Category: Easter Movies

Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Easter

Do you have a tight budget for Easter? Don’t worry: a budget-friendly Easter can still be fun and memorable with a little creativity! If you are searching for inspiration, here are some ways to celebrate without overspending.

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Easter Baskets on a Budget

  • Use Reusable Baskets: Instead of buying new ones, set out your already-owned baskets, buckets, or tote bags. If you don’t have any, go to your local thrift store to find secondhand baskets.
  • DIY Fillers: Make homemade treats, crafts, or coupons for activities instead of buying pricey fillers.
  • Shop at Dollar Stores: Find small toys, stickers, and candy for less money.
  • Buy in Bulk: Get candy and small gifts in multi-packs or bulk. Divide the various contents among multiple baskets.

Affordable Easter Egg Hunt

  • Use Plastic Eggs: If you don’t have any, check thrift stores or dollar stores.
  • Fill Eggs with Alternatives: Instead of just candy, use small toys, coins, or stickers. Add handwritten coupons like “Stay up 30 minutes late” or “Extra 20 minutes of video gaming time”.
  • Host a Neighborhood Egg Hunt: Split the cost with friends, family, or neighbors to make it more fun and affordable.

Budget-Friendly Easter Meals

  • Plan a Potluck: Ask friends and family to bring their favorite dish. This way, you do not have to cover the whole meal.
  • Shop Sales: Look for deals on ham, eggs, and other traditional Easter foods beforehand.
  • Make Simple Side Dishes: Deviled eggs, roasted veggies, and homemade rolls are delicious and inexpensive.
  • DIY Desserts: Bake cookies or a simple cake instead of buying fancy treats.

Inexpensive Easter Activities

  • Crafts: Use leftover craft supplies to make decorations and Easter cards.
  • Natural Egg Dyeing: Use onion skins, beets, or turmeric instead of store-bought dye kits.
  • Watch Easter Movies: After a long day of church, dinner, and other activities, skip the theater. Host a cozy movie night. Watch classics like It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown, Here Comes Peter Cottontail, or The Easter Bunny is Coming to Town.
  • Go on a Nature Walk: Enjoy the outdoors with a scavenger hunt for flowers, birds, and bunny tracks.

Relax and enjoy! Happy Easter!

Easter Movies for the Entire Family

The Easter weekend has arrived! How will you celebrate this joyful holiday? Embrace the tradition of coloring eggs, embark on thrilling Easter egg hunts, and watch your favorite shows. Perhaps you are considering an Easter-themed family movie night? If you’re searching for heartwarming Easter movies that the entire family can delight in, look no further than the following list for inspiration.

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  1. “Hop”  (2011)
  2. “Easter Under Wraps” (2019)
  3. “VeggieTales Double Feature: ‘Twas the Night Before Easter/An Easter Carol”
  4. “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown” (1974)
  5. “Peter Rabbit”  (2018)
  6. “Peter Rabbit 2” (2021)
  7. “An Easter Story”  (1984)
  8. “The Easter Bunny is Comin’ to Town” (1977)
  9. “The Dog Who Saved Easter”  (2014)
  10. “Daffy Duck’s Easter Egg-Citement” (1980)
  11. “Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Easter Adventure”  (2012)
  12. “Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade” (2016)
  13. “Yogi: The Easter Bear”  (2016)
  14. “Here Comes Peter Cottontail”  (1971)
  15. “Peppa Pig: The Easter Bunny” (2018)
  16. “Baby Looney Tunes: Eggs-traordinary Adventure”
  17. “The New Adventures of Peter Rabbit” (2004)
  18. “Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” (2005)
  19. “Easter Bunny Adventure”
  20. “Guess How Much I Love You: An Enchanting Easter”  (2018)
  21. “Easter Someday” (2021)
  22. “OddBods – Easter Special” (2023)
  23. The First Easter Rabbit (1976)
  24. “The Easter Promise” (2006)
  25. “Curious George: Egg Hunting” (2017)
  26. “The First Easter Egg” (1999)
  27. “Easterland”  (2019)
  28. “Easterland 2” (2023)
  29. “An Easter Bunny Puppy”
  30. “Bugs Bunny: Easter Funnies”
  31. “Easter With Max & Ruby”
  32. “Rolie Polie Olie: An Easter Egg-stravaganza”
  33. “The Easter Egg Adventure”
  34. “Spark Story Bible Adventures: The Story of Easter” (2017)
  35. “The Tale of the Bunny Picnic” (1986)
  36. “The Lion of Judah” (2011)
  37. “Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo” (2004)
  38. “Rabbit School: Guardians of the Golden Egg”  (2017)
  39. “Dinosaur Train: Eggstravaganza”
  40. “Eggs” (2004)
  41. “Baby Huey’s Great Easter Adventure”
  42. “BabyFirst’s Easter Special” (2016)
  43. “Easter Parade” (1948)
  44. “A Waltons Easter” (1997)

Happy Easter weekend!