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AvatarKaitlin Gates

Kaitlin is a freelance multimedia journalist with a background in newspaper and broadcasting. She has a degree in journalism and psychology, enjoys writing, editing, animals, music and movies/TV. Along with Simplemost, she also writes for Don't Waste Your Money, where she covers deals and product reviews. When she's not writing, you can usually find her on her yoga mat, whipping up a new vegetarian dish or at a wine tasting with friends. You can email her at [email protected] or find her on Facebook at Facebook.com/KaitlinGatesWrites.
New Cracker Jack bags featuring Cracker Jill

Cracker Jack Debuts New Cracker Jill Packaging To Support Female Athletes

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Cracker Jack is getting a new face for the first time in the beloved snack’s 125-year history. Celebrating women who break down barriers in sports, …

Read moreCracker Jack Debuts New Cracker Jill Packaging To Support Female Athletes

Candied ham recipes

These Candy-Covered Ham Recipes Will Brighten Up Your Easter Dinner

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

If you haven’t finalized your Easter menu just yet, we have some recipes that will not only make you do a double take but are …

Read moreThese Candy-Covered Ham Recipes Will Brighten Up Your Easter Dinner

Krispy kreme mini doughnuts

Krispy Kreme Celebrates Spring With New Egg-Shaped Mini Doughnuts

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreKrispy Kreme Celebrates Spring With New Egg-Shaped Mini Doughnuts

Bootleg yoga pants for work

Amazon Shoppers Love These Bootcut Yoga Pants That Look Nice Enough To Wear To The Office

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreAmazon Shoppers Love These Bootcut Yoga Pants That Look Nice Enough To Wear To The Office

Amazon dress shoppers love

Amazon Shoppers Say This Mini Dress Smooths Out Your Figure

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreAmazon Shoppers Say This Mini Dress Smooths Out Your Figure

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10 Best-Selling Amazon Products To Make Gardening Easier This Spring

March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read more10 Best-Selling Amazon Products To Make Gardening Easier This Spring

Sam’s Club Has Spacious Pool Floats That Can Hold 6 People

March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreSam’s Club Has Spacious Pool Floats That Can Hold 6 People

Slice of ice-cream sandwich cake.

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake Will Be Your Go-To No-Bake Dessert This Summer

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

If you’ve ever finished an ice-cream sandwich and realized it was simply not enough, we have discovered the dessert of your dreams: ice-cream sandwich cake! …

Read moreIce Cream Sandwich Cake Will Be Your Go-To No-Bake Dessert This Summer

Kid plays on indoor/outdoor slide from Amazon

Take $20 Off This Indoor/outdoor Slide For Kids

March 24, 2022April 11, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreTake $20 Off This Indoor/outdoor Slide For Kids

Dairy Queen's Fruity Blast dipped cone

Dairy Queen’s New Fruity Blast Dipped Cone Is A Purple Springtime Treat

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Days after celebrating the start of spring by handing out free ice cream, Dairy Queen is continuing the celebration with a new dipped cone flavor …

Read moreDairy Queen’s New Fruity Blast Dipped Cone Is A Purple Springtime Treat

Cinnamon Toast Crunch creamy spread

Make Anything Taste Like Cinnamon Toast Crunch With This Creamy Spread

March 21, 2022March 21, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreMake Anything Taste Like Cinnamon Toast Crunch With This Creamy Spread

MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist

MacKenzie Scott Gave The Boys & Girls Clubs A $281 Million Donation

March 19, 2022March 21, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

MacKenzie Scott, the novelist and philanthropist who helped ex-husband Jeff Bezos found Amazon, has donated $281 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. …

Read moreMacKenzie Scott Gave The Boys & Girls Clubs A $281 Million Donation

Doritos Flamin' Hot Cool Ranch chips

New Doritos Dip Comes In Cool Ranch Jalapeño And Spicy Nacho Flavors

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreNew Doritos Dip Comes In Cool Ranch Jalapeño And Spicy Nacho Flavors

