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7 Creepy Easter Bunnies Sure to Give You Nightmares

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:11:17 +0000

If the idea of a human-sized rodent sneaking into your house in the middle of the night carrying a basket of eggs doesn’t freak you out, we’re pretty sure these photos of creepy Easter bunnies will. Here’s seven creepy Easter Bunnies we’d like to keep hopping along the Bunny Trail, Peeps or not: Is that [...]

How Is the Date of Easter Chosen?

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:22:29 +0000

Ever wonder why some years Easter is in early April, sometimes late April, and sometimes—like this year—it’s in March? Why is it, unlike most other holidays, a fixed date? Well, it’s a bit complicated. First off, the simple answer: Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon that occurs on or after [...]

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.

The 10 Weirdest Bunnies in Pop Culture

Donald Deane — Thu, 28 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.

Kids React to the Easter Bunny

Phil Nye — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:12:41 +0000

Easter is just around the corner despite the occasional bout of spring snow and you know what that means. The Easter Bunny is here. Back in college I had the privilege of working for a photography studio that had the contract for the mall. This meant that at Christmas I was doing Santa photos and at Easter [...]

Any Interest in a $1K Easter Egg? You're in Luck — Go Here

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:58:55 +0000

Ever frequent a restaurant just for the deserts? I’m talking about places more decadent than Friendly’s and their Fribble. Sugar and Plumm is that kind of joint. Sure, the food is great too, but the deserts are like an outtake from Willy Wonka’s wet dreams. This Easter, S&P is offering a $1,000 Easter egg for [...]

How Do You Eat A Peep? Survey Says… Most Bite Off The Head First!

Keith James — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:11:55 +0000

Remember those ads about how you eat a Reese's? Well the question was asked about your favorite Easter treat, the Marshmallow Peep and the results aren't surprising. As a kid I loved eating my food and pretending that it 'didn't wanna die' ("No, no, no.. don't eat me!!") and of course I'm not alone in choosing the head as the first thing to decapitate the poor helpless squishy sugar bird.

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.

When Is The First Day Of Spring 2013? The Vernal Equinox Says March 20th @ 7:02 AM!

Keith James — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:38:12 +0000

Here in Central New York spring begins when the snow melts for the final time (and doesn't come back) and isn't tied to a specific day on the calendar, but for everyone who's had it with wintery weather by now, maybe looking forward to a future day might help get you through the doldrums. Try March 20th at 7:02 AM coinciding with the Vernal Equinox. The Vernal Wha?

Hey Peeps! Your Favorite Easter Marshmallow Goodies Are 60 Years Old And Selling Like Hotcakes!

Keith James — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:48:27 +0000

Move over Cadbury Bunny and your creme eggs, Marshmallow Peeps have been around for over half a century’s worth of Easters and are selling better now than they EVER have… Why? Their parent company who also makes Hot Tamales and Mike and Ike’s says they decided to throw their most of their eggs into [...]

Broccoli Potato Cheese Bake – Eric Meier Cooks

Eric Meier — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:09:41 +0000

Broccoli Potato Cheese Bake was on the menu for Easter Dinner in the Meier household. Here’s how I make it. Chop and steam 1 bunch of broccoli. While broccoli is steaming combine the following: 1 bag of frozen ‘southern style’ hashbrowns 1 pint of sour cream 1 can of condensed cream of broccoli soup 2 [...]

10 Awesome Videos of Marshmallow Peep Torture

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:51:23 +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 [...]

10 Adorable Real Life Easter Bunnies

Lindsay Seim — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:55:48 +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.

Easter Cookies – Tips and Cutouts

Eric Meier — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:11:04 +0000

Next to Christmas, Easter is the holiday best known for its cookies. We found some really cute cutters and a simple recipe to make your own. Check out these cookie cutters from Amazon that feature bunnies, ducks, butterflies and eggs. We found these great cookie decorating tips from AllRecipes.com One popular frosting for sugar cookies [...]

10 Things You Can Make With A Cadbury Creme Egg

Rose Maura Lorre — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:16:57 +0000

You already know that the Easter-seasonal Cadbury Creme Egg is addictive, mouth-watering, one-of-a-kind and coveted the world over. But did you also know just how versatile an ingredient the Creme Egg can be when put to use in some of the most outlandish, Willy-Wonka-on-acid dessert delicacies?

Easter Egg Hunt Canceled Because of Bad Behavior

Dave Wheeler — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:50 +0000

The folks of Colorado Springs will have to find another Easter egg hunt this year after the annual event sponsored by the Old Colorado City Association was canceled due to bad behavior. Now the bad behavior wasn’t from the kids, but by the parents. Last year parents lined up behind ropes while their children prepared [...]

10 Signs Your Parents Take Easter Way Too Seriously

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 19:44:44 +0000

Easter is right around the corner, one of the more kid-oriented holidays on the calendar. It features colorful eggs, a giant talking rabbit and more candy than even a Cadbury executive could stomach. Some parents, however, can get too wrapped up in the spirit of the holiday for their children. Here are some clues that [...]

Unfortunate Cats and Dogs Forced to Dress Up for Easter [VIDEOS]

Lite 98.7 — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:18:17 +0000

Pets are at their most adorable when wearing bunny ears, decked out in pastels or otherwise Easter-fied. Enjoy these videos of dogs and cats all Easter’d up. Justin Rudd’s Haute Dog Easter Parade Busy Bee Dogs – Easter Dog Egg Hunt Tuppy Bunny Easter Dog Cat’s Easter Time Fun Tiger Lions vs. Easter Eggs

7 Fun Facts About Easter Candy

Cole Stryker — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:42:42 +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 [...]