Florida Football Fans Can Kiss Away the Cold with Ranch Flavored Lip Balm
Brr, it’s chilly out here Football fans! Living in southwest Florida, cold weather isn’t our jam. When it drops below 75 degrees in Cape Coral, I’m bundling up just to…

Brr, it's chilly out here Football fans! Living in southwest Florida, cold weather isn't our jam. When it drops below 75 degrees in Cape Coral, I'm bundling up just to make a quick run to Publix on game day. But you know what? Even the cold can't stop my cravings for those delicious ranch flavored snacks. Plus, all that running around in the chilly Florida air can leave your lips looking and feeling all chapped. Gross. Nobody wants a kiss with those.
Well, get ready to upgrade your lip care game because Burt's Bees and Hidden Valley Ranch are teaming up to bring you an epic lip balm experience. Starting January 17, you can grab a limited-edition 4-pack of Burt's Bees lip balm featuring the flavors of Hidden Valley Ranch! Who wouldn't want their lips to taste like Buffalo Sauce, Crunchy Celery, or Fresh Carrots? Right? Mmmm.
Pucker up Football Fans:
Hear me out... So, my girl is a football fanatic, and now she can lay the smackdown on my lips after every touchdown! Talk about a win-win! The taste of Hidden Valley Ranch and Buffalo Sauce without the messy face? Every smooch becomes a flavor explosion, and I'm all in. Genius! And they didn't stop there... How about Crunchy Celery and Fresh Carrot flavors to add a healthy twist to your lip hydration routine? Gotta get those veggies in! Who knew lip care could feel so wholesome?
Let's be real, who doesn't want lips that taste as good as they feel? With Burt's Bees and Hidden Valley Ranch Dippers lip balm, you can almost have your lip balm and eat it too.
This flavor-packed 4-pack is available for a limited time only. Just like Florida's cold weather. Rush over to the Burt's Bees website and snag yours for $11.99 before they disappear. You can even score free shipping on release day (January 17, 2024) with the code BBXHVR.
Score Big With These 5 Tasty Game Day Appetizers
What an exciting time for football. And with the Super Bowl around the corner, you might as well make sure you have your appetizers and snacks in order. Whether you're excited about the game, the insane commercials, or the halftime show, it's certain that most people will be chowing down on apps.
Last year, a study found that appetizers make up most people’s diets on gameday. Interestingly, 70% of people skip the entrée and stick to appetizers on Super Bowl Sunday. This study also found that 41% say they tend to overeat.
Another study found that more than half of people look forward to game day parties because of the food. Also, highlighted is that 74% of people plan to make food at home. Meanwhile, 26% plan to order from restaurants. Either way, there will be food.
Game Day Crowd-Pleasers
Taste of Home compiled a list of what they consider to be the best of the best when it comes to apps. Their top five include an antipasto platter with meat and cheese cubes, pepper jelly hogs in a blanket, beef Wellington fried wontons, fruit charcuterie board, and ham and Swiss sliders.
There’s something for everyone from last-minute party throwers to ambitious hosts. If you're looking for something quick chips and dip is a go. If you're looking for something with a bit of pizazz, maybe try a quesadilla ring.
This year's Super Bowl will be held on Sunday, Feb. 11. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST. Whether you're tuning in for the game, watching for the commercials, or just want to see Usher's halftime show, make sure you have your snacks ready to go.
There are many game day apps you can add to the menu, from wings, dips, and sliders, to desserts, and breads. Check out these appetizers that will make watching the game even more fun.
Chicken Wings
Whether you're going store-bought or homemade, chicken wings are a definite crowd pleaser. They're easily customizable from a simple dry rub to a tossed-in sauce moment. And if you are trying to keep things somewhat on the healthier side, you can always bake your wings instead of frying them.

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Nachos
Nachos are a game-day favorite for many. You can go all out with toppings or keep it simple if you need to make something quick. The main ingredients include tortilla chips, cheese, and toppings. These toppings can be meat, tomatoes, black olives, black beans, corn, onions, among others.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip
Buffalo chicken dip features chicken mixed with your favorite buffalo sauce and cream cheese. If don't feel like cooking the chicken, you can always grab a rotisserie chicken. It can be paired with tortilla chips, crackers, or toasted baguette slices.

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Loaded Potato Skins
These are a budget-friendly option that can be made with ingredients that you probably already have on hand. It's a more effortless appetizer made with the crispy skins of a baked potato filled with bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives. To make it more of an appetizer, you can opt for smaller potatoes.

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Man 'n' Cheese Bites
This appetizer is like a miniature bite of comfort food. They're creamy balls of mac and cheese that are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside. And they are made with a few ingredients including pasta, cheese, milk, flour, eggs, panko, and seasonings.

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