Spring Has Peeped!

I never thought I'd associate the arrival of spring with marshmallow shaped animals. Peeps are weird.  I honestly don't understand the appeal of something that feels like a cats tongue and turns the inside of your mouth a hideously embarrassing color. Of course, that's assuming you can chew and swallow the stretchy goo...without choking. Ah yes, springtime treats meant for children, but loved and obsessed over by adults.


Lilac and green always remind me of Spring's arrival!

 I do however like the "idea" of  Peeps. The colors are great and they sure do look good in an Easter basket!My son and husband are enthusiastic consumers of Peeps. Fortunately, my daughter does care for them either.  Regardless, I buy them every year. Spring tradition at your house too?



Dipped in chocolate....that I can at least see some appeal!

But did you know that Peeps are a growing part of design? Yes, it's true. In case you're like me and are just becoming aware, Peeps diorama's are all the rage this time of year! The Washington Post is having it's 5th annual Peeps Diorama Contest.  Here are some past winners as well as some clever and funny designs I found on Google.


Presidential Peepers

Peeps go UP!

The Birds by Alfred Hitchpeep

Old Masters Peeps

Naughtly little Peeper!

 Note: descriptions of  these diorama's were added for my amusement and hopefully yours! They're not the actual names.