Cool Whip Easter Eggs

What You’ll Need:

  • 1 8oz container cool whip per 1 dozen eggs
  • Hard boiled eggs
  • Food coloring of choice*
  • Container(s) for cool whip**
  • Something to stir the cool whip & dye together.
  • The food coloring can stain so if you want to avoid that, you’ll need gloves
  • Paper towels or a few towels you don’t mind possibly getting stained.

*I used gel food but powder & liquid food coloring works just as well.
** Casserole dishes or aluminum pans work great!

Directions:

  1. Add cool whip to containers of choice ( if you’re planning on doing individual colors you’ll want a few small containers but if you’re planning on tie-dying the eggs then I recommend the casserole dishes.
  2. Add food coloring to your cool whip & mix with a knife or skewer to leave a swirl design.
  3. Roll your eggs into the cool whip and let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Gently wipe & dab the cool whip off the eggs. If this is too messy you can fill a medium sized bowl with cool water and dip the eggs in the water to rinse, then set aside to dry.
Eggs in Dye Before It was Swirled
Swirled for Tie Dye Effect
Another Color Combination We Tried- Yellow Doesn’t Show Up As Well if You Choose to Rinse the Eggs

The Finished Product!

Lisa’s Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can of sweet potatoes (with nothing added); drained
  • 3 tbs margarine cut into cubes
  • 1-2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar; packed
  • 1 cup crushed pecans

Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9×13 casserole dish

Directions

  1. Pour sweet potatoes in a large bowl & add margarine, cinnamon, & brown sugar.
  2. Mix with hand mixer until combined.
  3. Pour into casserole dish and use the back of a spoon to smooth out the top.
  4. Sprinkle crushed pecans and extras cinnamon to taste over the top.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes

Serve and Enjoy!

To Make Ahead:

Follow all directions but don’t bake it. Instead, cover & refrigerate. When ready to bake remove from fridge & allow to reach room temp (about 20 minutes) then bake according to directions above.

10 Easter Basket Stuffers for Young Kids

10 Easter basket stuffer ideas for kids that aren’t candy!

#1 Name Letter Shape Puzzle: These beautiful baltic birch personalized puzzles make a great gift for kids who are learning their letters, shapes, and how to spell their name! Handmade by BloomOwl on Amazon these puzzles come in a variety of colors and are made with non-toxic paint as well as food grade sealer!

#2 Pastel Felt Easter Eggs: These fun & colorful Easter eggs are made with 100% from wool!

#3 Stacking Montessori Rainbow Toy: This 7 piece colorful rainbow by EcoWorkShop is made with eco-friendly material & child-safe wood stain.

#4 Jumbo Dinosaur Eggs: Each of these jumbo eggs features a fun dino car inside!

#5 Crochet Bunny: This plush crochet bunny features embroidered and is stuffed with a high quality poly. This bunny would make the perfect gift for a little one to cherish for years to come.

#6 Wooden Interlocking Letter Name Puzzle: Here’s another name puzzle but this time the letters interlock so it can sit on a shelf or dresser. This beautiful puzzle made by Little Wooden Wonders in Minnesota is made with solid hard wood & is custom cut at time of order.

#7 Hedgehog Push Toy: Handmade by Dennis here at Cherished Cottage, this hedgehog toy is made from solid wood & painted/stained using non-toxic material so it’s child safe!

#8 Construction Vehicle Filled Easter Eggs: a dozen multi-colored Easter eggs filled with a variety of construction trucks and vehicles.

#9 Custom Name Crayons: Fun & colorful crayons come in a clear box that shows off the child’s name. The reviews state that the crayons ship fast and come the colors are vibrant.

#10 Big book of Easter Mazes: For ages 4-12 this book of 120 mazes is a fun activity to keep the kids busy Easter morning while they’re waiting to hunt for eggs or have Easter dinner with family.

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Easter Basket Stuffer Ideas

I don’t know about you but I sometimes really struggle with just the right things to put in someone’s basket or even things that will fit! I’ve been scouring Etsy looking for various ideas that will fit into a basket and that the recipient will love! All of these beautiful items are handmade with love and care. Check them out below!

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Edible Easter Placecards (Cookie Placecards)

Shop Name: SugarBerrySweets
Price: $20.00+
How adorable are these!? When I first saw them, I didn’t realize that they were cookies! They are so beautifully made; I mean look at that gorgeous attention to detail! Your guests would absolutely love these! You can order them in quantities of 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and 36. You can also choose between standard sugar cookies or chocolate. They are 4×4 inches in size. The seller also graciously offers ingredients and allergy information in her listing.
**Note: be sure to write the names that you would like on your cookies in the “message to seller” box before you place your order.

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Easter Egg Soaps

Shop Name: BathGearNMore
Price: $3.99+
When I was younger my parents got me an Easter egg that was made from sugar and detailed almost exactly like these. I was so enamored with the beauty of my egg I never ate it. I kept it in the packaging and still set it out as a decoration nearly 20 years later. As soon as I saw these gorgeous eggs I fell right back in love. The amazing detail and beautiful colors has me so drawn in! These would be an amazing gift for anyone of any age; they are not just beautiful looking they are beautifully made! They are made with a glycerin soap base and are absolutely detergent, sulfate, and paraben free. They are also animal cruelty free. You can choose between beige, blue, green, orange, yellow, pink, and purple. There is also a large quantity of scents available which they have listed in the item’s description.

Cross Bracelet

Gold Cross Bracelet

Shop Name: Divinegiftsbyheather
Price: $12.99
I love how beautiful and simple this is! This would be a perfect basket stuffer for a teen or young adult. It’s gorgeous! The cords are a faux suede (perfect for your vegan friends/family members!) and you can choose from a variety of colors that are listed in the bracelet’s description. The cross is a gold colored acrylic. I need to mention again how beautiful I think this is! It ships from the UK so be sure to order early to allow shipping time.

