Category: Easter

Journal Writing Prompts for April

Happy April! Are you ready for more writing? Whether you are an avid journal writer or just beginning, check out the following journal writing prompts for April.

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  1. How did March go for you? Your family? Work? Community? List all your highs and lows from last month.
  2. List your April goals.
  3. Who is the one person in your life who can always make you laugh? Describe this person.
  4. What is your secret guilty pleasure?
  5. Write about your favorite childhood memory. Why does this one stick out over the rest?
  6. List your personal strengths. How do you use them in your daily life?
  7. What book or movie impacted you the most? Why?
  8. Write 10 words to describe yourself. Why did you pick these words? Go into detail.
  9. What is causing you stress or anxiety right now? Why? And, what can you do to alleviate the situation?
  10. Free write for 15 minutes.
  11. What is your biggest fear?
  12. Write about your entire day from the point of view of a fly on the wall.
  13. What do you do for yourself? List at least 5 self-care habits.
  14. Who is the one person you trust the most? Why?
  15. What do you hope for yourself, your family, your friends, and your community for the rest of 2022?
  16. What 3 things would you tell your younger self? Why?
  17. Happy Easter! How did you spend your day?
  18. Fast forward to your 95th birthday. What have you accomplished?
  19. Make an action plan to be the person you want to be.
  20. How do you feel about the current news events? What ones worry you the most? What brings you hope?
  21. Do you feel like the victim or hero of your own story? Why?
  22. It’s Earth Day! What are you doing to help the environment? What areas could you improve?
  23. What kinds of nature or wildlife do you like to watch? Why?
  24. When you look in the mirror, who do you see? Why?
  25. What 5 things did you have to learn the hard way?
  26. Describe a current accomplishment.
  27. What areas of your life could use more organization? Why?
  28. Write about your last vivid dream.
  29. If you were given 3 wishes, what would you pick? Why?
  30. Writer’s Choice

Happy April! Happy Writing!

Drawing Prompts for April

It’s time for new drawing prompts for April. Whether you take your sketchbook outdoors for inspiration or stay indoors on a rainy day, drawing is a great pastime. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following drawing prompts for April.

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  1. Self-portrait
  2. April Showers
  3. Umbrella
  4. Flowers
  5. Nature scene
  6. Kite
  7. Baby animals
  8. Warm colors
  9. Birds/Nest
  10. Trees
  11. Toys
  12. Shapes
  13. Vertical lines
  14. Horizontal lines
  15. Alike
  16. Different
  17. Happy Easter! Enjoy!
  18. Hats
  19. Faces
  20. Storm
  21. Home
  22. Friends
  23. Family
  24. Mystery
  25. Insects
  26. Balloon
  27. Octopus
  28. Seahorse
  29. Unicorn
  30. Artist’s Choice

Photo Prompts for April

Warmer weather and Easter are part of April. Are you ready to grab your camera and make memories? If you need inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for April.

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  1. New month, new selfie
  2. April showers (Rain)
  3. Flowers
  4. Favorite
  5. Outdoor activity
  6. Night
  7. Stranger
  8. Focus
  9. Out of focus
  10. Cityscape
  11. Tiny
  12. Low Light
  13. Back roads
  14. Trees
  15. Your current view
  16. Architecture
  17. Happy Easter! Enjoy!
  18. Soft
  19. Favorite Place
  20. Calm
  21. Silhouette
  22. Layers
  23. Bokeh
  24. Insects
  25. Habit
  26. Reflection
  27. Alike
  28. Different
  29. Tradition
  30. Photographer’s Choice

Have a great month!

50 Ideas for Your Spring Bucket List

Today, March 20, 2022, is the first official day of Spring. Are you and your family ready for Springtime adventures? If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following ideas for your Spring bucket list.

