30 Clean-Eating Pantry Items for Under $5 from Trader Joe’s

Sally Jones
Dec 14, 2017

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A well-stocked pantry is an awesome thing. It makes meal prep easy and can help you stay on the healthy eating track. Everyone knows that eating unprocessed foods in as close to a natural state as possible is best, but you can’t always make it to a farmers’ market. That’s where clean-eating pantry staples are a lifesaver. The real challenge is trying to stock a *clean* pantry on a budget. Luckily, the same Trader Joe’s that brings you affordable wines has got it going on in the organic staples department. Whether you’re new to clean eating or hitting the reset button, you’ll HEART these clean-eating pantry essentials for under $5.

1. Trader Joe’s Albacore Solid White Tuna ($1.70-2.30): Tuna is a great protein staple to have on hand in a pinch, and it’s not just for noodle casseroles anymore. A tuna risotto with fresh veggies is both hearty and healthy.

See: Tuna Risotto Pie

2. Trader Joe’s Lightly Smoked Sardines in Olive Oil ($1.70): Add one more item to the list of things that taste delicious on toast. Sardines are high in Omega-3s — giving our hearts and brains exactly what they require to function optimally.

See: 7 Nutrients You Need to Add to Your Diet ASAP

3. Spanish Organic Extra Virgin Garlic Flavored Olive Oil ($4): Every clean-eating kitchen needs a good supply of olive oil in the pantry. It’s great for making your own mayo and SOOOO delicious in herb-infused dips.

See: How to Infuse Olive Oil

4. Trader Joe’s Spices of the World Turmeric ($2): Turmeric-laden golden milk dominated everyone’s Pinterest and Instagram feeds this summer, and with good reason — the spice reduces inflammation, heals digestive issues, regulates blood sugar, and can even help shrink belly fat. When you’re jonesing for a sweet, comforting treat at night, grab some turmeric, coconut milk, and honey and you’re *golden.*

See: These 16 Golden Milk Recipes Are the Tastiest Health Hack Ever

5. Trader Joe’s Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth ($2): No food in this house, you say? If you’ve got some broth in the pantry, you’re in possession of one of the most versatile ingredients around. Use it to add richness to rice or noodles, braise some fish or meat and veg, or make a quick one-pot meal.

See: 15 Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftover Stock

6. Trader Joe’s Unsalted Crushed Tomatoes ($1.60): If you’ve got a can of crushed tomatoes, a dab of olive oil, and some garlic and herbs, you’re 20 minutes away from homemade marinara sauce. Pour it over pasta, zoodles, or spaghetti squash for a delicious meal.

See: 8 Delicious Reasons to Keep Your Pantry Stocked With Canned Tomatoes

7. Trader Giotto’s Tuscano Marinara Sauce ($1.80): Don’t be shy about utilizing a clean jarred marinara when you can find one at this price. It’s perfect for jump-starting a no-fuss baked pasta recipe.

See: Warm Up With 18 Baked Pasta Recipes

8. Trader Joe’s Organic Beans ($1): If you’ve got a can of beans on hand, you know what that means? You’ve got hummus. Homemade bean dips have *all* the flavor of store-bought, without the unhealthy canola oil and additives.

See: 17 Unique Hummus Recipes That You *Won’t* Believe

9. Trader Joe’s Whole Green Lentils ($1.70): Lentils are economical, sustainable, easy to prepare, and full of protein and fiber. They’re also super hearty and delicious. Every *clean* pantry should have some on hand.

See: 12 Recipes That’ll Make You Mental for Lentils

10. Trader Joe’s Sprouted Whole Wheat Fiber Bread ($3.50-3.70): Think clean bread means made from scratch? Like Voltaire said: Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. A clean-eating sprouted bread means there’s always a way to serve up some avocado.

See: 22 New Ways to Upgrade Your Avocado Toast

11. Trader Joe’s Basmati Rice Varieties ($3.30-4.50): When you’re casting around for a comfort food requiring few ingredients, if you’ve got rice, you’ve got congee (kahn-jee). Congee is a Chinese porridge that’s often eaten for breakfast but is just as delicious and filling any time of day. All you need is rice and some stock or even water. The rest of the “fixings” like protein, vegetables, and herbs and spices can be whatever you have on hand.

See: Why Congee Should Be Your New Cold Weather Staple

12. Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces ($5): Nuts are a healthy grab-and-go snack, and you can make your own nut butters, nut milks, and sauces with them. Cashew cream makes an awesome dairy-free sauce to pour over pasta.

