We'll have to tune in to ABC and Hulu on March 2, 2025 to see how it all plays out, but until then, you can read up on your favorite movies' nominations below.

Here's the full list of 2025 Oscar nominations.

The Craziest 2025 Oscar nomination snubs.

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I really can't believe Zendaya didn't get nominated for her performance in Challengers. Her viral "crazy eyes" scene generated enough conversation to give her a nom in my opinion. I remember sitting in the theater and thinking, Wow, I've never seen her make that face before, can we replay that? And, of course, I'm mourning the fact the movie didn't get nominated for Best Score. "Match Point" playing during the ending of the movie will always be an Oscar-winning moment to me!

But in addition to Z, Selena Gomez also didn't get nominated for her role as Jessi Del Monte in Emilia Pérez, despite the fact the movie got a total of 13 nominations.

My group chat immediately blew up when we realized Sing Sing wasn't nominated for Best Picture.

Every Academy Award nomination for the 2025 Oscars.

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Best Picture

  • Anora
  • The Brutalist
  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Emilia Pérez
  • I’m Still Here
  • Nickel Boys
  • The Substance
  • Wicked

Best Lead Actress

  • Cynthia Erivo for Wicked
  • Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez
  • Mikey Madison for Anora
  • Demi Moore for The Substance
  • Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here

Best Lead Actor

  • Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
  • Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown
  • Colman Domingo for Sing Sing
  • Ralph Fiennes for Conclave
  • Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice

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Best Supporting Actress

  • Monica Barbaro for A Complete Unknown
  • Ariana Grande for Wicked
  • Felicity Jones for The Brutalist
  • Isabella Rossellini for Conclave
  • Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez

Best Supporting Actor

  • Yura Borisov for Anora
  • Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
  • Edward Norton for A Complete Unknown
  • Guy Pearce for The Brutalist
  • Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice

Best Director

  • Sean Baker for Anora
  • Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
  • James Mangold for A Complete Unknown
  • Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez
  • Coralie Fargeat for The Substance

Best Original Screenplay

  • Anora
  • The Brutalist
  • A Real Pain
  • September 5
  • The Substance

Best Adapted Screenplay

  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Nickel Boys
  • Sing Sing

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Best Cinematography

  • The Brutalist
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Maria
  • Nosferatu

Best Original Score

  • The Brutalist
  • Conclave
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Wicked
  • The Wild Robot

Best Original Song

  • “El Mal” for Emilia Pérez
  • “The Journey” for The Six Triple Eight
  • “Like a Bird” for Sing Sing
  • “Mi Camino” for Emilia Pérez
  • “Never Too Late” for Elton John: Never Too Late

Best Editing

  • Anora
  • The Brutalist
  • Conclave
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Wicked

Best Production Design

  • The Brutalist
  • Conclave
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Nosferatu
  • Wicked

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Best Costume Design

  • A Complete Unknown
  • Conclave
  • Gladiator II
  • Nosferatu
  • Wicked

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

  • A Different Man
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Nosferatu
  • The Substance
  • Wicked

Best Sound

  • A Complete Unknown
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Wicked
  • The Wild Robot

Best Visual Effects

  • Alien: Romulus
  • Better Man
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
  • Wicked

Best International Feature

  • Brazil's I’m Still Here
  • Denmark's The Girl with the Needle
  • France's Emilia Pérez
  • Germany's The Seed of the Sacred Fig
  • Latvia's Flow

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Best Animated Feature

  • Flow
  • Inside Out 2
  • Memoir of a Snail
  • Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
  • The Wild Robot

Best Animated Short

  • Beautiful Men
  • In the Shadow of the Cypress
  • Magic Candies
  • Wander to Wonder
  • Yuck!

Best Live-Action Short

  • A Lien
  • Anuja
  • I’m Not a Robot
  • The Last Ranger
  • The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

Best Documentary Feature

  • Black Box Diaries
  • No Other Land
  • Porcelain War
  • Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
  • Sugarcane

Best Documentary Short

  • Death By Numbers
  • I Am Ready, Warden
  • Incident
  • Instruments of a Beating Heart
  • The Only Girl in the Orchestra

Did your favorite movie of 2024 get the Oscar nominations you think it deserved, or was it totally snubbed? Let us know on Instagram! And you can already start prepping these 13 Award-Winning Cocktails For Oscar Sunday ;).

Valentine's Dayis one of our favorite holidays for many different reasons. The desserts! The dinners! The cocktails! Not to mention the fact that it's basically an entire holiday dedicated to pink, red, and all things romantic. You can always gift your sweetie flowers and chocolates, but if you want to get creative with DIY Valentine's gifts, you've come to the right place.

We love that V-Day is low-pressure as far as gifting holidays go, and that it celebrates love in its many forms. We've thought a lot about what to give and get here at Brit + Co, and whipped up a list that includes a few hits that you can give after trying one of our fun date night ideas. Here are our favorite DIYs for the big day.

DIY Valentine Gifts Your Partner Will Love

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Give your sweetheart hugs and kisses via these easy-to-sew XOXO pillows. Pick fabric that goes with your decor or use the brightest red and pink fabric that you can find.

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This floral backdrop is perfect for a doorway surprise for when your love or little ones wake up on Valentine's Day morning. Plus, by the time your V-Day celebrations end, you might as well leave them up for March.

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Keep the surprises coming withbreakfast in bed. We heart these Red Velvet Heart Waffles with Cream Cheese Glaze — yum! Sprinkles are encouraged.

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Challenge your love(s) to a game of Jenga with this cute DIY Valentine's gift. This will make for an adorable game to play any time of year.

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Make your own box of chocolates with a piñata twist. We'll take two, please!

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Gift your gal pals a hand-stamped scarf for the occasion or make a DIY night of it! Since you make the stamps yourself, you can create any pattern you want.

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Dig into this DIY conversation heart cake for the sweetest V-Day dessert you ever did try.

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Put a ring on it! Chocolate ring pops for the DIY Valentine's gifts win. Our favorite part is definitely the fun colors.

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Here's a long distance-friendly idea: Make theseConversation Heart Piñata care packages to send to your BFFs or you can surprise your fam in the morning with a goodie-filled one.

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Give your sweetheart something delicious and gluten-free with these Cassava Flour Brownies.

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Get cozy with these conversation heart pillowsfor your favorite texting pal.

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Serve your Galentine's Day guests Celebrity Heartthrob Cookies— the next best thing to the real deal. Pass us the Ryan Gosling cookie please!

Make a stack of pixel-inspired Pop-Up Heart Cardsfor your favorite people.

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Add a green twist to your Valentine's Day surprise with these Air Plant Wall Artpiecesthat creatively make use of nails and string.

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For a more hands-on DIY Valentine's gift, whip up these fun DIY Conversation Heart Coasterswith polymer clay and letter stamps.

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Map your travels together with this clever Photo Map Wall Artfor a personal and so special touch!

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Celebrate your Valentine's favorite food with these extra cute (and yummy) Heart-Shaped Boxes. Fill them with candy today and love letters tomorrow.

Happy Love Day! If you make a DIY Valentine gift, tag us in a pic — and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter!

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