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Isn’t the Easter Bunny Supposed to Make Kids Happy (Funny Video)?

March 29, 2013 By Andrew Maxwell Comments

photo by sharpie99.deviantart.com

It’s the time of year when the Easter Bunny makes his annual visit delivering all the chocolate goodies. Setting aside the Christian aspect of the holiday, Easter is also synonymous with chocolate. And who better to deliver these delicious treats than the Easter Bunny himself, of course!

Many parents spend countless hours concocting Easter ideas for kids. Of course many of these ideas include colorful eggs (do Easter bunnies lay eggs??) and, of course, the hunt for the chocolate eggs. I seem to have an up session with the chocolate Easter eggs here, I’m realizing. Hum.

An Easter Bunny Entrance That Takes a Turn for the (Comical) Worst

The video below was setup by the parents of two small children who were, as you can tell, anxious to find out what the Easter Bunny was bringing. It’s obvious that parents wanted the element of surprise to be a large part of the Easter tradition. But, as you’ll see, the surprise didn’t quite unfold the way the parents thought.

Happy Easter from All of Us Here at Plan an Event.

Get Ready, Set and Go It’s Easter Time!

March 28, 2013 By Randy Markus Comments

Photo courtesy of Ken Curtis

When you first see the signs of spring and the super sweet bunnies arrive, chocolate and the like, we all know Easter is just around the corner. And while some people may disagree (though not me) Easter isn’t just about the chocolate and fun. For so many this holiday is all about celebrating their religious convictions.

As explained in the bible Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death. And while some celebrate by going to church and enjoying a family meal others of us celebrate in a more traditional less religious way by getting together and spending time with loved ones. Some of the traditions include good food, decorating eggs, an egg hunt, the Easter bunny as well as crafts and games. Growing up my family didn’t celebrate this holiday but we never felt left out. Like clockwork, each and every year when Easter arrived we woke up to a shoe box full of chocolate, sweets and toys. Thanks Mom!

Is Easter the Number One Holiday?

For Christians, Easter is the most significant and meaningful religious holiday. And after Christmas, this holiday is known as the second most liked holiday. As a matter of fact, Easter is identified as a moveable feast meaning “a religious holiday that falls on different dates in different years”. And that’s because western churches use the Gregorian calendar and eastern churches use the Julian calendar.

Easter Fun Facts

• After Halloween, Easter is the second biggest holiday after Halloween for candy consumption.
• With over 120 million cards will be sent making it the fourth largest card exchanging holiday.
• The first chocolate eggs were made in Europe in the early 19th century.
• Yearly over 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies are created and 76% of Americans eat the ears first.
• Americans eat over 700 million marshmallow peeps and they are the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy.
• Over 16 billion jelly beans are made with red being the number one favorite of kids.
• In 1971 the Cadbury Creme Egg debut and over 300 million eggs are made each year.

Easter wouldn’t be complete without a fun and amusing bloopers reel. So enjoy this entertaining collection of kid’s Easter blooper’s.

So no matter how you mark and celebrate this holiday, all of us at Plan an Event are wishing you a very happy Easter weekend!

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Easter Party Planning and Fun!

February 28, 2013 By Randy Markus Comments

four year old hand drawn pink easter bunny

Photo courtesy of Mollypop

When knee deep into winter I am always looking for signs that spring is on the way; an unusually warm day, the groundhog and his shadow or Easter just around the corner. In my mind when Easter arrives so does spring and is a perfect time to start holiday party planning. While Easter is a religious holiday for some, for others it’s all about traditions and family. And no matter what your religion Easter can be a time of laughter and joy. Growing up my family did not celebrate Easter but we never felt left out as every year we received a shoebox filled with Easter goodies. Proving no matter the age or beliefs many kids look forward to the party fun, the Easter bunny, Easter eggs and yes yummy treats.

There really are loads of party planning ideas to ensure your Easter celebration is not only picture-perfect but organized and joy filled as well. And with a bit of creativity and resourcefulness that fun-filled, stress-free party can easily be planned and loved by all; kids and adults alike.

Easter Party Planning – The Decorations

Of course an Easter party is all about the pastel colors; pink, yellow, green and blue. Decorate the space with themed banners and signs. You can make or purchase Easter bunnies and chicks and place and hang them literally everywhere. And then enhance the space with colorful streamers and lots of balloons. Use the balloons to create bouquets and arrange them around the room. Take baskets and fill them with treats or fake grass and plastic eggs and scatter then around. A visit on-line or to a favorite retailer you will find a variety of Easter bits and pieces that can be used to decorate. One year I made a huge table centerpiece using only Easter themed treats; eggs, chocolate, candy, baskets and are you ready the highlight; Easter Peeps of all colors and it was spectacular (if I do say so myself) and definitely the hit of the party.

Easter Party Planning – Let The Games Begin

What’s an Easter celebration without some entertaining games that guests are certain to enjoy? Party games up the fun ante and are easily adaptable for kids of all ages. The game list is long and for me starts with egg decorating by taking a dyed egg that can be decorated using colored markers, glitter, glue, sequins, stencils, stickers and beads. Set up an Easter egg or scavenger hunt, pin the “tail” on the bunny, jelly bean guess, egg pass and musical chairs. Most party games are easy to revise for Easter, for example take Simon Says and make it the Easter Bunny Says. By including some of these entertaining, keep them busy games you are this close to Easter party fun!

Easter Party Planning – The Goody Bag

If you’ve read any of my past blogs you know for me it’s all about the treats and goody bags. Whenever possible and appropriate I always, always provide goody bags for guests. Planning and hosting a party can cost, but have no fear, goody bags can be organized without breaking the bank. And with so much available, this time of year is the perfect time for goody bag delights. A recipe for success is to have “a little of this and a little of that”. Enhance the Easter chocolate and candy with other Easter themed toys and trinkets. The delicious chocolate and candy will be the first to go but the toys will provide hours of amusement.

No matter the type of celebration, party planning can be a costly and stressful scenario. These days with so much help on-line and at our local retailers we can turn it around and make it a most eggcellent experience. So with Easter just around the corner get party planning.

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Planning an Event This Easter Weekend?

April 8, 2012 By Andrew Maxwell Comments

photo by collectpics.com

When we think of Easter we often associate it with planning an event around children (well apart from the religious aspect of Easter that is). Planning an event can sometimes be a hassle at the best of times. There is one thing that’s certain in life and that’s that if something can go wrong, usually something will go wrong. Otherwise known as “Murphy’s Law”.

So for this Easter weekend we thought we’d share a video compilation of Easter event planning gone wrong. While our laughing maybe at the expense of the the kids in the video, it’s important that we remember we are laughing with them and not at them. Okay, so maybe were laughing at them… But how could we resist.

The moral of the story – maybe don’t put all your eggs in one basket (sorry I just couldn’t refuse the opportunity to use that expression, especially today).