The kids were off from school this week for Easter break, so we went out of town to visit my parents.  It’s been a busy week.  Sorry for the sporadic posts.  It’s hard to keep a schedule when you’re visiting.
We just got back home last night and look at what awaits my attention. 

Eeek!  That’s quite a bit of stuff, huh?  Yes, somewhere under that pile is our luggage.  We have luggage, snacks and other food, stuff to plant in the garden, friendship bread starters (more on that later), toys, birthday presents for J, Easter presents for the kids, and lots …read more

It has been a busy week with loads of Easter activites. 
Our first activity was an egg hunt on Saturday, April 4 at our church.  There were other fun activities to go along with the egg hunt.  The kids dyed eggs, made a craft, had snack, and hunted for eggs.

 
Wednesday there was a party at church for the kids.  I’m told it involved slime, games, and other fun.
Next, on Thursday, my daughter had an egg hunt at school.  I don’t have any pictures from that.  The parents were asked to send in eggs and candy.  I bought some eggs for $1 at …read more

Easter is only two days away. Where has the time gone?  I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to the nice weather and beautiful flowers blooming.  It’s such a beautiful sign of life.
I’ve been collecting some Easter and spring articles for your enjoyment.  Have fun and let me know which ones are your favorites.

20 Last Minute Spring and Easter Party Treats @ The Kids Birthday Fun Review
Lead Me to the Cross:  Reflections for Good Friday @ Way More Homemade
Easy Last Minute Easter Egg Dyes @ Bostom Mamas
Jelly Bean Poem @ Little Fun; Little Learning
Bird’s Nest Spring Treats @ The …read more

Favecrafts has put together a collection of Easter craft ideas from the craft blog community.  Best of all, it’s free!

Each craft includes step by step instructions and photos.
Download the Easter Craft Book
image from Skip to My Lou

Michael’s has a printable 50% off coupon* which is good Sunday, March 29 through Saturday, April 4, 2009.  Sounds like a good time to get those spring decorations to liven up your home.  Michael’s also has a 50% off coupon for a framing order.
Some other sales at Michael’s:

40% off baskets & Easter collection decor
bagged plastic eggs $1.50
special value ribbon $1
50% off select frames
50% off spring label florals
50% off spring label garlands
40% off Decorative Touch tabletop & hanging arrangements
40% collage wall frames

Visit Michaels.com to view the sales in your area.
*There may be a limit on the number of times this coupon …read more