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During the Passover Seder, try something with vodka or gin--all kosher of course, to have with your meal.

-PJ Gach, BettyConfidential.com

brain freeze kosher cocktail

If your mom is anything like mine, she'll drag out a dusty, million-years-old bottle of kosher wine for the Passover Seder. It doesn't so much as pour out of the bottle as it gently glug, glugs its way into your pristine crystal goblet. Oh and you really wanted to drink that... not.

This year surprise the family with very tasty cocktails that are actually kosher! Both Bulldog Ginand Crystal Head Vodka are OU certified. And if that doesn't win them over, mention that the cocktails have fruit in them. This way, you'll gently remind them, they'll be getting their daily dose of Vitamin C in each drink!

london lemonade

London Lemonade

2 Ounces Bulldog Gin

4 Ounces Fresh Lemonade

Garnish with a Lemon Wedge

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a cocktail glass with ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge

A question for the ages: If celebrities were different varieties of Easter candy, what would they be? Here's what we thought!

-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

Easter Snooki

Happy almost-Easter, Bettys! Even if you don't celebrate the holiday (it's this Sunday, April 8), it's hard not to love a day that's all about rebirth and renewal and such. This one has an added bonus, though. Can you guess what it is?

If you guessed "Easter candy," you would be correct! From Cadbury Crème Eggs to colorful jelly beans, Easter is chock full of tasty treats. Naturally, though, as we were devouring our assorted holiday-themed goodies, we got to thinking: If celebrities were types of Easter candy, what would they be? Here's what we came up with! Do you agree? Disagree? Tell us who you'd pair with what sweet in the comments!

1. Cadbury Creme Egg: George Clooney

Easter George Clooney

Attractive to anyone of any age. Who can resist a Cadbury Creme Egg? No one, that's who. Just like no one can resist our buddy

Betty Francis (January Jones) of Mad Men has gained a few pounds-as well as a Twitter account, "Fat Betty Francis." Does anyone else find this kind of disturbing?

-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

Fat Betty Francis

When the fifth season of Mad Men premiered on March 25, there was one major question ricocheting around during the days following it: Where was Betty Francis? As played by January Jones, the former Mrs. Draper was strangely absent from the show's long-awaited return. But with this past week's episode, we got Betty back-and then some. As the wife of Henry Francis, she has, shall we say, put on a few. Much has been made of the extra padding the normally svelte January donned to play the role, as well as the fact that the weight gain was written in to work around the actress' pregnancy; but at the end of the day, what we have is a character who, simply put, got fat.

So of course, Fat Betty Francis now has her very own Twitter account. And in light of this development, I now

On what would have been Bette Davis' 104th birthday, LIFE magazine has published rare and never-before-seen photos of the star.

-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

Bette Davis

Quick: What's your favorite Bette Davis movie? Is it Jezebel? Of Human Bondage? Now, Voyager? Perhaps her screen debut, The Bad Sister? Whatever your pick, there can be no denying one simple fact: Bette Davis was a star. Although she was a perfectionist who could sometimes be difficult to work with, during the '30s and '40s, she was one of film's most celebrated leading ladies for her intensity and the sheer force of her presence.

Sadly, Bette passed away in 1989 after being plagued by a variety of health problems, among them breast cancer and several strokes. She lived a long, full life, though, and today, on what would have been Bette's 104th birthday, we celebrate this siren of the silver screen. In honor of the occasion, LIFE magazine has published 14 never-before-seen photos of Bette from 1939.

LIFE

North Carolina's Henry River Mill Village, aka District 12 in The Hunger Games, is up for sale!... Or, y'know, you can just visit it on a Hunger Games tour.

-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

District 12

It happened with The Lord of the Rings… it happened with Twilight… and now it's happened with The Hunger Games: Fans are flocking to the shooting locations of the hit film. I suppose it was inevitably; after all, New Zealand has become famous for its Lord of the Rings tours, and even though Twilight wasn't even SHOT in Forks Washington, the crowds have continued to come (does anyone else feel bad for the town's inhabitants?). For The Hunger Games, North Carolina is the destination, with the state playing home to the locations used for District 12, the Capitol, and (of course) the arena.

Naturally, the tourism industry is cashing in on the craze. According to the Associated Press, North Carolina's Division of Tourism has designed a four-day self-guided tour for Hunger Games fans which

Some things just don't need to be shared...

-The Mouthy Housewives, BettyConfidential.com

annoyed friend

Joining us here at BettyConfidential … The Mouthy Housewives! These lovely models of decorum (Kelcey, Wendi, Marinka, Kristine and Tonya) want our lives to be as fabulous as theirs, thus they're happy to ignore their families to give us smart, cheeky advice. So pop open a box of rosé, put on your favorite Barry Manilow CD and let the Housewives Swiffer away your troubles … Every week they'll be answering burning questions from readers.

Dear TMI,

Before I answer this question, I have to let you know something really personal. (Ahem.) I'm on my period!

Sucker.

Anyway, since you didn't really elaborate in your email, I'm not sure if your problem is simply the fact that your

Whether you're lounging on the couch or heading to a garden party this Easter Sunday, we have a festive outfit for you!

-Diana Denza, BettyConfidential.com

easter lede

Just when we thought we were finished with frantically preparing for the holidays, Easter managed to sneak up on us. That's right, ladies: It's this Sunday!

But don't start panicking over an empty wardrobe, because we've got you covered. From laid back to extra fancy, here are four outfits that'll put that happy back in your holiday.

1. Casual

casual easter collage

If your Easter plans involve a few close friends and a whole lot of television, this outfit will keep you cozy yet ultra-chic. No baggy sweats here!

(a) Short sleeve color block easy tee ($39.90, express.com) (b) Cheap Monday narrow skinny jeans in Kassim Medium ($65, revolveclothing.com) (c) MIA limited edition women's Audrey ballet flat in fucshia ($99, endless.com) (d) Creations by Kage zig zag sequin clutch ($69, solesociety.com).

2. Outdoor Party

casual easter party

Hilary Duff revealed pictures of her 2-week-old baby boy, Luca, on Twitter. Isn't he a cutie?

-Lucia Peters, BettyConfidential.com

Hilary Duff Mike Comrie

When some celebrities have babies, they them so far under wraps that it's sometimes ages before us nosy Nellies in the general public get a peek (hello, Natalie Portman!). Others choose to reveal images of their wee little ones via the magazines… for a price (Brad and Angelina sold images of Shiloh to People for over $4.1 million; photographs of Jessica Alba and Cash Warren's older daughter, Honor Marie, went to OK! Magazine for $1.5 million; and so on and so forth). But why bother with the secrecy OR with the magazines when you've got something as wonderful as Twitter right at your fingertips?

This is apparently the school of thought to which new mom Hilary Duff subscribes, because yesterday, she Tweeted out a couple of pictures of her and hubby Mike Comrie's 2-week-old baby boy, Luca Cruz Comrie. Meet Luca, everyone!

Luca Cruz Comrie

Isn't he adorable?