DUCK WALK RACE
Have the kid’s line up at the Start Line, squat down and grasp their ankles with each hand from behind. On GO, they waddle to a designated Finish Line. They can’t let go of their ankles or they are disqualified. The first child over the Finish Line wins a prize. Read more »
At Easter time when you have all your family and friends over for a gathering it’s a good idea to cover your table with a beautiful hand crafted tablecloth, which can protect it from scratches, dents, etc. To craft a tablecloth you will need materials, finishing sizes, gauge structure, and directions. In view of the facts, we can present to you a few steps so that you can protect your table from damage.
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For people who attend church, the Easter sermon is quite possibly one of the most anticipated religious events of the year. This is the sermon that offers hope and peace to everyone who is a believer in a higher power, specifically Jesus Christ, the son of God. It is the story of how Jesus was crucified on the cross and then rose from the dead on the third day. Read more »
The Easter Bunny is the perfect character to make crafts of as it is central to the Easter theme. Try something so simple with the kids like this Easter Bunny Craft made from Play-Doh.
Somewhere in time, Easter became associated with candy. Easter comes in second only to Halloween in the amount of candy sold, followed closely by Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Although well known for jelly beans and chocolate eggs, the true Easter candy success story is the Marshmallow Peep. Read more »
Sometimes people enjoy doing something special for Easter and search around for an Easter gift idea. Depending on who you are getting this gift for, it can be either very difficult or very simple. The better you know the recipient, the easier it will be and the more successful the gift will be. Read more »
A very special treat that kids of all ages enjoy on Easter are Easter cupcakes. These can be made in a variety of ways and they can even be purchased from your local grocery store bakery. But if you really want to get involved in making these cupcakes as fun and special as possible, you should get some cake mix and decorations so that you and your kids can make them together. Read more »
When spring time rolls around each year bringing with it that special holiday, you will most likely see Easter kids all over the place. This is especially true if you happen to live with young children or have some of them in your life. They will be so thrilled on Easter morning as they search for their Easter baskets and then dress up in their Easter finery before being taken to church. Read more »
Hats are still popular for many people, and during some fashion seasons they seem about to make a comeback. Many women consider hats a necessity at Easter. Admittedly, most ladies purchase their Easter hats at the same time they buy the outfits they will wear. However, little girls often enjoy creating their own hats and try to find Easter hat ideas so they can do that. Read more »
Kids of all ages love to craft and cook along side of Mom when preparing for any holiday season. Easter holds a special place in many a child’s heart as they color eggs, create their favorite crafts, and prepare for the arrival of the Easter bunny. What loving moms and grandmas most want during this time is to keep kids from harms way. Here are a few tips to keep kids safe during the Easter crafting and cooking season. Read more »
The key to craft supplies is searching for a bargain and only purchasing the items you need for a project.
Many of us head down to the art supply shop, get caught up with the range of items available in the store, then continue to add to the shopping basket. Soon we find the few items we went for has now become an expensive trip. Like supermarket shopping you need to go with a list and stick to it.
Every year Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and is the main celebration feast of the Christian year. The New Testament tells us that Jesus was crucified on Passover Eve. Three days later, He rose from the dead. Read more »
Trying to find the perfect Easter gift for someone special may sometimes seem like a rather daunting prospect. However, if you tend to stick with what you know about a person you are buying for, or if you lean toward a more traditional sort of gift, it most likely won’t seem so hard after all. Something else to remember is that, to most people, it really is the thought that counts. Read more »
The Easter season is one of the easiest when it comes to planning ideas for kids and activities they will enjoy. Children thoroughly enjoy this holiday. Everything from Easter baskets to Easter egg hunts, as long as weather permits, you can plan all sorts of outings related to this holidays with these Easter ideas for kids. Read more »
Easter Presents For All Ages
While other holidays and special occasions bring to mind the idea of gift giving, many people don’t think about giving Easter presents. However, Easter is a wonderful time to give well thought out and personal gifts to loved ones. It’s also a great chance for you to indulge in some of your more creative moments. Read more »
Jelly beans have become popular with children of all ages throughout the world. Although no one knows exactly where jelly beans came from, their creation probably was a process that occurred over time. The jelly bean itself is known for its chewy center and semi-hard shell, and comes in more colors than the rainbow. Here is a brief history of this delicious Easter favorite. Read more »
Easter Symbols
Over the years, a number of symbols have attached themselves to the annual Easter celebration. This post is the first in a series explaining the various symbols and how the symbols came into being. This series will include the Easter bunny, Easter eggs, Easter candy, and the Easter parade. Read more »
Easter Candy
According to a number of sources, Easter runs a close second to Halloween for the amount of candy sold in the United States. The three main kinds of candy associated with Easter are chocolate eggs, jellybeans, and marshmallow Peeps. How did Easter become so candy-friendly? Read more »
One thing everyone seems to enjoy when Easter comes around is a great meal created using some very special Easter recipes. Family gatherings as well as church breakfasts are organized to take place on Easter. Many of the recipes are handed down through the generations, and everyone looks forward to their favorite food. Read more »
Some of the best memories I have of my childhood was spending hours working on projects with my brother and sister, with the help of our mother, of course. She was a second grade teacher who loved to join her students as they made decorations for their classroom and to take home to their parents. She brought many of those ideas home so that her children could also enjoy the great crafts. Read more »
GOLDEN EASTER EGG HUNT
Have the kids decorate their own Easter baskets, each using a different color. They are then told that the eggs they are to look for must be the same color as their baskets (they aren’t to touch the other colors). This makes it easier for smaller children as the eggs can be out in plain view where the older the kids the harder they have to search for their Easter eggs. You can also hide one (or more) gold egg, which contains a special prize. The prize can be anything you’d like (place money inside the egg or they can redeem the golden egg for a special prize). Read more »
Easter gifts may not be thought of in the way that Christmas and birthday gifts are, but many people do enjoy giving and receiving special gifts each year at Easter. There are both traditional and unique gifts given during this holiday. It really just depends on what the recipient will enjoy receiving the most. Read more »
It is time to create the easiest and most popular Easter craft idea… Easter Egg Decorating. There are a number of ways to have the egg when coloring, either raw, hard-boiled or blown hollow. There are also endless ideas for patterns that you can create such as symmetrical designs, faces or animals.
The Marshmallow Rabbit is a favorite project that children of all ages love to make. The tip at the bottom of this pattern suggests how to turn this into an edible rabbit that young children are sure to enjoy.
The printable rabbit is at the end of this post or you can find it on the Marshmallow Rabbit page on the far right sidebar under Pages. Read more »
EASTER EGG ROLL GAME
Mark off a start and stop point (the distance can be determined by the age of the children). Using a decorated Easter egg, have the kids get down on their hands and knees and roll the egg across the floor using only their noses. The first one to the finish line without touching the egg with their hands is the champion nose roller. Read more »
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