Carrie Underwood, husband Mike Fisher

Carrie Underwood’s Husband, Mike Fisher, Wished Her Happy Birthday In The Sweetest Way

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreCarrie Underwood’s Husband, Mike Fisher, Wished Her Happy Birthday In The Sweetest Way

Border collie dog running in meadow in summer

Program Finds Adoptable Dogs Based On Kids’ Doodles

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

If your kids are dreaming of adding a furry friend to the family, they’ve probably taken crayon or pencil to paper to draw their vision …

Read moreProgram Finds Adoptable Dogs Based On Kids’ Doodles

Ranch Water drink with tequila, mineral water, lime.

Mix A ‘Ranch Water’ Drink For A Texas Cocktail That’s Like A Healthier Margarita

March 12, 2022April 7, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

There aren’t many drinks that beat a classic margarita, but if you’re looking for a healthier take on the refreshing cocktail, a boozy beverage from …

Read moreMix A ‘Ranch Water’ Drink For A Texas Cocktail That’s Like A Healthier Margarita

Grimes and Elon Musk

Elon Musk And Grimes Welcomed A Baby Girl They Call Y

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Tesla CEO and founder of SpaceX Elon Musk and Canadian musician Grimes have welcomed their second child together! In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the …

Read moreElon Musk And Grimes Welcomed A Baby Girl They Call Y

Cans of new Coke Starlight

Coke Is Debuting Starlight, A New ‘space-Flavored’ Beverage

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Coca-Cola is kicking off spring with the release of a new flavor that will have you counting down the days until you can sit outside, …

Read moreCoke Is Debuting Starlight, A New ‘space-Flavored’ Beverage

Mocha Caramel Latte Oreos

Oreo To Release Limited-Edition Mocha Caramel Latte Cookies

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

As Dunkin’s iced coffee-flavored Jelly Beans begin to hit store shelves, you’ll also find another popular snack that’s borrowing inspiration from iced coffee. Oreo announced …

Read moreOreo To Release Limited-Edition Mocha Caramel Latte Cookies

You Can Now Get Jelly Beans In Flavors Inspired By Taco Trucks

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreYou Can Now Get Jelly Beans In Flavors Inspired By Taco Trucks

Shonda Rhimes and her Barbie doll

Shonda Rhimes And Other Inspiring Women Now Have Barbie Dolls Made In Their Likeness

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Mattel is honoring some of the most inspiring women in the industries of tech, wellness, STEM, education and more by creating Barbie dolls in their …

Read moreShonda Rhimes And Other Inspiring Women Now Have Barbie Dolls Made In Their Likeness

Mountain Dew’s Newest Soda Is Pitch Black

March 6, 2022March 4, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Two years after launching Mountain Dew-infused wings, the soda brand is teaming up once again with Buffalo Wild Wings, this time for a new drink …

Read moreMountain Dew’s Newest Soda Is Pitch Black

New Nitro Pepsi cans

New Nitro Pepsi Has A Widget Inside Each Can That Makes Its Foam Creamy

March 4, 2022March 4, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

While new flavors and hard colas are all well and good, Pepsi is trying something really unique with its latest soda offering. The soda giant …

Read moreNew Nitro Pepsi Has A Widget Inside Each Can That Makes Its Foam Creamy

Kohl’s Is Carrying A Draper James Collection From Reese Witherspoon

March 2, 2022March 7, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

You probably know Reese Witherspoon as an actress famous for her roles in films like “Legally Blonde” and shows like “Big Little Lies,” but the …

Read moreKohl’s Is Carrying A Draper James Collection From Reese Witherspoon

Fanta Dragonfruit Zero Sugar Is Here For A Limited Time

March 2, 2022March 7, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreFanta Dragonfruit Zero Sugar Is Here For A Limited Time

Taco Bell's Klondike Choco Taco

Taco Bell Is Testing The Choco Taco Again In 2 Cities

March 2, 2022March 1, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Taco Bell is celebrating its 60th anniversary by bringing back an iconic dessert to menus in two American cities. The Klondike Choco Taco will be …

