Budget Easter -- the best tips, hacks and more
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Last post: 04/05/2023 at 10:26 am
Easter is on its way (with Easter Sunday falling on 9 April this year), so here's THE place to share all your top tips and tricks for having an egg-cellent time on a budget! Plus, don't forget to check the Aldi website regularly to see their latest Easter offers!
What are your top tips and tricks for Easter on a budget?
My tip:
Buy some easter egg moulds and make your own.
Saves you money on the eggs, and it gives you something to do with the kids on Easter Saturday.
I think one of the easiest ways to make Easter fun is to draw out all the activities as long as possible.
- We colour eggs together before big day in preparation.
- Do Easter crafts like homemade Easter bonnets, Easter cards, bunny crafts – I love these easy pompom chicks on the Netmums site netmums.com/easter/easter-crafts-for-kids/2-fluffy-pom-pom-chicks
- In addition to hiding dyed hard-boiled eggs and candy ones, we do a treasure hunt, with clues left all around the house and garden. There's a small "prize" at the end but honestly I think the children love running around and figuring out what the clues and rhymes mean as much as getting the surprise at the end
- Play games! We love to pull out some of our favourite board games or cards and set aside time to play together as a special Easter treat. Real quality time!
Roll on, Easter!
My tip:
Buy some easter egg moulds and make your own.
Saves you money on the eggs, and it gives you something to do with the kids on Easter Saturday.
Hi Kirk, love this idea! And if you get two different coloured chocolate bars you can swirl the colours together for a fancy 'expensive-looking' marble effect egg too! :)
We're going to make some chocolate nests with little choc eggs in them, do an egg hunt around the house (our garden is too small to do one) and then watch some Peter Rabbit!
What's everyone's thoughts on buying easter eggs- do you buy for everyone or just the kids?
I think one of the easiest ways to make Easter fun is to draw out all the activities as long as possible.
- We colour eggs together before big day in preparation.
- Do Easter crafts like homemade Easter bonnets, Easter cards, bunny crafts – I love these easy pompom chicks on the Netmums site netmums.com/easter/easter-crafts-for-kids/2-fluffy-pom-pom-chicks
- In addition to hiding dyed hard-boiled eggs and candy ones, we do a treasure hunt, with clues left all around the house and garden. There's a small "prize" at the end but honestly I think the children love running around and figuring out what the clues and rhymes mean as much as getting the surprise at the end
- Play games! We love to pull out some of our favourite board games or cards and set aside time to play together as a special Easter treat. Real quality time!
Roll on, Easter!
Great ideas! Another fun Easter activity could be Making your own Easter bonnets! If you really want to get into the spirit of things, DIY Easter bonnets are a super fun craft activity for the kids, that will help make your celebration even more special. We've got some great ideas for quick & easy bonnets, including one you can make with just a paper plate!
Host an Easter egg hunt in your backyard or local park for a fun and budget-friendly activity.
It's all about the Easter egg hunt, write up up clues on fancy paper, use Mini eggs as the prizes – it saves forking out for big eggs
We're going to do an Easter chick hunt instead of chocolate eggs this year!
We always have lots of family and friends round for a roast, but it's a little pricey this year so each household joining is bringing a dish. My neighbour is bringing her famous honey roast carrots, and my mum has made an miringue. Even my 3 year year old has made rice crispy buns with little chicks on top.
It's been a really nice experience planning it, taking away all the stress and everyone is so excited
We always have lots of family and friends round for a roast, but it's a little pricey this year so each household joining is bringing a dish. My neighbour is bringing her famous honey roast carrots, and my mum has made an miringue. Even my 3 year year old has made rice crispy buns with little chicks on top.
It's been a really nice experience planning it, taking away all the stress and everyone is so excited
I love a potluck like this! It's great too because friends and family can bring their 'signature' dish. We love my aunt's sausage balls and crowd around her when she arrives!
