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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 →

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 →

Get Your Egg On

With Easter just a few weeks away, now is the time to start thinking about eggs, bunnies and Peeps. Many stores that have been stocking Easter merchandise since the day after Valentine’s Day are offering discounts to early birds. This is great if you are looking to snag money-saving deals on Easter goodies for your spring fling. If you don’t have the funds to go hog wild on Easter Bunny decor, then simply get creative with items you may have around the house. For example: Ice Bunny: Use a bunny-shaped cake pan to create a unique ice sculpture centerpiece to … Continue reading →

Cheap Easter Chicks

Nothing says Easter like a basket filled with chocolate bunnies and marshmallow chicks. However, I’ve tried making homemade Peeps and I wouldn’t recommend taking on the challenge if you have little ones trying to “help out” in the kitchen. If you are looking for more kid-friendly Easter chick crafts that won’t break the bank, then stick to the following: BABY FOOTPRINT CHICKS Materials: Yellow paint Large container with flat base Large piece of construction paper Cornmeal Glue Directions: Pour yellow paint into large container big enough for kids to dip their feet into. Have your child select a piece of … Continue reading →

Homemade Easter Baskets and Bunnies

I usually stock up on Easter baskets the day after Easter. You can find amazing deals on Easter everything in the days following the holiday. Last year I scored six good-sized Easter baskets, in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, for less than five bucks at Target’s after Easter sale. If you didn’t get a chance to stock up on cheap Easter baskets last year, you can still save money this season by making your own at home. The following Easter basket craft is kid-friendly, as is the project for homemade Easter bunnies. Take a look: EASY EASTER BASKET … 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 →

Make Funny Bunnies for Easter

Forget about the return of chirping birds, spring flowers, warmer temperatures and veiled crucifixes, I just saw a telltale sign that Easter is on its way: a commercial for Max and Ruby’s Breakfast with the Bunnies Week on Nick Jr. Because, you know, Easter just wouldn’t be Easter without a week’s worth of funny bunny episodes. If you can’t countdown to Easter without bunnies, but you don’t have cable, or you are looking for something a little more productive for your kids to do over spring break, then consider making the following simple crafts. Your children will love seeing how … Continue reading →

Easter Fun for the Whole Family

Kids are wired on Easter even when they haven’t devoured a basket full of chocolate, so make sure you are prepared with a variety of activities to keep them entertained. Here are some Easter games and projects to keep the fun going on Easter Sunday: EASTER EGG GAMES If the weather is nice, head outdoors to play Easter egg games. Use several colored eggs (hard boiled) and one white one. Roll the white egg in the center of the yard (or large living room). Next, take turns to see who can roll their colored egg closest to the white egg. … Continue reading →

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 →