A MUM has faced criticism for her extravagant Easter celebration after hosting a ‘Willy Wonka’-style chocolate hunt for her family.
Stacey McBroom shared a TikTok video showcasing her massive Easter haul, which completely covered her sofa and floor.
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Within 24 hours, the clip went viral, amassing 1.2 million views, with many viewers branding the sheer amount of chocolate as ‘ridiculous.’
The video revealed piles of wrapped presents alongside endless amounts of chocolate, including Toblerone, KitKats, and Ferrero Rocher.
Stacey’s collection was so large that it spilled over from the living room into the kitchen, covering the counters as well.
While some admired the effort, many criticised the extravagance, suggesting it overshadowed the true meaning of Easter.
Her post sparked a heated debate, racking up 1,929 comments.
One person wrote: “I hope that’s been collected for a charity because if not, that is absolutely ridiculous!”
Another added: “That’s not okay! Mental health needs checking.”
A third commented: “As much as everyone has their own budgets etc., this is extreme.
“There’s probably kids flicking through this that didn’t even get a Freddo bar. I couldn’t bring myself to post it.”
Others were quick to point out the comparison to Christmas, with one saying: “It’s Easter, not Christmas.”
In response to the backlash, Stacey clarified that the chocolate wasn’t intended for just one child.
She captioned her video: “The annual Easter extravaganza (Guys, this is for eight adults and four kids, please stop thinking all of this is for one child).”
However, critics remained unconvinced, with one commenter replying: “Like eight adults and four kids makes it any less ridiculous.”
Make the most of leftovers
Chop & Freeze: Got leftover chocolate eggs? Chop them into small pieces and store them in an airtight container in the freezer.
These frozen chocolate chunks are perfect for stirring into pancake batter for a decadent Easter Monday breakfast.
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For a healthier option, mash a banana into your morning porridge and sprinkle the frozen chocolate pieces on top for a touch of sweetness.
Spiced Hot Chocolate: Give your hot chocolate a seasonal twist.
Prepare your usual hot chocolate, then grate some hollow Easter egg over the top and add a pinch of cinnamon for a subtle hot cross bun-inspired flavour.
Alternatively, stir a spoonful of grated chocolate into your morning latte for a deliciously indulgent caffeine boost.
DIY Ice Cream: Transform your leftover chocolate into a luxury treat.
Soften a tub of vanilla ice cream by leaving it out for a few minutes, then mix in chopped-up chocolate bunnies, eggs, or buttons.
Refreeze to create a homemade chocolatey ice cream that’s perfect for dessert.
Lunchbox Bars: Use up cupboard odds and ends along with your leftover Easter chocolate to make delicious chocolate bars.
Gather biscuits, cereal, and raisins, then melt the chocolate with a little butter and golden syrup.
Stir in the dry ingredients, press the mixture into a deep baking tray, and refrigerate until set.
Slice into squares for a sweet lunchbox treat to enjoy all week long.
How to save money on chocolate
We all love a bit of chocolate from now and then, but you don’t have to break the bank buying your favourite bar.
Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how to cut costs…
Go own brand – if you’re not too fussed about flavour and just want to supplant your chocolate cravings, you’ll save by going for the supermarket’s own brand bars.
Shop around – if you’ve spotted your favourite variety at the supermarket, make sure you check if it’s cheaper elsewhere.
Websites like Trolley.co.uk let you compare prices on products across all the major chains to see if you’re getting the best deal.
Look out for yellow stickers – supermarket staff put yellow, and sometimes orange and red, stickers on to products to show they’ve been reduced.
They usually do this if the product is coming to the end of its best-before date or the packaging is slightly damaged.
Buy bigger bars – most of the time, but not always, chocolate is cheaper per 100g the larger the bar.
So if you’ve got the appetite, and you were going to buy a hefty amount of chocolate anyway, you might as well go bigger.
