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A Spring Spread Any Bunny Can Create

A Spring Spread Any Bunny Can Create


(Culinary.net) With spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to invite guests over for a hopping party. It’s also a great opportunity to tackle that dreadful spring cleaning and spruce up your living spaces with vibrant decor for visitors to enjoy alongside a delicious recipe.

With this sweet, colorful table arrangement, your whole family can get into the spring spirit. From festive utensils, a bright centerpiece and cute snacks, your spring setup can be fresh and fabulous.

It’s simple to put together and easy on the budget. Pair it with appetizers or even a main dish for a full spring party spread that’s sure to impress.

Find more springtime recipes at Culinary.net.

Watch video to see how to create this Spring Table Spread!


Chick Cheese Balls

Recipe adapted from Hallmark.com
Yield: 10 chicks

  • 1          package cream cheese
  • 1/4       tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1          tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2       lemon, juice only
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1          cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
  • crackers
  • carrots
  • whole black peppercorns
  1. Using mixer, combine cream cheese, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate mixture 1 hour.
  2. Using fingers, form about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese mixture at a time into balls. Refrigerate 30 minutes on small baking sheet.
  3. Before serving, roll each ball into shredded cheddar cheese to cover. Place each ball on round cracker.
  4. Cut small triangles from carrots for beaks and feet. Press carrots onto cheese balls. Add peppercorns for eyes.

Carrot Utensils

  • Orange napkins
  • green plastic silverware
  • green ribbon
  1. Lay napkins flat on table. Place one of each utensil in napkin facing top corner. Wrap napkin around utensils. Tie ribbon around middle of napkin. Place in bowl or basket on table.

Spring Table Centerpiece

Recipe adapted from Craftmorning.com

  • Jelly beans
  • chocolate coated candy eggs
  • marshmallow chicks
  • fresh or fake flowers
  • plastic or dyed eggs (optional)
  1. Place medium bowl inside large dish. Pour jelly beans and chocolate coated candy eggs around bowl.
  2. Add marshmallow chicks around dish on top of candies. Arrange fresh or fake flowers in center. Set on table as centerpiece. Place eggs around dish, if desired.
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Your Kids Will Love These

Just Toys Intl. sent me some awesome products that would be great gifts for kids on Valentine's Day!  They would also make wonderful Easter Basket fillers (Easter isn't really all that far away!).  All of these products can be purchased directly from the website, or on Amazon.

 

 

Nearly every kid I've encountered loves to play Minecraft, and they also love slime almost as much.  MINECRAFT SLIME combines the two!  This new officially licensed Minecraft Slime is priced at $8.89 each.  You'll have fun playing with, squeezing, and stretching the non-sticky, wet and soft green slime.  Each blind box comes with a Minecraft cube filled with different colored slime and one of seven different Minecraft character figures, including one rare figure.  This rare figure will be found in 1 of every 24 cubes. Collect all 7 figures!

The MINECRAFT MINE KIT is priced at $11.99 each.  Now you can mine for real stones with this officially licensed Minecraft Mining Kit with a chance to uncover real gold or diamonds.  Shaped like a Minecraft block, this kit includes a prize buried within the compacted sand that must be dug out with a real Minecraft iron pick axe.  Each kit comes with a toy iron pick axe to dig with and one collectable stone (figure).  There's a limited chance of finding a REAL certified gold nugget or diamond (1 in 12 chance to find gold and 1 in 24 chance to find a diamond).


Another thing that's very popular with kids these days is Sonic the Hedgehog.  These Sonic the Hedgehog Craftables are priced at $9.99 each and your kids will love them!  You'll be able to b
uild the world of Sonic the Hedgehog one Craftable at a time!  There are four different scenes to collect, and you can link your Craftables together to create unique scenes.  These exciting buildable scenes feature all of your favorite Sonic the Hedgehog characters including Sonic the Hedgehog himself, Tails, Super Sonic and many more.


Each of these convenient officially licensed Sonic the Hedgehog Hand Sanitizers comes with one of multiple characters holding a bottle of antimicrobial gel.  This is a great way to help reduce the number of germs on your child's hands.  No rinsing with water or drying with towels is needed.  These 75% alcohol based hand sanitizers can quickly reduce the number of germs on hands, but do not eliminate every kind of pathogenic microorganism.  The hand sanitizer meets U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) healthcare personnel hand washing requirements.  It’s perfect for on the go uses when traveling outside of the home or spending a day at school.  It clips perfectly to backpacks, purses or keychains.  They are priced at $8.99 each and your child will want them all!

