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Friday, April 18, 2014

Easter Candy and Cupcakes

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Challenge #10 - Eat Dark Chocolate - Dark Chocolate is a stress reducer. Do you eat dark chocolate? Do you like it? I'll be honest, I eat more milk chocolate than dark. I'll eat a piece of dark chocolate every now and then. With Easter only a couple of days away, this challenge was very easy. There's candy everywhere! I thought I would share with you, some Easter candy I purchased. Russell Stover came out with the cutest Easter collection this year. I love their packaging. I also picked up some cute cupcakes from my neighborhood bakery (Robert Fresh Market). They make the cutest things for the holidays. I plan on going to Easter Brunch and attending Mass this weekend. I'll also be blogging and posting this weekend. I have a review for Whish (Saturday) and an Obiqo Skincare & Giveaway (Sunday). Next week, is the final week for the AVEENO de-stress challenge. I'm saving the best for last :) You won't want to miss it! Have A Happy Easter Everybody!

Here are some past Easter posts :)
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  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseApril 18, 2014 at 3:05 AM

    I'm not a huge dark chocolate fan, but I do use it for baking. A little bit is ok, but I couldn't sit and just eat it, I'd be sick. Those cupcakes look awesome, the green grass looks like 3d almost, like it's going to move, haha!! Love those. I hope you have a marvellous Easter weekend doll, enjoy yourself!! Lots of blessings...love you Xxxx

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  2. MicaApril 18, 2014 at 3:12 AM

    Haha, that little movie is literally how fast the chocolates would go if someone put them in front of me right now....haha!

    I don't really like dark chocolate - I prefer milk or white chocolate as I'm a sweet tooth :)

    Away From Blue

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  3. EmmylouApril 18, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    Happy Easter, Kim:) And I don't discriminate...I'll devour either dark or milk any day. Aside from coffee, chocolate is addiction.:D

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  4. LilliApril 18, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    Morning Kim! Im the opposite instead, my fav chocolate is the dark and tend to eat lots of it! Also love white while less the milk one, though I never say now!:P Yum, you spoiled yourself I see, Im curious to taste the marshmallow eggs, they inspire me a lot! And the cupcakes are just so adorable!:) Kim, wish you a wonderful Easter weekend, hope you have a great time with lots of treats, peace and fun!:) Many hugs and kisses!:** <3

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  5. IamSuperMelskiApril 18, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    Ooooh I haven't had Russell Stover chocolates in ages! I'm more of milk chocolate kind of a girl but I don't mind having dark chocolate every now and then either.

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  6. UnknownApril 18, 2014 at 5:30 AM

    Yummy post.....You are going to make me fatty.....I can't control on my diet after reading such yummy posts......xoxoxo....^_^

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  7. CocoApril 18, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    Those cupcakes are so cute! I love milk chocolate and it gives me such pleasure that I consider it as stress relieving as dark chocolate. Do you have Lindor?
    Baci,
    Coco
    Coco et La vie en rose / Bloglovin / Facebook

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  8. AnonymousApril 18, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    Lovely post Kim! Happy week end!

    Viky --- MySecretFashionPoison

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  9. Natalia | Look-A-PorterApril 18, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Oh, the chocolate... Love it. I make my own these days, so don't get tempted by Easter treats at all (I know, I am BORING! :) ) And yes, chocolate is definitely great for the mood - all that magnesium... :)

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  10. JaneApril 18, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    i'm more of a milk chocolate or white chocolate type of person. dark chocolate was always too strong for me, but didn't realize that it had the effect to help with stress. more than chocolate though, those jelly beans are calling my name! happy easter weekend to you!

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  11. LyddieGalApril 18, 2014 at 8:48 AM

    I love dark chocolate and can not get enough! Those marshmallow eggs are looking pretty darn good to me as well...
    Chic on the Cheap

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  12. TheTinyHeartApril 18, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    I'm with you, I am a big fan of milk chocolate but dark chocolate, not so much. Happy Friday, Kim!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  13. UnknownApril 18, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    I absolutely loove chocolate and the cupcake is so adorable! Like everything else, haha.

    Neko Bunny U=･ x ･=U

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  14. buffalo journeysApril 18, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    I love chocolate of all kinds! Those cupcakes look so cute, yummy!

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  15. DarcyApril 18, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    Jelly beans!! My favorite! I hardly ever have them throughout the year so it is a treat to get them at Easter time!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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  16. Rowena @ rolala lovesApril 18, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    Those cupcakes sure are pretty! I love dark chocolate and the best part of eating it is that it also has health benefits :) Happy Easter and enjoy your weekend Kim!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  17. AnonymousApril 18, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Happy easter dear !! yummy yummy :) now i have to grab myself a bar of chocolate :) LOL xx
    www.ambifashion.com

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  18. CeeApril 18, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    I'm inclined to think that all chocolate reduces stress! I don't discriminate between chocolates - I love them all, ha ha - but I do prefer milk to dark. Still, I'll try anything once and especially at Easter. I'm going to have to check my local area for these Russal Stover packages, they're adorable. Happy Easter, Kim!
    xox,
    Cee

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  19. LalaApril 18, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    not a big fan of dark chocolate either, but i eat it once in awhile. those chocolates looks so yummy!