Read moreTaco Bell Is Testing The Choco Taco Again In 2 Cities

Dunkin Donuts sign on storefront

Dunkin Has A New Shamrock Macchiato Just In Time For St. Patrick’s Day

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Spring has officially sprung at Dunkin’! While the season of rebirth is technically still a month away, the coffee chain is already adding new themed …

Read moreDunkin Has A New Shamrock Macchiato Just In Time For St. Patrick’s Day

Target May Offer Returns, Exchanges And Starbucks Orders In The Parking Lot

February 24, 2022February 24, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Part of what makes a Target run so fun is browsing the aisles and leaving with more than you planned on buying, but if you’d …

Read moreTarget May Offer Returns, Exchanges And Starbucks Orders In The Parking Lot

Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman as Leslie and Ron in NBC's "Parks and Recreation."

New ‘Parks And Recreation’ Board Game Takes You Back To Pawnee

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

If you’ve ever wished your favorite television characters were also your co-workers, there are some new board games hitting store shelves this year that will …

Read moreNew ‘Parks And Recreation’ Board Game Takes You Back To Pawnee

Donut ice cream bars from Aldi

These New Ice Cream Bars Look And Taste Like Doughnuts

February 23, 2022February 22, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreThese New Ice Cream Bars Look And Taste Like Doughnuts

New tropical scents from Bath & Body Works are shown for 2022.

Bath And Body Works Has New Tropical Scents

February 22, 2022February 24, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

We still have a while to go before summer is officially here, but if you’re getting antsy for warmer weather, you may want to plan …

Read moreBath And Body Works Has New Tropical Scents

Krispy Kreme doughnuts made with Twix bars

Krispy Kreme Teams Up With Twix For Decadent New Doughnuts

February 22, 2022February 22, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreKrispy Kreme Teams Up With Twix For Decadent New Doughnuts

Adam Richman eats the 80s

Adam Richman Launches New TV Series, ‘Adam Eats The 80s’

February 21, 2022February 21, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Whether you lived through the 1980s or not, there’s no denying it was a pretty special decade, thanks to its distinctive pop culture: the hair, the …

Read moreAdam Richman Launches New TV Series, ‘Adam Eats The 80s’

Chef Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten’s New Show Mixes Talk, Cooking And Cocktails At Her Home

February 19, 2022February 18, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

If you’ve ever dreamed of enjoying some food, cocktails and great conversation with the “Barefoot Contessa,” a new show aims to get you one step …

Read moreIna Garten’s New Show Mixes Talk, Cooking And Cocktails At Her Home

All 3 Blue's Clues hosts with Blue

New ‘Blue’s Clues’ Movie Will Feature All 3 Hosts

February 18, 2022February 21, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

If you have fond memories of piecing together the solutions on “Blue’s Clues” when you were a kid in the ’90s, or have children that …

Read moreNew ‘Blue’s Clues’ Movie Will Feature All 3 Hosts

Zendaya and Tom Holland shown in "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Swings Past ‘Avatar’ At Box Office

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Spider-Man just swung past a mighty foe at the box office, proving himself as arguably the single most bankable superhero in Hollywood history. “Spider-Man: No …

Read more‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Swings Past ‘Avatar’ At Box Office

Hostess Rolls Out New Caffeinated Boost Jumbo Donettes

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

Read moreHostess Rolls Out New Caffeinated Boost Jumbo Donettes

M&Ms honey grahams

M&Ms New Milk Chocolate Honey Graham Flavor Is Here For Easter

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Easter candy is beginning to appear on store shelves, including old favorites such as Reese’s eggs and brand-new treats — like an M&M flavor that …

Read moreM&Ms New Milk Chocolate Honey Graham Flavor Is Here For Easter

Cans of Dr. Pepper Berries and Cream

Dr. Pepper Brought Back Their Berries & Cream Flavor For A Giveaway—Here’s How To Enter

