Celebrating Easter at home might mean the holiday looks a little different this year, but that doesn’t have to ruin the fun! Self-isolation is the responsible thing to do for yourself, your family, and society at large. So by learning to celebrate at home, you’re not only being socially responsible, but having fun in the process!Read below for modifications of old traditions and ideas for some new ones. Let’s all make the best of Easter (self-isolation style).
Easter at Home – Decorations
Rather than running to the store to pick up cute new Easter decorations, try using what you have at home. For easy Easter eggs, all you need is food colouring, vinegar, water, and white eggs. Note that if you don’t want to blow the eggs out, you can always hard boil them first. It makes for a fun and healthy breakfast!
Easter at Home – Movie Night
In times like these, Netflix is your best friend. If you’re looking for a relaxed way to celebrate Easter at home, make yourself some ‘bunny chow’ – inspired by Buddy the Elf – and curl up with a good movie. I’m not saying it’s healthy…or clever…but it sure is cute! Check out these 10 Easter movies for some inspiration. If your loved ones aren’t able to be with you physically, try starting a movie over Facetime so you can chat and laugh together.
Snacks for your Easter at Home
Easter isn’t the same without sugary treats. Haystack cookies are an easy recipe to make with your kids, and adding just a few mini-eggs turns them into adorable Easter nests. If you don’t have butterscotch chips or chow mein noodles on hand, these no-bake chocolate drop cookies will have a similar impact. Bonus: your little ones will have a blast making these, so it counts as an activity and a snack. Take that Pinterest moms!
Assigned Readings for your Easter at Home
If you’re looking for a bedtime story for your Easter at Home, The Velveteen Rabbit is a lovely book (and very close to my heart). It chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit who dreams of becoming real through the magic of his owner’s love. Warning: it’s a bit of a tear-jerker. To start the magic the night before, try reading it to your little one on Easter eve. If writing is more your speed, check out Casey’s post about how to start your journaling journey!
Easter Egg Hunt
Order chocolate eggs and other pre-wrapped treats online (don’t go out if you can avoid it). After the kids have gone to bed hide them around your house. The more the better. Waking up to a wonderland of brightly colored foil eggs is quite possibly one of the most magical moments a person can have, so go crazy! We all need a little magic in our lives these days.
Stay Connected – Stay Safe
Holidays are always about togetherness – even in a time of self-isolation. Now more than ever, it’s essential to stay connected. Call your family and friends to wish them well! Cook together on Facetime! Document the holiday and share it online for your loved ones to see. Every bunny needs to come together (separately) and have a hoppy home-based Easter!
(Bad puns are part of the tradition. Deal with it.)
