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Kids Love Easter ? Here are 10 Ideas to Keep Them Busy
The Easter is a time when children look forward to having some time off school.
As the weather improves and the days last longer they often start wanting to
playing outside and have some fun.
Some families may have observed the Lent period but whether or not, Easter
represents a time for children to anticipate having a break and eating plenty
of chocolate Easter eggs. A little thought can make Easter an enjoyable time
for the whole family. Here are some tips to plan ahead and enjoy with kids in
Easter.
Make Your Own Eggs
This is such a good way to get your kids creative juices flowing, and it saves
money on buying at the shops. Your kid can decorate them any which way they
want with paint or crayons or even pictures that they glued on. For the eggs,
you could either used boiled eggs or you could hollow them out yourself by
making a hole on each and them blowing out all the yoke. Read our post on
Planning An Easter Egg Hunt.
Bunny Masks And Hats
Bunny masks can be really easy and fun to make. You can use things in the house
like paper plates and just glue on some ears and whiskers. For the hats, it
could either be made from scratch using some card board or you can just take
and old hat and have they decorated it to their hearts content.
Egg Treasure Hunt
The egg hunt is always the most exciting part of the Easter. Let your kids be
fully involved with the planning and decorating of this like color the eggs,
write letter to the eggs, draw some images on the egg. But the not involve in
hiding the eggs.
Outdoor Day Trip
Check on the opening times and availability of local parks, amusements and
place of interest. Easter is often a time when these places start to open their
doors again after the winter. It can be fun to visit lovely public gardens,
feed the ducks and see the deer with kids.
Make Easter Invitations
Maybe share with another family. It can sometimes easier to manage a few
children together. They tend to entertain each other, play games and do things
together rather than one or two children needing to be entertained by a single
adult.
Garden Picnic
Get everyone to suggest what they want to eat. Maybe involve them in making it.
It does not matter what the dishes are, simply eating outside is often and
adventure. If the picnic at home it can be fun laying out a gingham cloth on
the lawn and making it took nice. Children often enjoy things that are out of
their normal routine. These are the times they remember with affection.
Group Games
Outdoor games can be group like football, cricket. Involving other children can
help them form friendship with local children and they and can add an extra
dimension to the day. Keep an eye on any on any inequalities of age and skills
as children can become intensively competitive if they are not supervised. This
can also include teaching them about respect and fair play. Finish with and
Easter egg hunt with clues that take the children around the garden.
Board Games
Board games are popular for indoor games. Children are often surprised at how
much fun board game can be. They are often so used to computer generated games
that playing Ludo, snakes and ladders or even some older children?s games is a
revelation to them.
Craft Works
Craft days can be fun for kids. Children love being creative, especially if
they get messy. Making Easter cards and pictures can occupy a wet afternoon and
provide hours of fun. Neighbors, grandparents, aunts and uncles will be
thrilled with their efforts and treasure them. Read our post on Easter Craft
Ideas.
Make Dinner
Being a little organized with meals can take the pressure off. Children often
enjoy sharing the cooking. A barbecue can be fun where older kids can put food
onto skewers and younger kids can hand out plates and help with the salads.
Also, have some meals in the freezer so that after a busy day it can be
straight forward to put something into the oven and have it prepared quickly.
A little advance thinking can ensure that Easter 2012 does not need to cost a
lot of money. Children can be entertained, have a fun and memorable time by
simply organizing their time.
Easter Weekend Family Fun Activity
Are the family coming over to stay during Easter Weekend? It?s a good idea to
plan an activity that everyone can join in with, especially one that can
stimulate conversation at the same time. What nicer way to achieve this than
with an Easter Jigsaw Puzzle made from a montage of your own photos.
Family Photo Collage Puzzle. Puzzles offer solid entertainment value for all
ages from Grandma to the Grand Children and is a lovely activity that can be
done while discussing the latest family news. The puzzle has even more meaning
when it is created from your own images.
A made-to-order photo collage jigsaw puzzle is not only super fun to complete
but makes a great keepsake as well. The only challenge is to select the
required 10-20 family photos while not leaving anyone out. Once the pictures
are selected, the rest is easy. Visit Jigsaw2order.com, upload your digital
photos and wait while the graphic design professionals create a uniquely
personal Photo Collage Jigsaw Puzzle for you.
Planning An Easter Egg Hunt
As with most things, a bit of forward planning will pay dividends in terms of
fun and laughs. Planning an Easter Egg Hunt for your Children and their friends
is no different. With a garden full of kids descending upon your home, here are
a few tips and ideas for your next Egg hunt?
As with most things, a bit of forward planning will pay dividends in terms of
fun and laughs.
