happy easter made easy

HAVING A HAPPY EASTER

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INTRODUCTION•Easter is a wonderful spring holiday and holy day to spend with friends and family.•It can be a bit hectic, especially with work and the children out of school.•Here are 13 steps to a Happy Easter.


1-CLOTHING•The Easter bonnet and Easter parade are no longer mandatory the way they once were, but children and sometimes adults will splurge on a new spring outfit to mark the end of winter and the coming of the warmer weather.


2-DECORATIONS•No house looks complete without Easter decorations, especially if you are hosting a party•Get out all your decorations to sort them•Then buy any new items you need once you see what you have•Get cheerful spring flowers•Decorate with Easter eggs•Rabbits, baskets of eggs, and chocolate Easter eggs wrapped in bright foil will all work well


3-ARTS AND CRAFTS•Kids love arts and crafts •It is a great way to keep them busy so they don’t go too wild at Easter •You can also decorate the house with the items they make•Get out your supplies, find printables and projects online, and see what they can come up with•Pastels will be popular•Rabbits, eggs, flowers and more will work well


4-FOOD•No Easter would be complete without some special food

•It could be a nice dinner•You could also dress up dessert, such as making a rabbit cake

•If hosting a party, you will need lots of snacks

•Easter food should be quick, easy and wholesome, stressing natural ingredients

•You don’t want to slave away for hours in the kitchen


5-DRINK•If you are hosting a party, a pastel punch bowl will work well•Also consider using clear glass to make the effect even more striking•For adults, there is nothing quite like a pretty cocktail•Avoid alcohol if there are kids around•Be sure to have designated drivers


6-GAMES

•Every Easter party will need some games to keep the children entertained and work off all the sweets they are sure to eat•Try pin the tail on the bunny or Easter egg ideas•Try quizzes, treasure hunts and more


7-ACTIVITIES•Activities can keep the kids busy for hours•Try an Easter art contest, talent show, and more•Set up an arts and crafts table and let them make projects they can take home•Down printables for coloring and cutting out•Easter is of course a Christian holiday for some, so your activities on the day might also reflect that


8-RECIPES•If you enjoy cooking, Easter-themed recipes could be for you•A lot of people have leg of lamb, but frankly, it is a greasy mess and you can’t really use the leftovers for sandwiches etc.•Try a roast chicken or turkey instead and plan soups, stir fries and so on with the leftover meat


9-DESSERTS•Every Easter party should have at least one delicious dessert•Dress up a cake mix by turning it into a rabbit, Easter basket and so on•Make cookies, cupcakes and cake pops with pastel colors


10-FAVOR BAGS

At the end of the party, give out favors You can organize them ahead of time in cute little bags Oriental Trading has cheap favors kids love Or, let them make projects and take them home with them.


11-PARTY SUPPLIES•Throwing a party means paper plates, cups, extra trash bags and more•It also means Easter colors, themes and other items for your table display or room décor that can set the tone•Check your local party store for Easter-themed serving items you can use again and again, like plastic glasses, platters and more


12-EASTER DVDS

Have a collection of Easter or rabbit-themed DVDs that are age-appropriate. This can give everyone time to chill out so the kids are not bouncing all over the place You can also have a game of charades based on Easter and animal movies


13-CANDY•Kids love candy, but it is possible to give your kids healthier treats than the usual chocolate Easter egg or bunny•Choose healthy options like Easter-themed pens, pads, erasers and so on if you want a healthier option for the kids who come to your party•Your family can enjoy any leftovers, or save them until next year


CONCLUSION•Easter is an exciting time of year for many people, especially children•You don’t want to overspend, but you do want to have a good time•Planning ahead means saving time and money•Start organizing your lists and bargain-hunting, and see what an awesome Easter you can all have together.


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