 

Just Toys Intl. has a many different licensed products, including My Hero Academia, Hello Kitty and Five Nights at Freddy's.  Visit their website to see their full selection.

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Love my new sandals from Okabashi Shoes!

I received a pair of Sandals from Okabashi Shoes for review.
These shoes are called the Cross - Strap sandal.  They are available in your choice of color, toffee or black.  It is a classic style with a simple design, but they are so comfortable.  They are easy to slip on and off and they do not slide around on my foot as I walk.  The built in nubs on the inside of the shoe massage my feet as I walk.  It feels so good.  My feet feel pampered.  I no longer have tired aching feet after a full day of running around doing my errands.  And they are so versatile.  They're perfect for wearing around the house, at the beach or when I'm out and about going through my normal daily routine.  You can purchase these shoes on their website for $18.99.  

Okabashi shoes are proudly made in the USA.  Located in the small town of Buford, Georgia, Okabashi is a family owned and operated business.  Their line of sandals and flip flops is focused on foot health and wellness.

The Irvani family founded Okabashi in 1981. shortly after they arrived in the United States.  The were inspired by Japanese concepts of reflexology and design, and followed them when they created their sandals.  The shoes have active arch support and massage beads, which is what makes them so comfortable.  And each pair comes with a two year guarantee.

Check out their website to see the different styles of shoes that they have available for both men and women.  They also have t-shirts and other accessories available.       
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Crayola Signature Series Pearlescent Acrylic Paint and Markers

Crayola has added a line of Pearlescent paints and markers to their Signature Series.  I was lucky enough to receive the Pearlescent Acrylic Paint and the Pearlescent Paint Markers to review.  Both of these products produce vibrant pearlescent colors for your artwork.  They are perfect for an experienced artist, a beginner or just some one who enjoys doing crafts as a hobby.  Each kit comes in a premium tin that features artwork that was created using the product itself.  It is truly beautiful, and that is just the storage tin!  


The Crayola Singnature Pearlescent Acrylic Paint set contains 16 awesome colors.  Each color has a shimmering, pearlescent and glossy finish. You get superior coverage because the pigment is multidimensional.  The set includes mixing wells for easy color blending and 3 reusable paint mixing trays.  The suggested retail price for this acrylic paint set is $14.99.  


The Crayola Signature Pearlescent Paint Markers set contains 10 markers.  They offer robust colors with a satin gloss finish.  They are perfect for your hand lettering projects and will work on light or dark paper.  Will also work on glass, plastic and ceramics.  These colors show up really nicely on a dark surface.  They are so vibrant and they write smoothly. The suggested retail price for this paint marker set is $19.99.

Both of these products, as well as the other new additions to the signature series (Signature Pearlescent Cream Sticks and Signature DIY Gallery Designer) are available on the Crayola site. 
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"Wonder Park" Movie Themed Toys and Other Adorable Toys

With the new movie Wonder Park out, the movie themed toys are quite popular.  I was lucky enough to receive some of them to review.


First is the Wonder Chimp Scented Plush Assortment.  They come in 4 styles:  Bunny, Princess, Flower and Bee.  I received Bunny.  These chimps are large, soft and cuddly.  They are perfect for hugging.  And just like in the movie Wonder Park, they smell like cotton candy.  My daughter loves cotton candy and she loves that the bunny chimp smells just like it.  It is great to snuggle with while falling asleep at night.  They are made by Funrise and are recommended for age 3 and up.  The suggested retail price is $14.99.

Next we have the Sunny Bunny Blabbers Plush Assortment.  There are five different talkative characters available:  Hopper, Turbo, Big Boo, Iris and Shiny.  I received Hopper and Big Boo.  Press their bellies and they make cute and silly sounds.  My kids love the sounds they make.  They love their big bright eyes as well.  These are also made by Funrise and are recommended for age 3 and up.  The suggested retail price is $9.99.

