When it comes to the season of the rabbit, we’ve always got a few good puns up our sleeves. These Easter jokes are ready to make your little bunnies laugh, whether you want a joke-a-day or just a day of jokes, these jokes for kids are the perfect way to celebrate the season. Don’t forget to check out our favorite spring jokes for kids, and riddles for kids!
Easter Bunny Jokes
What kind of bunny can't hop?
A chocolate bunny.
What do you call a bunny with lice?
Bugs Bunny!
Where does the Easter Bunny like to eat out?
IHOP.
How does the Easter Bunny travel all over the world?
Try out these delicious Thanksgiving Instant Pot recipes that everyone will love
This turkey day, give thanks for that Instant Pot or slow cooker! We’ve got the ultimate collection of Thanksgiving Instant Pot recipes that guarantee a fast, simple, and delicious meal. From mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce to stuffed squash and turkey, here’s how to make sure cooking your favorite Thanksgiving dishes is as easy as possible.
Need a holiday appetizer ASAP? Lexi's Clean Kitchen has you covered with no-fuss Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs and a deviled egg recipe that'll wow your party guests.
Are you ready to revolutionize your Thanksgiving turkey? Crunchy Creamy Sweet has the hookup: bone-in skin-on turkey breast that's ready in 35 minutes. It's a winner-winner turkey dinner.
Do you crave cranberry sauce when Thanksgiving rolls around? Then you've got to check out this version from Zen & Spice. It calls for fresh cranberries instead of the artificial canned stuff, and it's done in no time at all.
Hooray for a ham that's done in 7 minutes! Oh So Delicioso has the hookup, with a recipe that has a sweet pineapple glaze and oodles of flavor. Plus, it pairs great with any holiday side dish.
This cornbread from Tidbits might just be a Thanksgiving game-changer. It's got a jalapeño kick (which you can adjust to your fam's tastes), it's whole grain, and the cheesy crust is oh-so-good.
The green bean casserole is almost as big a Thanksgiving requirement as the turkey. This Instant Pot version from Stay Snatched uses fresh green beans and two kinds of cheese—and it's done in 20 minutes!
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream and Garlic
This Instant Pot mashed potatoes recipe from Boulder Locavore is so good you'll want to upgrade it from side dish to main dish PDQ. If the creaminess doesn't get you, the garlicky goodness will.
Make a super Instant Pot stuffing! It's easy to achieve with this recipe from Merry About Town (Picture the perfect combo of bread, tangy cranberries, and Thanksgiving flavor.).
How pretty is this stuffed squash, courtesy of Recipes from a Pantry? We love the bright colors, festive flavors, and how it's extra easy to whip up. It'll be a Thanksgiving wow factor without any fuss.
These ain't your average carrots! Covered in a honey butter glaze, these veggies from Salt & Lavender are positively addictive. The whole fam (kids included!) will be asking for seconds.
Do your sweeties love sweet potato casserole? Well, you're going to love this version from Zen & Spice, which is made entirely in your Instant Pot—no bowls, pots or pans required.
Did you know you can make delicious Instant Potbread? Mind blown! This lovable loaf from Delish Knowledge has a hint of rosemary and is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal.
This dish from Diethood is a veggie-ful twist on traditional mashed potatoes. It's cheesy, garlicky, and the main ingredient is cauliflower! Trust us, you'll want to bookmark it forever and ever.
If you thought slow cooker mac and cheese was easy, wait until you get a glance at the recipe for an Instant Pot version we spotted over at Spend with Pennies. Even easier, you'll be eating cheesy noodles in no time.
End the Thanksgiving meal with an Instant Pot dessert! We're crazy about this cheesecake from Growing Up Gabel, and you will be too. Small but mighty, it features a gingersnap cookie crust and creamy filling.
This hearty and flavorful soup from Foxes Love Lemons features ingredients like apple, carrot and fresh garlic. It’s a guaranteed fall classic and a great way to warm up on a chilly day!