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  1. Photograph new blooming flowers.
  2. Make sidewalk chalk art.
  3. Celebrate Easter.
  4. Go on a picnic.
  5. Celebrate Earth Day.
  6. Visit a botanical garden.
  7. Attend Spring festivals.
  8. Host the 1st bonfire of the season.
  9. Go for a bike ride.
  10. Go on a nature walk.
  11. Fly a kite.
  12. Go hiking.
  13. Make Spring YouTube or TikTok videos to share with friends and family.
  14. Discover new walking trails.
  15. Host a BBQ.
  16. Go to the zoo or wildlife sanctuary.
  17. Plant herbs.
  18. Plant a flower or vegetable garden.
  19. Make a fairy garden.
  20. Pick wildflowers.
  21. Be a local tourist.
  22. Host a brunch or an afternoon tea party.
  23. Spring clean and declutter.
  24. Find a rainbow.
  25. Dance in the warm, Spring rain.
  26. Visit a farm.
  27. Catch frogs.
  28. Play miniature golf.
  29. Take outdoor family (or friends) pictures.
  30. Make a birdfeeder.
  31. Search for migratory birds.
  32. Go stargazing.
  33. Play frisbee.
  34. Feed peas to the wild ducks.
  35. Go to a baseball game or other sporting event.
  36. Host or go on a scavenger hunt.
  37. Go Geocaching.
  38. Volunteer at the local shelter or rescue as a dog walker.
  39. Paint flowers on small rocks to hide around town.
  40. Go to a local nature preserve (or park). Bring a sketch book to draw the wildlife or scenery.
  41. Paint silly faces on flowerpots. Painted pots with newly planted flowers are great gifts or decorations for your home.
  42. Go fishing.
  43. Go on a day trip.
  44. Go on a street art tour.
  45. Go Spring camping for the weekend.
  46. Blow bubbles.
  47. Have a movie marathon on a rainy day.
  48. Play outdoor games.
  49. Participate in your community Spring cleanup program.
  50. Go to a different local café or restaurant each week.

Happy Spring!

What is Ash Wednesday?

Did you ever notice around late February or early March, people walking around with an ash cross marking or smudge on their foreheads? Most people realize the ritual is part of a religious ceremony for the upcoming Lent season. Every year, 40 days without counting Sundays before the Easter holiday, Ash Wednesday occurs. Primarily a Catholic holiday, the day signifies the beginning of Lent or the Easter season.

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On Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day of Ashes, many churches hold special services. The sermons generally focus on repentance and prayer. Often the pastor or priest will provide long periods of silence for the worshippers to engage in personal devotion to confess sins.  

Using the ashes of palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday, the ashes not only symbolize death but also repentance. Many church attendees use the ceremony as a way to profess their love or recommit their lives to God before Easter. The priest or pastor says, “From dust you came and from dust you will return.” Then places the ashes on the person’s forehead.

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When Lent begins, many Christians will use the time for fasting and self-sacrifice by giving up specific luxuries. For example, a person may give up sugar or soda until Lent is over. Also, on Ash Wednesday and every Friday of Lent, faithful followers may forego eating meat.

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The rules of Ash Wednesday greatly depend on your personal faith. Many believe Ash Wednesday involves attending services, receiving the cross of ashes, quiet prayers, and personal reflection. No matter how you choose to begin the Lent season, the day should focus on a Christian’s personal spiritual beliefs and relationship with Christ.

Do you celebrate Lent? What traditions do you follow?

5 Last-Minute Easter Activities

Easter is here. Are you ready? Did the holiday just sneak up on you this year? Well, do not worry there is still plenty of time to do last-minute activities for your entire family to enjoy. Check out the following list for inspiration.

1. Attend Church Services

Regardless of your religious background, attend a local church service. Many churches hold special services on Easter Sunday. The church may have special readings, singing, plays, and children’s events. Just remember to check the church’s website or Facebook page before going. The church may have social distancing and other restrictions in place.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, numerous churches are holding virtual services if you do not want to attend church. Attend a church service right in your home, you can even watch while eating breakfast.

2. Color Easter Eggs

Yes, you can buy a kit. Or you can use food coloring from your baking supplies. Dyeing Easter eggs is a great activity. Mix different colors, make patterns or add designs. Coloring eggs is a long-standing Easter tradition.

3. Easter Egg Hunt or Scavenger Hunt

Whether you use your dyed eggs or hide plastic ones, an Easter egg hunt is fun for everyone. Now to make the hunt more interesting for older children, turn the activity into a scavenger hunt. Provide clues to your hidden eggs or Easter baskets.

4. Easter Meal

Find a way to make your meal special for Easter.

  • Sit together at the table. Bring out your good dishes, add candles, make an Easter centerpiece, or add flowers. Remember to turn off your devices.
  • Add a special dessert.
  • Bake the meal together as a family.
  • BBQ outdoors.
  • Order in from a nearby restaurant.
  • Have a picnic.

Just enjoy your time together as a family.

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5. Family Night

Turn your Easter into family night. Eat leftovers or order pizza.

  • Watch movies together. It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974) is always a great family show to watch.
  • Play video games.
  • Play board games.
  • Have a bonfire.

