Making the most of a dollar is something I think most families are still being considerate of, but balancing that with wanting to provide fun and nurturing activities for your family to participate in can be a challenge. Taking advantage of free kids activities is one great way to do that: you really can’t get any more cost effective than free. There are more of these types of events around than you might be aware of, you just need to know where to look.
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Filling Easter baskets is as fun for me as filling Christmas stockings – but it can also be a little stressful. What do you buy to make each basket special for the recipient? I’m always trying to come up with unique Easter basket filler ideas to keep up with the changing tastes of the kiddos as they reach different stages of their lives. And at 20, 15, and 1, they’re not exactly all clamoring for the same things.
I do try and pick up a few things throughout the year as I see items they might like, and I also shop the after-Easter (and other holiday) sale at Target; last year I found quite a few things at 90% off. Just remember to store the items somewhere you’ll remember them! Nothing is worse than opening a package of Easter item scores when you’re putting up your Halloween decorations.
Easter Basket Filler Ideas – Ages 3 & Under
Since sometimes even the Easter Bunny needs a helping hand, here are some Easter basket filler ideas for a variety of ages. Not all of the items are small enough to necessarily fit inside your basket (unless you’re using a really large basket), but I personally think that’s okay; we often had some wrapped gifts outside of our baskets when I was a kid. Continue reading »
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Last week Matter of Cents and I covered Easter crafts and this week we’re going to cover Easter recipes and treats! There are so many tasty-looking recipes out there, I’m sure you’ll find something you’d like to grace your Easter table with. I know I found a few that will definitely be part of our feast!
I’m always looking for new ways to dress up chicken (isn’t everyone?), and so when I saw Chicken Piccata pop up on Pinterest the other day, I thought “Ooh. Maybe?”. Her post referenced a recipe from The Pioneer Woman, whom I adore, so (after reading the comments suggesting this particular modification was not exactly a win) I popped over to check out Ree’s original recipe.
As usual, I was not disappointed. I did make a couple of swaps, myself, but that was mainly due to the ingredients I had on hand and not wanting to have to make a special trip to the grocery. I also marinated my chicken for most of the day before cooking, just to impart some extra flavor. Here’s my version of her recipe.
Chicken Piccata