mrs. cottontail

I just wanted to introduce you to the newest member of our family! She is a mini lop ear bunny, named Mrs. Cottontail. We are all completely smitten with her, in fact I often find myself snuggling with her long after the children are in bed. She is so quiet and very low maintenance, which is the perfect pet for us. I am having a blast thinking of new places to photograph her. Below is one in my daughters Easter basket and the other with a ceramic carrot. We are thrilled to have our very own Easter bunny this year!

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s'more treats

Here is one last Easter treat that I thought I would share.  I found some pastel, bunny shaped marshmallows.  I dipped them in chocolate and then graham cracker crumbs and stuck them on a lollipop stick.  You could package each one in a cellophane bag and tie with ribbon for a great favor or dessert for the holiday this weekend.  Also darling for a baby shower! 

an "egg"cellent snack

Tomorrow is my daughter's last day of school before Easter.  I thought it would be fun to send her a special little snack.  I saw this idea on Pinterest for lunch, but decided to just make it a snack since my daughter is in half day kindergarten.  I used a recycled clear egg carton and some preppy paisley pink and green eggs.  I am going to put some cheddar bunnies, blackberries and jelly beans inside.  The note reads "from some bunnies who loves you" and has a pom pom tail on the back!  I am also going to send one of my bunny water bottles with her.  You can find the directions for that here. 

hoppin' down the bunny trail-mix

If you are looking for a fun snack to send to school or to take as a hostess gift for Easter you can whip up a batch of this fun Easter trail mix.  Mine included:
bunny noses: pink jelly beans
cotton tails: mini marshmallows
whiskers: pretzel sticks
ears: pink & white candy corn
muddy paws: mini chocolate covered pretzels
I also dressed up some small water bottles with some ears and a cotton ball tail.  I found the ears and inspiration here.