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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 [...]

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.

The Best Actual Easter Eggs Inspired by Movie and TV Characters

Britt Hayes — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:07:51 +0000

When you think of Easter eggs in the context of movies and television, you think of seeing stuff like the pizza delivery truck in all the Pixar movies, or J.J. Abrams using the faux slushie brand Slusho in each of his movies. But what about literal Easter eggs inspired by movies and TV shows? For this Easter [...]

Quick Cleanup Tips

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:34:35 +0000

Hosting Easter dinner? Here are a few ways to cleanup before and after the celebration. Clean Slate As you’re dicing, chopping, mincing and getting ready, don’t stack dirty dishes on top of dirty dishes. Clean as you go so you aren’t tethered to the sink. A pile of dirty dishes can make your kitchen look [...]

What to do with Left Over Chocolate

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:12:04 +0000

First of all, you shouldn’t have any left over chocolate, but if you do, here’s a cute idea to repurpose Easter candy leftovers. My husband Glen has been making these things since he was two, so now it’s tradition around our house that come spring and after Easter when the only thing left is the [...]

Bake Bunny Bread

Ricky Woods — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:22:36 +0000

Look, I’m not one to let someone calling my Bunny Buns “obscene” get me down. No, I just keep hopping along. This time with Bunny Bread – say what you will! If you would like a loaf of bread, shaped like a bunny, on your Easter table I got the idea from a very good [...]

Easter Chick Oreos!

Ricky Woods — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:00:48 +0000

How good is an Oreo? How good is an Oreo if you pile a lot of other candy on top of it? Super good – and super cute when you make an Oreo into an Easter chick Oreo. Get yourself some Double-Stuffed Oreos (I’ll admit I bought the generic ones – lots cheaper) and stick [...]

Bake Bunny Buns for Easter

Ricky Woods — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:00:43 +0000

***Update*** I have just been told that my bunny buns look nothing like bunnies. Some have even said that my (I thought, adorable) little buns are obscene (gasp!) What do you see – bunnies or something I shouldn’t be serving to Grandma? Do you need to bring something to the Easter meal this weekend? Blow [...]

Your Honey Needs a Bunny Hair Clip

Ricky Woods — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:37:04 +0000

Easter’s on the way but the girl and I don’t really like to dress in those white, frilly frocks that everyone else looks so cute in (we have a really hard time staying clean). So, how to decorate ourselves for Easter? Ever thought of wearing a bunny in your hair? There are some really adorable [...]

A Chocolate Easter Egg Filled With Beer [VIDEO]

Ricky Woods — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:00:58 +0000

Well, finally someone had the brilliant idea to put two of my favorite things together just in time for Easter! Brazilian beer maker Skol has infused its brew into the creamy middle of some Cadbury-like Easter eggs that are available in, of course, six packs.

A Super Cute Easter Chick

Ricky Woods — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:22:30 +0000

There’s hardly anything cuter than a spring chick and my daughter and I are kind of obsessed with them right now. Grab your sprinkles and join us. Cake Balls are super popular right now but we (and I mean me because, seriously, cooking with a three-year-old is hard enough) wanted something easier. So, here’s a [...]

Easter Marshmallow Chicks

Ricky Woods — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 16:05:55 +0000

Well, the girl and I are always looking for fun things to do and we thought - it's not too early to get started on some Easter projects, is it? Okay, the truth is we were just looking for an excuse to eat marshmallows, jelly beans and frosting all in one mouthful. We found it in these marshmallow chicks.

What Do I Do With All This Easter Candy? Cookies!

Ricky Woods — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:20:22 +0000

I love Easter candy but with a two-year-old in the house we suddenly have way more Easter candy than any person should attempt to eat. My downfall (those evil Cadbury people) are the Cadbury Mini Eggs. I thought if I crushed them and put them into cookies I might slow down my consumption. Ummm....no. But the cookies are good and you can use whatever Easter candy you have lying around - even jellybeans!

The Easter Bunny Scares The Jellybeans Out of Kids [VIDEO]

Ricky Woods — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 18:03:01 +0000

Yeah, he brings chocolate but he’s HUGE! and HAIRY!…..and frighteningly silent. Maybe you discovered this yesterday – lots of kids are scared of the Easter Bunny. Here’s a round-up of the best videos on youtube. My daughter, Elena, loved the Easter Bunny but only because she was able to overlook his big, scary, hairiness to [...]

Creative Ways to Decorate Your Easter Eggs [VIDEOS]

Mix 94.9 — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:09:04 +0000

The Easter practice of egg decorating has meaning behind it: the egg itself represents rebirth, something early Pagans celebrated during the spring season, and was later adopted by Christians to represent the resurrection themes of the Easter holiday. Back in the olden days, colored eggs were decorated in springy hues and given away to lovers and friends sort of the same way we do with Valentines. The egg tradition has held over as the holiday evolved, with most people using store-bought dyeing packages to color their hard boileds.

This year, stray from the usual and create unique Easter egg decorations with the help of these video tutorials.

Ricky And Her Daughter Test Easter Egg Dyeing Techniques – Part 3

Ricky Woods — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:40:46 +0000

OK, maybe you have done these but they were new to us. We thought the Marbled Eggs were kind of ho-hum until we went a little crazy with the dunking and then they started to look pretty good.

Easy Easter Dessert Recipes [VIDEOS]

Mix 94.9 — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:14:07 +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 [...]

The Coolest, Craziest Novelty Easter Candies

Mix 94.9 — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 10:46:55 +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.

Celebrate Easter with This Peep Video Marathon [VIDEOS]

Mix 94.9 — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:36:54 +0000

Peeps are taking over your computer screen. You can't eat these peeps but they are just as good or not so good to watch!

Fun Facts About Easter Candy

Mix 94.9 — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:17:11 +0000

We all love it... Now read some fun facts about Easter Candy.