Category: Easter

Tips for Hosting an Easter Dinner

Easter is quickly approaching. Are you planning an Easter dinner? Are you uncertain where to start? Consider the following tips for hosting an Easter dinner.

  1. Plan & Lists: Use a notebook or your phone’s app to make lists and notes. Create the guest list first. Then, create a menu and plan your shopping to avoid last-minute stress.
  2. Decorate: Add a festive touch with Easter-themed decorations. Think pastel colors, flowers, and maybe some Easter eggs as centerpieces. If you are on a tight budget, check out your local dollar store or thrift shop.
  3. Centerpiece: Get creative and make a centerpiece for your table. Or purchase a bouquet of fresh flowers.
  4. Easter-themed Dishes: Include traditional Easter dishes like ham, lamb, or spring vegetables. Get creative with recipes to add a unique touch. Cook or bake a traditional family recipe.
  5. Drinks: Plan a selection of beverages to accommodate everyone. Punch, tea, coffee, or water are great options. Consider a signature Easter punch with lemon-lime soda and sherbert for a special touch.
  6. Egg Hunt: If you have kids (or adults), organize an Easter egg hunt. Use plastic eggs and hide small gifts, including candy, Easter-themed trinkets, or coins. The activity adds a fun and interactive element to your Easter celebration.
  7. Music: Create a playlist with cheerful and light music to set the mood. Consider the preferences of your guests and choose a mix of genres.
  8. Seating Arrangements: If you have numerous guests attending your Easter dinner, consider creating a seating arrangement to encourage mingling. Set up a kids’ area with their table, crafts, coloring books, and other activities to keep them busy. Create place cards and placemats for an added special touch to your Easter table.
  9. Dessert Buffet: Easter is known for sweets, so have a dessert buffet with various treats. Include classics like carrot cake or hot cross buns. Consider creating a sundae bar for the kids.
  10. Relax and Enjoy: Do not forget to enjoy the celebration yourself. Plan as much as you can in advance.

Happy Easter!

115 Non-Candy Items for Easter Baskets

Easter is at the end of the month. Are you trying to figure out items to put in Easter Baskets? But you do not want everything to be chocolate or other sweets? If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following non-candy items for Easter baskets.

  1. Toy Cars
  2. Legos
  3. Dolls
  4. Doll Clothes
  5. Sunglasses
  6. Beach Hat
  7. Hair Accessories
  8. Beach Towel
  9. Floaties
  10. Swim Goggles
  11. Beach Ball
  12. Beach Tote
  13. Waterproof Phone Case
  14. Tote Bag
  15. Sand Pail/Shovel
  16. Castle Making Molds
  17. Sandals/Flip Flops
  18. Frisbee
  19. Kite
  20. Bubbles
  21. Jump Rope
  22. Baseball Cap
  23. Baseball/Glove
  24. Basketball
  25. Football
  26. Bouncy Balls
  27. Soccer Ball
  28. Trading Cards
  29. Gift Cards
  30. Movie Passes
  31. Concert Tickets
  32. Museum/Art Gallery Passes
  33. Amusement Park Tickets
  34. Music Download Subscription
  35. Streaming Subscription
  36. Plastic Eggs with Cash Inside
  37. Books
  38. Bookmark
  39. Comic Books
  40. Sticker Books
  41. Activity Books
  42. Magazines
  43. T-Shirts
  44. Playdoh Kits
  45. Playdoh Canisters
  46. Etch-A-Sketch
  47. Bug Catcher
  48. Butterfly Net
  49. Compass
  50. Field Journal
  51. Binoculars
  52. Magnify Glass
  53. Pocket Guides
  54. LED Flashlight
  55. Travel Kit
  56. Travel Mug
  57. Travel Games
  58. Construction Paper
  59. Drawing Paper
  60. Markers
  61. Creative Scissors
  62. Crayons
  63. Color Books
  64. Paints
  65. Diamond Art Kits
  66. Model Clay
  67. Craft Kits
  68. Beads
  69. Jewelry Making Supplies
  70. Rubber Stamps/Ink Pad
  71. Sidewalk Chaulk
  72. Washi Tape
  73. Origami Paper
  74. Journal
  75. Writing Paper
  76. Writing Pens
  77. Calligraphy Set
  78. Sharpie Markers
  79. Pencil Case
  80. Backpack
  81. Makeup Kit
  82. Manicure Set
  83. Nail Polish
  84. Lip Gloss
  85. Jewelry
  86. Hairbrush Set
  87. Bandanas
  88. Temporary Tattoos
  89. Windup Toys
  90. Bath Toys
  91. Bath Crayons
  92. Model Kits
  93. Farm Animal Figures
  94. Dinosaurs
  95. Army men
  96. Parachute
  97. Action Figures
  98. Airplane Kits
  99. Kazoo/Harmonica
  100. Remote Control Car
  101. Stuffed Animals
  102. Slinky
  103. Silly Putty
  104. Yo-Yo
  105. Earbuds
  106. USB/SD Cards
  107. DVDs
  108. Puzzles
  109. Science Kits
  110. Key Chains
  111. Glow Sticks
  112. Character Band-aids
  113. Punch Bowl Balloons
  114. Pins/Patches
  115. Bible

Happy Easter! Enjoy!

