Peeps in North Dakota: Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em?

You know those marshmallow Peeps? They're kind of a polarizing topic. Like pineapple on pizza. People either love it or hate it. Same with Peeps, people either love 'em or hate 'em,

Can you believe Peeps are celebrating their 72nd anniversary this year? According to WalletHub, 1.5 billion Peeps are eaten at Easter. Which proves their popularity.

You can put me in the love 'em category. My personal favorites are the purple bunnies. I've made rice krispie treats with them and I've even tried Peeps AND pineapple on pizza-together! And when they release new Peeps flavors, even the weirdest ones, I'll try them.

Speaking of new flavors, for this year, they've got Cinnamon Churro, Breyer Cookies & Cream and Tropical Punch. So far, I've tried two of the three - churro and Breyer's. I preferred the Cinnamon Churro, even though it tasted more like root beer to me.

Have you noticed all the Peeps collectibles out there? At the Williston Wal Mart the other day, I saw a Peeps Sleeping bag, some Peeps Slippers, and even Peeps Bibs for babies!

And then there's Peep on a Perch, the springtime companion to Christmas' Elf on a Shelf. The plush toy comes with a picture book that tells how it helps the Easter Bunny with egg decoration and filling baskets. Just like Elf on a Shelf, parents can move the Peep around the house to keep an eye on things and encourage good behavior leading up to Easter.

If you're interested in checking out some fun Easter recipes and crafts, head over to www.peepsbrand.com.