My bestfriend dates a man who has a child, young like 1 1/2- 2 yrs old. She asked me if she should get the son an easter gift… I said yea like an easter basket… she said no not candy maybe clothes… I responded… Well no then i dont think you should, its easter not christmas. no offense.
was I wrong to say that? I’m just being honest with her thats how I feel, its like using Easter as an excuse to give gifts or receive gifts… isn’t that ridiculous?
I’m with you.
Easter is a time for renewal, so a new outfit is a good idea. A child that small should not have too much candy, if any. A modest toy would also be appropriate.
Happy Easter
This appeared in our paper today, on the subject:
Easter Bunny, Meet Santa Claus:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080321.FACTS21/TPStory/?query=santa+and+the+easter+Bunny
How to make an Easter Bunny wreath using pretzels, ribbon, and unique arts and crafts supplies in this free arts and crafts video.
Expert: Ginny Larson
Bio: Ginny Larson has been creating fun, inexpensive crafts for over 30 years.
Filmmaker: Terry Larson
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In this video, Betty demonstrates a Brown Sugar Glazed Ham recipe, dating back to her college days (in the ’60’s). Being a starving student, Betty almost always had breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the university cafeteria. One item that was served repeatedly was Glazed Ham. Betty (using her ever-analyzing food talents) created the following recipe as an imitation of the ham served in the cafeteria, and she has continued to make it throughout her 39 (almost 40!) years of marriage.
Ingredients:
1 canned ham (I used Hormel brand, 5 pounds. You may use any brand, and reduce it to 3 pounds, if desired.)
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon orange juice (You may use another flavor of juice or a juice drink.)
Remove the canned ham from the container and place in a crock pot on low for 6 to 8 hours. You may need to cut it into two pieces to get it to fit in the crock pot. When you are ready to put your Brown Sugar Glazed Ham recipe together, remove the ham from the crock pot, and place it on a tray for slicing. Use a kitchen knife, slicer, or electric knife to slice the ham into equal pieces. You may decide to leave some of the ham unglazed for guests who prefer to skip the brown sugar flavor. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar with 2 tablespoons of prepared mustard. Use about 1 teaspoon of orange juice to get them to combine. Now spread the tops and bottoms of your sliced ham and place them in an appropriately-sized baking dish for the amount of ham you are glazing. (I glazed 6 slices with this amount of glaze, but they were very generously glazed, and it would have worked for up to 12 slices.) Bake at 350 degrees for anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, depending on how thick you like the glaze. (It will become bubbly while in the oven.) I cooked my ham slices for 12 minutes, but they could have stayed in the oven longer. Remove your ham slices from the baking dish and arrange them in a pretty way on a platter. Pour any leftover glaze from the baking dish over your sliced ham on the platter. This is a terrific dish that is easy, impressive, and great tasting!
Duration : 0:9:45
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Using vintage decorations, crafting experts Jennifer and Kitty O’Neil take the concept of the traditional Easter basket and transform it into something much more unique.
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Easter is the time for giving candy, but an Easter candy bouquet makes an excellent alternative to an Easter basket. This Easter candy bouquet is made in a mug and has the general shape of a radiating design which is one of the most basic and simple designs used in floral and candy bouquet design. In this instructional video you will learn how to incorporate a candy bouquet carrot, that you make out of candy in a tube shape like Life Savers, into your design. Candy bouquet vegetables and fruits also make nice additions to floral candy bouquet designs. This Easter candy bouquet design uses a surprisingly small amount of cellophane and other supplies that makes it a profitable design to sell. The candy bouquet carrot is perfect for a Thanksgiving cornucopia.
This video illustrates final assembly. For specific, step-by-step directions, pictures, and details of wire lengths, number of cellophane squares used, and a supplier list, go to www.delectableart.com.
Lana Rae Badouin – “The Candy Bouquet Artist”
Duration : 0:8:42
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With all the Easter candy, it can be hard to find healthy treats for Easter baskets. Get some tips for adding healthy kids snacks in this free Easter video clip about making the perfect children’s Easter basket.
Expert: Matt Cail
Contact: www.homepaintings.biz
Bio: Matt Cail is an artist who works in oil, water color and acrylic paints, among others.
Filmmaker: randy primm
Duration : 0:1:21
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Any ideas for a easter craft I could do for the kids at church on Easter between the ages 5 and up? Something more like to do with Jesus…you know. Thanks in advance.
You could make colorful crosses with ice cream sticks.
Or have them draw rainbows in easter colors.
Baste the ham with Cola. It gives it such a sweet, delicious flavor. After you baste it for the last time>>>>You can add a crust of honey mustand and light brown sugar to the ham for the last 15-20 min of cooking.
I have a potted easter lily. The flowers are just about done. Should it be cut down? If so how far? What about guidelines for planting it outside?
Just dig a hole a little deeper than the potting of the lily. I wouldn’t cut back the green until they turn by themselves. Otherwise, the bulb may not regenerate to produce blooms for next Spring.
i have friends I want to send Easter gifts to but not the mundane chocolate rabbits, or easter baskets… any ideas would he helpful
Take the money and make a gift to an area animal shelter in their names..and notify them that you are giving a gift of life to an abandoned pet.