See: 23 Dreamy Vegan Recipes Made With Cashews

13. Trader Joe’s Organic Brown Rice Pasta Fusilli ($2): Pasta has gotten a bad rap lately, with all the grain-free eaters, but when paired with the right ingredients, it makes for an inexpensive and healthy meal. If you’re in doubt, rice pastas these days taste just as good as the wheat versions.

See: 18 Healthier Ways to Prepare Pasta

14. Trader Joe’s Chia Seeds ($5): When the cupboard is bare, you’re going to thank us for reminding you about chia seeds. With chia seeds on hand, just scrounge up some canned coconut milk and fruit and you’ve got a delicious breakfast or healthy, filling snack.

See: 20 Ways to Add Chia Seeds to Your Diet

15. Trader Joe’s Just Mango Slices ($3): Dried fruits that have no added sugar, like TJ’s Just Mango Slices, are great to have around as a natural sweet treat. Even in winter, mango slices are like a blast of sunshine to your tastebuds.

See: 15 Must-Haves from Trader Joe’s for Your Summer Snacking

16. Trader Joe’s Clarified Butter (Ghee) ($4.80): The healthiest fats for your *clean* pantry are olive oil, red palm oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, and grass-fed butter or ghee. Ghee — a butter that’s had all the casein (dairy protein) removed — has all the yummy browned-butter taste of the real deal; plus many food-allergy folks can tolerate it.

See: Here’s What Exactly Qualifies As “Healthy” Fat

17. Trader Joe’s Organic Oats & Flax Instant Oatmeal ($3.50): Oatmeal is good to have on hand — it makes a great breakfast and is hearty enough to eat for dinner in a pinch. A savory oat bowl will keep you cozy, toasty, and completely satisfied through an evening of Netflix binging.

See: 14 Sweet and Savory Oatmeal Recipes

18. Trader Joe’s Organic Creamy Salted Peanut Butter ($3.50): Whether you’re a smooth or crunchy gal, you’ll be delighted to find a jar of peanut butter in the pantry when all else fails. It’s great on toast or fresh fruit slices — or eaten straight from the jar with a spoon.

See: 21 Yummy Ways to Start and End Your Day With Peanut Butter

19. Trader Joe’s Organic Tricolor Quinoa & Organic White Quinoa ($5): When you’re looking for a high-protein, one-dish meal that everyone in the house will love, you can’t go wrong with a quinoa bake. In a pinch, quinoa is also delicious just cooked with a bit of chicken broth, butter or olive oil, and some herbs and spices.

See: 7 Super (Food!) Reasons to Stock Quinoa in Your Pantry

20. Trader Joe’s Thyme Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette ($3): There are very few *clean* store-bought salad dressings, because few manufacturers will spring for olive oil. You want this one in your life right now. And if you thought salads are just for summer, think again.

See: 18 Warm Salads to Keep It Healthy This Winter

21. Organic Rice and Quinoa Hot Cereal ($3.69): Smooth, creamy, and nutty, this organic rice and quinoa cereal is the ideal way to start your morning. Try it sweet with maple syrup on top, or savory with scallions and a poached egg.

See: Start Your Morning Off With These 12 Porridge Upgrades

22. Heart of Palm Medallions ($1.99): If you’re looking for a quick salad add-in, these heart of palm medallions will do the trick.

See: 18 Lettuce-Free Salads

23. Unsweetened Sunflower Seed Spread ($4.99): Try this spread in place of peanut butter in sandwiches, cookies, and even swirled into oatmeal.

See: 20 Epic Alternatives to Peanut Butter

24. Organic Coconut Aminos Seasoning Sauce ($2.99): Coconut aminos are often a go-to soy sauce substitute for those with gluten allergies. A little shake adds savory flavor to all your stir-fries.

See: 18 One-Pot Gluten-Free Dinners for Busy Evenings

25. Organic Fair Trade Cacao Powder and Organic Maca Powder ($3.00-$4.99): Add antioxidants and flavor to your smoothies, porridge, and baked goods with these pure, sugar-free powders. The cocoa powder has a rich chocolate flavor, while the maca powder adds a nutty taste to your meals.

See: 14 Easy Maca Powder Recipes You Need to Try

26. Peanut Butter Protein Granola ($3.49): With a whopping 11 grams of protein per serving, you’ll want to keep this granola on hand for quick, satisfying breakfasts. Serve with your favorite milk or over low-fat Greek yogurt for an even bigger protein boost.

