Getting Ready for Easter

Easter will be here before you know it. It is one of my family’s favorite holidays. I love to decorate the house with spring colors and Easter decor. Here are some of the things I plan on doing this week to prepare for Easter:

• Plant pretty colorful flowers in pots and place them around my front door.
• Hang an Easter wreath on my front door (check out my “It’s Spring” Pinterest board for more awesome ideas for making Easter wreaths).
• Change out the towels in the guest bathroom and in the kitchen to light spring colors.
• Change out my decorative pillows and throws to lighter fabrics and spring colors.
• Pick up goodies on sale for Easter baskets.
• Watch for Easter sales . . . everyone loves a new Easter outfit.

Since I will be hosting the Easter lunch, I have started planning my menu. I like to keep things simple so that I can enjoy watching the kids Easter egg hunt and playing with the goodies in their Easter baskets. Some of the dishes I plan on serving include the following:

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• Honey glazed ham
• Potato salad (it can be made ahead of time)
• Fresh green beans or asparagus (haven’t decided yet)  
• Macaroni and cheese (the kid’s favorite)
• Spinach & Strawberry Salad
• Deviled eggs
• Lemon Meringue pie 
• Cupcakes for the kids (and adults too)
• Shaped sugar cookies (for the kids to decorate)

I hope to enjoy the Easter holiday by planning ahead and keeping things simple and stress free.  Do you have any tips to share?