    April Drawing Prompts

    Are you looking for something fun to do on rainy days in April? Or just to relax and spend quiet time with your family. Get creative. Grab your markers, crayons, or colored pencils and draw. Do you need some inspiration? Check out the following drawing prompts for April.

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    1. Self-Portrait
    2. April Showers
    3. Kite
    4. Happy Easter!
    5. Garden
    6. Water
    7. Friendship
    8. Caterpillar
    9. Family
    10. Food
    11. Weather
    12. Trees
    13. Flowers
    14. Bubbles
    15. 4
    16. Snail
    17. Owl
    18. Baseball
    19. Patterns
    20. Gnome
    21. Mushroom
    22. Earth Day
    23. Home
    24. Doorway
    25. Keys
    26. Fairy Tale
    27. Nighttime Scene
    28. Bike
    29. Rain Gear
    30. Your Choice

    Easter Drawing Prompts

    Easter is the perfect time to get creative. Drawing is one of the simplest ways to bring out your inner artist. In fact, with a few inexpensive tools, drawing is a great activity for the entire family to enjoy.

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    Yes, using crayons on paper is a wonderful way to create an original Easter masterpiece. But do not limit your creativity. Draw on other materials including construction paper, sandpaper, poster board, and boiled eggs. A hard boil egg is the perfect canvas for your Easter creation.

    Now, what to draw? Consider the following drawing prompts for Easter.

    1. Cross

    2. Tomb

    3. Easter Bunny

    4. Easter Eggs (Drawing different patterns, use multi-colors, or add names)

    5. Flowers

    6. Baby Chickens

    7. Lamb

    8. Jellybeans

    9. Easter Candy

    10. Easter Sunrise

    19 Journal Writing Prompts for Easter

    Easter is only a few days away. The holiday is a perfect time for reflection. Do you need some extra inspiration on what to write in your journal? Check out the following writing prompts for Easter.

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    1. What does Easter mean to you?
    2. Do you attend church services during this Holy Week? On Good Friday? Or on Easter Sunday? Why or why not?
    3. Write a prayer list for this Easter.
    4. Did you attend Easter Sunday services as a child? What was your most vivid memory?
    5. Did you dress up for Easter as a child? Describe what you would wear to Easter Sunday.
    6.  Do you still dress up for the holiday?
    7. Are you hosting an Easter dinner this year? What is your Easter menu?
    8. What do you have planned for Easter with your family or friends? Or even you favorite pet?
    9. Is there a family favorite that you only cook or bake on Easter? Why is this dish important to serve?  
    10. Did you change your annual Easter plans due to the pandemic? Why?
    11. How is this Easter different from 2020 at the height of the pandemic?
    12. What is your best childhood memory of Easter?
    13. Did you get Easter baskets as a child? Describe your typical basket on Easter morning.
    14. Did you attend any Easter egg hunts as a child? Describe the events.
    15. Did you dye eggs for Easter? What was your favorite part about coloring Easter eggs?
    16. Do you plan to dye eggs this Easter? Why or why not?
    17. What was an Easter tradition from your childhood?
    18. Do you carry on the tradition with your family today? Why or why not?
    19. After Easter, write down how your day went. Go into complete details. Even the silliest moment from your day can turn into a treasured memory.

    The Extra Easter Basket

    Easter is a great way to spread joy with friends, family members or casual acquaintances. Attending church services, Easter egg hunts, and other community events are generally a normal part of the holiday weekend. Due to the pandemic many annual events may not be held.   

    For many, creating Easter baskets is a major part of the celebrations. As you begin to play the honorary role of the Easter bunny, consider making an extra Easter basket to share. The simple kind gesture may have a positive impact on someone’s whole day or even week. One spark of kindness may set a chain reaction without end.

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    Sharing the Extra Easter Basket

    Are you wondering who may need an Easter basket? Consider all the people; you come in contact with on a daily basis. Still, need ideas? Check out the list below.

    • Friends
    • Extended family members
    • A child who you know is not getting an Easter basket due to financial restraints. (Remember you may need to ask permission to give a child an Easter basket. Some foods and toys may not be allowed.)
    • Teacher
    • Bus Driver
    • Child Care Provider
    • Dog Walker
    • Coach
    • Classmate
    • The barista who always gets your morning order correct.
    • Your dog’s pal at the park.

    The list is endless. Just think of someone who may need an extra smile this time of year.