See: A Dozen Ways to Kickstart Your Day With Granola

27. Organic Tahini ($3.49): Whisked into dressings or drizzled over roasted veggies, tahini is a true workhorse in the kitchen. This jar has just one ingredient, so you can feel good about what you’re eating.

See: What to Do With That Leftover Tahini

28. Whole Grain Crispbread ($2.99): Mashed avocado just found its new best friend. Loaded with seeds and whole grains, this crunchy crispbread goes with just about everything.

See: 24 Ways to Doll Up Your Toast

29. Dried Fruit Bars ($.69): When you’re craving something sweet, these dried fruit bars come in handy. They contain no added sugars, just the natural sweetness that comes from the fruit itself.

See: Healthy Snacks to Help You Reset Your Eating

30. Organic Purple Maize Flakes ($3.69): Purple maize and brown rice give these cereal flakes big flavor. Eat them like traditional cereal or crush them up to use as a crunchy breading on chicken breast.

See: 15 Dessert Recipes to Use Up Your Leftover Cereal

If you love these budget-friendly clean-eating foods, follow us on Pinterest for more.

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(Additional reporting by Justina Huddleston)

13 Delicious Bubble Tea Recipes To Make At Home For National Boba Day

We are all about bubble tea and boba these days. It's sweet, it's creamy, and it also doubles as a nice snack, thanks to the starchy-sweet tapioca pearls. Thankfully, it’s so easy to prepare at home and you get to choose whatever flavors, teas, and milks you like! Stock up on tapioca pearls and take note: these bubble tea recipes might just inspire you to open your own drink stand.

National Boba Day is April 30, so get ready to celebrate with these sips!

Boozy Vanilla Chai Bubble Tea

Add an extra kick to your usual bubble tea order with a little bit of boozy Baileys! Cinnamon sticks and star anise up the cozy factor of this bubble tea recipe, which makes this drink perfect for chilly nights. (via Brit + Co)

Colorful Tapioca Milk Tea

As much as we love bubble tea, we wish some of the details were more colorful. So when it comes to making our own, you better believe we went crazy with *all* the rainbow accessories! (via Brit + Co)

Mango Boba

Mango nectar adds sweetness and a tropical essence to the plain black tea that makes up this infusion. Try soaking your tapioca in a vanilla simple syrup to give the pearls some flavor of their own! (via Sprinkle Bakes)

Matcha Boba Latte with Lavender Cold Foam

This heavenly boba tea recipe (that's low-key giving Starbucks' new lavender drinks) uses one of BOBABAM's convenient pre-made Matcha boba packs to craft the perfectly balanced sip. It's earthy and floral, and oh-so delish. (via BOBABAM)

Coconut Vanilla Boba

We’ve all had our fair share of bad bubble tea recipes at some point. When you make your own at home, you can adjust the sweetness to your liking and ensure that the tapioca balls are fully cooked every single time. (via Savory Tooth)

Bubble Cold Brew

You don’t always have to choose between your favorite frosty cold brew and boba. Combine the two, and you’ll be saving yourself a ton of cash and getting exactly what you want. (via The Movement Menu)

Thai Almond Milk Bubble Tea

Visit any Thai restaurant, and you’ll likely see a vat of bright orange Thai tea waiting to be sipped. Add some chewy tapioca balls to that, and you’ll get this insanely creamy and refreshing Thai bubble tea. Warning: it’s addicting! (via Love and Olive Oil)

Peanut Butter Banana Boba Shake

You just can't go wrong with peanut butter and banana. Plus, when boba's in the mix, every sip gets sweeter and sweeter. (via BOBABAM)

Horchata Boba

This homemade horchata boba is culinary fusion at its finest. The milky rice, cinnamon and almond combo may take some time to perfect, but once you do… your life will never be the same. (via Love and Olive Oil)

Marscapone Bubble Tea

The (not so) secret ingredient to making this bubble tea extra-creamy is Canadian mascarpone cheese. Finish with cranberry juice for a tart balance to the otherwise sugary taste! (via Dairy Goodness)

Pumpkin Spice Bubble Tea with Boba

Say “buh-bye!” to your daily PSL runs. This bubble tea packs the same seasonal flavor punch, but is way better for you. (via Honestly Yum)

