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{Simple} Easter Egg Decorating Ideas

Every year my boys decorate Easter eggs, and it's always a lot of fun. Today, I am sharing 6 simple ways that you can decorate Easter eggs with your own kids.


First, you'll need to get the eggs ready. I like to hard boil Easter eggs by putting them in a large pot and covering them with cold water. Then, I bring the water to a boil, turn off the heat, cover, and let stand for 13 minutes. I remove them from the water and let them cool down in the fridge.

 Cool eggs are perfect for decorating, and here are 6 easy and creative ways to decorate Easter eggs:

 1) Dye them.
2) Use Sharpies.
3) Use temporary tattoos. (Small ones work best.)


4) Use store-bought wraps.
5) Use stickers.
6) Use glue and glitter.


Decorating Easter eggs is a fun Easter tradition, and it gives kids the opportunity to get creative. Give them a bunch of supplies, and let them use their imaginations. It's amazing to see what they come up with!

♥
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
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Easter Bunny Paper Bag Treat Bags

Sometimes the wrapping is just as fun as what is inside a package. This is definitely the case with these simple Easter treat bags made from plain, brown paper lunch bags. Kids of all ages will love making (and opening) these adorable brown paper bunny bags!

To make the bags:

1) Start by cutting the bag (per below).
2) Spread out the bag to reveal four ears.
3) Colour the inside of the ears with a pink marker.
4) Cut the two ears off the back of the bag.
5) Fill the bag with goodies, and tie with a ribbon.


Isn't this adorable?


I think this bag is a wonderful way to give Easter goodies to neighbours, classmates, and/or friends. What goodies will you put in these simple Easter treat bags?

♥ 
Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)
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Strong Female Role Models Aren't Just Important for Little Girls

Yesterday was International Women's Day, and my social media feeds were filled with images of moms, daughters, sisters, and girlfriends. I saw a lot of people writing about the importance of teaching their daughters to be strong women, and it got me thinking about the fact that it is equally important for me to teach my sons to honour and respect the women in their lives.


If my boys learn to honour women when they are young, they will grow into respectful men... and it is my job to make sure it happens. Here are a few things I am doing:

1) From an early age, I have always taught my boys that there are NOT "boy things and girl things". My boys craft and bake, and they play sports on co-ed teams.

2) My boys see that my husband respects me, listens to me, values my opinion, and treats me with kindness. His example is teaching them how they should treat the women in their lives (now and in the future).

3) My boys are lucky to have wonderful women role models all around them.

4) My boys see strong women in the entertainment they watch.

I want my boys to see examples of strong women at home, in their community, and in the entertainment they watch. Studies have shown that role models from the entertainment they choose can have a lasting effect. Here are three of my boys' favourite Netflix shows that feature strong female role models:

A Series of Unfortunate Events


Dragons Race to the Edge


Trollhunters


I'm always reading and hearing about children being bombarded with negative images via social media, so I am grateful to Netflix for providing me with positive options for my boys. Who are some of your favourite female role models?

♥
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Disclosure: I receive special gifts and perks as part of my affiliation with Netflix.... however (as always) the opinions on this blog are 100% my own.
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Easy and Inexpensive EASTER Ideas

Easter is a wonderful time for treats, crafts, and making memories. As a busy mom, I always want to create holiday magic for my family and friends, but I don't want to spend a lot of time and money doing it. So, today I am sharing over 50 EASY and INEXPENSIVE Easter ideas that are guaranteed to make Easter a wonderful holiday in your home.




Click on the titles for links to the details about each project.


(upgraded using dollar store supplies)
















Easter Prize punch 
(made from inexpensive dollar store supplies)



Bunny Bar 
(made from dollar store supplies... in less than 5 minutes)



This Bunny Bar is cute too... and you can download a 
FREE printable "Bunny Bar" sign here.









These are awesome ideas for high end decor on budget!

















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