Easter Basket Filler Ideas

Easter is at the end of the month. Are you planning to include Easter Baskets in your holiday celebration? Are you already thinking about what items to put in your children’s baskets? If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following Easter Basket filler ideas.  

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  1. Candy: Add a variety of Easter-themed candies, chocolates, and jellybeans to the Easter Basket. A chocolate bunny is always a favorite. Easter candy has many themes like Marvel, Harry Potter, and more.  
  2. Easter Eggs: Include plastic eggs with surprises, such as small toys, stickers, or coins.
  3. Stuffed Bunny: A cute plush bunny or other stuffed animal makes a great addition to the basket. Squishmallows are a popular favorite right now.
  4. Art Supplies: Add coloring books, drawing paper, construction paper, paint, crayons, and markers for creative fun. Check out your local dollar store for inexpensive art supplies.
  5. Outdoor Toys: Include items like bubbles, jump ropes, balls, or sidewalk chalk for outdoor play.
  6. Puzzle Fun: Age-appropriate puzzles or brain teasers can entertain and educate.
  7. Books: Choose Easter-themed books or stories that match the child’s age and interests.
  8. Craft Kits: DIY craft kits for making Easter-themed projects can be entertaining and creative. Or add different craft supplies like beads, string, googly eyes, pompons, feathers, Styrofoam shapes, unfinished wooden pieces, and other materials. Once again, your local dollar store is a great resource for craft supplies at a low cost.
  9. Sticker Sheets: Kids love stickers, especially those with Easter themes. Consider buying stickers books or random packs of stickers to use.
  10. Glow-in-the-Dark Eggs: Unique eggs that glow in the dark can add an extra element of excitement.

Remember to tailor the basket to the child’s age and preferences for a personalized touch! Have fun picking out different items. Happy Easter!

Budget-Friendly Easter Decorating Ideas


Are you ready to decorate for Easter? Is your budget a little tight right now? Do not worry. Get crafty! Decorating for Easter does not have to break the bank! If you are searching for inspiration, consider the following budget-friendly Easter decorating ideas to bring a festive touch to your home.

  1. DIY Easter Wreath: Create a wreath using inexpensive materials like colorful plastic Easter eggs, fake flowers, or even natural elements like twigs and leaves. You can find wreath bases at your local dollar store or make one with a cardboard circle.
  2. Egg Garland: String together plastic or foam eggs to create a festive garland to hang in your entryway. If you have children, ask them to help decorate the eggs. Use paint, markers, or stickers to decorate the eggs. Write your child’s name and date on the eggs for a lasting keepsake.
  3. Spring Flowers: Bring the outdoors in by displaying inexpensive spring flowers like Daffodils, Tulips, or Hyacinths. Place the flowers in mason jars, vases, or even recycled cans. If the live flowers are too expensive, head to your local dollar store and pick up fake flowers. You can also paint the recycled cans with pastel colors to add to the décor.  
  4. Easter Tree: If you have branches or twigs in your yard, gather them and place them in a vase. Arrange the branches to create an Easter Tree. Hang homemade or store-bought Easter ornaments, such as painted eggs, paper bunnies, pastel-colored paper chains, or tiny chicks, from the branches.
  5. Table Centerpieces: Create a simple centerpiece for your Easter table. Use items like a basket filled with pastel-colored eggs, a cluster of candles surrounded by fake grass or flowers, or a tiered tray decorated with Easter-themed figurines.
  6. Paper Crafts: Get crafty with paper by making paper bunnies, chicks, or flowers to decorate your space. Make paper chains to hang up. Spend a craft day with your kids to create a fun and cozy atmosphere for Easter.
  7. Easter Banners: Make your own Easter banners using cardstock, ribbon, and markers. Write out festive messages like “Happy Easter” or “Hoppy Easter” and hang them on your refrigerator, wall, door, or entryway.
  8. Egg Carton Decor: Repurpose egg cartons into cute decorations by painting them in pastel colors and filling each compartment with small Easter-themed items like chocolates, candies, or mini eggs.
  9. Window Decorations: Use window clings, stickers, or paper cutouts to decorate your windows with Easter-themed designs.

