The Absolute Best (and Easiest) Plants to Grow Indoors This Fall

Redify Upgraded Soft Beaded Jump Rope

Encourage those little feet to get outside and exercise with this springy, soft-beaded jump rope.

Green Toys Dough

All little fingers love making dough snakes and pizzas. Kids will absolutely adore this Easter basket filler.

Easter Sidewalk Chalk

Make colorful hopscotch and more with these chalky small-hand-friendly eggs.

Vosges Fairy Bunnies

Elevate your kiddos Easter chocolate with these organic chocolates from Vosges, in sea salt milk chocolate and dark chocolate raspberry (or maybe just treat yourself;).

Surprise Carrots

Kids can unwrap these crepe paper carrots to reveal a fluffy chick, two temporary tattoos and one joke.

CrystaLynx Dragon Eggs

My dragon-loving daughter loves these fidget toys, inspired by 3D-printed dragon eggs. They can collect these twelve crystal dragons, each with its own vibrant colors and stunning details.

Bunny Keychain With Tin

A soft, snuggly bunny keychain that makes them feel a little more grown up — while still wrapping them in that cozy, loved feeling.

Fetti Easter Temporary Tattoos

Have you been wracking your brain over your tween's Easter basket? These temporary tatts solve that problem.

Rainbow Fairy Puzzle

Get their minds ticking with this 4-in-1 puzzle.

Musical Eggs

They can make music at home or in the car with these musical wooden eggs.

Chillin With My Peeps Onesie or Tee

Whether it's their first or fifth Easter this Etsy tee will make your IG Easter photos even cuter.

Schleich Unicorn Toys

For the kid who is more in a unicorn vs. bunny phase.

Butter Slime 4-Pack

Kids are obsessed with slime—and this 4-pack of DIY kits is the ultimate Easter basket win.

The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes

I'm in love with this empowering message from a classic Easter bunny book.

1. Boxwood Hedges

Perfectly sculpted boxwood hedges offer privacy and give a sense of poshness to a garden. However, maintaining them requires frequent pruning, they're prone to pests like boxwood blight, and trimming services can add up quickly. Instead, look for low-maintenance hedges like viburnum, common box, and cherry laurel.

2. Koi Ponds

A serene koi pond with a water feature requires constant upkeep — regular water testing, filtration maintenance, and fish care (including specialized diets, temp control, and vet care!).

3. Rose Gardens

Traditional rose gardens are lovely when maintained properly but they require constant attention. They need proper pruning, fertilizing, pest control, and are prone to disease. Roses are highly susceptible to black spot, powdery mildew, and aphids, making them a pretty demanding plant. I gave up my roses for drought-tolerant plants and olive trees in my California garden.

4. Cobblestone or Brick Pathways

Over time, moss and weeds grow between the stones and brick, creating slippery surfaces and requiring frequent cleaning. Frost heaving and settling can create uneven surfaces here too, which can be costly to repair. Gravel and mulch are low-budget options that can still look great and don't require a lot of upkeep in the garden.

5. Topiaries

Shaping plants into whimsical topiaries is not for the faint of heart — or wallet. These sculpted plants demand expert trimming, precise watering, and protection from harsh weather. Hiring a professional topiarist can be an ongoing and expensive commitment for more elaborate topiaries, like animal shapes and other artistic sculpting.

6. Traditional Fountains

A grand fountain can be the focal point of a traditional backyard, but keeping it in pristine condition requires frequent cleaning, water treatment, and pump maintenance. Algae buildup, clogged filters, and winter freezing can all lead to costly repairs and upkeep.

7. Ornate Ironwork

Iron is prone to rust, meaning you'll need to endure frequent sanding, priming, and repainting to keep them looking polished and pristine, which can get tiresome over time.

8. Massive Lawns

I replaced an uncomfortable, and frankly ugly, rock lawn with a small grass lawn for my kiddo and dog to enjoy and my water bill quadrupled! A sprawling, perfectly green lawn is a major water guzzler. Keeping it lush requires constant mowing, fertilizing, aeration, and irrigation. Consider more mulch and gravel than grass.

9. Gazebos or Pergolas

Maintaining wooden structures like gazebos means regular staining, sealing, and repairs to prevent weather-related wear and tear. If made from natural wood, they’re especially vulnerable to rot, termites, and warping. Look for more weather-resistant protection or plant more shade trees.

10. Plastic Edging

Plastic and gardens don't make an ideal match. Plastic edging may seem like a quick fix, but it's often frustrating to install, prone to shifting over time, and can lead to weed crossover and untidy borders. While affordable upfront, its short lifespan makes it a poor long-term investment. Opt for sustainable alternatives that not only last but also prevent microplastics from contaminating your soil.

What is the movie Drop 2025 about?

Drop follows Violet (Meghann Fahy), who's excited for her date with Henry (Brandon Sklenar) — until she starts getting anonymous drops to her phone threatening her son. She can't tell Henry about the messages, especially since the final one instructs her to kill him.

But despite the thriller of it all, I've been calling Drop a "scary rom-com" because of just how electric Brandon and Meghann are onscreen, and how much I care about them as a viewer. I cared more about their relationship than some actual romance movies this year!

And in this episode of Yap City, I offer some behind-the-scenes moments from my Drop interviews, and spill on which Emily Henry character fits Brandon Sklenar perfectly.

Where can I watch Drop?

@britandco Y’all won’t want to miss this one. #drop#dropthemovie#meghannfahy#movie#brandonsklenar#1923#whitelotus#moviereview#review#fyp#foryoupage @Universal Pictures @Blumhouse #greenscreen♬ So High School - Taylor Swift

Drop is in theaters today, April 11, 2025!

Who's in the Drop cast?

The Drop cast has some of the hottest names around, including:

• Meghann Fahy as Violet: a widowed mother finally going on a date who starts getting anonymous drops to her phone.
• Brandon Sklenar as Henry: Violet's date who tries to help her figure out the drop mystery.
• Violett Beane as Jen: Violet's sister and date night babysitter.
• Jacob Robinson as Toby: Violet's (very adorable) son.
• Reed Diamond as Richard: a man Violet meets who's also at the restaurant for a date.
• Gabrielle Ryan as Cara: the bartender who keeps an eye on Violet.
• Jeffery Self as Matt: Violet and Henry's waiter.
• Ed Weeks as Phil: the restaurant pianist.

Where did Drop film?

Director Chrisopher Landon and the Drop team built the restaurant set themselves, and Christopher told me in an interview that the gilded look of the restaurant was meant to mimic a cage — and make Violet and viewer feel trapped. The movie filmed in Ireland.