The Easter holidays are always great fun. Although having the kids at home can be hectic, it’s also a great chance to get out and about together; not to mention cash in on all the great local events taking place at this time of year!
Here are just a few ideas to make Easter 2019 an especially great one.
1. Rather than chocolates, create ‘fun’ baskets. Of course, the occasional chocolate is always enjoyable. However, if you’re going for a chocolate-free Easter, you could create ‘fun baskets’ instead. Fill some small baskets with activities, like dot-to-dot puzzles, word-searches, colouring sheets and ‘challenges’ (such as building an Easter bunny with Lego). The kids will love them.
2. Treat the other half too. These baskets are just as ideal for grown-up family members! For example, a basket with a good book, a bottle of spring-scented perfume (check out Copycat Fragrances for inspiration) and a mini-bottle of a fruity liqueur might go down very well! The best thing is, you can tailor them to suit the recipient.
3. Plan some Easter games. An egg hunt is an obvious choice, and is always enjoyed by the kids. However, there are loads of other fun games you can play. An Easter quiz is a great idea; with small prizes for the winners. Pin the tail on the spring-chicken is another option, or trying to eat chocolate with knives and forks, and with four pairs of gloves on (it’s surprisingly difficult!).
4. Decorate some eggs. If you’ve got crafty children, they’ll love the chance to make some decorated eggs. You could create some giant papier mache eggs (made from balloons) for them to paint, or make some marble-eggs with some food colouring. There are so many options to choose from, which means you should be able to find something that suits your kids’ tastes.
5. Cosy up with some Easter books. Children love to be read to. Over the Easter weekend, set aside some time to all bundle together on the sofa and read some seasonally-themed books. For example, Guess How Much I Love You in the Springis a real classic, and is bound to go down well.
6. Give to others. It’s great to get kids thinking about other people at Easter; after all, there are children across the country who won’t get lots of chocolate eggs (or anything!). Work together to create a care package for a charity. For example, homeless charities often welcome donations like new socks and underwear, or food.
7. Check out the local events. Regardless of where you live, there are bound to be plenty of Easter-themed events for you and the family to go to. Many of the National Trust’s properties run Easter egg hunts, live performances, and other ‘challenges’ with a prize at the end. Libraries also occasionally run Easter-themed reading events, and some local sports centres hold fun days.
8. All get cooking. For your special Easter meal, ask the kids to help with the preparations. Children usually love cooking and get a real kick out of being involved. Alternatively, you could all make Easter cupcakes together, complete with some homemade icing.
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