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Good news for Elf on The Shelf fans - Easter Eggsters are here!
If you and your kids love Elf on the Shelf and the magic and mischief it brings to Christmas, then do we have some egg-cellent news for you.
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Last minute shopping nearly ruined my Easter
At lunchtime on Easter Saturday, I took a basket into my local Coles only to discover that the display of Easter eggs was being re-done as a display of drinks.
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How to get the most bang for your Easter egg buck
Australians are expected to buy 3000 tonnes of chocolate this Easter – and that's just at one supermarket.
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Easy and delicious Easter chocolate pavlova nest
This delicious chocolate Easter pavlova looks impressive but is super quick and simple to whip up and serve at your Easter lunch.
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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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