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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

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 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 [...]

7 Creepy Easter Bunnies Sure to Give You Nightmares

Stephanie McMaster — Thu, 28 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 [...]

What Does 'Milk Chocolate Flavored' Mean? If It's Not Chocolate, What Is It?

John Riggs — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:18:19 +0000

Easter is one of my favorite holidays. Not because I’m religious, but because I love candy. For the past few years I’ve noticed larger chocolate bunnies and more labeled as ‘milk chocolate flavored’. My question is, “if it’s flavored like milk chocolate, that must mean it’s not chocolate.” But what could it be if it’s [...]

They're Back a Little Early, But I'm Not Complaining [PHOTO]

Cefus — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:00:36 +0000

Hmmm February 27th and Easter is already in stores. Not a big surprise here in the good ole USA, and I’m not complaining that I’m able to stock up on fresh peeps (which are my favorite easter candy in case you were wondering.) But don’t you think it’s too soon for Easter? Since it’s here [...]

How Many Peeps are Sold Each Year in The US?

Cefus — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:34:27 +0000

One of my favorite Easter treats is the world famous Peep! I could eat these marshmallow treats all day everyday. Since they are seasonal I have to stock up on Peeps this time of year, and that got me thinking…How many Peeps are sold in the US each year? According to Peeps Incorporated they sell [...]

What has to be in the Easter Basket?

Cefus — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:24:55 +0000

As we approach Easter this Sunday what is must have in the Easter Basket? I you don’t put anything else in the Easter Basket, what has to be in there? For me it’s all about my PEEP’S!

Why and What We Eat For Easter!

Jackson — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:32:43 +0000

Hey there is nothing like how Mom and the Sisters make dishes for Easter!

This Sunday families across the country will gather together. Children will search for eggs containing chocolate eggs hidden by a rabbit with a basket, adults will nibble on hot cross buns, and all will come together for a meal of ham or lamb. On any other Sunday, this might seem odd. But on Easter all of these things are entirely appropriate and encouraged. But why? Thanks to Justine Sterling for telling us.

Why is Eggs apart of Easter?!

Jackson — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:05:31 +0000

Easter eggs are specially decorated eggs given out to celebrate the Easter holiday or springtime. Here is something interesting you might want to read! Despite claims being made that Easter Eggs were originally pagan symbols, there is no solid evidence for this. It was not until the 18th Century that Jakob Grimm theorised a putative [...]

Wet T-shirt Contest isn't just for College Spring Break!!

Jackson — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:06:00 +0000

As we try to bring you the constant variety in entertainment and water cooler chat. We have found this interesting tidbit about Wet T-Shirts Contests…..It’s not a new thing! So Sherman, lets get together with Mr. Peabody and jump into the time machine where the date is set to the second century AD.

5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Easter

92.9 The Bull — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:00:46 +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?

Fun Facts About Easter Candy

John Riggs — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:00:38 +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 [...]