Easy Red Bean Bubble Tea

Red bean tea is typically offered at bubble tea shops, but it’s deceptively easy to make at home. All you need is milk and red bean paste to go with your tapioca pearls and you can have one whenever you desire. (via Contemplating Sweets)

Royal Milk Tea with Boba

Sometimes, simplicity is greater than complexity. This black tea, milk and sugar concoction is mildly flavored and perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. (via Hello Lovely Living)

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Here's What The "Challengers" Ending Actually Means

Challengers is honestly just one giant tennis match. While we watch Zendaya's Tashi, Mike Faist's Art, and Josh O'Connor's Patrick play the game in a literal sense, we also see their personal relationship spiral, ricocheting back and forth as each character plays a different role every couple of years. And the crazy Challengers ending is a culmination of this intense emotional journey because it solidifies Patrick, Tashi, and Art's relationship — both to one another, but also to tennis itself.

What did the ending of The Challengers mean?

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There is a lot of tension between Tashi, Art, and Patrick throughout the movie, and it all builds to the titular Challenger match. It's Art vs. Patrick, and they're playing for way more than just the title and the money (though of course, they're definitely playing for the title and the money) — this is one final chance to prove themselves to Tashi, who's sitting court-side looking very unimpressed.

Both men lose their cool during different sets, but it's in the third and final set that everything comes to a head. At the end of the match, Patrick confesses to sleeping with Tashi using a tennis ball and racket signal only Art recognizes. For a split second Art is is complete shock, and I expected him to completely lose it. And, technically, he does, but in a totally unexpected way. Rather than jump the net and punch Patrick in the face, Art channels his emotions into his tennis, and the fury he feels actually allows him break through whatever slump he's been stuck in.

Unable to have a conversation about Patrick's secret, Art and Patrick talk with their serves and returns. And because Tashi doesn't catch the signal, for the first time in the whole movie, she's cut out of the conversation.

Did Tashi love Art and Patrick?

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Tashi's been pulling the strings ever since she met Art and Patrick, and she's never not been in control. After Patrick sends the signal, she knows something is going on between them, she just doesn't know what — and it unnerves her. Thanks to Zendaya's expert subtlety, the twitch of her eyebrow or the particularly anxious way she grips her hands are the only things that give her away. But her confusion, and the men's anger, quickly turn to pure joy in the final moments of the movie.

Patrick and Art end up playing so intensely that they meet at the net and embrace, prompting Tashi's iconic tennis yell before she gives one of her first genuine laughs of the film and the screen cuts to black. The first time I saw the movie, I thought "What?!" but the more I think about it, the clearer the Challengers ending is.

Patrick and Art (whose relationship begins six or seven years before the movie opens) haven't spoken since the big fight surrounding Tashi's injury, and their hug proves they're just happy to be playing together again. It's what they've always loved, and their fight over Tashi almost ended it forever. Tashi's pure elation shows she's happy to watch some good tennis, especially after she failed to help Art break out of his rut.

We've only seen Tashi scream like that once before, when she admits to a perfect tennis match. While Tashi does care for Patrick and Art, the end of Challengers proves the characters' true love was never really each other — it was always the game.

What did you think of the Challengers ending? After you rewatch the movie (and then rewatch it again), check out the other Most-Anticipated Spring Movies For 2024.

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17 Unique Flavor Combos To Upgrade Your Avocado Toast Recipes

To us, the avocado toast craze is still in full swing. We'd happily take our Instagram feeds flooded with aesthetically-pleasing pics of avo toast! The crunchy-yet-creamy combo is delicious, nutritious, and easy to make, but let’s keep it real: the classic version of avocado toast (crispy bread + smashed avocado + sea salt + olive oil + lemon juice) has become a little — dare we say, basic?

With the help of a few tasty toppings, you can upgrade your avocado toast game and give this foodie favorite quite the gourmet flair. The results will make your followers jealous, but your taste buds oh-so happy. Check out this list of avocado toast recipes to keep your meals inspired!

