Hooray, National Hot Cross Bun Day is here! This pastry themed September food day gives us a great excuse to do some baking to honor this tasty treat. If you’d like to try making them yourself, keep reading for a homemade hot cross buns recipe. The secret ingredient is rum-soaked raisins! While this day falls …
Embrace Easter by Learning its History and Making Festive Recipes and Crafts!
Celebrate Easter this year with a holiday themed recipe like these bird’s nest cupcakes. Or you could opt for a more traditional bread recipe like these hot cross buns.
Below, you can learn about the history and symbols of the holiday, like dogwood trees, Easter lilies and more.
If you have kids, make sure to check out this tutorial to make a holiday themed gift bag. Don’t forget to attach these free printable gift tags!
This spring, fill your home with themed decor like this peeps centerpiece, or this free holiday printable. Plus, get holiday quotes to share with your friends this year.
With spring approaching, it’s almost time for White House Easter Egg Roll Day. Get ready to roll those Easter eggs! White House Easter Egg Roll Day is a national day that occurs on the Monday after Easter on the South Lawn of the White House. Since the date of Easter changes every year, the date of …
Celebrating Easter wouldn’t be the same without the appearance of freshly baked Easter breads. For many, it’s a non-negotiable part of the holiday festivities. Though holiday traditions vary regionally, one thing everyone can agree on is serving their own traditional Easter bread for the holiday. Easter breads, like Easter lilies, decorated eggs, the Easter bunny …
If you’ve ever had hot cross buns, you know how delicious they are. However, do you know the history of hot cross buns at Easter, and the meaning and symbolism they hold for the holiday? When you think of Easter, images of hot cross buns, the Easter bunny, decorated eggs, Easter lilies and pastel colors …
With spring drawing closer, and flowers beginning to bloom, its the perfect time to review the Easter lily meaning and symbolism. Easter is one of the most important feast days in the Christian calendar. There are many symbols associated with Easter that have religious meanings, including Easter lilies! There are two floral Easter symbols: Easter …
With Easter right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to review the legend of the dogwood tree. Thought it may not be as obvious as the Easter bunny or Easter egg hunts, the dogwood tree is one of the symbols of Easter. Even though Easter is in the beginning of spring, when many flowers …
Easter quotes are a fun way to get in the mood for the upcoming family holiday. They can be used to make your own cards, to share with your friend, or to use as part of craft projects. You can even print them out and frame them for some quick and easy Easter decor. If …
Easter is not just for the kids with this yummy cocktail recipe. This pretty drink is one that I call an Easter Midnight Kiss Cocktail. It conjures up thoughts of a romantic evening for two before the fun of Easter egg hunts the next morning. If you enjoy making and drinking cocktails, be sure …
This adorable Peeps centerpiece will be the hit of your Easter table. The project is simple to do and uses edible grass for an extra tasty treat. The kids will love helping you make this fun table decoration. (It will be a miracle if all the candy makes it into the jar!) Join me me …
If you like a rustic look in home decorations, these farmhouse Easter decor items might interest you. Easter is right around the corner and decorating for the holiday is a lot of fun. From Easter lilies to Easter eggs and other decorations, there is a reason for everyone to smile. Want to get more in …
These adorable Bird’s Nest Cookies are ready in just minutes and are a no bake recipe that is perfect for both Easter and spring. The cookies are super easy to make and will delight your children and the young at heart. The taste is a crunchy mixture of chocolate, peanut butter and chow mein noodles with three …
Easter is a fun time for both kids and grownups. Join in the Easter fun at your house with these DIY projects, home decorating ideas and yummy recipes. It is one of the few holidays early in the year that rivals the popularity of Christmas, Halloween and Thanksgiving. There are so many items that are …
Easter is a holiday full of thoughts of Easter eggs, Easter bunnies and all things spring. I thought it would be fun to combine all my family’s Easter thoughts into one pretty Easter printable for some pastel colored Easter Fun. Some of the words featured are symbols of Easter (like Easter baskets, chicks and Easter …
These adorable Easter gift tag labels will add the perfect personal touch to all your Easter gifts. These festive gift labels have the most adorable designs. Are you looking for a pretty label to use for a special Easter gift, mason jar recipe or Easter basket? Do you have a teacher that your child would …
This adorable Easter bunny gift bag is the perfect last minute craft idea for your Easter goodies. It’s fun to make these gift bags, and also fun to receive them! Easter is such a fun time of the year for kids and grown ups alike. Everyone can find joy in this springtime holiday. There are …
Easter is such a fun time for both kids and adults. And cooking for Easter is a ball! These fun Easter nest cupcakes will be the delight of your Easter dessert table. Spring is here! The days are filled with more sunlight, flowers are blooming and the thrill of a chocolate Easter egg hunt is …