Ready for the best-ever cornbread? Since this version is made in the slow cooker, it comes out extra moist with just the right amount of sweet. You’ll set it, forget it and absolutely love it. Get the recipe from Life Made Sweeter.
We would have never thought to make mashed potatoes in the slow cooker, but this recipe from Life Is But a Dish works like a charm. And since nobody likes cold ‘taters, the cooker keeps them warm until you’re ready to eat.
For a hearty side, try making these yummy scalloped potatoes from Well Plated. They’re made using a mix of Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes, and the cheesy sauce makes them an instant kid favorite.
There’s no need to wait for Thanksgiving to bust out an amazing sweet potato casserole. This version is great for any day of the week—and it’s a bit healthier than usual, thanks to a secret ingredient. Get the recipe from Kristine’s Kitchen Blog.
How easy are these meatballs from Dinner at the Zoo? They only need five ingredients—and one of them is frozen meatballs! Plus, the sauce is truly tasty, and you can even serve over broccoli for an extra healthy kick.
Psst! Not only is this pumpkin cheesecake easy to whip up in your handy-dandy Instant Pot, it also sports a unique granola crust. Creamy, crunchy, and no work at all--head to The Wicked Noodle for the recipe.
Mulled cider is perfect for sipping on a chilly day. This vibrant version is lightly spiced, antioxidant-rich and totally delicious. Plus, you can always adjust the flavors to suit your family's tastes. Get the recipe from The View from Great Island.
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No one wants to see their baby stuffy, sick and suffering. Pediatricians say adding moisture to the air is one of the best ways to relieve cough, congestion and sore throats—especially for little ones who can’t take most medications. As a bonus for parents, humidifiers can keep your skin hydrated and plump so you won’t look as tired as you feel. Read on for some of the best and most innovative options available. Pop one in your nursery and your own bedroom.
The Air Innovations Ultrasonic Coolmist is full of features that make it a great choice for busy parents. To start, it has a ceramic filter, meaning you never need to worry about not being able to use your humidifier because you forgot to order new ones. This humidifier can run for 96 hours so you won't find yourself having to refill the tank every night before bedtime. It's also super-quiet so even light sleepers can run this machine through the night. Plus, it has a remote control, an aromatherapy chamber and an adjustable nozzle so you can direct mist exactly where it's needed. The Coolmist looks sleek and is effective in rooms up to 600 square feet so it can easily be used outside the nursery as well.
Dyson is known for cutting-edge technology, and the Purifier Humidify+Cool is no exception. This smart humidifier can be put on auto or you can use manual settings to optimize the moisture in your room. If the humidifier senses it's not working at peak performance, it will use LED lights to let you know it's time to make adjustments. This machine does double-duty by acting as an air purifier complete with a HEPA filter. The Dyson is big and comes with a hefty price tag, but it will get the job done and should last for years.
Canopy is made to fit into busy lifestyles. To start, it uses a no-mist system so it does not get the floor wet, and it's mold-resistant. Best of all, most pieces can be put in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. This humidifier has a wide opening, making it very easy to fill, so it's one of the simplest humidifiers to use. It's also small so it can go anywhere and fit in with any décor. For parents who like to diffuse scents into their child's room, an aroma kit comes in the package along with a tiny tray that parents can place on top of the humidifier. (Do your research and talk to your pediatrician about which essential oils are safe to diffuse around children and pets.) Canopy also goes the extra mile to keep you and your little one healthy: Water is purified by an LED light before being released into the air, and the included filter helps purify the air.
Sometimes small and simple is sufficient. If you don't have room for a bigger humidifier, need something you can travel with or only occasionally need to moisture to the air, the tiny Nanosteamer from Pure Daily Care may be the perfect choice. This compact powerhouse will fit anywhere but kicks out a lot of steam. When not being used as a humidifier, the Nanosteamer can be used to give yourself an at-home facial, so you'll get more bang for your buck out of this one.