Avocado Egg Salad

Made with four ingredients, this mayo-free avocado + egg salad is a game changer. It’s a fabulous make-ahead lunch that will give your work day some extra excitement! (via The Roasted Root)

Autumn Avocado Toast

We’re confident this toasted avocado toast treat can be enjoyed all year long, especially on chilly days or nights when you’re craving something that's both sweet and savory. (via How Sweet Eats)

Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

Cottage cheese is a super easy way to give your avocado toast recipes a boost of protein! Its cheesy, creamy consistency blends exceptionally well with mashed or sliced avocado, and in this delicious case, fresh tomatoes. (via The Fast Recipe)

Roasted Chickpea Avocado Toast

Same goes for chickpeas! They're a nice, cheap source of vegan protein that can make your avocado toast recipes more fulfilling. This recipe calls for you to pan-roast them, so they get crispy and flavorful. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Avocado Toast with Roasted Asparagus on Multigrain

This loaded toast is good for meals beyond just breakfast. The hearty roasted asparagus will warm you up from the inside out, all while incorporating tons of vitamins and minerals in each bite. (via Vanilla and Bean)

Avocado Toast with Brown Butter Sesame Seeds

The brown butter sesame seeds that adorn the top of this toast add a much-needed note of umami, balancing out the creamy avo in no time. (via The Original Dish)

Grilled Corn, Feta, + Egg in a Hole Avocado Toast

Bet you've never seen an avocado toast recipe like this before! This pick gets topped with grilled corn, feta cheese, egg, and if you feel like going gourmet with it, some fresh peach slices. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Avocado + Heirloom Tomato Toast

We can all agree that avocado toast is what dreams are made of. But when you add fresh, ripened tomatoes and drizzle some balsamic vinegar on top, it takes your avocado toast dreams to a whole new level. (via Blissful Basil)

Open-Faced Lemon Pepper Artichoke and Arugula Sandwich

Better known as fancy toast, this gourmet knife-and-fork meal tastes as good as it looks. With a stellar combo of white bean hummus, artichokes, lemon juice, baby arugula, and sweet balsamic glaze, this savory-yet-subtly sweet avocado toast will likely become your new favorite food. (via Veggie and the Beast)

Avocado Toast With Charred Tomatoes, Garlic Shrimp and Fried Egg

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a late night snack, this flavorful and nutritious version of avo toast will have you thanking the food gods! (via Domesticate Me)

Avocado and Crab Crostini

Top your avocado toast with fresh, buttery crab and toasted baguette slices, then be prepared for your life to change — it’s that good. Serve these slices as an appetizer when hosting your next soirée, and your guests will be begging for the recipe. (via Confessions of a Chocoholic)

Green Goddess Toast

Roasted spring vegetables, tahini sauce, and avocado. Do we even need to say more? (via Feed Me Phoebe)

Vegan Hummus on Avocado Toast

If you’re getting a little bored with your avocado toast, but don’t want to put in a ton of effort to renew the meal, this recipe is for you! Slow-roasted tomatoes, hemp hearts, avocado, and hummus make for a winning combination. This also makes for the perfect post-workout snack! (via Oh She Glows)

Avocado Toast With Crisped Prosciutto

This take on avocado toast will make you hungry just thinking about it. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! (via Honest Cooking)

Spicy Steak and Avocado Toast

Don’t be afraid to step outside the box when it comes to your avocado toast recipes. Whether you’re headed to a summer potluck or making a meal for your boo, this filling steak dish will thrill even the pickiest eater. (via Heather Christo)

Smoked Salmon and Smashed Avocado Tartines

You’ll get a nutrient-rich dose of heart-healthy fats, vitamins, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids with these tasty avo-smothered tartines. (via Baker by Nature)

Spicy Maple Bacon and Scrambled Eggs on Avocado Toast

Are you just drooling reading the name of this dish? We are! Pair this crave-worthy comfort food with mimosas, and declare yourself the queen of brunch. (via Domesticate Me)

Which of these avocado toast recipes are you super excited to try? Let us know in the comments!

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

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Scarlett Johansson And Her Husband Just Took Date Night To The White House

It truly sounds like something out of a movie, but Scarlett Johansson met her husband, Colin Jost, 14 whole years before they got married. The duo first connected on the set of Saturday Night Live, but didn’t kindle a serious flame until about a decade later. Their story is definitely admirable when it comes to celebrity relationships! Scarlett and Colin now share a son and have been happily married since 2020. Let’s dive into their relationship timeline!

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January 2006: First meeting

Scarlett and Colin actually met for the first time behind the scenes on the set of SNL. Colin had been a writer for the show when Scarlett hosted.

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May 2017: The relationship kicks off

Now let’s transport to nearly 11 years later! Though they’d known each other for a while, it wasn’t until May of 2017 that Scarlett and Colin had sparked rumors about their relationship.

