My kids discovered a YouTube video that highlighted dozens of unique ways to decorate Easter eggs. They were excited to try out some of the new techniques they learned, many of which were new to me as well. There’s no one way to decorate an Easter egg. It reminded me that there’s also no one way to create an amazing life. There are lots of different ways to earn money.There are lots of different ways to spend it.There are lots of different ways to allocate your time.And lots of options of where and who to spend that time with. Of course, you can do things by the book. You …
Easter Clothes
A quick cartoon drawn in Photoshop. I like imagining the words being spoken by George Costanza's mother. …
Ode to Magritte
[ Not a Peep. Acrylic on newsprint. 9 x 12 inches. ] …
Stage a Peep De Resistance
Imagine the look of surprise you'll see when someone in your home or office, on a mission to secure a cup of coffee, walks into a room entrenched with dozens -- hundreds! -- of Peeps, poised for an ambush! The idea of staging a Peep De Resistance, shared with us by K&J Nation member Brit Neyrinck, was not in our 20 Unconventional Things You Can Make with Peeps post, but it should have been. And if this is not already part of your Easter tradition, it should be. This article gives you all the tips you need, including these great gems: …
Easter and the Element of Surprise
Sometimes people get all grumpy about how eggs and bunnies and candy often muddy the real meaning of Easter. Even though eggs and rabbits are often considered symbols of new life, I can see their point. But it doesn't have to be an all or nothing proposition. Check out these two examples of fun Easter crafts. The first one, shown above, comes from the Rice Krispies website. It's a Rice Krispie Treat shaped like an egg, with M&Ms hidden inside. Neat, huh? The second one is a nifty project from Not Martha. On the surface, it looks like a regular hard-boiled Easter egg: …
Peeps Aplenty: 20 Unconventional Things to Make With Peeps
When it comes to Peeps, our house is divided. Kim is not a fan, but I have a marshmallowy soft spot in my heart for them. Even though I can't eat as many of them as I used to, they still provide me nostalgic memories of my childhood when I'd eat them by the pound. (Which has to be a lot, right?) Peeps make some people happy. They make other people sick. But love 'em or hate 'em, there are a surprising amount of things you can make WITH them, from the edible to the decorative. Here are our favorites. …
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All I Need to Know I Learned from the Easter Bunny
I got this list from a Kim & Jason reader named Pat. She got it from her aunt, a retired school teacher. Enjoy, and have yourself a Happy Easter! Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. There's no such thing as too much candy. All work and no play can make you a basket case. A cute tail attracts a lot of attention. Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day. Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits. Some body parts should be floppy. Keep your paws off of other people's jelly beans. Good things come in small, sugar coated …
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Easter Egg Lunch
I love so many things about this idea from Brandy of Gluesticks. I love that it elevates lunch to a whole new level of playfulness. I love the tiny peanut butter and honey sandwiches. I love that the grapes look so freaking huge. I love that this idea could completely replace the boring old lunch bag. (Not that lunch bags have to be boring, mind you.) Most of all, I love the fact that Adultitis must hate this as much as any kid (or kid at heart) would love it. …
14 Fun Easter Egg Decorating Ideas for the Young at Heart
You might think that decorating Easter eggs is by default an Adultitis-free activity. Not necessarily. If the decorating of eggs is something that's become more of a chore, or if you're doing it a certain way because you've always done it that way...well, that makes Adultitis happier than a hippie in a hemp store. Perhaps this is the year to mix things up. Here are some fun ideas... …
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For God So Loved His Children
In her first two-plus years of life, my daughter Lucy has only been sick a few times. For that, Kim and I count our blessings, as there is nothing more miserable and sad and pathetic than a sick little kid. In those times when she is suffering, I’d happily take on her sickness and carry it myself if given the chance. Even if it meant that whatever affliction would be ten times worse and last ten times longer. I’d do it. In a heartbeat. I know parents who have lost children to cancer and diabetes, and I know they'd agree with me. They would've given anything for the chance to trade …