Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts that Won’t Break the Bank

Bella Breakdown Mother’s Day will be here in roughly two weeks, and with the window for shopping for the perfect gift closing, the need for budget-friendly options is growing. Instead of gifting the normal but played-out flowers or box of chocolates, take a look at these great gift ideas that will surely make your mom and your wallet happy. Etsy and Amazon are great places to look if you’re wanting a last-minute, unique custom present. If your mom is a jewelry person, then finding her a custom initial necklace will make for a great gift. Show your love for...

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A Comfy Pillow for Your Legs or Your Tablet

Your tablet needs a soft space to chill just like you do. I’ve used a tablet in bed or on the couch enough times to know that constantly holding it up with one hand is a big pain, especially when you need to use both hands for something like magnifying an image or playing a game. Then you have to do some kind of wacky balancing act on your knees that almost always seems to end with the tablet falling on the floor. This is why tablets have stands, but a simple plastic stand can’t really stand up on...

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Lady Gaga Partners With Dom Pérignon For Limited Edition Champagne

Bella Breakdown Lady Gaga is known for her creative collaborations with the most recent colorful cream-filled Oreo cookies inspired by her latest ‘Chromatica’ album. Lady Gaga isn’t stopping at cookies and announced she created a ‘Chromatica’ themed Champagne with Dom Pérignon. Lady Gaga posted a teaser photo and video on Instagram announcing her upcoming collaboration with the revered French champagne creators. There are limited details on the flavor and limited-edition bottles featured in the collaboration with artist Nick Knight. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) The debut of the new Dom Pérignon collaboration...

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Scientists Are Studying The Effects Of Wine After One Year Of Space Travel

Bella Breakdown Wine requires specific storage conditions to maintain the cultivated flavor but one of the best and most expensive wines in the world was sent to space to test the effects of wine stored in space. Bordeaux viticulture has been the focus of the region’s agriculture for centuries testing factors affecting the characteristic wines but now will discover the effects space travel poses for wine. The complex process of winemaking, coupled with how the liquid ages in the bottle, make wine a fascinating case study in space. Read more about the findings below: 👇https://t.co/xMeY96XaB7 — euronews (@euronews) March...

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Live Your Italian Foodie Dream Through ‘Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy’

Bella Breakdown Stanley Tucci is known for the roles of actor, producer, writer, and former model but will be exploring the new role of traveling food connoisseur. The new travel series “Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy” features the American actor exploring his Italian roots through some of the best food Italy has to offer. Explore Rome with award-winning actor and best-selling cookbook author Stanley Tucci. Get a behind the scenes look at one of the most fascinating cities in the world #SearchingforItaly pic.twitter.com/Do52IbQMAY — CNN (@CNN) February 21, 2021 Tucci has a personal connection to Italy as both his...

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Taylor Swift Announces First Rerecorded Album Series With ‘Fearless’

Bella Breakdown Taylor Swift’s latest music endeavor will be going back to the studio to rerecord her past albums for a series of upgraded, remastered classics by Swift herself. Swift wanted to embark on recording her past songs reimagining the songs in a new light while remaining true to Swift’s roots. The first prerecorded album of the series will be “Fearless” that is set for release in April but Swift is working her magic to bring fans the first reimagined single of the album ‘Love Story.’ During an interview with GMA, Swift revealed that she will be dropping the...

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Del Monte Introduces Exclusive Pinkglow Pineapple

Bella Breakdown Del Monte worker their fruitastical magic for the holiday season to offer an exclusive gift in the form of a special fruit the Pinkglow Pineapple. This unique pineapple looks average on the outside but holds a beautifully sweet pink pineapple fruit that is only available in the United States. Pink Pineapples Exist So Your Fruit Platters Are About To Look Prettier Than Ever @thepioneerwoman #pinkglowpineapple https://t.co/m6LKYjTgOm pic.twitter.com/8Ayi40hOjf — Del Monte® Pinkglow™ (@PinkglowPine) November 11, 2020 There are two exclusive variations of this unique fruit including the average-sized pineapple or the smaller variation with the Petit Pinkglow pineapple....

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Warm Up With These Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs

Bella Breakdown Festive Hot Chocolate Bombs Buying hot chocolate from the store is easy but nothing beats the real thing. These homemade hot chocolate bombs are easy to make and enjoy on cold days. This sweet treat is loved by the kids and the whole family that you can customize for different flavors. Print Recipe Prep Time 15 minutes minsCook Time 1 hour hrTotal Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins Course Dessert, Drinks, SnackCuisine American Servings 16 servings Ingredients  Hot Chocolate Bomb1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream3 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips (optional: dark, semi-sweet, or white)14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk (1 can)Optional Topping AssortmentMini MarshmallowsSprinklesCrushed Candy...

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