Web Coolness: the power of family, parents who judge, what to do with leftover Easter candy.
It’s Friday again, and we’ve collected our favorite links from around the web for you to enjoy too! Adorable pics of a rescue dog and her little boy at Zoey & Jasper, with a great story too. (And if you don’t already follow Theo and Beau on...
Sweet Chocolate Jesus Saves Your Easter
Lent is over, Easter is here, and while the kids are swimming in jelly beans and Peeps, we think it’s only fair that the adults get a little indulgence of their own. And that’s where the Chocolate Jesus comes in. This is no ordinary chocolate Jesus (should...
5 last-minute Easter egg printables and craft ideas for kids.
It’s the day before Easter, you have a million things to do, and the eggs still need decorating? Give yourself a break, skip the dye (as much as we love dyeing Easter eggs), and go straight for these adorable Easter egg printables and craft ideas that the kids...
5 of our favorite Pinterest pins this week
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! We’re fun. Plus, you’ll find cool pins like these every day. And don’t forget to check out our Easter Pinterest board for tons of last minute Easter recipes, crafts for kids, gifts and more. 1. Will...
How to dye Easter eggs naturally: Step by step instructions and inspiration
As much as we’re fans of finding creative ways to decorate Easter eggs without dye, we have a few die-hard dyers (or dye-hards?) in my family. Specifically my stepfather, who pretty much refuses to add a single sticker, wrapper or otherwise unnatural Easter egg...
Web Coolness: Fun Easter crafts, The world’s toughest job (or is it?), and some shocking news about daycare
Here are the links we’ve liked reading around the web this week. We hope you like them too. Adorable: Easter bunny ears DIY for dress-up any time of year. [via MiniStyle] Must read: Thoughts from a less than perfect mom. Watch: Charlie Hope’s Did You...
No need for a hunt, we’ve got your last minute Easter recipes right here.
We’ve been looking forward to Easter for a while now, excitedly collecting Easter recipes. Most are decadent sweets—from Easter cakes (lots of cakes) to cake pops—but we’ve thrown in a few healthy Easter snacks, too. Because children can not live on...
Buildex Speed Machines: Cool building toys for kids who love their wheels
If you’re looking for a neat little birthday gift, or perhaps something unique for the Easter basket, check out the Buildex Speed Machine construction toy. Because not every kid wants just a bunny in her basket. These brightly colored, wooden-construction...
6 cool cakes for Easter that are actually easier than they look. No pastry degree required.
Most cakes for Easter are elaborately decorated beyond the point that I’m interested in or, um, able to take on. Tired of gawking at fabulous no-can-do cakes (you know what I’m talking about), I decided to find six easy but cool cakes for Easter with...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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