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

After discontinuing the flavor just months after its release in 2006, Dr. Pepper is bringing back its Berries & Cream soda — but getting a …

Read moreDr. Pepper Brought Back Their Berries & Cream Flavor For A Giveaway—Here’s How To Enter

Bath and Body Works store exterior

Bath & Body Works Now Has Beard Care Products

February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Bath & Body Works is extending their men’s product line to include two beard care products. The retailer’s new beard oil and beard and face …

Read moreBath & Body Works Now Has Beard Care Products

Ruffles Flamin' Hot cheddar & sour cream chips

New Flamin’ Hot Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles Add Heat To A Classic Chip Flavor

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Calling all spicy snack fans! Frito-Lay is launching yet another Flamin’ Hot snack, this time merging the spice with the brand’s most popular potato chip …

Read moreNew Flamin’ Hot Cheddar & Sour Cream Ruffles Add Heat To A Classic Chip Flavor

Fruity Pebbles cereal pieces.

Duncan Hines Now Has Fruity Pebbles Cake Frosting

February 15, 2022February 14, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Even if you spend hours perfecting your go-to cupcake or cake recipe, everyone knows it’s not complete without delicious frosting. Duncan Hines will soon be …

Read moreDuncan Hines Now Has Fruity Pebbles Cake Frosting

‘Sopranos’ Stars And Creator Reunited For A Chevrolet Super Bowl Commercial

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Fans of “The Sopranos” got a special treat during Super Bowl LVI when Chevrolet aired its commercial for the 2024 Silverado EV. The ad featured …

Read more‘Sopranos’ Stars And Creator Reunited For A Chevrolet Super Bowl Commercial

Anderson Cooper

Anderson Cooper Welcomes His Second Baby

February 11, 2022February 14, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Anderson Cooper is officially a father of two! The CNN News anchor announced the news on his show “Anderson Cooper 360,” revealing the baby is …

Read moreAnderson Cooper Welcomes His Second Baby

Keebler's new Make-A-Wish Fudge Stripe Celebration Cake cookies.

Keebler’s New Fudge Stripes Support Make-A-Wish Foundation

February 11, 2022February 11, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

Keebler is launching a new flavor of its popular Fudge Stripes cookies that will not only make your tastebuds celebrate, but also help make some …

Read moreKeebler’s New Fudge Stripes Support Make-A-Wish Foundation

Crews clean stuffed animals off the ice after a figure skating performance by Yuzuru Hanyu.

Why Do People Throw Stuffed Animals At Figure Skaters? It’s Complicated

February 11, 2022February 10, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

If you’re a fan of figure skating, or even if you just happened to catch it every now and then on TV, you might have …

Read moreWhy Do People Throw Stuffed Animals At Figure Skaters? It’s Complicated

DQ's mint brownie Blizzard

Dairy Queen’s New Mint Brownie Blizzard Is Here In Time For St. Patrick’s Day

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreDairy Queen’s New Mint Brownie Blizzard Is Here In Time For St. Patrick’s Day

Lucky Charms and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mix cereal

Lucky Charms And Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mix Blends Two Classic Cereals

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

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Read moreLucky Charms And Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mix Blends Two Classic Cereals

You Can Now Order Fan-Created ‘menu Hacks’ At McDonald’s

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

When you think of McDonald’s, what first comes to mind? Those classic fries? Nuggets? A Big Mac? With a history spanning 82 years, the menu …

Read moreYou Can Now Order Fan-Created ‘menu Hacks’ At McDonald’s

Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner Welcomed Her Second Child With Travis Scott

February 7, 2022February 8, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

On Feb. 2, 2022, Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott expanded their little family unit when they welcomed their second child together. Jenner shared the news …

Read moreKylie Jenner Welcomed Her Second Child With Travis Scott

Simply Spiked Lemonade

Simply Lemonade Will Make A Spiked Version This Summer

February 5, 2022February 4, 2022 by Kaitlin Gates

The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Simplemost may receive a small commission from the purchase of any …

Read moreSimply Lemonade Will Make A Spiked Version This Summer

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