Planning an Easter Egg Hunt for your Children and their friends is no
different. With a garden full of kids descending upon your home, here are a few
tips and ideas for your next Egg hunt.
Easter Egg Hunt Tips
1. Be ready for any weather-related eventualities. There are years when Easter
is warm and sunny, but there are also times when some April showers get in the
way. Just to be sure, you should have a backup plan to hold the hunt indoors in
case of rain on the day of your celebration.
2. Have children put on bunny ears prior to starting the hunt, and they can
proceed to do the Easter egg hunt while hopping around. Of course, you can be
sure that they won't be hopping throughout the entire game, but it will still
be a lot of fun for them to dress up and be like little Easter bunnies
themselves.
3. Make it a hunt for clues that will lead them to the big prize: a basket
filled with Easter eggs. The hunt for clues is also like an egg hunt, since the
clues will be contained inside plastic eggs. Each egg they will open contains a
clue that will lead them to the next clue, and the very last one will point
them to the basket.
4. Include your dog in the fun. Turn him into a sort of obstacle or guardian
for the Easter egg hunters. For example, make it a rule for the participants
that when they meet the dog in their path, they could either give him a treat
or a 30-second belly rub so they can pass and continue on their way.
5. Use different colors for the eggs and make sure that you assign certain
colors for each child. This can help make sure that they won't just be grabbing
any egg they see, but that they will actually stop and take a careful look at
the eggs before getting one to see if it's the right one for them.
6. You can also label each egg with the name of every kid who will be taking
part in the hunt. Each child should make sure to look only for the eggs that
bear his or her name. Once they've found all their rightful eggs, they can
present you with their find and you can hand them their prizes.
7. Easter egg hunts usually take place in the daytime, so why not turn it into
something different? You can have the egg hunt at dusk or in the evening and
turn it into a nighttime activity. Equip the kids with flashlights so they can
easily find the eggs, or make glow-in-the-dark eggs instead. Just make sure not
to hide the eggs someplace where kids could hurt or scratch themselves.
8. You can have kids complete some tasks to complete their Easter egg hunt, and
they have to do them in order. Think obstacle course or Amazing Race. Of
course, you don't need the kids to do something complicated. Just have them
collect certain items so they can proceed to the next area where the eggs are
hidden.
9. Create egg piñatas instead. You can blow up a large, oval balloon and fill
it with confetti to add a bit of color to the party, or you can create a
papier-mache piñata which you can fill with treats. Either kind will be a great
decorative addition to your party, and you can be sure that kids will have a
blast trying to crack the eggs open.
10. Hide some plastic eggs that are filled with toys and treats. These will
definitely be a thrill for kids to find. However, you should also make sure to
hide some very special eggs. They could either have certain numbers on them to
correspond to a special prize or be uniquely decorated and contain a great gift
inside.
Kids love a well planned Easter Egg Hunt and long as the weather stays fine,
it's a great day out at the local park or garden for the whole family. You
never know, you might even persuade Grandpa to join in and help find those
colorful eggs!
Easter Egg Hunt: 5 Must Do Tips
This Easter you want to have the best Easter egg hunt ever. In order to have
the best Easter egg hunt there are several things that must be done. Here are
the top five must dos for any great Easter egg hunt?
Easter Egg Hunts are a fun and highly anticipated part of Easter celebrations
for many Children in America and around the world.
Easter Egg Hunt Tips
Here are some tips, suggestions and ideas on how to plan for a great fun Easter
Egg hunt event that your kids will love. There are several things that must be
done so here are the top five must dos for any great Easter egg hunt.
1. Always prepare more east eggs than you will need
I can say from experience that you can never have to many Easter eggs. Although
it might take you hours to prepare the eggs and hide them around your yard,
children will find all of them in seconds. Also keep in mind that some children
will find more eggs than others. If you have prepared a surplus of eggs, each
child will get plenty of eggs and you will save yourself tears towards the end
of the day.
2. Don't forget to stuff the eggs
The first thing a child does once they have collected their eggs is sit on the
floor and open each one. It is important that you fill the eggs with a little
something. Most people fill their eggs with candy, but you can fill eggs with
any small items you want. If you want to hide your eggs far in advance you
might want to consider not putting chocolate in your eggs.
3. Hide eggs
I know this seems like a silly statement, but there might be some things you
don't think about when hiding eggs. You must gage how well you need to hide the
eggs by the age level of your children. If you have small children you will
need to hide the eggs in very obvious locations such as in the middle of the
yard. Once your children start getting older you can hide the eggs in less
obvious locations such as in bushes and trees. If you have a mix of ages, you
can hide equal amounts of eggs in easy spots and harder to find spots. Just
remind your children that the obvious eggs are for the younger children and the
harder to find eggs are for the younger children.
