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Fun and Easy Ways to Go Green

Earth Day 2013 is less than a week away.  How are you planning to celebrate? Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a lot of green to go green.  All you need is a little time and some motivation to recycle what you already own.  By repurposing materials you would otherwise toss in the trash, you are not only saving money and showing your kids simple ways to save the planet, but you’re also giving them an outlet to showcase their creative energy. Placemats:  Rather than spend cash on everyday placemats, consider making your own with poster board, old magazines and … Continue reading →

Ways to Spice Up Your Easter Party

Add some spring to your step and kick up your upcoming Easter get-together with extended family and friends.  The following fun-filled activities are designed to supplement traditional egg hunts without breaking the bank or forcing you to your breaking point: Craft Stations:  Before the annual Easter egg hunt gets underway have kids partake in some craft making.  This can be done by setting up various stations in your home.  Not only do these project centers keep kids busy while the adults mingle, but they also ensure your youngest guests have something to take home besides a bunch of chocolate.  An … Continue reading →

Irish Fun

Easter candy has been on sale at my local Target, Wal-Mart and Walgreens since the day after Valentine’s.  Who the heck is going to want to eat those treats by the time March 31st rolls around? Nothing like blaming the Easter Bunny for giving your kid stale candy. And what about Lucky the Leprechaun? He’ll be fortunate if he gets a Peppermint Pattie or some other mint-flavored goodie before St. Patrick’s Day rolls around. Unless it’s egg or bunny-shaped, he’s probably out of luck. Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer the same fate.  You don’t have to hail from the … Continue reading →

Preventing Easter Messes

Do you find Easter eggs throughout the house long after Easter? I used to dread the years it was too cold or raining or snowing because that meant hiding eggs in the house. I was always sure I would remember where I hid them but, without fail, I would find eggs when I was cleaning. If you’ve never had a really old hard boiled egg crack, you are one of the lucky ones. It’s not a smell you soon forget, and since it’s usually summer when you find it, airing out the house is pointless. To escape this time bomb … Continue reading →

Sweet Easter Fun

Smell that? It’s the sweet scent of Easter. Or, in our house, chocolate and jelly beans. Spring break has given my daughter plenty of time to exercise her creative muscle designing and decorating Easter-themed goodies. The following projects are two of her favorites, though only one is edible: CANDY FLOWERS Materials: Construction paper or cardstock in a variety of colors 8-ounce clear plastic cups Popsicle sticks or craft sticks One bag of jelly beans One bag of Hershey Kisses One bag of Rolos One bag of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Minis Craft glue Directions: Use construction paper to cut-out flower … Continue reading →

Spring Into Easter

With less than a week until Easter, many procrastinators are scrambling to get eggs, candy and festive holiday decorations together. You don’t have a ton of time before Peter Cottontail comes hopping down the Bunny Trail; however, that doesn’t mean you should call off the holiday all together. Rather, set aside a couple of hours sometime this week to craft these simple and affordable Easter goodies that will help dress-up your holiday table: SWEET COCONUT NESTS Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon water 4 drops of green food coloring (you can use yellow or orange if you want to mix things up) 1-1/4 … Continue reading →

Easter Party Prep

Just because Easter is only a week away doesn’t mean you have to stress about the party planning. After all, if worse came to worst, you could always host a potluck rather than preparing all the food yourself. In addition, you could have guests bring extra candy-filled plastic eggs and make like Peter Cottontail by hiding them for the annual backyard hunt. Another option is to keep the party simple. Spend the day enjoying the presence of your company rather than worrying about whether you have enough chips and dip to go around. The games and activities can also be … Continue reading →

More Places to Find a Sensory Friendly Easter Bunny

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This year, many places are having “sensory friendly” Easter Bunny events. It might also be called a “sensitive” or “caring” Easter Bunny. The purpose it to provide an environment that is easier for kids who have an autism spectrum disorder, a sensory integration disorder, or other special needs, to be able to enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny. Here are a few more places you can find a “sensory friendly” Easter Bunny. On March 31, 2012, the Huntington Mall, which is located in Barboursville, West Virginia, will have a Special Easter Bunny event. It will begin at 9:00 in … Continue reading →

Sweet and Savory Easter Eats

Who says all the Easter fun has to take place in the back yard? Easter egg hunts can work up a healthy appetite, and there’s nothing like a few sweet and savory dishes to offset mountains of chocolate-covered bunnies. Have fun with your kids the night before Peter Cottontail comes hopping down the bunny trail by whipping up this citrus treat that you can serve to your Easter brunch guests: CITRUS COFFEE CAKE Ingredients: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 4 teaspoons orange zest 2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 cans (12-ounce) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits 8-ounce package of cream cheese 1 stick melted … Continue reading →

Indoor Easter Party Fun

Outdoor egg hunts are an Easter tradition, but what happens when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate with your plans? Moving a party indoors can be a real bummer; however, with a little creativity, bad weather doesn’t have to ruin your holiday shindig. The following Easter-themed activities will help keep your party on the right track regardless of what it looks like outside: Bunny Pokey: This Easter version of the Hokey Pokey plays up funny bunny parts, such as: “Put your cotton tail in” or “Put your long ears in” or “Put your fluffy tummy in.” Bunny Hop: Line up your youngest … Continue reading →