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April 6, 2007
Shelves in area stores are stocked with jelly beans, plush bunnies, ready-made baskets and spring dresses.
Floral shops are busier, selling an assortment of flowers in addition to the traditional white Easter lilies. And some restaurants are planning special Easter brunches.
Debbie Caldwell, the owner of Nibbley's Cafe, took it a step further this year.
She is bringing in the Easter Bunny to greet kids Saturday morning at her restaurant. Children can get a picture on the bunny's lap as well as free candy, she said. It's not part of a gimmick or money motivated. It is spurred only by Caldwell's love for Easter.
“It gives them a chance to visit with the Easter Bunny before the holidays,” she said. “This is a chance for kids to spend a little more time.”
The bunny was at Nibbley's last weekend, greeting not only the children who came to visit, but also those eating at tables throughout the restaurant. Caldwell hopes the bunny's final appearance Saturday, from 7 until 11 a.m., will give children opportunity for interaction with the furry, 5-foot creature. Last weekend, some kids were at first frightened of the bunny, but then got up the courage to sit on its lap, Caldwell said.
This isn't the first year Caldwell brought in the Easter Bunny. Eight years ago, the bunny made an appearance, but the cafe was much smaller and couldn't easily fit a bunny, she said. This year, she had more success with the additional room.
Easter flowers
Another common staple of the season is Easter lilies. At Nyback's Floral Shop, owner Sandi Nyback says her business picks up - but not just from those purchasing Easter lilies. Other flowers, such as gerbera daisies, and alstroemerias, a miniature lily are often purchased this time of year at her store.
“Easter's a sign of spring, so there are a lot of spring flowers used,” she said.
Nyback sees customers purchase flowers for church and family events or “just to celebrate spring,” she said.
At stores, the hot items are usually candy, managers say. At Fred Meyer, home department manager Donna Nissen reported increased sales of Easter dresses and apparel for girls, and miniature toy trucks for boys in addition to Easter-themed toys.
At Bi-Mart, they sell a lot of plush Easter animals in preparation for the holiday, said manager Russ McDonnell.
- Laura McVicker
Shelves in area stores are stocked with jelly beans, plush bunnies, ready-made baskets and spring dresses.
Floral shops are busier, selling an assortment of flowers in addition to the traditional white Easter lilies. And some restaurants are planning special Easter brunches.
Debbie Caldwell, the owner of Nibbley's Cafe, took it a step further this year.
She is bringing in the Easter Bunny to greet kids Saturday morning at her restaurant. Children can get a picture on the bunny's lap as well as free candy, she said. It's not part of a gimmick or money motivated. It is spurred only by Caldwell's love for Easter.
“It gives them a chance to visit with the Easter Bunny before the holidays,” she said. “This is a chance for kids to spend a little more time.”
The bunny was at Nibbley's last weekend, greeting not only the children who came to visit, but also those eating at tables throughout the restaurant. Caldwell hopes the bunny's final appearance Saturday, from 7 until 11 a.m., will give children opportunity for interaction with the furry, 5-foot creature. Last weekend, some kids were at first frightened of the bunny, but then got up the courage to sit on its lap, Caldwell said.
This isn't the first year Caldwell brought in the Easter Bunny. Eight years ago, the bunny made an appearance, but the cafe was much smaller and couldn't easily fit a bunny, she said. This year, she had more success with the additional room.
Easter flowers
Another common staple of the season is Easter lilies. At Nyback's Floral Shop, owner Sandi Nyback says her business picks up - but not just from those purchasing Easter lilies. Other flowers, such as gerbera daisies, and alstroemerias, a miniature lily are often purchased this time of year at her store.
“Easter's a sign of spring, so there are a lot of spring flowers used,” she said.
Nyback sees customers purchase flowers for church and family events or “just to celebrate spring,” she said.
At stores, the hot items are usually candy, managers say. At Fred Meyer, home department manager Donna Nissen reported increased sales of Easter dresses and apparel for girls, and miniature toy trucks for boys in addition to Easter-themed toys.
At Bi-Mart, they sell a lot of plush Easter animals in preparation for the holiday, said manager Russ McDonnell.
- Laura McVicker
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