Remember, the key to budget-friendly Easter decorating is to get creative. Use items already on hand and look for inexpensive materials at discount stores, thrift shops,  dollar stores, or even in nature. Have fun! Get the entire family involved and enjoy the process of bringing a touch of Easter cheer into your home! Happy Easter!

March Photo Prompts

March is here! Are you ready for a new month? Do you plan to take a lot of photos? Do you need refreshing ideas? Consider the following photo prompts for March.

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  1. March Selfie
  2. Nature
  3. Comfy
  4. Portrait
  5. Your Street or Road
  6. Circles
  7. Routine
  8. In Your Hands
  9. Corner
  10. Daylight
  11. 2 of a Kind
  12. Play
  13. Another Photographer
  14. Black & White
  15. Sunrise/Sunset
  16. Green
  17. Happy St. Patrick’s Day
  18. Flowers
  19. Spring
  20. Childhood Memory
  21. Favorite Place
  22. 4 pm
  23. Magical
  24. Art
  25. Moon
  26. Letter “R”
  27. Emotions
  28. Food
  29. Something Old
  30. Photographer’s Choice
  31. Easter

Have fun! Take lots of photos!

30 Journal Writing Prompts for Easter

Easter is almost here. Are you enjoying yourself? Easter week is a wonderful  time to make extra entries in your journal.  Daily journal entries about Easter are a great way to reflect, express emotions, and enjoy the holiday. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following journal writing prompts for Easter.

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  1. What does Easter mean to you?
  2. How do you celebrate Easter? With your family? With your friends? In the community? School? Work? Go into detail.
  3. How are you going to spend this Easter weekend?
  4. Are you going to participate in any Good Friday services or activities?
  5. Do you send out Easter cards? Why or why not?
  6. How do you plan to spend Easter Sunday? Are you going to church? Sunrise Service? Regular Service? Or skipping?
  7. Describe attending Good Friday or Easter Sunday service. What was your favorite part? What did you dislike? Will you go again?
  8. Do you regularly attend church services? How is Easter time different for your church community?
  9. Did you participate in Lent? What did you give up? Describe the experience.
  10. Why is participating in the Lenten season important to you?
  11. What is your favorite song to hear at Easter? Why does this song mean so much to you?
  12. What is your favorite memory of Easter? Why?
  13. Did you celebrate Easter as a child? What was a typical Easter like for you? Your family? Your friends? 
  14. What is your first memory of Easter at church as a child? 
  15. Did you get Easter baskets as a child? What other traditions did your family do at Easter time?
  16. What was your favorite Easter basket toy, candy, etc.? Why are these items so memorable? 
  17. Do you do any childhood traditions with your family? Why or why not?
  18. Did you create an Easter basket this year for your family? Your friends? Your dog? What did you put in the baskets?
  19. Did you dye Easter eggs as a child? Describe the experience.
  20. Did you dye Easter eggs this year with your friends or family? Describe the experience. Who helped you dye eggs? What colors did you use? 
  21. Did you participate in Easter egg hunts as a child? What do you remember the most about the event?
  22. Are you or did you hide Easter eggs this year? Describe the experience.
  23. As a child, what was your favorite item to find inside of an Easter egg?  Why?
  24. As an adult, what would you like to find inside an Easter egg? Why?
  25.  Do you have a favorite Easter egg? Describe the color, the pattern, and other important attributes.
  26. Are you cooking a traditional Easter meal? What will you serve?
  27. When you were a child, what was your Easter dinner? What was your favorite part of the meal? Do you still cook the same meal today?
  28.  Has the significance of Easter changed for you over the years? Why? 
  29. What was your favorite memory of Easter this year?
  30. What are you going to change for Easter 2024?

Happy Easter!

30 Easter Drawing Prompts

Are you getting ready to celebrate Easter? Do you want to incorporate the upcoming holiday into your daily drawings? Or are you searching for a family-friendly Easter activity? Drawing is an easy way to bring your imagination of Easter to life.  If you need inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for Easter. 

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  1. Easter Self-Portrait
  2. Easter Scene
  3. Happy Easter!
  4. Pastels
  5. Spring
  6. Easter Decor
  7. Community
  8. Easter Bunny
  9. Easter Basket
  10. Easter Eggs
  11. Easter Egg Hunt
  12. Bunny Paw Prints
  13. Easter Bonnet
  14. Top Hat
  15. Jelly Beans
  16. Peeps
  17. Family
  18. Friends
  19. Tulips
  20. Easter Lily
  21. Wild Flowers
  22. Cross
  23. Church
  24. Tomb
  25. Church Signs
  26. Baby Animals
  27.  Baby Chickens Hatching
  28.  Cotton Tails
  29.  Peace
  30.  Artist’s Choice

95 Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers

Are you looking for cany alternatives for your Easter Baskets this year? Creating baskets for Easter morning is a fun tradition to share with your loved ones. If you are searching for non-candy Easter Basket fillers, check out the following ideas.