4. Baskets for holding eggs
Baskets are a must for any Easter egg hunt. Your children are going to need
something to put their eggs in as they hunt for them. You can make the Easter
basket part of their Easter morning present or you can make an entire event out
of Easter baskets. If you want to add a little flair to your Easter you can
allow your children to decorate their own baskets so each one is unique.
5. Get everyone involved
Easter doesn't have to be just for children. You can get everyone involved in
some way. For the older children that feel they are too old for hunting eggs,
hiding eggs is a fun way to stay involved in the Easter day festivities. The
older attendees to the hunt can also assist the youngest children in finding
eggs. Sometime the smaller children need a little help and this is a great way
to get involved with the hunt. Yet another option is to be a cheerleader for
the hunters. There is nothing better than everyone cheering for you while you
are searching for eggs. With everyone involved, your Easter egg hunt will be
filled with fun memories.
As long as you implement at least one of these things into your Easter egg
hunt, you will have a fun filled event that will create great memories for all
those who attend.
6 Safety Tips for Your Easter Egg Hunt
It?s always a good idea when planning an Easter Egg Hunt to ensure that
Children are safe and secure when searching for their eggs. Here are a few tips
to consider when planning your next egg hunt?
It's always a good idea when planning an Easter Egg Hunt to ensure that
Children are safe and secure when searching for their eggs.
Easter Egg Hunt
Here are a few tips to consider when planning your next egg hunt:
1. Remember to keep the eggs in a safe place. You want them to be well-hidden,
true, but this doesn't mean that kids have to be put to some discomfort when
trying to get the egg that they have just spotted. Refrain from putting eggs in
thorny areas when having your Easter egg hunt outdoors.
2. If you are having your Easter egg hunt indoors, then make sure to place the
eggs far away from electrical outlets. You shouldn't position them near any
breakable items either, or put them too high up on shelves or cabinets. You
want your little Easter egg hunters to get the eggs safely.
3. Make sure that kids slather on enough sunscreen and insect repellent for
outdoor Easter egg hunts. They will be spending quite a bit of time outdoors
while taking part in the game, and you want them to be safe and comfortable
while doing so. Have them apply sunscreen and insect repellent as well for
other outdoor games.
4. Just because Easter egg hunts are taking place inside your home doesn't mean
that everyone can run wild in it. Make sure that hiding places are restricted
only to certain rooms of your house, so you don't have kids getting into all of
your rooms and potentially making a mess as they try to look for the eggs.
5. Be sure to ask parents about any allergies that their kids might have. You
don't want to serve food or fill eggs with treats that contain any ingredients
that can put other people at risk. Make sure that you do this as part of your
party planning process and when deciding on what treats to give away.
6. Be careful what you give out to little kids. Little toys and trinkets should
be kept away from them as they could pose a choking hazard. Make sure that the
items you are giving out are appropriate for the children's ages and save
bigger treats and toys for the really young kids.
An Easter egg hunt is a traditional and fun way to celebrate Easter and one
that your kids will love. Keep it safe and everyone will have a great time.
Easter Trivia
Every year just before spring you walk into the store and see a row filled with
colorful eggs, candy, and giant chocolate rabbits. It is at this moment that
you are filled with warm thoughts of spring and you know that Easter has
arrived. In the midst of all the colors and sugar, there might be some facts
about Easter that you do not know?
"Everything you ever wanted to know about Easter, and the Easter Bunny"
Every year just before spring you walk into the store and see a row filled with
colorful eggs, candy, and giant chocolate rabbits. It is at this moment that
you are filled with warm thoughts of spring and you know that Easter has
arrived.
If you are a parent, I am sure that this is the moment you make the mental note
to not forget the Easter bunny must come. Even if you aren't a parent memories
flood back to you about Easter's past and you feel that Spring truly has
arrived.
In the midst of all the colors and sugar, there might be some facts about
Easter that you do not know.
Origins of Easter
It might come as a surprise to you that Easter actually has pagan origins. The
word Easter is derived from the name of an ancient goddess named Eastre. Each
year the pagans celebrated Eastre at the spring equinox. Eastre's earthly
symbol was the rabbit which symbolized fertility. The pagans celebrated with a
lot of other rituals that were, to today's standards, evil. Easter has since
become incredibly commercialized and the eggs and chocolate rabbits are the
only tradition that remains of the original pagan celebration.
For a large portion of the world, Easter also represents a Christian holiday.
