The tradition of an annual Easter parade began in New York City in the mid-1800s when Society’s upper crust attended Easter services at various Fifth Avenue churches. After the service, they strolled along the avenue showing off their fashionable new dresses and hats hoping to make an impression upon the onlookers. Read more »

Many people get quite involved every year with Easter decorations and it’s very easy to understand once you see the end result. There are so many beautiful items to use in adding that spring touch to your home, church, school, or any other place that is dear to you. With enough effort, you can create a place that people will travel to see and want to photograph. Read more »

Children of all ages love to receive gifts no matter what the occasion. There is no greater pleasure than to see the smile on a child’s face when they dig into wrapping paper or tear open a present. Imagine their joy when they receive a gift basket full of toys, games, and snacks.

There are a growing number of creative baskets to choose from, both in stores and online. Now there are gift baskets for most holidays including Easter. One special gift children will enjoy is the Creative Kids Activity Gift Basket.

Activity gift baskets provide plenty of items that will stir the creative juices of children of all ages. The Creative Kids gift basket contains a Crayola coloring book, box of 24 crayons, and an activity book.  Other items include crazy string, bubbles, and a smiley face ball. 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 »

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 »

The Jelly Bean Prayer Poem is a wonderful reminder of the love of Jesus and the sacrifice He made when He died on the cross for our sins.

Using this poem as a teaching tool for young children is a vivid reminder to all of us of the reason why we are celebrating Easter in the first place. 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 »

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 »

Easter Eggs

Although considered a religious holiday by many people, Easter holds a number of familiar customs that probably came from ancient pagan traditions. One such custom is the decorating of Easter eggs. Long considered a symbol of new life, the lowly egg was associated with ancient pagan festivals that celebrated spring. Read more »