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  1. Books
  2. Bible
  3. Magazines
  4. Comic Books
  5. Sports Cards or other trading cards
  6. DVDs
  7. Gift Cards (These are a favorite among teens).
  8. Movie Tickets
  9. Digital Download Subscriptions
  10. Money (For extra fun, hid the money inside plastic Easter Eggs)
  11. Socks (Themed socks are a great choice)
  12. Jump Rope
  13. Sand Toys
  14. Sunglasses
  15. Beach Towel
  16. Flip Flops
  17. Goggles
  18. Water Toys
  19. Beach Tote
  20. Sunscreen
  21. Glow Sticks
  22. Paddle Balls
  23. Marbles
  24. Frisbee
  25. Kite
  26. Balloons
  27. Bandana
  28. Summer Hat
  29. Lip Gloss or Chapstick
  30. Kazoo
  31. Harmonica
  32. Toy Binoculars
  33. Butterfly Net
  34. Bug Catcher Jar
  35. Magnifying Glass
  36. Baseball and Glove
  37. Golf Balls and Tees
  38. Bouncy Balls
  39. Playdough
  40. Slime or Silly Putty
  41. Sidewalk Caulk
  42. Slinky
  43. Construction Paper
  44. Scissors
  45. Markers
  46. Colored Pencils
  47. Water Paints
  48. Acrylic Paints
  49. Paint or Sponge Brushes
  50. Glitter & Glue
  51. Art Paper
  52. Modeling Clay
  53. Coloring Books
  54. Bead Kits
  55. Rubber Stamps and Ink Pads
  56. Lego
  57. Hot Wheel or Matchbox Cars
  58. Toy Dinosaurs
  59. Army Men
  60. Stuffed Animals
  61. Animal Figurines
  62. Barbies
  63. Action Figures
  64. Baby Doll
  65. Travel Games
  66. Mini Puzzles
  67. Posters
  68. Jewelry (Cross necklace is always a great Easter gift)
  69. Hair Ties and Accessories
  70. Hairbrushes and Combs
  71. Enamel Pins
  72. Perfume/Cologne
  73. Nail Polish
  74. Body Spray
  75. Face Masks
  76. Travel Cups
  77. Travel Kits
  78. Backpack Clips
  79. Umbrella
  80. Rain Boots
  81. Journal
  82. Writing Pens
  83. Washi Tape
  84. Stationary
  85. Stickers
  86. Temporary Tattoos
  87. Punch Balls
  88. Yo-Yos
  89. Ear Buds
  90. Memory Cards
  91. Wallet
  92. Coin Purse
  93. Flashlight
  94. Expandable Washcloths
  95. Homemade Coupons for Fun Adventures

Enjoy! Happy Easter!

39 Photo Prompts for Easter 2023

Easter is almost here. Are you looking forward to the holiday? Do you want to capture Easter-related photos? If you do not know where to start, check out the following photo prompts for Easter. 

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  1. Easter-themed selfie
  2. Easter Sunrise
  3. Religious
  4. Church
  5. Cross
  6. Faith
  7. Prayer
  8. Holy Week
  9. Breakfast
  10. Easter Bunny
  11. Eater Baskets
  12. Easter Decor
  13. Dyed Eggs
  14. Hidden Eggs
  15. Dyed Eggs
  16. Chocolate Bunnies
  17. Peeps
  18. Easter Candy
  19. Pink
  20. Yellow
  21. Green
  22. Flowers
  23. Baby Animals
  24. Nature
  25. Family
  26. Friends
  27. Church Signs
  28. Community
  29. Display
  30. Renewal
  31. Peace
  32. Lamb
  33. Easter Bonnet or Hat
  34. Easter Attire
  35. Brunch
  36. Easter Dinner
  37. Beverage
  38. Photographer’s Choice
  39. Easter Sunset

30 Photo Prompts for April

April is here! Do you believe that April showers bring May flowers? Only time will tell. What a great month to snap some photos. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for April.

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  1. Prank
  2. Selfie
  3. Water
  4. Flowers
  5. Shapes
  6. Nature
  7. Black and White
  8. Shadows
  9. Happy Easter!
  10. Motion
  11. History
  12. Tilt
  13. Rule of Thirds
  14. Soft Focus
  15. Signs
  16. Technology
  17. Stillness
  18. Colors
  19. Macro
  20. Pathways
  21. Secret
  22. Fantasy
  23. Distance
  24. Skyline
  25. Street Life
  26. Sunrise or Sunset
  27. Wild Animal
  28. Blurred
  29. Lines
  30. Photographer’s Choice\

Have a great month!