Disney Dreamers Academy Essay Sweeps

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Just for students! Enter the Disney Dreamers Academy Essay Contest, where 100 teens will win a life-changing trip to Walt Disney World® to attend the 2026 Disney Dreamers Academy!

PRIZES:

  • (100) Winners will each receive a trip for two to attend Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort, including airfare, hotel stay, park admission, meals, and access to Academy events (ARV: Up to $4,355 each)

Monopoly Game Starts Oct.6

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McDonald’s Monopoly starts Oct.6!! Customers will order their favorite item from the Monopoly at McDonald’s menu, then peel and play — this time, using the chain’s app to collect property pieces and redeem prizes.

This go-round, fans can win vacations, a Winnebago motorhome, a Lowe’s shopping spree for the renovation of their dreams and much more. Each game piece also earns participants a bonus play for a second chance to win in the app with the opportunity to win anything from free food to a $1 million cash prize.

Alyssa Buetikofer, SVP, chief marketing and customer experience officer of McDonald’s USA, said in a press release that customers “have been clamoring for the return” of the game she called a “core memory” for them, and the company is happy to bring it back with a digital spin.

How to Play Monopoly at McDonald’s

Playing is as easy as 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6, 7).McDonald's

  • Register: Download the app, opt in to Rewards and register for the game. Pre-register between Sept. 29 and Oct. 5 and you’ll get 500 bonus MyMcDonald’s Rewards points.

  • Order: Starting Oct. 6, registered players can order select menu items and get a game piece to play. While some items will give you a physical piece — from the side of a large fry box, for example — others will get you a digital piece when you order in the app or use a reward code. See the app for a complete list of eligible menu items.

  • Peel for Prizes or Properties: There are two ways to get in on the fun this time around: physical game pieces you can peel from packaging then scan in the app, or digital game pieces you can “peel” directly in the app to reveal if you’re an instant winner or collect a digital property piece.

  • Bonus Game: In either case, customers can play the bonus game in the app for a second chance to win through Nov. 2.

What You Can Order and What You Can Win

You can win all sorts of goodies from the game.McDonald's

There are more than 30 eligible menu items across McDonald’s breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, including the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Egg McMuffin and large fries.

Folks who collect property pieces can win prizes like 1 million American Airlines AAdvantage miles, a $50,000 vacation to a Monopoly Go! location or a $10,000 Lowe’s shopping spree.

Those who play the bonus game through Nov. 2 have the chance to win prizes like a 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited and exclusive experiences from the Coca-Cola Company, and one lucky player could win $1 million in cash.

Mini Cast Iron Pans at Aldi

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These items are scheduled to be released on September 17.

1. Mini Cast Iron Skillet - $6.99

This tiny cast iron is small but mighty, and can be used on the stove or in the oven. Don't overspend on a similar product, like REI's Lodge Mini Cast Iron Skillet for $11.95.

2. Mini Cast Iron Griddle - $6.99

Add this mini grill to your cast iron collection. Compare this price to MegaChef's similar design, available at Walmart for $29.99.

3. Mini Cast Iron Casserole - $6.99

Aldi is releasing this mini cast iron pot. Since cast iron can go in the oven, you can use this to make baked goods. Compare this incredible $6.99 price with Williams Sonoma's similar mini pot, available for $139.

Target Circle Week Oct.5-11, 2025

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Target Circle Week returns Oct. 5-11, giving members of the free-to-join Target Circle program the chance to save on everyday essentials, fall style picks and holiday gifts. Members of Target Circle 360, the retailer's paid membership program, will get exclusive early access to shop top deals starting Oct. 4.

Here are some of the other top Circle Week deals to look forward to this year:

  • Pay with your Target Circle Card (debit, credit, or Mastercard) to snag an extra 5% off eligible purchases.

  • Up to 50% off kitchen appliances & floorcare

  • 40% off Halloween costumes

  • 40% off storage

  • 30% off bedding

  • 30% off men’s & women’s denim – Early access for Circle 360 members!

  • 30% off women’s sweatshirts & sweatpants

  • 20% off kids clothing

  • 20% off skincare

  • Buy one, get one 50% off Halloween Candy

  • Buy one, get one 50% off cereal, granola, coffee, and trail mix

  • Buy one, get one 50% off Method, OLLY, Nature Made, or Quest

  • Buy one, get one 50% off women’s bras and bralettes – Early access for Circle 360 members!

  • $10 off a $40 toy purchase

  • $20 off a $75 toy purchase – Early access for Circle 360 members!

  • 30% off select LEGO items

  • Buy two, get one free books, movies, music, and Funko

  • The Target Circle savings continue with hundreds of new weekly deals starting Nov. 1, as well as the Deal of the Day, with select items up to 50% off.

  • Pop culture exclusives. This fall, Target will be a premier retail destination for the fifth and final season of Netflix's "Stranger Things," with exclusive products across every category, from apparel and home to toys and collectibles. Target is also partnering again with Universal Products & Experiences for the highly anticipated Universal Pictures film, "Wicked: For Good," with new and exclusive merchandise, including beauty, collectibles, drinkware, themed fashion and toys. 

  • On-trend fashion. Target is bringing some of the hottest fashions of the season, perfect for a style refresh or gifting. This includes festive holiday dresses that make every celebration shine and alpine-inspired statement pieces that are both elevated and functional at a competitive price.   

  • Making memories. Consumers can set a memorable table with exclusive designs from owned brands like Threshold to designer collections Hearth & Hand with Magnolia and Threshold designed with Studio McGee. John Derian brings his signature charm and artistry to the holidays with a new collection that spans whimsical ornaments to elevated, shaped pillows, each piece capturing the magic of the season through his distinctive design lens.

    This season's tinsel trend shines across Wondershop decor, starting at just $3. Festive treats from Favorite Day and Good & Gather make holiday gatherings even sweeter with consumer-favorite gingerbread houses, ready-to-bake cookie dough, cocoa bombs, candy and more, while the John Derian collection serves up new food and beverage gifting options such as a peppermint bark tin and vanilla bean shortbread.

  • Beauty gifts for every budget. 60% of Target's beauty gifting assortment is exclusive to the retailer, starting at $3 and featuring Being Frenshe, eos, Tree Hut and more. Target is offering $6 exclusive lip charms designed to elevate this season's hottest lip items and leaning into fragrance with standout brands like Dossier. Consumers will also discover exclusive men's fragrance sets from Fine'ry and Tone, along with men's grooming and personal care giftsets at just $20.

  • Top toys, tech and wellness, made affordable. Consumers will find hundreds of exclusive toys only at Target — including Gigglescape, FAO Schwarz, LEGO, Barbie and Paw Patrol — as well as the latest tech for the entire family and wellness essentials like Space Camp Cool Peppermint lip balm and FlavCity protein smoothie powder.

  • New high-demand brands on Target Plus. Target's third-party marketplace will offer an expanded lineup of holiday gifts including La Louviere Chocolatier premium Belgian chocolate, Uncommon James jewelry, and Christmas trees and decor from Balsam Hill.

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