Scarlett had guest starred on the SNL season finale and joined the cast and crew for a celebratory afterparty, in which Colin was in attendance.

According to Page Six, the duo were seen talking, flirting, and canoodling.

At the time, Scarlett was going through a divorce with a French journalist named Romain Dauriac, with whom she shares one daughter.

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September 2017: No more rumors

Colin confirmed the rumors that he and Scarlett were dating at the 2017 Emmy Awards, telling Entertainment Tonight: "She's pretty cool… it's hard to have a lot of complaints, she's pretty awesome. I'm very happy. I feel very lucky."

They made their very first public appearance together that November at the American Museum of Natural History Gala in New York City.

Scarlett had settled her divorce and custody over her daughter with Romain Dauriac around this time as well.

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May 2018: Scarlett and Colin attend the Met Gala

Scarlett and Colin stepped out together to many events in 2018, but they looked exceptionally elegant at the 2018 Met Gala. The theme for that year was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.”

Scarlett wore a Marchesa dress with a deep red gradient while Colin sported a classic black tuxedo.

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May 2019: Scarlett and Colin get engaged

Scarlett’s publicist confirmed her engagement to Colin toAP in May 2019.

Scarlett herself later addressed the engagement during her sixth time hosting SNL, sharing: "This place means so much to me. I have so many friends here and I met the love of my life here.”

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October 2020: Wedding time

Scarlett and Colin kept their wedding party fairly small, as the effects of COVID-19 carried on into the fall of 2020.

Their ask for a wedding gift was that attendees and fans donate to Meals on Wheels America amid the pandemic. Meals on Wheels America shared the news in an Instagram post, the caption reading:

“We’re thrilled to break the news that Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost were married over the weekend in an intimate ceremony with their immediate family and loved ones, following COVID-19 safety precautions as directed by the CDC. Their wedding wish is to help make a difference for vulnerable older adults during this difficult time by supporting@mealsonwheelsamerica. Please consider donating to celebrate the happy couple by clicking the link in our bio.”

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August 2021: The couple welcomes their first child

Scarlett gave birth to their first son, Cosmo, in August 2021. The couple had kept the pregnancy quite private beforehand.

Several months later, the two were very happy to share more about their first child. Scarlett told Entertainment Tonight, "I feel very fortunate that I've been able to take this time to really enjoy the early stages of my motherhood with our son. It's been wonderful. I'm in a 'baby bliss bubble.'"

She later explained the name Cosmo on The Kelly Clarkson Show, saying that she and Colin had "just threw a bunch of letters together."

"It just seemed like a refreshing — it's so charming,” she said on the show. “Our friends all liked it.”

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May 2023: The pair goes to Cannes

Scarlett and Colin attended the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, where her film, Asteroid City, premiered. The two looked stunning together, as Scarlett donned a pink gown and Colin wore a sleek tux.

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April 27, 2024: Scarlett and Colin attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Scarlett and Colin pulled up to the 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Colin hosted the event held in Washington, D.C., opening the event with a hilarious monologue, roasting members around the room. He sometimes faced a tough crowd with the jokes and jabs he made, though he finished on a sincere note, emphasizing the importance of the media's role in democracy.

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April 29, 2024: Scarlett opens up about her life on the TODAY show

Scarlett hopped on the TODAY show to chat about what she’s currently doing, including her children and her new skincare line, The Outset.

She admitted her daughter, Rose, shares her love for skincare.

“My daughter comes on set sometimes,” Scarlett said. “She knew I was coming into The Outset office today – I think my daughter is more excited about The Outset, to be honest with you,” she joked.

Scarlett also opened up about being off of social media entirely.

“I think social media’s a great tool, it’s a wonderful way for people to connect, but I feel personally – I think I’m just too fragile for it,” she said. “It’s hard to look through other people’s lives and not compare your own.”

Scarlett said her personal struggles with skincare inspired her to create The Outset:

“I’ve just had this long road of struggling with acne and irritation and sensitivity forever, ‘till I was in my mid-20s. It was my own frustration that led me down the path of what has now become The Outset.”

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The First Look At "It Ends With Us" Is FINALLY Here

Few books have made an impact on BookTok like Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us. The story follows a woman named Lily who is intrigued by a new relationship with Ryle, but an encounter with her first love Atlas — and the reminders of her past that Atlas carries — complicates everything. This movie based on a bookwill be one to remember.

