Easter Bunnies - 3 Lessons in Seasonal Retail Opportunities
By Jody Dillon
We all know who the Easter bunny is and although we don’t quite understand his connection with the Christian Easter story, we all play along.
I’m a big fan of the Easter bunny, but I would never have thought of the bunny as something to buy at Easter time. But there are people who do, apparently. Myself and my wife run a number of online businesses. One of these specializes in soft toys and we’ve been completely taken by surprise. All our rabbits are literally hopping out the door!
So, cuddly bunnies are something to buy at Easter time. Who knew? Next year we’ll be more prepared. So what’s the lesson here? We think there are three main ones:
- Be aware and prepared for seasonal opportunities relating to your business. They aren’t always obvious. Take our example - you might have thought of the chocolate, but did you think of the rabbits? Take a look at a calendar and note the major gift buying dates throughout the year and think carefully where the opportunities may lie for your business. Then factor this into your stock plan for the year.
- Think outside the box. Seasonal factors also present an opportunity to sell products that wouldn’t normally fit in with your business. For example, you might be specialize in baby gifts but on Mother’s day, it would be appropriate to have a range of gifts for mummies too!
- Always be prepared to take advantage of an unexpected opportunity. Luckily for us, we noticed an unusual increase in rabbit sales just in time. Keeping a close eye on sales patterns will allow you to pick up on unusual patterns which may give you some advance warning of a seasonal opportunity.
In conclusion, by not planning ahead, we may be missing out on valuable seasonal opportunities. When looking for these opportunities, we need to be open minded and be creative in what we judge to fit in with our business. Finally, we don’t always get it right and might not spot all the opportunities in advance. Keeping a close eye on sales will allow us to seize unexpected opportunities and make some profit from them.
Jody Dillon is an expert in e-commerce and online retail strategy. Along with Melanie Dillon they run a number of successful internet stores including SoftandCuddly.ie and ToysOnline.ie
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Faberge Eggs - Exquisite Easter Eggs
By Anita Satin Choudhary
The beautiful Easter eggs that we see today are a replica of the jeweled eggs that the Russian Tsars ordered during the biggest festival of Russian Orthodox Church.
The custom of handcrafting Faberge Eggs began in 1884 on the personal demand of the Czar for his wife, Czarina Maria. Faberge, a famed jeweler and businessman was an innovative man, who agreed to make an Easter egg for the Czarina each year. The Easter egg would always contain a special surprise and the Royal family looked forward to these intricately carved artifacts, with amazing workmanship.
The custom started and the jeweled Easter eggs slowly came to be known as Faberge Eggs. When the Czar passed away, his son continued the tradition and till the Russian Revolution.
Faberge used an innovative technique and came up with a color palette of 140 colors while layers of enamel fired after each application. This beautiful technique gave the Easter Eggs a beautiful shine and luster. The metals used were gold, silver, copper, nickel used in varying proportions with adornments of precious gems like diamond, rubies, emeralds and sapphires. A total of 54 eggs are famed worldwide.
However, even today the thirst to have and collect Faberge eggs has not diminished while the legacy of the expert craftsmanship was passed on down the generation. The technique of hand crafting Faberge eggs remains even today and there are many artists who specialize in making such exquisite Faberge eggs.
Faberge eggs are still quite a favorite with both collectors and people who love old fashioned artifacts! There are many stores that have high quality Faberge style Easter eggs, which are made to specific standardization and you can get one to suit your requirements. Faberge eggs are available to suit different budgets and tastes. All of them come with a beautiful handcrafted surprise that lends excitement to the owner.
Yes, there are many sites which sell good quality silver and semi precious stones studded Faberge eggs. You can judge the quality by seeing the 925 sterling silver marked on the base and always buy from a reputed art dealer.
With a variety of Faberge Eggs that range from cheap imitation varieties that are created from nickel to silver and gold. A beautiful, handcrafted Faberge egg makes a great gift that will be appreciated by the receiver as it is unique, has a royal history and expert craftsman still hold on to the skill of creating the perfect designs and encrusting it with gems. Sterling silver is commonly used as a base for the layered enamel work with semi precious gems studded on the surface. Delicately carved figurines can be seen inside that have all been handcrafted by master craftsmen.
Anita Satin Choudhary writes for Ivory and Art Gallery. Browse the gallery for unique collection of artifacts ranging from Faberge Eggs to Sculpted crystals.
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Some Ideas For Easter Decorations And Table Setting
By Idalia Luczak
It’s like almost yesterday the Christmas happened and only in a minute we will be celebrating the Easter holiday! This Easter spirit is coming closer, closer in the weather. And because it is a spring time it won’t be so hard to decorate the house and make beautiful table setting.
The spirit and nice decorations are very important in celebrating Easter. They make our mood better, they live the house, make food more delightful. And one of the most important place in this celebration is of course dining room with its centered dining table. We spent most of our holiday Easter break on sitting at home and around the table - let’s make it look beautiful!
To do that you should be creative and use your imagination! As it was said, at the spring time it will be quite easy to make a beautiful table and home decorations. You just have to use some inspiration from nature and not forget to put an Easter touch in it.
Very helpful in doing that will be of course flowers. One or two pots may stand in the centre of the table. As good as pots with hyacinths or tulips might be vase with catkins and some handmade Easter eggs hanging on it. It’s good to decide on one type of plants to make the table look more elegant. But in the whole house we can put different flowers. For example different in children’s room and different in dining room to live up the house.
Flowers are also used to make other decorations. One of them are seasonal door wreaths that are welcoming visitors over the Easter holidays. The most beautiful one are hand-crafted with fresh foliage, herbs and moss, decorated with Easter nests, eggs and ribbons. You can do them on your own or buy them this time of the year in almost every shop with home accessories.
