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More Easter Fun for Kids

It’s a rare year that our Easter weather is actually spring-like. Typically, April in Wisconsin is not the time to be putting away winter jackets and boots (that doesn’t come until July). However, this Easter might just be decent after all. If the Weather Channel is right, we should be waking up to chocolate bunnies, sunny skies, and temps in the 50s on Easter morning. If Mother Nature cooperates we will be celebrating with an outdoor Easter egg hunt. If not, we’ll be indoors executing Plan B. We won’t be letting nasty spring weather put a damper on our Easter … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Easter Games and Crafts

Peter Cottontail is prepping to hop down the Easter trail on Sunday, which means you have less than three days to prepare for his arrival. Forget about the traditional egg hunts and vinegar-based coloring parties; instead opt for these simple and affordable activities that will have your kids hopping with excitement: PIN THE EGG ON THE BUNNY Materials: Poster board Markers Construction paper Double-stick tape Scissors Directions: Use the poster board to draw a large Easter bunny, standing on its hind legs, and holding its paws out as if it were carrying an egg. Tape the drawing onto the wall. … Continue reading →

Kid-Friendly Easter Games and Crafts

If you are hosting a house full of children for Easter this year, then it’s best to be prepared with several kid-friendly activities. After all, egg hunts only last so long before kids deem them “boring.” The following simple games and crafts are ideal for kids of all ages, and they won’t put a dent in your wallet: EASTER EGG ROLL Used colored chalk to draw four parallel lines on the driveway or in the garage. The lines should be eight or ten feet long, and four or five inches apart. You should be left with three narrow spaces. At … Continue reading →

Fun Easter Activities for Kids

Peter Cottontail will be making his way down the bunny trail in just eight days. If you are still looking for kid-friendly Easter-themed crafts to decorate your home, then consider the following ideas: CANDY EASTER TREE Materials: Large chocolate eggs wrapped in festive foil 2-3 Small tree branches (roughly 12 – 18 inches long) Small plant pot Block of green floral foam White spray paint 2 yards each of 1/8-inch pastel satin ribbons (choose a variety of colors) 1/2 yard each of several embroidered trims or 1/8-inch rickrack Small silk flowers Craft glue Directions: Decorate each egg by gluing embroidered … Continue reading →

Unique Spring Flower Crafts

Spring has not exactly sprung here in the Upper Midwest, which means it is highly unlikely that we will be seeing tulips or daffodils blossoming in time for Easter. However, instead of lamenting about our lack of flowers I’ve decided to make my own to use as decorations for the upcoming holiday. These candy floral creations are simple to craft, and best of all, they last a lot longer than real flowers. CANDY SUNFLOWERS Materials: 1 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup 1 package Reese’s Pieces Candy or M&Ms 2 yards of 1 1/2-inch wide wired yellow ribbon 1-12-inch length of heavy-duty … Continue reading →

Candy Coated Easter Crafts: Jolly Jelly Times

Easter chocolate isn’t just for devouring post-bunny visit. It’s a lesson I learned after my young daughter came home from class with the cutest Easter candy creations. If you are looking for simple and sweet crafts to make with your kids, just in time for the Easter holiday, consider the following projects: EASTER CANDY CREATURES Materials: Pipe cleaners Googly eyes Feathers Construction paper or felt scraps Craft glue Easter Candies—Jelly beans, wrapped chocolate Easter eggs, Whoppers, candy robin eggs, egg shaped jawbreakers, etc. Directions: Cut body parts out of felt or construction paper. Using the low temp glue gun attach … Continue reading →

More Spring Break Boredom Busters for Kids

As long as the kids are home from school this week (or next) you might as well keep them busy with crafts you can give away at Easter. The following holiday-themed activities are simple, fun and yield exquisite homemade decorations, just in time for grandma and grandpa’s Easter visit. FINGER PAINT EGGS This craft requires blown out eggs. If you’ve never blown out the inside of an egg prior to decorating it, the instructions are as follows: First, use a needle to create two small holes in your egg (one on the top and one on the bottom). It’s a … Continue reading →

Egg-citing Ways to Keep Kids Busy During Spring Break

My parent’s neighborhood is alive with the sound of kids on spring break. If your children attend year-round school, then they’ll likely be at home for the next couple weeks, and by day three you’ll be scrambling for ways to keep them busy. Easter may be three weeks away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a jumpstart on the preparations with a little help from your spring breakers. The following simple Easter egg decorating projects are ideal for children ages 8 and up. Not only are the crafts great boredom busters, but also at the end of the day … Continue reading →

Fun Ways to Get Kids Excited About Writing

I don’t have to cajole my daughter into writing anything. At 4 years old she is only too happy to print her favorite words on everything from construction paper to paper towels. However, if you have a child who would rather pick up the TV remote than a pencil, then this craft is for you. Writing is a lot more fun when you have a fuzzy friend keeping you company. The following project yields an adorable pencil pal made of chenille. This particular craft makes a perfectly pudgy pig to connect to the end of your child’s writing tool, but … Continue reading →

Cheap “Cheep” Crafts for Kids

Birds don’t chirp or peep in our house, they “cheep.” Just ask my 4-year-old, who recently came home from a friend’s house with birds she made from plastic Easter eggs. Her BFF’s crafty mom helped the girls create the cutest “cheep-cheeps” for cheap. The instructions for the Plastic Baby Birds follow, as well as a recipe for Chocolate Bird’s Nests: PLASTIC BABY BIRDS Materials: Plastic Easter egg (one half for each bird) Construction paper (orange and brown) Paper plate Brown paint Paintbrush Scissors Glue Black Sharpie Directions: Paint the paper plate brown, making sure you cover the entire plate thoroughly … Continue reading →