Egg-n-Spoon Races

My brother Matt and I are quite a bit older than our cousins.  I was 13 when the first one showed up, and there were 6 more after that.  After a few years, holidays got a bit rowdy.  Unfortunately I didn't discover ear plugs until college, because they would've been a life saver before then.  Some holidays were so bad, that I would go upstairs and lock myself in one of the bedrooms to get away from it all.  At least when it was nice out, we could throw them all outside (and we did).  

Thankfully, things are much better now that they're older.  Although, the youngest still can't have a normal conversation without doing 25 cartwheels while she's speaking to you.

My point is that sometimes kids just need an activity, and one that requires concentration is a bonus!

So I found these...

(And they have AWESOME reviews!)

Easter appropriate, and mess free :)

So you could totally do this inside.......if you want

You know this game right?  It goes a little something like this:

OR, you could buy a couple of these bad boys, and use your own spoons. When you drop or throw them, they "splat" and look like a real broken egg.   I've seen them at Michaels, and apparently some dollar stores have them too.  If not, you can order them on Amazon.  They don't have the best reviews, but if you only need them for a day, they'll be fine.

Someone said if you rinse them with hot water, they'll last longer.

Cool, right?

Easter Favor Bunny Napkins from Party City

These are just too cute...

*image via Party City

Not that certain grown ups wouldn't enjoy these (uhh, ME), but can't you just see these at the kids table on Easter?  I think they would make for cute favors at a girl's April birthday party, too.

All supplies are likely available at Party City.  Except for maybe the ribbon.  You may need to visit the craft store for that one.  If you don't want to fill them with candy, Party City has a TON of small and inexpensive favors that would fit into the plastic eggs.  I think they make a great place to find stocking stuffers for kids too, so keep that in mind when December comes around again. What? Too soon? ;)

Go here for the simple 8 step directions on how to assemble these bunny favors!

Easter Piñata!

But first... A true story

*image from Pinterest

  I remember my first birthday.  It's true.  At least part of it.  My mom bought one of those 3-D bear cakes.  He was a Panda, and I loved him.  In fact, I loved him so much, that when she stuck the candle through the top of his head, and lit him on fire...I had my first KER-AZY nervous breakdown.  I remember thinking she had just killed my friend....right in front of my face.  

Many years later, as we were going through old photos, the one of me having a meltdown in my high chair next to my dead panda popped up.  At that time, Mom was still clueless as to what had suddenly gotten into me.  Fortunately for her, that memory is burnt into my brain, and I was finally able to answer that burning question for her.

On that note, lets beat stuff up.

Bunny Piñata

 Ahhh!  I couldn't do it, he's too cute.  But thats just me.  

(Yes, I'm 30. Shush)

  

Anyway, I read this idea somewhere else, and I thought I'd share it with you guys because I liked it. 

 It goes like this:

Easter + Kids + Easter Piñata + Plastic Easter eggs filled with...whatever

Here's a huge one

However, I don't recommend this idea for crazy sensitive, animal loving, "everything has feelings, including inanimate objects" type of children.  I'm curious, do many of them exist?  Or did my parents just get lucky. 

Easter Ideas from Bethany Mota...and then some.

Hey guys.  Sorry, been a little MIA lately... between doctor visits, cooking "special diet" meals, and working odd shifts, I got a little distracted.   I'm working weekends too (for the first time in like 10 years), and now I'm a little confused on what day it is.  Anyway, I actually don't even have anything fun or exciting to show you today, but I found another Bethany Mota YouTube video with some cute Easter ideas.  Yes, I'm 30 and like to watch her videos (sometimes).  I just think she's adorable. 

*Edit* (kinda) 

Ok, I lied.   I remembered something.  I do have something to share with you.  Last week, I did come across something super duper freakin' cute.  It's another 'kid' gift idea, and it's perfect (although not necessary) for Easter.  This is new to me, but that might be just because I don't have kids, nor am I surrounded by my friend's or family's kids because we left them all in PA :(.

Her name is Abigail.  And she's a bunny.

Abigail

She's cute on her own, but she comes with a book and a CD, and somehow that makes her "interactive."  Not sure what that all entails, but that's not what got me too excited, so I didn't look into that part much.  The thing that did kind of make me excited though, was her tea party set.

Interactive Tea Party Set

You can order these both on Amazon, but I found them at our local Hallmark.  

The basket, tea cups, and kettle are plush.  However, when you lift the kettle to "pour" it makes a pouring sound, and when you lift the tea cups to drink, it makes a sipping sound!  Also, the basket unfolds into a plush little table with place settings for your tea party on the inside, and will hold the kettle and cups when it's time to put it all away.  Too cute!

*image from Hallmark.com

*one thing to note, is that if you have an older version of Abigail, she won't work with this tea set.  You need the newer Abigail.

Oh, and DUH... here's the book to go along with it if you'd like.  Kind of important if you want the whole interactive thing.  To be honest, I think the tea set is a great gift on its own, especially if you're on a budget.  You could use it with any stuffed animal/doll.  It doesn't need Abigail to work.  At least I don't think it does.  It worked in the store without Abigail in sight, but still.. don't quote me on that.

Book

Hallmark (and Amazon) do have other interactive stuffed animals, but I think Abigail is the star of the show.  Here are a few others I've seen:

Nugget

Posey

Bell

Cassidy

Scooby-Doo

There might be others, but that's what I was able to find on Amazon.  We didn't stick around in the Hallmark store for too long (they had an entire counter dedicated to fresh chocolate/peanut buttery things... I had to get out of there), so I didn't snap many pictures.

Ok, now go enjoy your Friday.

What Walgreens has for Easter 2014

I went to have my passport photo taken at Walgreens today.  They pulled a white screen down from the beer wall (I'm still loving the fact you can buy alcohol everywhere down here!) in the middle/front of the store.  I wasn't prepared to have everyone standing in line stare at me while I was having my photo taken, but oh well.  While I was waiting for the photos to be developed, I ventured down the seasonal isle.  They had a ton of candy and little nicknacks for Easter.  I snapped a few pics to share with you guys.  Nothing too exciting, but I think some of these things could be turned into something cute for a child, roommate, or coworker. 

These bunny jars would be a cute little surprise on someone's desk in the morning?  Fill them with their favorite candy. Don't forget your teachers :).

   

(That is not dirt under my thumbnail.  It's an injury from an orange peel.  Hate it when that happens!)

I thought these little guys were cute too. They come in different positions. My favorite is the first one because it reminds me of my own little bunny!  You might be able to sit one of these in a potted plant if you plan on giving someone an Easter Lilly or something?

Here's another candy holder idea. He could double as Easter decor too, and fill him with decorated eggs. 

These are tiny little 99 cent baskets. I thought they were affordable enough for someone in college to leave their roommate a little Easter present if they wanted. 

Kinda cute right?  They hop of course. 

Little basket fillers. 

I really like these boxes. They had them for Christmas too. 

More basket fillers.  I love how the monkey walks on his hands. 

I was never a Hello Kitty fan, but there sure seems to be a lot of it out there!

Interesting combination?  If the kids eat a ton of candy, at least this is a good way to burn off their sugar high. 

Chocolate bunny with headband included. 

I'm sure there are a lot of kids that would get a kick out of this. 

This is a neat little box :). It's filled with chocolate Easter related animals and other things. 

And that's it!  Like I said, nothing too exciting, so when my photo was done, so was I.  I went to Marshalls next.  I love that store.  I'll post that adventure next :)

Baby's First Easter

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Don't these look so soft and cuddly?  To me, they look like teddy bears with long ears, but I still think they are super cute.  Here is another bunny choice:

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I love these too..

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