Arts, Crafts & Motherhood
A part of my Etsy shop is print on demand, so I have decided to share some of the cute clothes and accessories that I have designed. There will be a lot of spooky vibes there as well because I have spooky vibes all year round. I have also started a new blog called Spooky Vibes if any of the parents reading this wanna check it out!
Updated: Apr 16, 2025
History of Easter
Easter is celebrated by many people and has origins in a few different religions actually. The main origin being that in Christian traditions people celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In 325 AD, Easter was decided to be on the first Sunday after the first full moon that follows the spring equinox (also known as Ostara in pagan folklore). There are also relations between Easter and the Jewish Passover. I read about the Hindu holiday celebration of spring's arrival called Holi. It is also known as the festival of colors and for very good reasons. On Holi, Hindu people like to celebrate by throwing colored powder at one another while enjoying an outdoor event of some kind.
The eggs and bunny theme come from pagan traditions that were practiced before Christian celebrated Easter. Traditions like festivals to celebrate the spring equinox (Ostara), decorating eggs, and tales of a hare who was once a bird that laid the most beautiful eggs. The goddess Eostre, goddess of spring, was said to have transformed the bird into a hare. Afterwards, the hare could only lay it's beautiful eggs on the day of her festival (Easter). In wiccan religion, Ostara is one of eight sabbats. Ostara symbolizes fertility, rebirth, new beginnings, the awakening of the earth, butterflies, rabbits, spring flowers, eggs, and fairies.
I could do a whole post on different traditions of Easter/Ostara, and I just might. But today this post is just about the different egg hunting ideas you can try out each year for your family. If you are lucky enough to still be able to afford doing Easter dinners, then this post will aide you in some fresh and modern ideas.
Eggsercise Egg Hunt
I will start with the one I have a printable for. The Eggsercise Egg Hunt can be played by filling the eggs with prompts to do physical exercise. So, each egg would have a paper in it that said something like, "Hop like a frog onto 3 lily pads". You can find my printable Eggsercise Egg Hunt on Etsy at this link for just three dollars if you are feeling generous enough to help me out with my kid friendly printables! They are even animal themed for added fun. It is also a great way to get your children into exercising while having fun at the same time.
Bunny Mart
I read about this cute idea on a blog called Play Party Plan. You remember the counter at Chuck E. Cheeses right? It's like that. You hide tokens or whatever you want to in the eggs and at the end of the hunt kids can use their collected tokens to buy prizes from your Bunny Mart setup.
Bunny Tracks
Another cute way to try your egg hunt this year is with printable bunny tracks! You can find these bunny tracks included with my Easter Activities Printable! This digital download includes a sheet for pin the cotton tail on the bunny where you can cut it out, hang it up, and use cotton rounds as you would pin the tail on the donkey. Also in this Easter printable are 12 kids coloring pages, 6 advanced coloring pages, and 11 paper games (mazes, find the difference, etc.).
Glow in the Dark
A must-try egg hunt for when the sun starts to set on Easter is a glow in the dark egg hunt. Shove glow sticks inside eggs so that they glow in your yard/home so your kids have an easier time using their peepers to find them! Passion for Saving has a post on how to go about doing this activity.
Scavenger Egg Hunt
An obvious choice is a scavenger hunt to combine with your egg hunt this Easter. Use rhyming riddles or cute themed clues to make a fun scavenger hunt.
Egg Exchange
I am just now finding out about egg exchanges, and it is just like any other exchange games you may have played on Christmas.
Egg Hunt Puzzles
You can buy blank puzzles if you want but you can also make them yourself. I will have printable puzzles in my printables shop soon!
Photo Wall Egg Hunt
Take photos of the eggs in their hiding spots and then print them out for this photo wall idea. They have to use the photos as clues to find the eggs.
Blindfolded Egg Hunt
This is basically reversing the roles. The eggs should be hidden in plain sight and then each adult has a child telling them where to go to get the eggs while the adults are blindfolded. Now that sounds like an interesting egg hunt.
Assigned Colors Egg Hunt
This is a genius idea so that all of the kids can find eggs without one trying to have more than the other. I feel like this should have been the original way to egg hunt. You can assign colors to certain age groups or colors to certain kids. You could make it random by having the pick a color out of a hat.
Confetti Eggs
A good messy way to have fun for an egg hunt is to use confetti eggs! I read about an idea to go with this activity, using gold confetti in just one of the eggs. It would be fun to watch everyone smashing eggs to see if they got the gold confetti egg.
Ceiling Egg Hunt
An exciting new twist to an egg hunt is to use double sided tape or tacky to hide eggs on the ceilings and walls. The thing I loved about this idea is how you get the eggs down. You can use nerf guns or rubber bands, but I personally think the nerf gun idea is absolutely genius. Credit for this idea goes to Get Your Holiday On blog!
QR Code Easter Egg Hunt
I couldn't believe it when I saw it but here is a new modern way to egg hunt. You can buy this printable QR code egg hunt on Etsy.
Treasure Egg Hunt
You can create a treasure map with clues and riddles to guide your children to the eggs. Some are using this for their kids to find their Easter baskets on Easter morning as well which is also a cute idea.
