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Easter Hats, Easter Eggs and Bunnies

One of the things I used to hate about Easter when the children were at school was the Easter hat parades. Being a non crafty person the mere mention of hat parade or fancy dress was enough to send me into despair. Easter eggs always took a secondary role in Easter celebrations. Easter Eggs or bunnies never appear till Easter Sunday morning. Having two children who were allergic to chocolate when young always put a damper on it. Maybe that’s one of the reasons we never went overboard about Easter eggs. Yes, I tried carob and candy eggs but it’s … Continue reading →

Never Say Never!

Easter 2009 was one for the record books (or at least the family scrapbook). Not because our family celebrated a birth, mourned a death or scored the winning lottery ticket during a late night gas run (darn Powerball). Rather, this Easter will live in infamy thanks to a series of events that taught me an important lesson in parenting: Never say never! “NEVER. EVER. EVER. AGAIN!” Those were the exact words I used in a blog I posted a few days ago addressing my distaste for public Easter egg hunts. After a nightmarish experience two years ago where my then … Continue reading →

Fun Easter Activities for Kids

Peter Cottontail will be making his way down the bunny trail in just eight days. If you are still looking for kid-friendly Easter-themed crafts to decorate your home, then consider the following ideas: CANDY EASTER TREE Materials: Large chocolate eggs wrapped in festive foil 2-3 Small tree branches (roughly 12 – 18 inches long) Small plant pot Block of green floral foam White spray paint 2 yards each of 1/8-inch pastel satin ribbons (choose a variety of colors) 1/2 yard each of several embroidered trims or 1/8-inch rickrack Small silk flowers Craft glue Directions: Decorate each egg by gluing embroidered … Continue reading →

Taking Pictures with the Easter Bunny

So yesterday my 3-year-old daughter and I hopped down to the mall to visit Peter Cottontail. She was excited to tell the Easter Bunny what she wanted to find in her basket on Easter Sunday (that’s why he’s sitting in Santa’s chair isn’t it?) and I was thrilled to finally get a picture of my little one perched on Floppy’s lap. You see, my daughter has always been deathly afraid of any and all costumed characters. She has run screaming from Santa (multiple times); won’t go near Mickey, Minnie, any of the Care Bears, Dora, or Blue; heck, she even … Continue reading →

The Easter Bunny: One Giving Rabbit

Who is the Easter Bunny? We know he keeps good company with the likes of Santa Claus, and we know he brings baskets of goodies to kids at Easter. But do we really know why? Or how it was this generous bunny came to be? History: Why a Rabbit Who Lays Eggs? The notion of an Easter bunny predates Christianity. Symbolically, eggs, hares, and rabbits have all represented fertility in a variety of cultures. Somewhere along the way wires got crossed as traditions and beliefs merged and an egg-laying bunny was created. One who bore colored eggs no less. A … Continue reading →

Last Minute Easter Projects

Easter is almost here! Little ones are becoming excited, imagining all the goodies the Easter Bunny will bring. So, let’s make things inviting for the Easter Bunny to make sure he feels welcome! Make Easter Egg Holders Before you decorate eggs for the Easter Bunny to hide, make any of these super simple egg holders to display them. This way they will look great and be easily accessible when it’s time for the Easter Bunny to hide them. You can paint and decorate an egg carton to make an egg holder, or you can make individual holders. Pick up some … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Ready for Easter!

It won’t be long until Easter arrives, and since it’s only a few weeks away, I thought it would be fun to start checking out some holiday themed crafts, projects, and activities. From making your own Easter baskets to exciting new ways to decorate Easter eggs, there will be something for everyone. I thought it would be a good idea to get started now since lots of kids will be getting out of school for spring break soon. This way, your children can work on some of these fun projects to keep busy, and you will have plenty of ideas … Continue reading →