Want to have fun with the kids and also have a yummy dessert and decorations for Easter brunch? We've got a recipe for adorable tasty bunnies, tips for a fun edible decoration and a craft project that will add sparkle to your eggs.
Enjoy!
I love Easter - maybe because I was born on Easter Sunday. I also have great childhood memories of fun Easter egg hunts at my grandparents’ house with my brothers and cousins.
Easter means that spring has come and kids get to put aside their winter clothing and wear floral print dresses and smart-looking suits. If the weather is nice, they can play outside without heavy coats for the first time in months.
Easter is also one of the times during the year when children get showered with candy and sweets. But if you want to make the holiday extra-special, give your kids some fun activities by planning some great games for them to play.
Decorating your home for Easter is easy with fresh and colorful spring arrangements. These Easter flower arrangements are ideal to decorate your home for an Easter celebration, or to simply enjoy throughout the spring, making the most of the early blooms of the season.
Integrate your own family traditions into these Easter flower arrangements to make them even more meaningful for your family. You may even be able to collect the materials for this arrangement around your home and yard!
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I remember a few years back, watching my girlfriend pack her daughter's Easter basket with enough candy to feed a small village - for months! I often wondered what that darling little girl was going to do with all of that candy.
Spring's arrival and the upcoming Easter holiday means tons of excitement for preschoolers! So channel that energy and excitement into creative Easter art projects that will make for a fun and festive display at home or in the classroom.
Dyed Easter eggs typically come to mind, but that's not the only craft project you can do with your little ones. Here are several Easter arts and craft projects perfect for preschool-aged kids:
Egg Shell Art
Everyone loves a good Easter egg hunt, but you can’t hunt eggs all day! Set up some other fun games that are destined to be a good time for everyone. Of course, some of these games are best suited for young ones and others work for young and old but surely, there’s something for everyone.
Here are some ideas to start you off:
So it’s almost time for the Easter Bunny to visit again, but you’ve made a few new requests this year. You’d like to mix it up a little and go beyond just the plastic eggs, faux grass, and outrageous amounts of sugar. Here are some fresh ideas to fill those Easter baskets without copious amounts of candy:
Healthy Snacks
Every kid expects a few chocolate bunnies or some jelly beans, but you can prevent a sugar high by balancing the sweets with some more nutritious snacks. Include packages of goldfish, nuts, raisins, healthy fruit snacks, etc.
So you’ve boiled the eggs - now what? Before you go out and buy that cheap egg dying kit from Wal-Mart, take a look at some of these tips to make egg decorating even more fun with your kids. Add a little twist to this Easter ritual with some of the following ideas we’ve collected from other creative minds. Get those artistic juices flowing!
The Easter egg hunt is a classic, but there's nothing wrong with switching it up every now and then. In fact, change can be healthy and exciting! So why not do the egg hunt with a clever twist this year?
Here's a few of our favorites:
Easter Coupon Egg Hunt
Instead of hiding jellybeans in the egg, try creating homemade coupons and stuffing it with those instead. The coupons might be for a little extra TV time, an extra bedtime story, or a treat. It's a great alternative to sugary candies!
