For many South Africans, Easter weekend is usually either a chocolate feast, a chance to get away, or a time of religious significance. While the national COVID-19 lockdown has put paid to any public Easter celebrations or activities and religious gatherings, it shouldn’t stop you from spending quality time with your family in your home. There are plenty of fun things to do with children of all ages, so there’s no doubt this will be an Easter to remember. Here are five great ways to entertain your kids this Easter weekend.
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1. Have An Egg Hunt
Fortunately, the Easter Bunny has been identified as an essential worker by leaders around the globe, so there’s definitely no excuse to skip the egg hunt this year. Organise a game that the whole family can participate in, regardless of age. If you have to do it indoors, get creative with the rules and use clues to direct players around the home. Not only does it get people moving and create an air of excitement, but it also means that everyone can get their hands on some sweet treats. Let’s be honest – any game that ends in chocolate is one worth playing.
2. Get Baking
One excellent way to keep little hands busy is with baking. We love these ideas:
- Take all that excess chocolate from the hunt, melt it down, and make Chocolate Fondue! The whole family will enjoy dipping marshmallows, fruit, and nuts into a lovely bubbling bowl of chocolate.
- Make a batch of home-made hot cross buns. They taste better than the shop-bought kind and everyone can join in for a morning of baking.
- Get the kids to make chocolate nests for their mini eggs. It’s a fun and easy recipe that doesn’t require much effort at all.
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3. Decorate Eggs Together
Another great way to entertain your kids this Easter weekend is to decorate some eggs together. It’s a crafty activity that makes for great family time, and it’s guaranteed to get those creative juices flowing. Hard-boil a few eggs (or use white candy-coated ones) and then check out these 10 really cool ways to decorate your Easter eggs.
4. Stage An Epic Egg And Spoon Race
If you have a garden or a long driveway, take the eggs you’ve just decorated and use them to stage an epic egg and spoon race. All you need is an egg and spoon per participant, and then the games can begin. Whether you race individually or relay-style, it’s a good old-fashioned outdoor game that everyone can play. First to cross the finish line without dropping their egg wins.
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5. Make Brunch Together
An easy but enjoyable way to entertain your kids this Easter is to get them to help with your annual Easter feast. Nothing brings people together like food and if you’re eating together, you may as well cook and bake together. Try any of these delicious Easter recipes and enjoy a day of family bonding in the kitchen. You can even up the ante by dividing into teams to create competing desserts – the team with the most creative or delicious dish wins a prize! Who knows, this Easter could be the start of some new traditions that you’ll celebrate for many years to come.
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Compiled by Food and Decor Editor, Claire Badenhorst
