I am addicted to Pinterest. I wish I had this available to me when my kids were young. I would have been Betty Crocker/Martha Stewart/Susie Homemaker all rolled into one. I would have been the ultimate Stepford mom. Oh, sure, I would never have worn a dress, but I was an awesome stay-at-home mom for many years.
So, while working on the previous blog post on colored peeps, I came across creativity with a capital “C” when it came to what people do with Easter peeps. The fake ones this time.
I can honestly say that I have never tried a peep. I guess it is made of marshmallow, right? I just have no desire. But, look how I can decorate with them since I don’t eat them.
I can put them in a vase. I will do this next year. Except, won’t their little bodies leave marshamallow imprints on the glass? I mean, they are smooshed up against the glass? Sigh. I guess I could actually wash it out when I am done with it.
I can make a little strip club for them
They can be made into a wreath. Just don’t put it on your front door. Especially if the sun shines right on it. Well, then again, go ahead.
You can make a political or religious statement
You could make a topiary and stick in the middle of your table as the centerpiece.
Ok, now we are talking. You can make peeps jello shots. I may want to try one now.
You can perform a science experiment with peeps. I am soooo doing this with my fourth graders next Easter.
You can enter a fun contest. 
omg the sugar rush
Or you can melt the little shits and put them in your rice krispie treats
Or make a sunflower cake
Wedge them on your favorite beverage
Or they could occupy space
Or you could just admire them from the store shelves.
All in all, peeps seem to have found their place with bunnies and baskets and eggs each Easter. One of these days I will try a peep. Maybe.
Posted by hollybernabe on April 9, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Love all those peep picks. I can’t stand Peeps. They are icky. However, I had a home-made one yesterday, and that was actually pretty good.
The whole Pinterest thing. I made an account a while back. I just don’t get it. What’s it FOR? Wasting lots of time on the internet? That’s the only purpose I can figure out. I played with it a little and just ended up scratching my head. I’m mystified by it. What’s so cool about Pinterest? I don’t see how it’s supposed to help me with anything. And I spend so much time on other social networky things, that if I’m going to spend an inordinate amount of time playing around on a site, that it better be a useful tool for something. Why is it useful? What is it for? Hm. I’m sensing a repetition to my questions here. But yeah. I just don’t understand/get it. Flummoxed. Can somebody explain the allure of Pinterest to me, please?
Posted by Jumping in Mud Puddles on April 9, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Flummoxed…lol..Love it. Pinterest is a place where you can find things you like and put them in their place. I used it mainly to get my blog out there for people to read, but then ran across some recipes that I liked, etc. and now I got there a lot, mainly for blog pictures..lol
Posted by backonmyown on April 9, 2012 at 9:18 am
When I was little, Peeps were yellow. I love the variety of colors in the stores today. As for eating them–Don’t bother. Nasty. And why wouldn’t they be? Aren’t marshmallows made of hooves?
By the way, Vickie, are we supposed to capitalize “Peeps” or is it just “peeps”?
Cute post. I didn’t know you could buy fake ones. Great for decorating.
Posted by Jumping in Mud Puddles on April 9, 2012 at 9:27 am
I was thinking the same thing. I think they are just peeps until I name one “Peeps” just like you are a woman. ??? This is how my mind works..lol
Posted by backonmyown on April 9, 2012 at 9:38 am
Sounds logical to me. We mountain women are nothing if not logical.
Posted by Let's CUT the Crap! on April 8, 2012 at 7:15 pm
PEEP show! I’m gasping for air. Especially after your other Peep post.
Posted by unpluggedmartha on April 8, 2012 at 12:28 pm
My family is obsessed with Peeps. We like to make Peeps Smores. I also have several Peeps boards on Pinterest.
Posted by Stacie Chadwick on April 8, 2012 at 9:53 am
Peep on a pole! Love it! But, I like you, will never put one in my mouth. Too much sugary, marshmellow goo. Thanks for the fun Easter post!
Posted by Miranda Lois on April 8, 2012 at 9:48 am
Hilarious!