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

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

Paper Plate Easter Basket Greeting Cards

Here’s a cute idea to help little ones make an extra special Easter Basket greeting card for someone they love. Items Needed: 2 paper plates (small or large, your choice) Hole punch Ribbon Scissors Paper (*colored paper or wrapping paper) *Crayons (if not using colored paper) Glue Embellishments (sequins, glitter, etc.) Easter grass (*optional, can use curled ribbon) Easter Candy (*optional) 1. Cut one paper plate in half. 2. Cut a half circle from the top of the other plate, leaving at least a 1″ edge. This will be the basket handle. 3. Run a light bead of glue around … Continue reading