Author: The Hopeful Romantic

Jelly beans joined the candy aisle in the 1930s, and their egglike shape gave them a natural association with Easter. Naturally, eggs need a nest. And the kids might need a Spring Break activity. Here’s an idea — a blend of crunchy cereals and …

Eggs from chickens, ducks, turkeys … Parlor Stories literary and performing arts series in which local actors, authors and storytellers read stories tied to a theme. The April 20 Parlor Stories event, titled “Back Home Again: Stories …

Easter is one of the best times of the year to bring out your creativity and get together with the kids to create unique designs and patterns on your Easter eggs. The PAAS web site has a variety of crafts, fun stuff and Easter egg tips for you and the kids …

Fans of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir jumped at the opportunity to get tickets to the upcoming Easter concert. Now that the event has sold out, the choir staff has prepared options to bring the concert to the world. When the Mormon Tabernacle …

The Easter Bunny legend of an egg-laying rabbit that hid eggs in a garden was first documented in the 1500s, says Discovery News. The Easter Bunny and peripheral tales came to the United States with German immigrants in the 1700s. Every bunny needs a nest …

“Need for Speed” is the latest big-screen adaptation of a video-game franchise. While the filmmakers don’t veer too heavily into the world of the “Need for Speed” games, outside of the basic premise, they do understand that taking on a beloved franchise …

Lent is in full swing and while many Catholics and other Christian denominations use this time as a time of penance, reflection and fasting, Msgr. Arturo Banuelas at St. Pius X Catholic Church reiterated that these 40 days are more about Easter …

Need to know when Easter falls and when the long bank holiday begins and ends? You’ve come to the right place It wouldn’t be Easter without bunny rabbits and chicks The Easter story is at the very heart of Christian calendar, with celebrations taking place …

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass., March 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of premium scented candles, today announced the launch of its exclusively-licensed PEEPS® Marshmallow Chicks collector’s edition candle.