10 Easter & Spring Crafts for Kids

***UPDATED 3/18/24***

It’s that time of year when flowers, bunnies, chicks, and eggs are popping up EVERYWHERE! Easter is the first holiday of Spring and we celebrate with the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts. But most importantly, we celebrate Easter for one reason, and that’s the death & resurrection of Jesus Christ. With all the commercialization of religious holidays, we tend to forget the real meaning.

When my kids were growing up, we loved to do crafts. Almost every holiday was craft time in our house. 

Here are several easy and great crafts to do for Easter and Springtime. Links to the crafts are in the caption under the pictures.

• Ever use socks for crafts? I have and these cute little bunnies are adorable.

  

  Sock Bunny (Easter Crafts for Kids) - A Pumpkin And A Princess
  
  

• All you need for the funny bunny is a printer, paper, and some sort of candy, like a sucker, a candy straw, or a candy stick. 

Funny Bunny

• Oh my, how cute are the baby birds in the nest? This is a wonderful spring craft.

Birds in Nest

• He Is Risen! basket is a thoughtful craft idea the kids can fill the basket up with treats and give it to someone.

He is Risen

• Have the kids color paper eggs and put them on a paper tree trunk.

Egg Tree

• Handprint crafts were always a hit in my house. This is a fluffy little lamb using cotton balls.

Lamb Print

• Pony beads were the rage at one time. They still are a fun craft for any occasion. 

Bead Cross

• I remember making matchstick crafts when I was a kid. This is a unique cross to make. FYI the burnt matches are to be done by a parent before the children glue the matches on the paper.

Matchstick Cross Project (kindercraze.com)

• The paper cross necklace is super simple and lovely to wear. You can use whatever paper you have on hand. The kids will be so proud of themselves that they made their own jewelry.

Paper Cross Necklace

• Work together with your kids to complete these cards, then hand them out to friends and family or mail them to those that are far away. 

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  Easter Kids Craft: Some Bunny Loves You Card - I Heart Crafty Things

  
  

Thanks to DLTK, Kinder Craze , A Pumpkin and a Princess & I Heart Crafty Things for the ideas.

Do you have some crafty ideas for Easter or Spring crafts? Please share in the comments, we'd love to hear from you.

Keep it sassy,

Kelly

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Organize Your Pantry in 10 Steps

***UPDATED 3/18/23***

Organizing a pantry can be a daunting task but with a few products and time, you can have your pantry in ship-shape order sooner than you think.

1. The first thing to do is take everything out of your pantry. 
2. Take inventory of food items and check expiration dates. Throw anything away that is past its best used by date. If there's an item that you know you won't use and it's not expired, give it to a local food pantry.
3. Clean the shelves and floor.
4. If you need to replace shelf liners, this is the time. 

   

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5. Categorize like items. Invest in some baskets or containers to store your items, the Dollar store, Ikea, Amazon, and Walmart are great places to go. They have all kinds of containers to choose from. You may also need to add labels to your containers for ease of use. Using clear bins in different sizes because you can stack them and see through them. It makes life much easier. 

   

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6. Once you've decided what goes where start packing those containers with like items.
7. Utilize the inside of the door. You can hang a rack on the door for small items and items that you would use frequently. 

   

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8. If you have space on the inside wall, use hooks to hang aprons, brooms, etc. 

   

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9. Have a kid's spot in the pantry. It could be a basket of snacks they can retrieve themselves and not have to ask mom. 

   

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10. After you have cleaned and sorted it, keep it up. Your pantry can get disorganized over time. Always put items back in their appropriate spot, and get the whole family on board by keeping food accessible and visible. Twice a month make sure everything is clean and in its place so you don't have to spend hours organizing it again.

Thanks to HGTV Good HouseKeeping & The Happy Housie for the ideas.

Do you have some marvelous ideas for organizing the pantry? Please share in the comments, we'd love to hear from you.

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St. Patrick's Day Dinner Menu 2021

***UPDATED 3/4/23***

St. Patrick’s Day observes the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking, and a whole lot of green. 

Remember when you were in school and if you weren't wearing green you were pinched? I always tried to wear green 🤣 Do you blame me? 🍀

I don't know about you but we love to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with food. I'm not sure we have any Irish in us but we can all celebrate along with those that are Irish.

Ireland is well known for great meals like corned beef and cabbage and that is one dish my family and I thoroughly enjoy eating. I've made it in the crockpot and on the stovetop. However you make it, it's always delicious!

This year were are having something I've never made before and that's Bangers and Mash. I think we are in for a treat because we love sausage and mashed potatoes. To top it off there's onion gravy, OH MY!!

I surprisingly found Irish Style bangers at Aldi in the deli department, Parkview Irish Style Bangers. Also, they have Reuben Bites in the frozen section.

Reuben Bites 

Bangers & Mash & Peas

Irish Soda Bread

Mint Truffle Brownies

The following recipes have come from Taste of Home, Sally's Baking Addiction, and Food Network.

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Appetizer

Aldi Cattlemen's Ranch Corned Beef Reuben Bites - never had these before and I'm hoping that these taste like Reubens. Maybe use Dijon mustard or Thousand Island dressing for dipping.