The Hubble Connected Mist ($50) is more than just a humidifier. It's a 5-in-1 machine that also has an aroma diffuser, a bluetooth speaker, a nightlight and a digital clock. The Hubble glows in just about any color in the rainbow, meaning it can help give your baby's nursery a custom look any time of day or night. Since this little machine can do so much, it really helps cut down on clutter. The Hubble doesn't use a filter, so that's one less thing to worry about. The entire top lifts off for easy cleaning between uses. As with any diffuser, do your research and talk to your pediatrician about which essential oils are safe to diffuse around children and pets.
If you want to add a little beauty to your brick stash, you’ll love the LEGO Botanical collection. Not only does this gorgeous lineup make for great therapeutic afternoon of building, but it’s also the perfect way to say “I Love You” this Valentine’s Day.
With florals that won’t die, the LEGO Creator Flower Bouquet ($50) and LEGO Bonsai Tree ($40) are the gift that keeps on giving. Each set has over 700 pieces each and is geared more towards adults than kids.
The Creator Flower Bouquet comes with 756 pieces to construct a variety of flowers, including snapdragons, roses, poppies, asters, daisies, and different grasses. The set comes with elements that feature new shapes and colors to make that perfect petal shape, and each bud can be arranged in a vase to your liking.
Harness your inner zen with the 878 piece Bonsai Tree set. It comes with with a rectangular pot and a slatted wood-effect LEGO stand. If you look close enough, you may even spy the little frogs that make up each blossom piece.
Both sets are sold out on LEGO.com, however, you can use the site to check your local store inventory to snag your own set. You can also find both the bouquet and Bonsai tree on Amazon.
Feel like you’ve got a lot on your plate these days? Despite packed schedules and never-ending to-do lists, it’s important to find ways to be good to your body—whether that’s finding zen in a yoga class or choosing sleep over social media “doomscrolling.” Another simple way to support health and wellbeing is to give your microbiome some love with a daily probiotic.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the lining of your gut is covered in microscopic creatures, mostly bacteria. But don’t panic—many types of bacteria are helpful. These organisms create a micro-ecosystem called the microbiome. And the key to a healthy microbiome is creating a balance among the different species of bacteria in your gut
Probiotics Add Good Bacteria to Your Body
Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the levels of "good" bacteria in your microbiome—restoring balance and making you feel better. Adding some balance to a busy life? Yes, please!
Women’s health runs the gamut. You may be dealing with tummy troubles or worried about what’s going on down there after a long day in a bathing suit (the struggle is real!). One small act—like taking the #1 women’s probiotic^ Renew Life® Women’s Care Probiotic 25 Billion—can support your health in big ways. Made by women, for women, some of the probiotic strains in the Women’s Care Probiotic are clinically tested and shown to balance vaginal pH and yeast levels, and promote digestive, immune and urinary health.*
A woman’s gut and vagina have two very different microbiomes—this probiotic supports both. Consider it multitasking at its finest! In a nutshell—addressing your unique needs helps your natural rhythms thrive.*
With a diverse formula developed by microbiologists and researchers, Renew Life® Women’s Care Probiotic 25 Billion has more clinically studied strains than the leading brand,† including the #1 most-studied strain.‡ The delayed-release capsules help ensure the probiotics reach your gut alive.
Women’s bodies are complex—but incorporating this awesome probiotic is a breeze.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. ^Based on IRI unit sales data, July 2021. †PubMed Clinical Trials, August 2019. ‡L. rhamnosus GG strain, PubMed Clinical Trials, August 2019.
Busy, much? Moms have a knack for putting their own needs on the backburner when managing everyone else’s wellbeing. Good news: All it takes is one minute and one tablet to help nourish your body and get the day started off on the right foot. (Sure, you may not be able to find a matching pair of socks or your car keys… but we can’t win ‘em all.) Founded by women in Santa Cruz 40 years ago, Rainbow Light is a trusted brand of multivitamins (and more) for the whole family. But back to you, mama…
Create a morning routine that makes you feel good. Hydrate with a big glass of water and then take your vitamin (just like you tell your kids!). Rainbow Light’s Women’s One™ Multivitamin is a High-Potency Women’s Multivitamin that can elevate your daily wellness routine or help kickstart one! Made just for women’s unique needs—you’re getting a comprehensive spectrum of nutrients to support immune, brain, and bone health.* Ignore the dishwasher—take time in the AM to simply enjoy a cup of coffee before the kids wake up or zen out with some morning yoga or meditation.