We had high hopes for this summer movie, and when it was announced that Justin Baldoni would develop the film in 2019, we knew the story was in good hands. Baldoni won us over with his role as Rafael in Jane The Virgin, and his feature directorial debut Five Feet Apart made us cry our eyes out. If you're a Colleen Hoover fan, keep reading for everything you need to know about It Ends With Us. Check out the rest of this year's 2024 movies too!

When is the It Ends With Us movie coming out?

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It Ends With Us will hit theaters August 9, 2024. With so much color, plus the fact Blake Lively's Lily runs a flower shop, a summer release is perfect! Because of the writers' strike and actors' strike, production on the film paused over the summer of 2023, meaning the movie got delayed from its original February 9 (then June 21) release date.

Who plays Lily in the It Ends With Us cast?

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni (who's also directing) are set to star in the film as Lily and Ryle, respectively. On April 20, 2023, it was announced that 1923 star Brandon Sklenar would join the duo as Atlas, and on May 1, Jenny Slate joined the cast as Ryle's sister Allysa. Hasan Minhaj joined the film on May 25 as Alyssa's husband Marshall.

Baldoni also posted a TikTok confirming that after an open casting call, they've found young Lily! Thanks to IMDb and some on-set TikToks, it looks like we'll be seeing Isabela Ferrer starring as the younger version of Blake Lively's character.

Fans were initially unhappy with Blake's casting, because in the book, Lily is supposed to be in her early 20s. But author Colleen Hoover explained a bit of the intention behind the casting with the TODAY Show, explaining that the "new adult" genre at the time favored characters in their early 20s — and that the point of the book is its message, not its cast or costumes.

“As an author, we make mistakes,” she says. “There’s no 28-year-old neurosurgeons, you know? You go to school for 15 years. And so to make corrections to what I messed up in the book, we aged the characters up somewhat...I love that there’s discourse surrounding it, I do. I think that people are going to be very pleased. I’m very pleased.”

What is It Ends With Us about?

It Ends With Us follows Lily Bloom after she moves out of her small town to start a flower shop in Boston. When she meets Ryle on a rooftop and quickly falls head over heels, it seems like fate. That is, until she comes face-to-face with her first love Atlas. It's a story of strength, deep-rooted relationships, and identity that made waves on social media.

Where was It Ends With Us filmed?

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It Ends With Us has been filming in New Jersey. The first set images from It Ends With Us are from a scene that takes place between Lily and Ryle. While Baldoni is wearing a simple black sweater, Lively is wearing two different shades of pink over a brown dress. I love the way costumes highlight all the ways characters are different, and this is the perfect example!

On January 6, 2024, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni were finally spotted in Jersey City again. While the costumes have gotten some backlash, I really love the texture and visual interest in this patchwork jacket + jeans combo! It feels creative and bright — just like Lily :).

And on April 30 we FINALLY got the first official images from the movie and everything looks incredible! The colors are just as bright and yet still have some emotional weight behind them to match the story. I'm particularly obsessed with this Blake Lively outfit — I'm a sucker for a jeans + tank + cardigan combo.

What scenes have the cast filmed?

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On January 15, 2024, a video of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni filming another It Ends With Us movie scene went viral on TikTok, and users are convinced they know which scene we're seeing in the video. Blake and Justin are walking around outside of a restaurant, which leads fans to believe this is Lily and Ryle's confrontation after they see Atlas in his restaurant for the first time.

Is Colleen Hoover making a movie out of It Ends With Us?

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Yes, we're getting a movie adaptation of It Ends With Us! Filming began in New Jersey the first week of May 2022 and is expected to wrap in early 2024. But after a recent leak from the movie set, one question that's top of mind is whether we're actually getting two movies. The scene, which features Blake Lively's Lily pushing a baby in a swing, doesn't take place in the original novel and fans are wondering whether the film will also use elements from It Starts With Us, the 2023 sequel Colleen Hover published.

"It Ends With Us doesn't have this scene," one TikToker wrote in the comments. "This is definitely It Starts With Us," another added. Now that there are two books, it's totally plausible that they've added elements to the end of the film that set up a sequel movie — and we are totally here for it!

Who else is working on the film?

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According to Deadline, Lively, Baldoni, Hoover, Steve Sarowitz, and Andrew Calof are all serving as executive producers, while Alex Saks, Christy Hall, and Jamey Heath are producing. Hall is also penning the script for the film.

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