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Active Easter Games for Families to Play Together

When we lived near our families, we never had to worry about occupying the kids on Easter. Between church, a huge egg hunt, and a big meal, the kids were happy all day playing with their cousins. When we are home by ourselves though, it’s more of a challenge to fill up the day. Here’s a very silly variation of tag. Little kids love this game and will run and giggle for a very long time with no arguments. Tie an empty Easter basket around each player’s waist. Give each of the players some plastic eggs. Instruct the players to … Continue reading →

Fun and Tasty Easter Projects for Kids: Candy Nests

I have a 3-year-old who loves to cook (sometimes more than she likes to eat) and I could not recommend an easier recipe than this one to make for Easter. It only requires two ingredients (the most child-friendly on the planet: chocolate and cereal) and doesn’t require any baking. And the best part: there’s no icky, sticky, gooey mess to clean up. Honestly, this project yields less mess than coloring Easter eggs. What’s more, the end product is so delicious your kids might have a hard time saving them to show off on Easter Sunday. As I mentioned earlier each … Continue reading →

Easter Sunday Dinner Ideas: Lamb

Our family’s Easter dinners typically consist of ham or prime rib, but this year I am feeling a bit bold and am considering making lamb. Ordinarily, big holiday gatherings are not when you want to experiment with dishes (especially main entrees) that are not embraced by all of your guests. However, lamb is a traditional Easter entrée and if you prepare it on a regular basis (and your family members enjoy eating it) then you might be interested in this next recipe. I found it in my mom’s recipe box when I was home visiting a couple of weeks ago. … Continue reading →

A Few Last Minute Easter Ideas

Last minute is right! I usually like to prepare as much in advance as possible for holidays and special occasions, but things have been somewhat … interesting … lately, so I’m running out of “advance.” If you’re like me and have been a bit overwhelmed lately to plan for Easter the way you’d like to have done, or if you simply need a few more ideas, hopefully these will be helpful. A great way to add a quick and simple, yet beautiful decoration is to pick up some fresh flowers. You don’t have to fuss with creating a centerpiece; all … Continue reading →

Entertaining: Easter Ideas

If you are entertaining guests for Easter, you don’t have much time left to prepare. That’s okay. With some quick, simple ideas, your celebration will look and feel as if you spent hours planning and preparing and no one has to be the wiser. Perfect Pastel Tablecloths Maybe you don’t have a tablecloth that exclaims “Easter!” You can make one in no time. Pick up an inexpensive white tablecloth and some water based craft paint in pretty, pastel colors. Thin the paint down with water to a barely there consistency and sponge some color onto the tablecloth. Another option is … Continue reading →

Home Decorating: Get Ready for Easter!

Easter is coming soon. Are you having company? Even if you aren’t entertaining guests for the holiday, you may want to add a few festive touches around the house. I love centerpieces. They are great for holiday decorating. You can whip up something cute in just a few minutes, for very little cost, and it makes a great impact. Being at the center of attention (or at least the center of the table) does make a difference but the impact is also due to the creativity involved. Use your imagination and when possible, use stuff you already have around the … Continue reading →

Family Meal Time Benefits

Eating a meal together at the table with your spouse and children, sounds like such a simple thing doesn’t it? But it can have lasting effects. Family meals are more important than we realize. According to research, teenagers of families that eat together at the table are less likely to get into trouble, less likely to take drugs and to suffer depression. Sitting down and eating together is a relaxing and sociable time. It is a time for husband and wife to share their day and talk about it, as well as let the children share what’s been happening. It … Continue reading →

Save Money on Spring Break

Gone are the days, I think, when spring break meant a wild spending spree in some exotic location. Instead, many families are turning to money saving ideas to ensure that they have a great spring break without becoming destitute. There are plenty of ways to enjoy spring break that don’t cost much money at all. If you need a few ideas to get started, take a look below. Add your own in the comment section. Stay Local I bet that there are hundreds of free and low cost activities and attractions close to home. Just think, so many people may … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: March 17 – 23

Easter is this week, and we hope each of you has a wonderful day, however you celebrate it. For some it is a momentous, wondrous occasion, which it is for me, the day my Savior rose from the grave. For others it is a whimsical day filled with candy and fun. Others may simply enjoy a day off. Our best to everyone. We started and ended this week talking about Easter, beginning with A Few Last Minute Easter Ideas and ending with Easter Bunny Questions. In between, we covered several other topics, from decorating to disaster relief. The Art of … Continue reading →

Frugal Bunny Costume

Want a great idea for Easter? Why not make up a frugal bunny costume with no sewing involved at all? One of the fun things about frugality is being creative about reusing items that you already have or items that you can obtain cheaply. This next idea is a great one. Using a large stuffed bunny toy, this reader turned it into a bunny costume for Easter. She purchased the bunny at a yard sale. Then she took it outside and opened it up, making a large slit in the front, and then emptying the stuffing and saving it for … Continue reading →