Fill Nutritional Gaps
You’re not alone if lunch = a handful of crackers or your kiddo’s leftover mac and cheese. We all try to eat healthy and taking a quality multivitamin helps to fill in the gaps. Rainbow Light Women's One Multivitamin is formulated with 23 vitamins and minerals and offers clinically proven absorption of 7 key nutrients: vitamins D, B2 and B5, folate, calcium, iron and zinc.
Nope, not that kind of cleaning up—the laundry can wait! You can feel extra good about the quality ingredients in your multivitamin. Rainbow Light’s Women’s One multivitamin is made with fruits and veggies, it’s non-GMO and vegetarian. And the bottles are made from 100% recycled material, excluding colorant.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Let’s go beyond flowers this Mother’s Day and make the day really special for mom (because it certainly has been a year!). From cute customized clothing and jewelry to home décor she’ll love, this list is full of Mother’s Day gift ideas that are guaranteed to bring a smile to her face and make mom feel really appreciated!
Custom Embroidered Mama Sweatshirt
This super soft sweatshirt comes with custom embroidery that's subtle and adorable. You can choose initials or names.
$48 and up
Saguaro Ring Holder
Katie Dauser Ceramics
San Francisco mom Katie Dauser is just the type of Etsy artist we want to support these days. She creates beautiful bowls and this especially cute saguaro cactus ring holder.
$80
Personalized Cutting Board
This is one of those useful gifts that's almost too cute to use! Get custom handprints and handwriting etched on to a wooden cutting board to have them documented for years to come.
Candle, face mist, face serum and more fill up this darling spa kit from Zaaina. Choose your recipient card with special messages for sister, mother, mother-in-law, friend or other. $63.99
Wooden Herb Markers
Moms who love to garden will love these wooden herb markers. Simple and classy, she can use these year after year.
$22
Leather Photo Key Ring
We love the sophisticated look of this key ring that comes in leopard print, mint green or natural leather. Personalize it with her initials or another favorite moniker and add your favorite family photo.
$41.80
Relaxation Gift Basket
If you can't send mom off for a weekend in wine country this year, check out this relaxation gift basket that brings some of the zen home.
Want to add a little luxury to your Mother's Day gift after a very trying year? These candles from Black-owned business Reaux Luxe Candle Co come in a variety of sophisticated scents like Opulence, Affluence, Bliss and Grandeur. The newest addition is the statement collection, which includes fun sayings like "Alexa, light candle," "It's the candle for me" and more. The best part? There's a discount for Mother's Day. Just use promo code MOM10 to get 10% off on your purchase.
$21.25 & up.
Letter Necklace
This delicate necklace will memorialize the initials of her favorite people. Choose from various lengths with silver and gold available.
$19.40+
Wooden Succulent Heart
Succulents are super on-trend and we love this handcrafted heart option. They are easy to care for so she doesn't have to worry about one more thing to keep alive.
She'll think of you every time she hears this wind chime's soothing melody fill the air. Get the kids' names added for a personalized touch. Great for grandmas, too!
We love this unique design and we think that your mountain-loving mama will too! Choose the size that fits her wall or opt for a gift card so she can choose her own!
It’s time for a very happy birthday to two Weedy Seadragons (aka Leafy Seadragons) who were hatched at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego one year ago this week! In honor of the growing babies, Birch Aquarium is celebrating by launching a live Seadragon Cam so you can check up their growth anytime you want.
Born on Feb. 11 and 12 2020, each one was less than one inch at birth! The momentous occasion was the first time Birch Aquarium bred Weedy Seadragons and one of the only aquariums in the world to have done so.
photo: Birch Aquarium
For now, Birch Aquarium is still closed to the public. In the meantime, you can get your Weedy Seadragon fix by tuning into the webcam at HDOnTap 24/7 (and maybe zen out a little bit, too).
