Earth Day Eggs- Celebrate Planet Earth with these cool colored eggs. Who says coloring eggs is just for Easter? Each egg creation is unique from the other, no planet looks the same! A fun way to discuss Earth Day and its importance.
Easter Basket Filler Ideas- Our friends at Frugal-Moms have given us some great ideas on less expensive, but fun ways, to fill the kid's Easter baskets this year.
Look what we've hatched up -
a variety of keepsake eggs for
putting in baskets or using as
decorations throughout the
house. Some are adorned with
bits of lace; others are painted
with speckles, dainty flowers or
glistening butterflies.
Natural Dyes for Eggs- Here are some ideas for dying your eggs naturally. Usually, the more natural ingredient you use the longer it takes to dye them, even overnight in some cases. The longer they soak, the darker the color.
Sunday Morning Easter Egg Hunts- Traditionally we have hidden the plastic eggs around the house for our kids to find on Easter morning. Add a little creative thinking with these ideas and suddenly it takes on a new twist. With all the fun Easter-themed candies and toys, your children will delight in trying to find their basket.
Ukrainian Eggs- Ukrainian dyed eggs (pysanky, as they are called in the Ukraine) are admired the world over for their detailed designs and delicate beauty. Now you can learn this surprisingly quick method of using beeswax and colorful dyes to create some of the diminutive works of art pictured here. These decorated eggs, considered to be symbolic of a gift of life, make wonderful gifts for cherished friends and exquisite decorations that can be enjoyed for years.
Valentine's Day
Not too far from now, Cupid will be shooting his arrow at love birds all over! Visit our Valentine's Day section for fun crafts, great recipes, or gift ideas, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...