Over 50 ideas for non candy easter basket fillers for boys (and girls!) Easter is right around the corner and if truth be told it's not one of my favourite holidays. We rarely, if ever, see extended family on this holiday which is a bit of a downer. In order to try to make the holiday more than just a regular weekend I tend to go a bit overboard on the treats. In an effort to reel the junk in and still make it a fun and memorable occasion, I've compiled a list of ideas … [Read more...]
50 Egg-cellent Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers for Boys
Easter Stories That Put Your Child In The Book
As much as we all love a good chocolate egg or fruity jelly bean, Easter baskets should be more than just the sweet stuff. What were some of your favourite gifts to find that the Easter Bunny had left behind in your basket growing up? My brother and I always knew to expect one spring outfit and one new spring toy, like a skipping rope or sandbox toys. My boys have a similar experience but I also like to find something unique or special that will surprise them each year, like a Put Me … [Read more...]
Carrot Patch Pudding Cups, perfect for an Easter Treat!
These Carrot Patch Pudding Cups are perfect little Easter treat the kids can make for Easter dinner dessert or to go with spring and gardening themes. The boys and I have been busy crafting up some fun and tasty Easter treats in the kitchen lately! Check out our cute Easter Chick Cupcakes, we made last week! Today I'm sharing with you another dessert that's really fun to put together, the boys had a blast carving out their cookie carrots and gluing them on with melted … [Read more...]
Easter Chick Cupcakes
Easy Chick Cupcakes that are perfect for Easter and Spring celebrations! My boys have never been big on crafts, but one thing they all absolutely love to do is bake with Mommy! To be honest, it's really fun for me too and I feel a little lost in the kitchen without them. These days the boys are really into crafting with food, or edible crafts! They get to express their creativity and eat their rewards, win-win! Last weekend, we sat down as a whole family and crafted up … [Read more...]
A one of a kind Egg Hunt at The Toronto Zoo!
On Good Friday, the boys took in a one of a kind egg hunt at The Toronto Zoo! A fun family event put on by Crocs, had the boys racing around the zoo in search of eggs! But not just any old egg, the boys were hunting down animals that laid eggs using their special Crocs passport to give them clues! Like this super cool Komodo Dragon lays eggs! And of course our turtle friends do too! Despite the drizzly Spring weather, we had a great time and the boys learned a little … [Read more...]
Easter Crafts Your Boys Will Love
Easter craft ideas, even the boys will love doing! Boys love Easter, but sometimes the spring crafts tend to run a little big girly with all of the pinks, pastels and flowers! It's okay, I've rounded up a great list of Easter and Spring crafts that even the Boys will enjoy trying out. From handprint chicks to Easter bunny race cars, I've looked for fun activities that will keep the boys buys without making them "totally gag". Easter Crafts For … [Read more...]