Easter Candy Calories


Updated 02/06/12 2:14 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 27 comments

Calories in Easter Candy

With Easter coming this Sunday, your cravings for Cadbury Creme Eggs, marshmallow Peeps, and fruity jellybeans are probably on the rise. Before you dive mouth first into the chocolate bunny in your Easter basket, check out the calories and nutritional info for your favorite treats. To see the caloric breakdown, read more Read more

Make a Healthier Easter Basket


Updated 04/20/11 10:29 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

How to Make a Healthy Easter Basket

Easter is coming up, and for some of us that means a big brunch followed by a helping of candy — think Cadbury Creme Eggs, Peeps, and lots of jellybeans. While we're fans of putting a few treats in our Easter baskets, there's nothing that says we have to weigh it down with chocolate eggs and jellybeans — especially when you consider how many calories are in Easter candy! Whether you're Read more

OnSugar Blog: Famous Firsts


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Firsts For Babies

Lots of moms like to think out loud and Samsmommy81 is one of them. In the latest post to her Surviving Sam blog she reflects on a life full of firsts with her lil girl. First dirty diaper, first smile, first Christmas, first laugh...all of which are some exciting "firsts" that have happened thus far in Samantha's 6 months of life.  I think they've all been more exciting for us as new parents. Read more

Happy Easter!


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Photo of an Easter Tree

Happy Easter, readers! I hope you have a safe and pleasant holiday with your friends and family, filled with plenty of festive Easter décor and delicious eats. Don't go overboard on the chocolate bunnies! And be sure to share photos of your Easter décor in the Lovely Little Vignettes group! Read more

Lovely Little Vignettes: An Easter Tablescape


Updated 04/26/11 9:03 PM · Posted by Casa Community · 6 comments

Easter Tablescapes 2011-04-11 10:55:00

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member CourtneyOutLoud from the Lovely Little Vignettes group: I set out to create an Easter tablescape for my fictional character, Clara, a 13-year-old girl who is hosting her first Junior League luncheon. The mandate was to create an Easter tablescape for her fellow Junior League members that was fun and colorful but not "kiddish." I took my inspiration Read more

10 Interesting Ways to Use Peeps From the Web


Updated 04/12/11 1:47 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Fun Ways to Cook With Peeps

Although Easter is still several weeks away, grocery aisles are filled with the holiday's beloved treats, from Cadbury Creme Eggs to chocolate bunnies. Peeps, the adorable animal marshmallows that are coated in sugar, is one Easter sweet that has a cult-like following. People love to eat them and more importantly, they love to make creative things with them! I've searched the Internet for the Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time


Updated 04/22/11 9:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Salmon Recipes For Every Mood

Salmon recipes for your Good Friday supper — Shape Verde Potato Alfredo's got it all: basil, avocado, arugula, and more! — Lunch Box Bunch How many hops does it take to burn the calories in a chocolate bunny? — DailySpark Move over peanuts, walnut butter is the thing to try — Gluten-Free Girl Quick, easy, and healthy brunch recipes; all perfect for Easter — Eating Well Working with a Read more

That Chocolate Bunny Could Lower Your Blood Pressure


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Eating Chocolate May Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

Don't be shy about nibbling at the ears of a chocolate bunny this Easter, because researchers have just given us another reason to eat this sweet treat. (Don't you love it when that happens?) Based on a study of 20,000 patients ages 35 to 65, scientists found that those who consumed more chocolate had a lower risk of heart attack and stroke, leading to the conclusion that a small amount of Read more