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Personalized Easter Tic Tac Toe Game

Shop Name: CynthiasGiftBoutique
Price: $6.95+
These are adorable and a perfect basket stuffer for the families that travel for Easter! They are easy to pick up and take with you; the tic tac toe board is even on the back of the bag! You have a nice selection of colors to choose from: light blue, yellow, orange, and aqua. You also can choose what design you want Peeps, Easter Bunny, of the Chick. There are also options for whether or not you want your design to also feature the person’s name on the bag. The playing pieces are 6 white glass gems and 6 multi colored wood Easter bunny pieces.

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He Is Risen Women’s T Shirt

Shop Name: JulietRoseBoutique
Price: $21.99+
Oh my word I just LOVE this. First of all, it looks incredibly comfortable and second of all the saying just makes me so happy! The design itself is a dye sublimation design which means that it is permanent and will not rub, fade, or peel. You can choose whether you want Peachy Pink, Stone Gray, or White for the shirt color and she offers a large variety of sizes from extra small up to 2XL.

Bunny Fishing

Easter Bunny Fishing Game

Shop Name: FreebirdStLouis
Price: $10.00
This is absolutely perfect and adorable for children! They can play again and again and it’s another easy pack-up and go game if you’re traveling for Easter! In your order you get 8 felt bunnies and a fishing pole that has a magnetic carrot on the end to catch the bunnies! So fun!

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He is Risen Mug

Shop Name: Cherished Cottage
Price: $15.00
Details: This ceramic 16 ounce mug is made with a vinyl design and sealed in to protect it. Handwash only. This would be a perfect Easter gift for the coffee or tea lover!

Peep Earrings

Bunny Peeps Stud Earrings

Shop Name: PitterPatterPolymer
Price: $9.95
So I’m a tough one when it comes to anything marshmallow…I will basically only eat them burned over a campfire haha. BUT I love peeps and I think they are so cute; especially the bunnies! These are just so adorable! You have six colors to pick from: pink, yellow, blue, orange, green, and purple. They are sculpted from clay and feature nylon posts and backings.

Crayon Roll

Bunny Crayon Roll

Shop Name: GrowingGreenMinds
Price: $5.99+
I’ve started to hear a lot about crayon rolls and this is probably my favorite one I’ve seen! This is another great gift for the family who travels for Easter. These will fit in any bag and are easy for small hands to carry. This beautiful embroidered bunny is made from felt and holds 6 crayons. You can choose whether you want it to come with crayons or not.

Coloring Stuffies

Easter Coloring Stuffies

Shop Name: subtlesimplicity
Price: $9.00
How cute and soft! These are made from 100% cotton, the back of these has a colorful Easter patterned fabric. These are great gifts for the creative child in your life. When colored with washable markers they can be washed and recolored for endless artistic fun! Easter orders must be placed by March 21st to ensure your item will arrive by Easter.

Cake Balls

Easter Egg Carton Cake Balls

Shop Name: TheChocolateWorkshop
Price: $18.00
How cute are these! These are so colorful and who doesn’t love cake pops!?! These are just like cake pops but without the stick. They are packaged in cartons of 6 or 12. 6 are $18.00 and 12 are $36.00. You can also get your cake balls customized upon request.

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Chocolate Bunny Earrings

Shop Name: BrockusCreations
Price: $5.00+
These are so perfect! They look JUST like chocolate bunnies! The bunnies are made from plastic and there are a variety of metal options to choose from. The bunnies measure 1 inch in size before the hook is added. The metals are all hypoallergenic and nickel free. This shop is offering a special right now that if you buy 5 pairs of earrings in a single purchase you get another pair free!

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Boy’s Peter Rabbit Bow Tie

Shop Name: Maybedaisyuk
Price: $10.85+
My mother’s love for Beatrix Potter has been passed on to me, which means her love for Peter Rabbit has also been passed on to me. This is just SO adorable! This would be awesome for any little boy for his Easter outfit!! These are made from a soft polyester 100% cotton fabric and has a blue lining. No need to worry about tying this on your little gentleman because it is velcro fastening. It also comes in two sizing options: 12 months to 3 years and 4 years to 6 years. This ships from the UK.

Easter Earrings

Easter Dangle Earrings

Shop Name: Cherished Cottage
Price: $20.00
Details: These hypoallergenic earrings are made with gold, pastel pink, and white beads featuring a turquoise flat stone bead at the end.

**Disclaimer: I obtained permission from all Etsy shops to share their main product image, link, and some info given in their listing.

No Mess Easter Eggs

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Hardboiled eggs and rice. No, seriously. This is SO easy! You start with room temperature eggs that have been hardboiled. Pictures follow directions.

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  • 1 plastic container with a lid for each color of food coloring you will use. Make sure the container is large enough so the hardboiled egg  will be able to roll freely inside the container
  • ½ cup of white uncooked rice for each container
  • 1 box of brightly colored food dye in various colors
  • An empty egg carton for each dozen of eggs that are dyed

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Choose your colors. Apply 6 drops of food dye to each container. Place the lid on the container and shake until you have all the rice coated well with the color you have chosen. Place the hardboiled egg inside and snap on the lid. Shake and roll the egg (gently) until you have reached the desired color. It is that easy! Experiment with different colors, stickers, etc………..When finished with plastic containers just rinse with cold water before washing them. I have never found anything easier or mess free!dying easter eggs with rice and food coloring, dying easter eggs, easter eggs, food coloring easter eggs, dying easter eggs with rice, homemade easter eggs

ENJOY!