Main Course

How to Make Bangers & Mash from Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 6 Irish sausages (or another pork sausage)

For the Gravy:

• 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
• Sausage drippings
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 cup ham or beef stock
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Mashed Potatoes:

• 2 large potatoes, quartered
• ¼ cup milk, plus more if needed
• 3 to 5 tablespoons of butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Step 1: Set Up the Sausages

Preheat your oven to 360°. In a large pot, boil your potatoes for about 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the sausages in a skillet over medium-high heat to give them some color, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove them from the heat, place them on a tray, and pop them in the oven for 20 minutes. 

Step 2: Make Your Gravy

Season onions with salt and pepper then fry in the sausage drippings over medium heat until soft. Dust with flour then slowly add in the stock. Allow the liquid to simmer, reduce, and thicken.

Pro tip: If you’re feeling fancy and want to jazz up your gravy, add some fresh herbs before you pour in the stock. Rosemary and thyme are always winners.

Step 3: Mix the Mash

By now, your potatoes should be lovely and tender. Drain them and allow them to sit for about five minutes. Place your potatoes in a large bowl and begin to break them up with a potato masher. Add in the butter, milk, salt, and pepper, and continue to mash the ingredients together until the potatoes take on a creamy texture.

Step 4: Plate and Eat

It’s time to assemble your meal! Give yourself a nice-sized helping of mash then layer the sausages over it. Pour the gravy over everything and enjoy.

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Grandma’s Irish Soda Bread from Sallys Baking Addiction

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• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 1 loaf

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Irish Soda Bread is a quick bread that does not require any yeast. Instead, all of its leavenings come from baking soda and buttermilk. This Irish Soda Bread recipe is my grandmother’s and has been cherished in my family for years. It’s dense, yet soft and has the most incredible crusty exterior.

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Ingredients

•  1 and 3/4 cups (420ml) buttermilk*
• 1 large egg (optional, see note)
• 4 and 1/4 cups (515g) all-purpose flour, plus more for your hands and counter
• 3 Tablespoons (38g) of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 5 Tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed*
• optional: 1 cup (150g) raisins

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). There are options for the baking pan. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, use a seasoned 10-12 inch cast iron skillet, or grease a 9-10 inch cake pan or pie dish. Set aside.

2. Whisk the buttermilk and egg together. Set aside. Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter, a fork, or your fingers. Work the dough into coarse crumbs, then stir in the raisins. Pour in the buttermilk/egg mixture. Gently fold the dough together until the dough is too stiff to stir. Pour crumbly dough onto a lightly floured work surface. With floured hands, work the dough into a ball as best you can, then knead for about 30 seconds or until all the flour is moistened. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.

3. Transfer the dough to the prepared skillet/pan. Using a very sharp knife, score an X into the top. Bake until the bread is golden brown and the center appears cooked for about 45 minutes. Loosely cover the bread with aluminum foil if you notice heavy browning on top. I usually place foil on top halfway through baking time

4. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm, at room temperature, or toasted with desired toppings/spreads.

5. Cover and store leftover bread at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Dessert

I hope you can enjoy making something Irish this year on St. Patrick's Day.

Do you have a favorite Irish recipe you make? We'd love for you to share it in the comments below.

Stay safe and healthy,

~ Kelly

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10 DIY Spring Wreath Ideas

***UPDATED 3/9/24***

🍀MARCH is here!! Spring is around the corner. Brighten up your front door with these creative DIY spring wreaths. There are floral wreaths, an umbrella wreath, a rain boot wreath, a monogram wreath, and much more.

We hope these ideas get your creative juices flowing. We give credit where credit is due so check out the links below the photos and let the designers know you visited their website.

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If this wreath isn't full and beautiful. A tulip wreath will brighten any door.

Tulip Wreath DIY - Gorgeous and Easy! • The How To Mom

How cute is this umbrella wreath? So fast, easy, and creative.

DIY 5-Minute Umbrella "Wreath" (onegoodthingbyjillee.com)

Do you have a pair of rain boots just sitting around? This is a great way to use them to decorate your front door for spring.

https://pinkpopdesign.com/rain-boot-wreath/

Personalize your front door with this monogram wreath. 

Make A Monogram - daisymaebelle | daisymaebelle

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Do you love the farmhouse look? Then this is the wreath for you! 

Wagon Wheel Farmhouse Style Wreath Tutorial - Lydi Out Loud

This cute watering can wreath is fast and easy. Less than 10 minutes to put together.

Spring Watering Can Wreath! (tatertotsandjello.com)

A 5 minute DIY wreath will bring spring to your front door. 

How To Make An Easy 5-minute DIY Spring Wreath - Anika's DIY Life

This lush DIY boxwood wreath filled with butterflies and dotted with baby’s breath is the essence of spring!  I just might make this one because I already have the boxwood wreath.

Spring Boxwood Butterfly Wreath | Fun365 (orientaltrading.com)

Oh my goodness! This wreath is adorable and fairly simple to make. I just love the little bird's nest. 

Simply Spring: A DIY Wreath (onsuttonplace.com)

Do you love fairy gardens? Try making this DIY fairy garden wreath for your front door.  It adds that little touch of whimsy and much needed in the times we are living in these days. RIGHT?

DecoArt Blog - Crafts - DIY Fairy Garden Wreath

We hope you enjoyed these DIY wreath ideas. Do you have a wreath that you've made for the spring? We'd love for you to share it with us. Can't get enough ideas for a spring wreath project.

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