One of the things I love about Google is their sense of witty humour combined with their creativity. Their daily Google doodles are a perfect example but they don't stop there. Google developers love hiding “Easter eggs” - surprise features that can be found inside the software they develop, kind of like an added bonus or an inside joke. Take the Google Search tool, for example. There are so many Easter eggs to be found and they are constantly adding new ones. Here are a few you may or may not have already come across:

1. Atari Breakout - This Google image search will turn the results into a functional rainbow coloured Atari Breakout game complete with sound effects. Can you beat my high score of 537? Of course, you can!

2. Askew - Searching for "askew" using Google Now will cause the results to be displayed at an angle. Have you had your V8 today?

3. Probability at your finger tips - Whether you’re playing a game with the family or just have a quick choice to make, Google Now can help. Simply ask Now to “flip a coin” or “roll a die” and in moments you’ll have an answer. 

4. Do a barrel roll - Searching for this phrase will cause the results to rotate 360 degrees.

5. Feeling lonely? - A search for the loneliest number will pull up your device’s calculator and confirm that one is indeed the loneliest number.

6. The meaning of life - Asking Now “what is the answer to life, the universe and everything?” will result in a simple and straightforward answer to life’s biggest question: 42.

6. Bacon Number - This one was new to me. Ever wonder how closely related Justin Trudeau is to Kevin Bacon? Based on the Hollywood game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, asking Google Now for a notable person’s “Bacon Number” will show you how the two are connected. 

7. Woodchucks - Using voice search, asking “how much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood” results in a voice response of “A woodchuck would chuck as much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood.”

8. Google Maps Pegman - Have you searched for Hawaii on Google Maps recently? By hovering the pegman over these islands, he turns into a mermaid. Guess what he morphs into when visiting Loch Ness!

9. YouTube - The fun doesn't end with the bazillion videos found here. While on youtube.com, search for "do the harlem shake" and get ready for some crazy dance moves you ain't never seen!

Easter is the time of year when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Since it falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern spring equinox, we often associate it with spring as well. I like to think of it as a time that symbolizes the cycle of life, a time when we are reborn in our faith, and a time when nature experiences a rebirth of its own. Flowers begin to bloom, trees begin to blossom, and little critters emerge from hibernation. Bunnies and ducks are common among Easter decorations, and Hallmark's newest ceramic collection makes no exception. Seen above are a salt and pepper shaker set, an eggs and bunny candy bowl and a bunny treat jar, all ranging between $9.95 and $16.95 in price.

And then there are the newest itty bittys - Disney's Easter themed Winnie the Pooh collection. We've got Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore and Pooh himself, each donning Easter egg-like apparel. These adorable plush characters will make a great addition for itty bittys collectors as well as the little ones. And kids at heart, like me!

If you plan on giving out gift cards, check out Hallmark's Tuck-a-Bellies plush characters that have a pocket on the front which is perfect for holding gift cards or a monetary gift. And don't forget to pick up a brightly coloured Easter themed gift bag while you're there.

This week, I will be giving away an embossed 15 oz. ceramic mug similar to the one seen above as well as a selection of Hallmark greeting cards. For a chance to win, complete the Rafflecopter below.