Next we have the Wonder Park Wonder Chimp Surprise Assortment.  These are the official souvenir of Wonderland.  There are 30 different Wonder Chimps in the assortment.  Each one comes hidden in a blind bag and you won't know which one you are getting until you open it.  Each one comes with its very own free-rolling roller coaster car.  You can put the wonder chimp in the car and send it for a ride.  These come in Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3.  There are different chimps in each series as well as a different color for the roller coaster car in each series.  You can connect the cars together to make your own line of coaster cars.  These are made by Funrise and are recommended for age 3 and up.  The suggested retail price is $2.99.


This is the Gazillion Bubble Turbo Bubbles.  This is a hand powered bubble blaster that you can carry with you when you're on the go.  This is perfect for all ages (it is recommended for age 3 and up).  You just screw it on to the included bottle of bubble solution and crank the handle to make tons of bubbles.  No batteries are required, all of the power is supplied by you.  The Turbo Bubbles comes with a 4 ounce bottle of the top secret Gazillion Premium Bubble Solution.  It is made by Funrise and the suggested retail price is $4.99.


This is Smash Crashers.  It's a vehicle with a collectible twist.  Smash the truck and unbox the stuff.  There are 12 different trucks and each features a unique design that reflects their personality.  When the truck crashes, two crates pop out.  There are surprise collectibles hidden inside.  There are 50 different figures to collect in Series 1.  All of them are based on themes to gross you out, like Bathroom Brigade and Grossout Garage.  This includes the rare Barfing Bedroom figures and the special edition Edgy Electronics.  Each truck includes 2 hidden collectibles and one bonus collectible, making it a total of 3 collectibles in every package.  They are made by Just Play and are recommended for age 5 and up.  The suggested retail price is $6.99.


These are the Hairdorables Pets Series 1.  Aren't they just adorable?  These are the newest members of the Hairdorables #SQUAD.  These loyal and lovable pets express their unique personalities with their "Big Hair Don't Care" attitudes.  Pull, peel and reveal 8 surprises inside.  Each pet comes with its own brush to style their hair with.  They also come with accessories and stickers.  There are 24 of these adorable cuties in Series 1, including one Ultra Rare!  They are made by Just Play and are recommended for age 3 and up.  The suggested retail price is $7.99.


And finally we have these trendy Cutetitos.  Unroll the burrito blanket and discover an adorable, collectible stuffed animal hidden inside.  There are 12 different Cutetitos, including some super rare ones, with names like Slothito, Puppito, Bunnito and Monkito.  Which one will you find wrapped up and hiding inside your uniquely wrapped burrito blanket contained inside your large blind bag?  Once you have unwrapped it, discover your Cutetitos' personality "Hot Spot" (mild, medium, hot or super spicy).  Also discover their birthday and and favorite "quotito".  These are made by Basic Fun!  and are recommended for age 3 and up.  The suggested retail price is $9.99.
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Special Gifts For Everyone


Happy April!  Easter is on our minds and what to get our kids! Also, April is Autism Awareness Month.  We have some great gifts to share with you.


First up, we have Happy the Hedgehog.  How adorable is this for that child you know that has ASD?  For that child that fidgets, the sequins are reversible.  This sensory play can be a lifesaver.  It comes with some trendy stickers you can use to decorate this cutie.



3D Gel Painting is so cool.  This is great for that budding artists in your family.  This set comes with everything you need and easy to follow instructions.

This Modern Calligraphy set is a dream!  I loved doing calligraphy when I was a teen .   Each kit includes high quality Faber-Castell art materials, an inspiring assortment of papers and stamps as well as complete illustrated instructions to help you along. Gift Sets, including the Gelatos Gift Set, Stamper's Big Brush Gift Set and Studio Caddy Premium Gift Set, are one of the newest additions to Faber-Castell’s Design Memory Craft line.




I must admit I have an affinity for baby dolls.  This darling is from Corolle and you can put her in the bath with you!  Corolle’s Bébé Bath dolls enjoy bath time and playing in the water. These adorable 12-inch dolls float in the water and hold positions like real babies.
These swimming companions also help children who are 18 months and older slowly become accustomed to all types of aquatic environments:
• bathtub (soapy water)
• swimming pool (chlorinated water)
• sea (salt water)
There is also a tab sewn onto the doll’s back so it can be hung up to dry after bathing, going to the pool or visiting the beach.

These items were provided to us from our friends at Faber Castelle and Corolle!  Make sure to visit by clicking on the links above and get your gifts for Easter and that special someone that has ASD.
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