Easter marks the day in which Jesus rose from the grave three days after his
crucifixion. This is the most important holiday in the Christian church because
it represents the core events in which the religion is based. Due to the
commercialization of Easter, many churches and church groups have adopted the
phrase Resurrection Sunday instead of Easter.
Easter Trivia
Easter always falls between March 22 and April 25.
Easter eggs are used in the celebration because they are a symbol of rebirth.
The first Easter baskets were made to look like birds nests. This is still
evident today as can be seen every year with Easter grass.
Chocolate eggs were first produced in Europe.
Each year, 90 million chocolate rabbits are produced and sold.
If you want to start a confectionary business, Easter and Halloween will be the
make or break you holidays.
Easter egg painting has a term associated with it. It is officially called
pysanka.
Painted eggs were originally left in fields as an offering to bring about
fertility.
78% of people prefer to eat the ears off of their chocolate rabbit first.
In medeiveal times an easter egg throwing festival was celebrated by priests an
choir boys. Whoever held the egg at the strike of 12 won the festival.
The most famous decorated eggs are those created by Peter Carl Fabrage. These
eggs were originally created for the Czar of Russia in 1883. These eggs are
still created by the company in Russia today.
The most expensive Easter egg costs $100,000 and is a Stella egg encrusted with
diamonds.
The world's largest Easter Egg is located is located Vegreville, Canada and is
31.6 feet tall.
The Easter Bunny
The pagan Eastre celebration truly began to change when Christian missionaries
attempted to convert them from paganism to Christianity. It was not uncommon
for missionaries to utilize holidays that were important to the group they were
trying to convert in order to make the transition to Christianity a little
easier. The pagans thus held on to their tradition of using rabbits and eggs as
an Easter symbol. Later in the 1600's, according to German writings, the
Germans converted the pagan rabbit into Oschter Haws. This rabbit laid nests
full of colored eggs as gifts for children. Thus the Easter bunny was born.
Whether or not you celebrate Easter as a Christian Holiday or you simply enjoy
the eggs and candy Easter no doubt has become a cherished holiday on your
calendar. Now you can impress your friends and family with little known facts
about his holiday.
Easter Flower Arrangements
There are a lot of different ways that you can decorate for Easter. There is no
better way to decorate than setting Easter themed flower arrangements all over
your home?
Easter often marks the very beginning of spring. Easter is sure to spark a warm
feeling and help pull your family and yourself out of the cold winter blues.
Easter Flower Arrangements
There are a lot of different ways that you can decorate for Easter. There is no
better way to decorate than setting Easter themed flower arrangements all over
your home.
These arrangements can be fun, sophisticated, or even a combination of both.
Picking Out Flowers
The first thing you might want to consider when picking out flowers for your
Easter flower arrangements is to figure out what flowers are in season at the
time. Purchasing flowers that are in season will help cut down the cost of your
arrangements.
There are many flowers that are in season during late March and early April.
Some of these include the Calla Lily, Daffodil, Garden Rose, Lavender, Peony,
Sunflower, Sweet pea, and Tulips. These flowers are also very Easter
appropriate because of their warm pastel colors and happy springtime feel.
Next, decide if you wish to choose more than one flower. Using multiple flowers
in your Easter flower arrangements will create the feel of a field bursting
into spring life. Mixing large flowers along with smaller flowers also adds to
the effect. For instance, you might want to consider using sunflowers and
garden roses as your main flower choice and accent these with lavender, sweet
pea, and wax flowers.
Another idea to consider when you are choosing flowers for your Easter flower
arrangement is to choose flowers in similar colors. This way your arrangement
will look sharp and crisp. If you use this idea you might consider using the
cheerful sunflower, happy daffodil, a yellow garden rose, yellow tulip, and
yellow delphinium.
Traditional Easter Flower
If you want to go with a more traditional flower choice you of course will use
lilies. Lilies are used during Easter because they traditionally have
represented the resurrection of Jesus Christ (the biblical figure that
Christians celebrate at Easter). Lilies are also referenced in the bible (Lily
of the Valley) and they also represent purity. You can use a variety of lilies
such as the traditional Easter lily and the calla lily. Both of these flowers
come in white and will look great in an Easter arrangement alone or accented
with brighter flowers.
A final thing to consider when you are making an Easter flower arrangement is
to perhaps add a few accessories to your arrangement. You can always use a
clear glass or crystal vase if you do not want to take away from your flowers.
You can also use a fun Easter pot to add just a touch of Easter spirit. You can
also go all out with your arrangement and add plastic eggs, peeps stuck in
skewers, or felt chicks. Eggs, chicks, and bunnies are used during Easter
because they represent new life and growth.
Make your own Easter Flower Arrangement or buy a ready made Flower Arrangement
delivered to your door.
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