LAST MINUTE EASTER IDEAS

As the snow melts, the ground begins to thaw, and Spring brings out its new buds and growth, we typically spend time reflecting in the days and weeks leading up to Easter.  With a limited sense of what day it is recently, or even what month, unfortunately for most we have not been able to set aside this time and Easter has sort of crept up.

I'VE GATHERED A FEW IDEAS TO COMMEMORATE THE DAY WITH FAMILY THIS WEEKEND - MOST USING TOOLS, INGREDIENTS, AND SUPPLIES ALREADY AROUND THE HOUSE. 

  Even with churches closed, there are options to listen online.  So, embrace the opportunity to include some sort of pastor led celebration in your day.  I so miss my home church in Atlanta, Trinity Anglican Church.  Even prior to the stay at home instructions, I have carved out some time on Sunday morning to have some quiet time listening to the prior weeks sermon while I enjoy some coffee and quietly get my day started.  The main church website normally has links to all prior sermons, however, currently sermons and podcasts alike are housed on apple through the link provided.

Start a new Easter tradition (or many!) this year.  Our family has an original one passed down from my moms family - using our coats as Easter baskets!  Read more about our special tradition here. 

Switch up Easter dinner by doing a pancake breakfast instead...no one gets out of their pajamas these days anyway! 

This pink rocky road with homemade blackberry marshmallows and raspberry jubes looks time consuming, but so worth it!  The dried edible rose petals really make it feel Spring.  And, how cute are these lemon curd egg sandwich cookies!  They look a little easier as long as the conversion to English isn't too difficult.

Craft projects are a great way to spend family time.  This pom pom Easter egg tree is so stinking cute I would leave up it up all Spring!  I've been seeing paper origami bunnies all over the place and have been wanting to fold some - good tutorials here and here.  These egg garlands are great for even younger kids and use craft supplies from around the house.

And, with grocery trips and options limited, now is the time to try your hand at dyeing eggs naturally.  So much fun and the array of colors achieved is the most exciting surprise!