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14 cute chocolate-free Easter gifts under $20
Easter and chocolate go hand in hand, right? But if you'd prefer to avoid an all-day sugar high at your place, there are plenty of adorable gift ideas out there for kids - big and small!
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Hot cross buns hop onto Woolworths shelves one day after Christmas
No, you aren't dreaming: hot cross buns have started hopping onto supermarket shelves more than 100 days out from Easter.
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Woman finds glasses inside Cadbury Easter egg
Woman was surprised by what she found inside a Cadbury Twirl Easter egg.
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How to reset your kids after an epic Easter egg chocolate feast
How to deal with the 'eggcess' that cheeky invisible bunny brings.
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Recipes for leftover Easter eggs
Too many Easter eggs? Here are some fun recipes to use up the leftovers.
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Can you find the Easter egg hidden among these bunnies?
There’s an Easter egg hidden among all these bunnies in this ‘Where’s Wally?’ style puzzle – how long will it take you to find it?
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Best hidey-holes for an Easter egg hunt
The Easter bunny is on his way! So if you're thinking of putting together an egg hunt for the little ones, you're going to need a strategy.
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Cadbury Creme Egg baked cheesecake
If you think a Cadbury Creme Egg is only for eating straight out of the wrapper, Cadbury Kitchen will set you straight on that one.
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Give real Easter eggs, or give up parenting
Some people just shouldn't be parents. No, I don't mean anti-vaxxers.
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Easter bonnet inspiration
Stuck for Easter bonnet ideas? This will get those creative juices flowing.
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How to spend less at the Royal Easter Show
Families can spend hundreds of dollars in a few short hours at the Royal Easter Show. Reporter Julie Power has some helpful tips on how to cut the costs and still have fun.
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