Fortune Telling Eggs
I think the idea of kids opening up eggs to read cute fortune telling sayings or even some cute Easter jokes is adorable. It's a good alternative if you were to run out of ideas of what to put in the eggs. Some awesome fortune telling sayings can be found here at Fortune and Frame.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
In today's digital age, it can be challenging to find activities that captivate kids' attention without screens. But worry not, because I have compiled a list of 14 exhilarating screen-free activities that will have your kids eagerly putting down their devices to enjoy quality time with the family.
1. Backyard Camping Adventure
What's better than a mini camping trip right in your backyard? Set up a tent, tell spooky stories, gaze at the stars, and enjoy some tasty s'mores over a campfire. This activity will ignite your kids' imagination and create lasting memories. Packed for Life has a post of camping hacks when camping with kids that have some pretty nifty ideas.
2. DIY Science Experiments
Get ready for some messy fun with DIY science experiments. Create volcano eruptions, slime concoctions, or rainbow eruptions right at home. Not only are they entertaining, but they also spark curiosity and encourage learning. Learn to make an easy lava lamp at One Little Project's blog. Or something more interesting like an electromagnetic battery train!
3. Nature Scavenger Hunt
Take the family outdoors for a nature scavenger hunt. Create a list of items to find – leaves, rocks, flowers, or animal tracks. Exploring nature together promotes bonding and appreciation for the environment. I created a scavenger hunt in my Colors Printable Pack to find something of each color!
4. Arts and Crafts Bonanza
Unleash your kids' creativity with an arts and crafts bonanza. From painting and drawing to making DIY decorations, arts and crafts allow children to express themselves while having fun. With there being so many activities in this category to choose from, you really can't go wrong. The most important thing about this is enjoying yourselves and making memories together. Who knows, you might discover a hidden Picasso in the family!
5. Baking/Cooking Together
Put on your chef hats and get ready to make a huge mess. Whether it's cookies, cupcakes, or a fancy cake, baking together encourages teamwork and lets kids learn valuable skills while enjoying delicious treats. I'm a no-bake kinda gal so I like simple things like these Homemade Fruit Snacks from Dessert for Two.
6. Obstacle Course Challenge
Transform your living room or backyard into an obstacle course. Set up challenges like hopping over cushions, crawling under tables, or balancing on a beam. The competitive spirit and physical activity will keep your kids entertained for hours. Here is a very cute idea for chalk obstacle courses!
7. Family Book Club
Start a family book club where everyone reads the same book and gathers to discuss it. Reading together not only fosters a love for literature but also encourages thoughtful conversations and critical thinking skills. This is a great idea for kids older than toddler age. If you need some good ideas, here is a great post with books for kids from ages 5 and up.
8. Puzzle Mania
Dive into the world of puzzles with your family. Whether it's a jigsaw puzzle, crossword, or brain teasers, working together to solve puzzles enhances problem-solving abilities and promotes teamwork. I love a good puzzle and these kid escape room ideas for the younger ones are a great way to get your child's brain working. This printable Halloween Coloring & Activity Pack has tons of puzzles for younger kids such as mazes, Eye Spy, hidden objects, etc.
9. Dance Party
Turn up the music and have a dance party at home. Dancing is a fantastic way to bond, release energy, and create fun memories. Fortnite is all the rave right now and they already have their own challenges games. Get to flossin!
10. Gardening Fun
Discover the joys of gardening with your kids. Plant flowers, herbs, or vegetables together and watch them grow. Gardening teaches patience and responsibility and provides a sense of accomplishment as a family. There is a fantastic post with 30 gardening activities to do with kids. Making a moon garden is definitely on my bucket list.
11. Target Practice & Nerf Wars
If you don't have yourself some army men you can use any lightweight figurines for the target practice idea from Frugal Fun 4 Boys! And if you're like me there is probably a pile of Nerf guns going to waste inside a toy box you haven't gone through in too many months. So you could invite some kids over and have an all-out Call of Duty Modern Warfare style Nerf War. Frugal Fun 4 Boys also has a post with 20 Nerf gun games!
12. Exercise & Yoga
I have another whole post with fun fitness ideas for kids! There are some really good videos on YouTube as well for doing yoga with little ones.
13. Cardboard Pretend Play
Cardboard is the most versatile toy there is! You can literally make it into any kind of game or toy. Now, cardboard and felt together are the best combination. Who needs to pay 30 dollars for a pack of play food that will last less time than cardboard play food? Little Ladoo made this post of a super simple and cute play kitchen from a shoebox. Now just imagine all the other kitchen accessories you could make!
14. Sensory Play!
With special needs kids, sensory play is a very important aspect of playtime for our children. Sensory play can improve cognitive growth, fine motor skills, creativity, problem-solving, and so much more! I really cannot stress enough how important it is for all our children. This can be things like sensory bins, slime/play dough, chewy toys/necklaces, fidgets, weighted vests or animals, and tons more. Here is a really awesome list of possible choices for what to put in your kid's sensory kits from Growing Hands-On Kids.
So there you have it – 14 exciting screen-free activities that will bring joy, laughter, and togetherness into your family life. Step away from the screens, immerse yourselves in these engaging activities, and create priceless moments with your loved ones.
