Category Archives: Easter

Craft Bead Memory Wire Bracelet

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Megan

In my crusade to reduce the amount of sugar ingested by the hooligans, we try to limit the amount we give them in their Easter baskets. They really aren’t that interested in the candy, anyway, believe it or not. For … Continue reading →

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Spring Caramel Party Mix

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Megan

So last Friday, I realized that I was supposed to contribute something to the bake sale at school on Saturday. I spent all day Thursday cleaning out and then deep cleaning my kitchen, so I knew I was pretty low … Continue reading →

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Thumbprint Easter Cards

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Megan

Several years ago, when we only had two hooligans, we made super cute “thumb-bunny loves you” Easter cards using their little prints.  I’m hoping enough time has passed that I can get away with sending these again this year, with … Continue reading →

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He Is Risen Tomb Centerpiece

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Megan

My sister-in-law sent me a photo last year of a clever “empty tomb” centerpiece, and I’ve been waiting ever since to make one for our home. I love that it’s such a perfect visual for the kids to understand what … Continue reading →

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A Ginormous, Epic Fail…and a Rainbow Success!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Megan

I know…it’s shocking, but I actually have crafting fails on occasion.  Okay, perhaps more than occasionally. But this one is the biggest I’ve had in a while. Last year, I pinned Martha’s Geode Eggs when I saw them on her … Continue reading →

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Glittered Easter Card

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Megan

One ginormous benefit of (finally) getting my craft room cleaned up and organized this month?  I rediscovered tons of craft and card-making ideas and supplies!  Yes, we are only twenty months into our twenty-four month assignment here in Wisconsin and … Continue reading →

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Easter Specimen Art

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Megan

Princess Thundercloud loves stickers. Especially ones with glitter and/or jewels. So when she saw this sheet of stickers at the craft store, she HAD to have it. I had a 50% off coupon to burn, so why not? She generally … Continue reading →

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Egg-Cellent Salad

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Megan

Why do I only remember to make egg salad during Lent?  My GI Joe and I love it, and the kids tolerate it.  Of course, my kindergartener made egg salad at school yesterday and told me it was the most … Continue reading →

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Summer Smooches for Easter

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Megan

I’m sure the UPS man thinks I’m a total freak.  Every time I get a box from Stampin’ Up!, I watch for him to come up the driveway, then send a kid out for the box.  I can’t even wait … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday Crosses

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Megan

I wonder if every other mom at Mass on Palm Sunday was thinking the same thing I was.  “It’s only a matter of time before someone slices someone else’s cheek or eye with the edge of a palm frond.” It’s … Continue reading →

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