Discover 13 top tips for planning a great Easter celebration. Get great Easter dinner ideas and meal plans, Easter recipes, Easter activities and more.

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2. INTRODUCTION
•Easter is a wonderful spring holiday and holy
day to spend with friends and family.
•It can be a bit hectic, especially with work
and the children out of school.
•Here are 13 steps to a Happy Easter.
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3. 1-CLOTHING
•The Easter bonnet and Easter parade are no
longer mandatory the way they once were, but
children and sometimes adults will splurge on a
new spring outfit to mark the end of winter and
the coming of the warmer weather.
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4. 2-DECORATIONS
•No house looks complete without Easter
decorations, especially if you are hosting a party
•Get out all your decorations to sort them
•Then buy any new items you need once you see
what you have
•Get cheerful spring flowers
•Decorate with Easter eggs
•Rabbits, baskets of eggs, and chocolate Easter
eggs wrapped in bright foil will all work well
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5. 3-ARTS AND CRAFTS
•Kids love arts and crafts
•It is a great way to keep them busy so they don’t
go too wild at Easter
•You can also decorate the house with the items
they make
•Get out your supplies, find printables and
projects online, and see what they can come up
with
•Pastels will be popular
•Rabbits, eggs, flowers and more will work well
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6. 4-FOOD
•No Easter would be complete without
some special food
•It could be a nice dinner
•You could also dress up dessert, such
as making a rabbit cake
•If hosting a party, you will need lots of
snacks
•Easter food should be quick, easy and
wholesome, stressing natural
ingredients
•You don’t want to slave away for hours
in the kitchen
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7. 5-DRINK
•If you are hosting a party, a pastel punch
bowl will work well
•Also consider using clear glass to make the
effect even more striking
•For adults, there is nothing quite like a pretty
cocktail
•Avoid alcohol if there are kids around
•Be sure to have designated drivers
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8. 6-GAMES
•Every Easter party will need some games
to keep the children entertained and work
off all the sweets they are sure to eat
•Try pin the tail on the bunny or Easter
egg ideas
•Try quizzes, treasure hunts and more
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9. 7-ACTIVITIES
•Activities can keep the kids busy for
hours
•Try an Easter art contest, talent show,
and more
•Set up an arts and crafts table and let
them make projects they can take home
•Down printables for coloring and cutting
out
•Easter is of course a Christian holiday for
some, so your activities on the day might
also reflect that
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10. 8-RECIPES
•If you enjoy cooking, Easter-
themed recipes could be for you
•A lot of people have leg of lamb,
but frankly, it is a greasy mess
and you can’t really use the
leftovers for sandwiches etc.
•Try a roast chicken or turkey
instead and plan soups, stir fries
and so on with the leftover meat
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11. 9-DESSERTS
•Every Easter party should have at least one
delicious dessert
•Dress up a cake mix by turning it into a
rabbit, Easter basket and so on
•Make cookies, cupcakes and cake pops with
pastel colors
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12. 10-FAVOR BAGS
At the end of the party, give out favors
You can organize them ahead of time in
cute little bags
Oriental Trading has cheap favors kids
love
Or, let them make projects and take them
home with them.
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13. 11-PARTY SUPPLIES
•Throwing a party means paper plates, cups,
extra trash bags and more
•It also means Easter colors, themes and
other items for your table display or room
décor that can set the tone
•Check your local party store for Easter-
themed serving items you can use again and
again, like plastic glasses, platters and more
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14. 12-EASTER DVDS
Have a collection of Easter or rabbit-
themed DVDs that are age-appropriate.
This can give everyone time to chill out so
the kids are not bouncing all over the
place
You can also have a game of charades
based on Easter and animal movies
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15. 13-CANDY
•Kids love candy, but it is possible
to give your kids healthier treats
than the usual chocolate Easter
egg or bunny
•Choose healthy options like
Easter-themed pens, pads, erasers
and so on if you want a healthier
option for the kids who come to
your party
•Your family can enjoy any
leftovers, or save them until next
year
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16. CONCLUSION
•Easter is an exciting time of year for many
people, especially children
•You don’t want to overspend, but you do
want to have a good time
•Planning ahead means saving time and
money
•Start organizing your lists and bargain-
hunting, and see what an awesome Easter
you can all have together.
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17. FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information, visit the Easter
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