Setting the table on Easter holiday doesn’t differ so much from setting it for Christmas. The tablecloth and napkins should be of course clean and elegant. Both would probably look better if they had the same pattern - flowers, eggs or bunnies on it. Sometimes putting the tablecloth in one spring solid color (green, yellow) will also make a nice look. For example a green napkins with brown bunnies and a yellow tablecloth will make a great match!
In such occasions it is important not to put favourite, best plates and tablecloths we got. While having different kinds of dishes on the table and hosting many people there is slightly chance that some food might land on the table not on the plate, and some plates may end up on the floor. Thinking about that might make you nervous and the holiday atmosphere will be ruined for you.
Some of Easter decorations may also be putted on the chairs as embroidered napkins hanging at the back of the chair or colorful ribbons on it. You can use chairs to make a sweet surprise for your guests and family. Just put a big chocolate bunnies at all dining chairs and you will see how the grown ups are happy like a child. Why big bunnies? Because the small ones might not be visible to your friends and family, and someone might sit on them.
Don’t forget about the look of smaller tables at your home. Bedside table or coffee tables may also look nice if you change them the same way as dining table. Putting a white linen napkin and the vase with spring flours (tulips, pansies, daises etc.) will totally change the look of a living room and bedroom.. If you also put some pots with grass on the window-sills and hang some Easter eggs in few places when possible you will have the whole house done!
When everything is done there is nothing left to celebrate the Easter holidays with all the family and friends gathered around one table - in pleasant moods and beautiful surrounding.
Tasty eggs and happy Easter holidays!
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Endometriosis and Anemone Pulsatilla - Wind Flower Or Easter Flower
By Kyle J Norton
As we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis growing somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. As we know, herbs play a very important role in some cultures in treating all kinds of diseases. In this article, we will discuss how anemone pulsatilla helps to treat endometriosis.
I. Definition
Anemone pulsatila is also known as wind flower or Easter flower. It is a wild plant that belongs to the family ranunculaceae which grows wild in Central and Northern Europe. It has been used in traditional medicine in treating disorders of the mucous membrane, of the respiratory, and of the digestive passages.
II. How anemone pulsatilla effects women with endometriosis
1. Antispsamodic
It is said that anemone pulsatilla can help to ease the muscle pain caused by overactive muscles as well as reducing the tension in the nervous system that causes symptoms of endometriosis such as irritation, sleeplessness, and anxiety.
2. Emmenagogue
Since it is an emmenagogue, it helps to release the blood stagnation in the abdominal region thus reducing the tension of the uterine muscles that cause menstrual cramps. It is one of the herbs that has been used in treating absence of period with some success.
3. Digestive system
Anemone pulsatila is said to have the ability to help the digestive system disorder caused by over-production of bad microorganisms in the intestines resulting in increasing the absorption of vital vitamins and minerals that are generally deficient in women with endometriosis during menstrual cycles.
4. Respiratory system
It is said that anemone pusatila helps to increase blood flow to the respiratory veins which helps to improve the oxygen absorption and strengthens the lung function.
5. Circulation system
Anemone pusatila also helps to increase the blood flow to the abdomen region during menstrual cycle, thus smoothing the muscles of uterus resulting in lessening the symptoms of menstrual cramps.
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Visit London - A City Full of Easter Promise
By Adam Singleton
This year, Easter weekend falls between the 21st and 24th of March, and what better place to spend it than in London? Whether you’re looking for a family holiday, to enjoy nightlife or for a romantic getaway, London can offer everything you need for an unforgettable holiday break.
If you’re travelling with kids, London offers numerous venues for fun Easter egg hunts, including the Imperial War Museum, Kew Gardens; Osterley Park and House and Kenwood House, each with its own unique style of event. For example, the Imperial War Museum’s Easter Eggsploration event requires kids to travel between the exhibited war vehicles to locate different signs and signals to decorate the blank Easter egg provided on worksheets by copying them - and offers a prize for those completing the course.
As the largest city in Europe, London is home to numerous historical sights and exhibitions acknowledging its prime significance in British culture. For example, throughout Easter, the Tower of London hosts an interactive costumed event; recreating the Coronation of Richard III, teaching children about the sinister plots and backstabbing which led to Richard’s ascension to the throne of England.
The London Eye is hosting a spectacular light show sponsored by premium chocolate and confectionary brand, Lindt, to raise money for ChildLine - the 24-hour helpline for children and young people. Enlisting the talents of renowned Swiss light artist, Gerry Hofsetter and children’s author, Mimi Thebo, the show tells the story of children in search of a friend and someone to talk to. The London Eye landscape itself will be transformed into a fundraising Lindt Gold Bunny Wonderland, featuring face painting, stilt-walking Master Chocolatiers and delicious chocolate gold bunny giveaways.
The O2 state-of-the-art entertainment complex, situated in East London, is currently hosting a glittering Tutankhamun exhibition, offering various packages for those interested in the fascinating life and death of the Boy King. Classic American rock band The Eagles, best known for hits such as “Hotel California”, “Tequila Sunrise” and “Life in the Fast Lane” are also appearing at the venue in late March.
If clubbing is your passion, London has one of the most vibrant club scenes in the world, with Easter weekend offering a plethora of events, including the closing weekend of highly-influential venue Turnmills of London, featuring sets by The Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim and Sister Bliss (of Faithless fame).
Classical music lovers will also find their tastes catered for with Easter celebrations at the famous St Martin-in-the-Fields church on Trafalgar Square, offering an impressive programme this Passiontide, with works including Bach’s St John Passion, Handel’s Messiah and Mozart’s Requiem.
So regardless of who you’re intending to bring and what you would like to do, Easter breaks in London can offer something for everyone.
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