Thursday, April 10, 2025

Easter Gift Guide for Kids, Adults

Easter 2025

Unique Ideas for Every Generation


For this Easter season, we've gathered the best ideas for Easter gifts that are truly memorable both for the givers and the recipients. There's something truly unique here for every age group from young children and older kids to tweens and teens, 20-somethings, parents, grandparents and beyond.


Easter Gift Basket Imported Chocolate Treats


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Easter Baskets Filled With Imported Treats

Easter Baskets aren't just for children, right? Here's something really unique and special for that kid-like grownup in your life or that teen who is hard to please. 

Supermarket Italy offers an imaginative array of curated gift baskets with items from around the world. The Easter basket pictured at the top of this story is just one example featuring an assortment sourced from 44 countries -- including classic Italian chocolate treats like hazelnut pralines from Italy. Basket elements also are gathered from elsewhere in Europe as well from North America, Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, South America, and Australia. Each basket is beautifully packed with a global mix of sweet seasonal imported treats and wrapped by hand. 

These are definitely not your usual ready-made Easter baskets. In addition to these Easter Baskets, an extensive selection of gift baskets and individual imported items are also offered throughout the year. 

Available exclusively from Supermarket Italy


Easter Bunny Cake Pan and Toys


Baby Bunny Cakelet Pan

The lightweight aluminum bunny baking pan from Nordic Ware is the perfect gift to give someone who loves to bake. The resulting six baby rabbit mini cakes are absolutely darling, perfect for spring entertaining. 

Available on Amazon


Easter Bunny Toy Building Set

This buildable Easter Bunny with 72 pieces (small pieces, so not suitable for little ones) will entertain anyone over the age of 8 years old  for hours. Strickly Briks guarantees a tight fit of all pieces as this unique Easter Bunny project is put together. Made with quality materials, these bricks are sturdy, durable and 100% compatible with all major brands. Give this kit alone or tuck it into an Easter Basket. Great price, so these will sell out fast.

Available on Amazon


3-in-1 Animal Construction Set

From LEGO comes this fun 326-piece brick set to build an Easter Bunny that, when completed, stands 7-1/2 inches tall with joints that move so you can pose him in a variety of positions. Follow the directions and you can also make two more animals by reusing the bricks in this set to construct a really cute llama and a seal. Adorable accessories are included with each of the three animals. A gift in itself that's perfect for Easter for kids and kid-like adults who love building with LEGOs. 

Available on Amazon


Kids Bunny Veterinarian Doctor Toy Kit

What a fun and educational pink colored doctor vet kit for toddler and little girls. Everything pictured in this 22 piece set, including the pink plush bunny and kid-sized veterinarian's coat, plus all the tools, is included. A great way to inspire young girls to acquire STEM skills. 

Available on Amazon


Nixplay Digital Frame Family Photos


AI-Enhanced Digital Photo Frame

Last but not least, why not consider a digital photo frame as a family gift? Don't be sad when you have to return home after spending Easter vacation with your family or friends. This is a gift that keeps on giving to both the recipient and giver, making it possible to privately share photo and video memories across the miles with loved ones, rather than over social media. Already in use by 4 million customers, Nixplay Digital Frames like this 10 inch model which is available with your choice of frame: wood, black or white to suit all kinds of home lifestyles. It's easy to set up and use and is enhanced by AI for perfectly-centered images.

Available on Amazon 


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Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Easter Bunny Bars Kids Dessert Recipe

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Easter Bunny Bars


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This festive colorful popcorn bars recipe from the Popcorn Board is a fun and easy Easter treat kids will love to eat as much as they'll enjoy helping you make. The recipe is simple, however, since you'll be using a hot stove and oven to make these delicious holiday dessert gems, keep younger children safe by having them help you with age-appropriate steps in this recipe.


FUN spring dessert recipe made with popcorn



Easy Easter Dessert Recipe

Yield: Serves 16 

Ingredients 

2 tbsp butter 
3 and 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows, divided 
1 tsp vanilla extract 
8 cups popped popcorn 

Simple Directions

Melt butter in large saucepan set over medium-low heat; stir in 3 cups marshmallows, and vanilla until melted. Remove from heat. Immediately stir in popcorn until well coated. Press into parchment paper–lined and greased 13- x 9-inch baking pan; smooth top with greased spatula. Immediately sprinkle with remaining marshmallows, miniature eggs and sprinkles; press toppings lightly to adhere to popcorn layer. Let stand for about 30 minutes or until set. Cut into bars. Store in airtight container. 

Other Ideas

Use colored mini marshmallows, if preferred 
Try Reese's Popcorn which comes already popped, drizzled in peanut butter and chocolate 
Drizzle melted dark, milk or white chocolate over the top of your bars


To All Those Celebrating
Happy Easter!


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Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Everyday Accessories for Moms on the Go

Style

Busy Mama's Guide to Looking Put Together 


by Janis Brett Elspas, Editor
Mommy Blog Expert

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Whether you're a devoted soccer mom or a grandma driving the kids around town, feeling put together, rather than frazzled, makes all the difference. Even on hectic days, basic styling choices such as simple pearl necklaces -- my favorite everyday accessory -- can lift your spirit and confidence. Instantly elevate your daytime look, adding a touch of effortless elegance with the right accessories and you'll step out the door looking and feeling fabulous.


Mom Accessorizing Casual Outfit with Pearls



7 Every Day Mom Accessorizing Tips


  • Statement Jewelry: A casual pearl necklace, stylish hoop earrings along with the latest Apple Watch instantly upgrade your outfit, adding a polished timelessness to moms of every age.

  • Daytime Makeup: A quick 5-minute day face routine every morning can refine and energize your appearance. Start with a daily micro exfoliator, followed by brightening face moisturizer for a natural glow, some blush, and a swipe of mascara to brighten your look effortlessly.

  • A Simple Hairstyle: Manage fussy hair with a headband, sleek ponytail, top bun, or alligator clip updo. For really bad hair days, a creatively tied head scarf is an easy fix.


Stylish Casual Accessories Jewelry Bags Shoes



  • A Compact Crossbody Bag: Preferred by today's young moms, lightweight shoulder strap phone wallet bags offer handsfree convenience with purse size capacity thanks to multiple compartments for phone, credit cards and keys. No mom caring for kids or grandkids should be without one.

  • Comfortable Footwear: Stylish, supportive shoes, like cushioned slip-on sneakers or ballet flats are a must, so you're ready for walking on all sorts of surfaces indoors and outside.

  • On Trend Eyewear: No matter the season versatile sunglasses, available in an array of stylish frames to complement every skin color and face shape, keep eyes protecting while also adding a cool factor for all moms generations.

  • A Stylish Wrap/Cardigan: Always a good idea to bring along a lightweight wrap, jacket or sweater in a neutral tone for easy layering, providing function and sophistication for a timeless look.


Stylish Mom Dropping Child Off at School


Be Creative With How You Accessorize


Pearls when worn with jeans and tennis shoes is just one idea for a great mom'a look that's easy to pull off. The sky's the limit in how you incorporate your personal style into accessorizing your on the go life. With these must-have accessories you can take on each day with joy, energy, casual style and confidence. Thus proving that busy moms and grandmothers -- even with multiple children in tow -- can look relaxed, together and just plain fabulous every day.