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Hunting for Easter Fun

Easter is a fun-filled holiday for kids of all ages with much of the excitement saved for the traditional egg hunt that serves as the centerpiece of family get-togethers. Of course, for some, “traditional” can translate to “boring.”  If you fear that your upcoming Easter egg hunt may leave your pint-sized guests snoozing rather than shouting with glee, consider the following ideas: Scavenger Hunt:  This hunt requires looking for clues as well as eggs.  Start off by placing an egg next to each clue.  Next, begin the hunt as a group.  The first child who figures out the clue gets … Continue reading →

Basket Full of Fun

Easter is right around the corner and there is no shortage of egg, chick and bunny-shaped paraphernalia available to cram into your loved ones’ baskets.  But what if you don’t want to stick with the traditional basket or fillers this year? For those looking to hop down Bunny Trail with a few unique Easter or spring-themed treats, consider the following: Teacup:  Personalize plain, inexpensive teacups for your family members and friends and fill them with foil-covered chocolate Easter eggs.  Next, nestle a few artificial flowers inside, and then wrap the entire cup in organza or tulle. Bakery Boxes:  Plain, cardboard … Continue reading →

Baskets Full of Fun

Nothing says “Merry Christmas” quite like a basket full of homemade cookies, brownies, chocolate sauce and pound cake. My neighbor outdoes herself each December and this year is no exception. Yesterday she dropped off a huge gift basket filled with my daughter’s favorite sweet treats, lovingly prepared in her own kitchen. I love the idea of getting and giving gift baskets during the holiday season. Even if you are working on a tight budget, homemade gift baskets are a great option for neighbors, co-workers, family and close friends. The best way to save when putting together a gift basket is … Continue reading →

Easter Activities

There doesn’t have to be a lot involved in a “Toddler Easter Egg Hunt” because toddlers don’t need the eggs to be hidden like older kids do. You can just place several brightly colored eggs out in the grass and toddlers will have a blast collecting them. In addition to the traditional egg hunt, there are several other activities that we can do with our toddlers during the Easter celebrations. Let’s look at some ideas: Construction Paper Eggs Using several colored sheets of construction paper, cut out large eggs and allow your toddler to decorate them. Keep it simple by … Continue reading →

Say Goodbye to Boring Easter Eggs

I grew up in an era when PAAS cornered the market on Easter egg dye. In fact, for a good 15 years or so, I didn’t even know you could color eggs without PAAS. These days Easter egg decorating options are seemingly unlimited… and you don’t have to have Martha Stewart’s crafting abilities to complete them. The following Easter egg-decorating ideas are simple enough for kids to complete with little adult supervision. The end results will impress even the Easter Bunny, and will have you wondering why you stuck with boring colored eggs for so long. STRING EGGS Materials: Small … Continue reading →

Easy Easter Candy Creations

What does the Easter Bunny stuff your kids’ baskets with? My daughter typically scores mass amounts of chocolate, jellybeans and a farm’s worth of Peeps. While candy is a staple in eggs and baskets around the holiday, it’s also great Easter craft material. The following simple candy crafts are ones my preschooler looks forward to making each Easter. They are an ideal way to keep kids busy for a couple hours, plus they are relatively inexpensive to make. The best part: The leftover candy can be stashed away for the bunny to use on Easter Sunday. CANDY CRITTERS Materials for … Continue reading →

Simple Spring Desserts

Easter is still three weeks away, but if you are expecting company for the holiday, then you might want to get a jumpstart on your menu planning. Easter traditionally means ham, grandma’s potato salad and great green bean dishes around here. For dessert I like to stick with sweet treats MINUS the chocolate (the Easter Bunny takes care of filling baskets with loads of chocolate and having brownies or other fudgy desserts is a bit too much for one day). The following fruity desserts are extremely popular with my friends and family. They are ideal for a spring or Easter … 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 →

Here Come the Frugal Easter Blogs!

I hope that everyone is enjoying a great Easter weekend, and if you don’t celebrate the holiday, then join me in celebrating the Spring and all that goes with it. Here at the Frugal Living Blog, we’ve shared a few ideas for having a frugal Easter. There is everything from “how tos” about creating a special Easter basket to some great ideas concerning what to do with all of those leftover eggs. Just in case you missed any of those articles, here is a quick review. We hope you enjoy them all! Frugal Egg Decorating Ideas Why spend tons on … Continue reading →

A Shopping We Will Go: Pet Easter Baskets and Bonnets

For kids, Easter basket ideas abound, from frugal, homemade, and simple, to the fillers and fun items that bring so much color and delight. But these days the Easter Bunny doesn’t just hop into town for the kids. Peter Cottontail comes bearing goodies for dogs and cats, too. (Not to mention the pets are dressing for the occasion by getting decked out in Easter bonnets and such.) So where can you find Easter goodies for your pet? I’ve listed some of my favorite shops and buys below: From Muttropolis • Furrberry Plaid Belt Dress: I’m not one to dress my … Continue reading →