Good morning all. I sure hope all are safe and well. The storms have moved Eastward, causing havoc all along the way. Prayers for everyone in their line. If you haven't already - please check in and let us know how you are faring!!!!!
It is cold this morning - go figure. It is in the upper 20's! It was 80 a few days ago. Spring weather never ceases to amaze me. The sun is shining, so that makes things feel better (if in mind only) to start the day.
Easter is less than 2 weeks away! Hard to believe. Many have family get-togethers and meals for the family, many celebrate the bunny events for the younger ones in the family, and then others strictly celebrate the reverence of the day.
Whatever way you plan to spend the day - here are a few ideas that maybe you can use.
A fun and natural way to color hard boiled eggs. Using what you have on hand and no artificial dyes. I think it is fun to mix and match. Coloring is also a good way to store hardboiled eggs in the frig - just to know the difference between fresh and cooked!Easter Smore packets! Yeah, Peeps are not the best thing to eat, but the kiddos will surely think this is cute and fun. Little baggies all ready to make the goodies. These can be used on Easter or kept for a later date!Making special treats for the family to enjoy, is always fun. You can decorate cakes, cookies, cupcakes, fruit - you name it. It doesn't have to cost anything - you can make you own goodies and create fancy toppings. Just a fun way to increase the fun for Easter or any occasion.
Fruit pizza is always a yummy dessert, and it is pretty too. I have done this and used a giant sugar cookie (you can make whatever kind you like). Top with a little cream cheese with a bit of sugar added - then fruit of any type. Yummy and always a hit.
Maybe make a centerpiece from your yard! Cut newly budding greenery, or flowering bushes or trees and make a lovely display for the table.
I know eggs are expensive - but I hope those that want, can color a few. There are also plastic eggs that can be filled with treats and tiny offerings or even change. You can usually get bags full of plastic ones at the thrift stores. You can also make Jello eggs.
You can really get creative and color/paint rocks. Rocks are fun to paint with pictures or sayings. They look cute in flowerpots, gardens or even on windowsills! Just something free and fun for the whole family to make.
There are many free printables on the computer to print out for the kiddos to color.
Use baskets, totes, boxes (decorated) that you have to make Easter baskets. I had the same one (w/Mom) from the time I was little into adulthood!!! I looked forward to it.
Buy little gems at the dollar stores - hair accessories, crayons, little cars/trucks, socks, balls, maybe a frisbee, nail polish, puzzles, etc. to fill the basket.
Get creative on your meal and use what you have. Go through that freezer and the pantry and make a delish meal. Seriously, there are no rules that say you have to have this or that. Do what you want. Make the foods that your family likes - whatever it is. You can make a very special meal with what you have and maybe add a fun dessert.
Enjoy the family and celebrate the true reason for the day.
Just remember you don't have to fall into the 'holiday' traps of spending tons of money. It can be fun and special for nothing.
Do you have any fun and frugal ideas for celebrating, especially for the kiddos?
Have a wonderful day to you all.