It doesn’t take much to wind up our kids to the point they’re furiously running loops around our house (and us). Instead of just crossing your fingers their frenzied energy doesn’t end in tears, turn to the Calm app. They just teamed up with Apple TV+ to co-create a series of guided meditations just for kids inspired by Apple’s show, Stillwater.
Each meditation is a kid-friendly seven minutes long, meaning it’s ideal for short attention spans. Narrated by James Sie, each short meditation features an exercise meant to calm their mind and is followed up by a story illuminating a classic parable. Apple TV+ and Calm tell us that Stillwater executive producer Rob Hoegee worked with Tamara Levitt, Calm’s Head of Mindfulness, to write the meditations with Stillwater mindfulness consultant Mallika Chopra.
So far Calm has released three original meditations:
1. Rainy Day—Stillwater shows kids how to manage disappointment by tuning into sounds with a meditation on the rainfall in his garden.
2. Stargazing—Settle down and relax at bedtime. Stillwater guides kids through a soothing body scan under a canopy of stars.
3. Windchimes—Develop feelings of kindness. Stillwater teaches little ones how to fill up with friendliness for themselves and others.
Each guided meditation aims to teach lessons like how to be kind and manage disappointment, while also setting them up to relax and settle their bodies and minds.
The three-part series is based on the Apple TV+ show, Stillwater, which debuted in December. The show is based on the popular “Zen Shorts” book series by Jon J. Muth, which tells the story of the friendship formed between siblings Karl, Addy and Michael and their next-door neighbor, the wise panda Stillwater.
We could all use some zen right now, our kids included. Give them the mindfulness moment they didn’t know they needed, with the help of lovable panda bear Stillwater! This animated series exclusively on Apple TV+ is about the beautiful friendship formed between siblings Karl, Addy, Michael, and their next-door neighbor, a wise panda namedStillwater.
Based on the popular Zen Shorts book by Jon J Muth, Stillwateracts as a “Zen Yoda” for the kids, giving them the tools they need to face challenges in their daily lives. Through his stories and gentle humor, Stillwater gives the kids a deeper understanding of their emotions, and the tools that help them face their day-to-day challenges.
Read on to learn how this thought-provoking show will bestow you and your kids, ages 3-7, with tools that encourage mindfulness in your everyday lives—less stress and more joy!
Mindfulness Matters
You may know what mindfulness means, or like us, you assumed it meant your mind is full (pretty hard to avoid that these days). The good news is you don't need to be the Dalai Lama to bring a more mindful approach to your life—even a kid can do it!
Mindfulness:
Brings a deeper understanding of our emotions
Enables us to let go of taking things for granted
Helps keep us present and in the moment
Is the self-regulation of attention with an attitude of curiosity, openness, and acceptance
Stillwater is geared towards helping kids deal with real feelings in a non-judgmental way. Not only that, the well-thought-out, multilayered characters and storylines are engaging and fun. Bonus: Apple worked with mindfulness expert Mallika Chopra and other educational consultants in developing this series to ensure the techniques and themes presented were appropriate and effective for young viewers.
The main character isn't the only thing that's zen. The pace of the show is calm, quiet and intentional (adiós, overstimulation!) and has relaxing music from Kishi Bashi and Toby Chu.
Stillwater Is the Ideal Mindfulness Model for Kids
What makes this animated panda so great at this crucial life skill? He's silly, he's playful, he always has something to do or practice but is never busy. He doesn't judge or take himself too seriously. Oh, and he meditates, does yoga and is a sympathetic listener. Before you ask yourself, "Is he single?" remember this is a panda we are talking about (but we get it).
Stillwater is comforting to kids as he models emotional self-awareness and strategies for being present that small humans can understand and make their own. One of the best things about him: he doesn't give answers; he helps kids discover the solution all on their own, which is a building block for a lifetime of happiness.
