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One of my Fun Easter Ideas Worked Like a Charm!

Jami Bond — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:30:14 +0000

How was your Easter? Mine was very colorful! I tried one of the fun Easter ideas that I posted last week and they turned out some awesome! Check it out! Easter deviled eggs! Yummy! My kids really loved them and I was told that we need to do this every Easter!

9 Tasty Peeps Cocktails That'll Help You Forget Easter

Emerald Catron — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 22:20:19 +0000

It's Easter weekend, and we all know what that means -- time to eat some ham and get your crunk on. We've always said if you aren't risking an insulin coma, you aren't really drinking, so here are some Peeps-themed cocktails to prove you love Easter but hate your body. Enjoy (to a point, then feel really sick a

12 Creepy Easter Bunnies Who Will Haunt Your Nightmares

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:35:27 +0000

In case you haven’t noticed, costumed characters can be super creepy. Remember those scary Santas? It’s the stuff of nightmares. Unfortunately, the Easter Bunny is no exception. Think about it– there’s nothing charming or adorable about a giant walking rabbit. It’s not normal, and it can be plain old terrifying. Don’t believe us? Then check [...]

Melting Chocolate Bunnies Is the Best Way to Celebrate Easter

Emerald Catron — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:10:29 +0000

If you haven’t seen this before, now is the time to watch it. It’s a piece of video art by Lernert Engleberts and Sander Plug as part of a preschool art project called “Big Art for Little People.” Watching it is an annual Easter tradition for us. You might find it a bit too creepy [...]

The 9 Cutest Easter Baby Bunnies

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:39:55 +0000

Easter's right around the corner, so it's time to get into the holiday spirit. Create some awesome eggs, stuff yourself with Peeps--whatever floats your Easter boat. If none of this prep works for you though, we say take a cue from these Easter bunny babies.

Fun Easter Ideas!

Jami Bond — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:39:12 +0000

Easter is coming up on Sunday and some of my friends on Facebook posted some great Easter ideas that I wanted to share with you! Check it out! Here’s a great way to dye Easter eggs without the stinky vinegar. Use Kool-Aid instead! All you need is single serving pouches of Kool-Aid, cups and [...]

14 Awesome Easter Eggs You Should Definitely Make

Emerald Catron — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:32:16 +0000

Easter is coming! Usually we aren't very excited about this holiday, because ham is an everyday part of life the way we roll. However, these hand-painted eggs have us excited for the holiday we haven't celebrated since 2009.

If you're tired of dunking some eggs in vinegar-scented food coloring water, check these out for some inspiration. Or, you know, just because they're awesome.

The 10 Weirdest Bunnies in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:33:12 +0000

You may not be aware, but the Easter Bunny has been around for a long time. Easily one of the most recognizable symbols of the holiday, the loveable critter was first mentioned in an essay by German physician and botanist Georg Franck von Frankenau all the way back in 1682. Funny, we always figured he was just a Hallmark creation.

Happy Easter From 97.1 K-Bear

Livin Large Larry — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 12:00:44 +0000

No matter what your beliefs are when it pertains to Easter, religious or Easter Bunny, K-Bear wishes you and your family a very happy Easter! I love Easter colors! My “must do list” on Easter. Church Lite lunch Eat candy and Easter eggs with my kids Sneak a round of golf in somewhere Eat ham! [...]

Fun Facts About Easter Candy

Jami Bond — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:09:56 +0000

In case you didn’t know, Easter is this Sunday! Many of us associate the holiday with candy. In fact, Easter comes in second when it comes to candy sales only behind Halloween!

As you indulge in some sweet treats this Easter here’s some fun facts for you from candyusa!

10 Adorable Real Life Easter Bunnies

Lindsay Seim — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:00:48 +0000

The Easter Bunny is once again hippity-hopping his way toward our brightly-colored baskets. And while we may never be able to find the logic in a rabbit that lays eggs, (?!?!) we CAN say with certainty that the adorable cotton tails in these videos are sweeter than a Cadbury Creme Egg…and far less likely to melt in your purse.

10 Awesome Videos of Marshmallow Peep Torture

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 23:00:23 +0000

Whether you’re a devout church-goer or just someone who enjoys hunting for eggs way too much, there is one Easter tradition that can bring all of humanity together: Marshmallow Peeps. These colorful blobs of gooey, cute deliciousness have stolen the hearts and minds of every future diabetic. They are so cute and cuddly that we [...]

11 Fun White House Easter Egg Roll Moments

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:36 +0000

The White House Easter Egg Roll is a tradition that goes back to 1878. In the beginning, the event was mostly just the roll itself, with children pushing painted eggs through the White House Lawn with a long-handled spoon.

But these days, it is much more than that. Now it’s a 11 hour event that about 35,000 kids and their parents attend.

Race The Rabbit and Easter Fun at ZooMontana

Livin Large Larry — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:45:11 +0000

Here are the details for ZooMontana's 1st "Race The Rabbit" on Saturday, March 31. The 5K starts at 9 a.m., the Bunny Hop for the kids begins at 10 a.m. and then the Easter egg hunt starts at 11 a.m. Each kid who participates in the Bunny Hop will receive a Wendy's coupon. ZooMontana will also have animal encounters going on during the festivities and plenty of Easter type activities this weekend.

Easter Egg Hunt Canceled Due to Aggressive Parents

Mithun Divakaran — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:00:44 +0000

An annual Easter egg hunt in Colorado Springs has been canceled this year because of misbehavior — by parents, not kids. Organizers of the neighborhood egg hunt say last year’s event saw parents go after the Easter eggs with a “no holds barred” attitude. The pushing and shoving got a bit too much, and became [...]

How Much Will Americans Spend on Easter Shopping?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:00:53 +0000

Now that Americans have had some time to pay off those Christmas bills, it looks like they’re ready to open their wallets for another holiday — Easter. But how much will each of us drop on things like candy, gifts and Easter dresses?

Easy Easter Dessert Recipes [VIDEOS]

K Bear — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 16:08:21 +0000

Though technically a religious holiday, Easter has become more synonymous with milk chocolate candies in the shapes of eggs and bunnies, fruity snacks in springy hues and all sorts of decadent desserts. Stock up on the goods in stores, but also think about making a few of your own delectable treats this year. Colorful Cupcake [...]

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Easter

K Bear — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:20:13 +0000

We imagine that at this point in the spring season, you've stocked up on loads of chocolate (or are anticipating a victorious post-Easter candy sale), faux grass and enough hardboiled eggs to live off of for the next six months. You've probably even posed with the Easter bunny, or at least passed one or two in the mall. But do you know why Easter is affiliated with such unique traditions?

The Coolest, Craziest Novelty Easter Candies

K Bear — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:57:37 +0000

Easter has become synonymous with delicious Cadbury eggs, pastel-hued candies, oval jellybeans and giant, hollow bunnies crafted from tasty milk chocolate. In order to compete with the masses, candy companies have had to step up their game when it comes to novelty Easter candy. While some edible masterpieces remain cute, a fair share of downright [...]

Fun Facts About Easter Candy

The Web Guy — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:42:30 +0000

Easter Candy: You Love it. We love it. Your hyperactive children love it. There’s nothing like stuffing your mug with a few Cadbury Cream Eggs before breakfast. But did you know…? Americans spend an average $1.9 billion on Easter candy every year. Sharing treats for Easter most likely came from a pagan tradition of eating [...]