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Pretty Little Eggs

So it is almost time to break out the messy dyes from the cheap-o box of easter egg dying kits, the peeps, the chocolate bunnies, and all those jellybeans! Or not . . . lets get a little creative here and think outside the box! What if there were a really cool way to create georgeous beyond belief easter eggs that are not only a breeze, but clean too! I have a blog for you to check out (because I have way too much on my plate to go back through my pictures and post directions for you)! Head to your local thrift shop and snag some .50 100% silk ties and get ready to chop em' up :) "Our Best Bites" has the best tutorial and the best step by step images to help you create "TIE" dyed eggs worht swooning over. My only input would be to blow your eggs . . . (for those who might be worried about the safety of the tie print transferring to your egg).

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2008/03/silk-dyed-eggs.html

Happy Easter Creating,

Robins Nests

Here is my simple guide to beautiful and traditional Robins Nests that your kiddos will adore, cherish, and remember for years to come.



Supplies:


Parchment Paper


Candy Melts-Chocolate, Caramel or Peanut Butter ( I tend to use chocolate)


Chowmein noodles


Cadburry malted eggs (they look the most realistic and are traditional, but you can use the whopper version if you know your kiddos love them).


*Peeps (only if you want, these I added just for our little ones because they adore them)


Large Cello Bags (or medium treat boxes)


1st and foremost, lay out a long stretch of parchment. Then follow the directions on your candy melt package ( I use these because they are easy to work with and set up fast, they are fail safe and you can add other flavors). Next, my son likes to lay out bundles on the paper ( I like to mix my chowmein right inside the bowl because it is cleaner) then drizzle some chocolate right over the bundles. The messy part is up next. use your hands to mold little nests and then add your robins eggs to the center. You may need to add a little candy melt to get your eggs to stick, but I think you only need to do this step if you are sending these off and they will be traveling. Let these set for at least 30 minutes before bagging or boxing them up. I recommend laying a piece of parchement under each nest to keep it from sticking and making your bags less than pretty.


Have fun and enjoy making new traditions this year!

Resurrection Cookies!

**This picture was borrowed from Petit Chef***

Easter is hopping it's way on over! So get ready for a few weeks filled with Easter crafts, fun, and memories! To get you started here are resurrection cookies. Don't wait til' the last minute to read this one... it is specific and you have to follow the steps closely to be able to tell the story. SO read it over and be ready ahead of time. Hoppy Easter my friends! May yours be blessed beyond measure.


This is a great recipe to teach your children the REAL story of Easter. That the Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, is not dead but has Risen. We serve a Risen Savior…


So Grab your Apron and Let’s Get Started!!!!!!!
You will need:
1 cup whole pecans
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 egg whites
a pinch salt
1 cup sugar
a zipper baggy
1 wooden spoon
scotch tape
Bible
Instructions:

These are to be made the evening before Easter. Preheat oven to 300F.*** (this is very important —
don’t wait until you are half done with the recipe).Place pecans in zipper baggy and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested. He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read: John 19:1-3
Let each child smell the vinegar.
Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into mixing bowl. Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross He was given vinegar to drink. Read: John 19:28-30
Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life.
Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read: John 10:10&11
Sprinkle a little salt into each child’s hand.
Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl.
Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus’ followers,and the bitterness of our own sin. Read: Luke 23:27
So far the ingredients are not very appetizing.
Add 1 cup sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us.
He wants us to know and belong to Him.
Read: Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16
Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God’s eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read: Isaiah 1:18 and John 3:1-3
Fold in broken nuts.
Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper covered cookie sheet.Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where
Jesus’ body was laid.Read: Matthew 27:57-60
Put the cookie sheet in the oven,
close the door and turn the oven OFF.
Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door.Explain that Jesus’ tomb was sealed. Read: Matthew 27:65-66
GO TO BED!
Explain that they may feel sad to
leave the cookies in the oven overnight.Jesus’ followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
Read: John 16:20&22
On Resurrection Sunday (Easter) morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter Jesus’ followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read: Matthew 28:1-9