    Delightful Ideas
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  20. selinalieApril 18, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    Really sweet post. I want the cupcakes! I like your blog. Maybe you can visit my blog and follow me on gfc and bloglovin.
    x

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  21. The Fashion Stir FryApril 18, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    I love chocolate. Although i eat dark chocolate, i do prefer regular with caramel. Mmmmm... Nice post dear.

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

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  22. nancy @ adore to adornApril 18, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    I have to admit that Easter treats this time of the year get me! hehe.

    I don't eat chocolate as often as I used to when I was a kid but I like to mix it up with both milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Though, I only learned to like dark chocolate as an adult. As a kid, I was all about milk and white chocolate! =D

    xo,
    nancy

    http://www.adoretoadorn.com

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  23. Tales of WhimsyApril 18, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Those cupcakes are gorgeous. Happy Easter sugar!

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  24. The DragonfruitApril 18, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    Lol I will never say no to some chocolate! I'm especially fond of dark :)
    I eat 88% percent and up, and I love it!

    The Dragonfruit Diaries

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  25. crafty-zoneApril 18, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    So many delecious chocolate is here! I'm addicted to this, but I prefer milk chocolate than dark, but I know that dark is healthier, maybe someday I change my mind ;)

    Happy Easter,
    http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/

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  26. MoApril 18, 2014 at 2:19 PM

    I used to hate dark chocolate but now I love it. I also used to think that I didn't like chocolate at all but it didn't include specifics candy bars. :-)

    Mo

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  27. UnknownApril 18, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Those cupcakes are making me hungry! lol yummmyyy!

    www.simplysassysstyle.com

    dawn

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  28. SvetlanaApril 18, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    This looks suuuper yummi!

    Happy Easter!

    Hugs
    Svetlana from Lavender Star // BlogLovin //
    Instagram // Faceboook

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  29. LoveT.April 18, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    All looks soooo good! But i also love dark Chocolate :)

    Happy Easter ,big Hugs <3

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  30. miss bApril 18, 2014 at 4:55 PM

    I also eat more milk chocolate than dark even though dark is supposed to be better for us. I can't wait to eat my chocolate eggs! Those cupcakes in the last photo are so cute. Wishing you a very Happy Easter, Kim. Enjoy all the sweet treats.

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  31. Nats ~Coral Tinted PerceptionsApril 19, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    I don't eat dark chocolate a lot I find it too biter but I know it's definitely the healthier option lol

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  32. Jackie HarrisonApril 19, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Great chocolate choices to add to an Easter Basket.
    http://tifi11.blogspot.com

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  33. Chic DelightsApril 19, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    I like milk and white chocolates. Dark chocolates taste bitter but healthier. It is an acquired taste to love dark chocolates. Those cupcakes are too beautiful to eat. Happy Easter Kim!

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  34. JanandJill.comApril 19, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    This looks delicious and while I mainly eat milk chocolate I had no idea that dark chocolate is a stress reducer! :)

    xoDale
    www.savvyspice.com

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  35. Beauty April 19, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Happy Easter to you too; cute Pics

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  36. AnonymousApril 20, 2014 at 12:11 AM

    Ooh didn't those chocolates go down quickly. And those cupcakes, well, I think cake designing has been quite of the fashion lately, and the piping on those are adorable!

    On a slightly more morbid note (I'm sorry to bring down the tone, but I wanted to reply to your comment) I'm pretty sure SK has the highest suicide rate in the world. There are lots of bridges that go across the main river, and some of the most 'popular' have motivational phrases like "You are worth it" and "You are a special person" to dissuade people from jumping. It's that bad. I think you hit the nail on the head when you ask if Koreans don't deal with failure very well. It's a culture where failure is not as acceptable as in Western culture, and weakness is frowned upon. So yes, I think there is a link between the acceptance of failure and a ridiculously high suicide rate (often of young people who aren't achieving as high as they'd like at school - ludicrous, I know).

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  37. MissymayificationApril 20, 2014 at 4:42 PM

    Happy Easter dear!! I'm really not a chocolate person. :-)

    missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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  38. Tina BradleyApril 20, 2014 at 7:02 PM

    Yummy! I enjoyed nibbling dark chocolate this evening--while sipping a glass of dry rose. :) Yes, I'm smiling. :) xx T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  39. BIKBIK AND ROROApril 20, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    These are so cute! I do eat dark chocolate, quite a bit in fact, and not just for its health benefits haha.. A blessed Easter season to you and yours; trust you are doing super :)

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  40. Stanislava E.April 21, 2014 at 3:03 PM

    Happy Easter! I prefer dark chocolate (but I'd never refuse milk chocolate as well!). Wish you all the best!

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  41. oomph.April 23, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    i LOVE dark chocolate..the darker the better. but, i do like to indulge in milk chocolate once in a while!

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  42. IreneApril 23, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    I would say that it takes a while to get used to it but if you do, dark chocolate tastes way better than milk chocolate. It has a really intense flavour and the darker the better!

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  43. UnknownMay 1, 2014 at 8:43 PM

    I eat also dark chocolates but not that much. I do love sweets! Cupcakes are amazing!

    Kaibril's Sweet Life - Delicious desserts

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