Top Hoppin' Easter Bunny Crafts and Projects {Holiday Fun}

I'm such a seasonal nut. I love all the fun colors, foods, decorations that are associated with all of our American and Christian Holidays. This weekend is all about Easter.  How about you? Do you celebrate all the fun holidays? You can go through my National Food HoliDays post for more fun ideas. Here are some of my favorite Easter Bunny ideas. Enjoy!

I'd love for you to share your ideas in the comments below!! Thanks and Hoppy Easter! 

Easter Candy Project

Easter Bunny Candy Bouquet (my project featured on the Bowdabra Blog)

Easter Bunny Egg Pops

Easter Bunny in a Jar Food Craft & Gift Idea

Easter Bunny Bow Ears Craft for Kids

Easter Bunny Egg Cups - Cute and easy project!

-Cut out white and pink ears and pink nose with felt.

-Cut a pipe cleaner in half or in thirds.

-Hot glue or tacky glue ears together and glue to back of small plastic dixie cup. Then do eyes. Fold pipe cleaners in half and glue on cup. Finally glue on nose.

Use this to add in an Easter egg for the kids. You can have their name on the egg. This would be cute for party favors or instead of place cards at the dinner table. You could even add candy into the cup. Use any size cup. I got this fun idea from the daycare where I work!

Rainbow Bread - Last but not least... let the kids brighten up bread with a little bit of fun colors! I got this project from my friend's daycare. 

To Do:

1-With paint brushes, let the kids paint on a mixture of whole milk and food coloring. The mixture is 1/3 cup whole milk and desired amount of food coloring. 

Don't let them go too crazy with the mixture or the bread will turn to mush.

2-Bake the bread on parchment paper in a preheated 375 degree oven for 5 minutes. You can use the paper to write their names on.

3-  Then let them eat the rainbow!

So fun and perfect for so many occasions! Thanks for sharing, Jane! 

More fun Easter ideas

• National FoodHolidays Board
• Recipes for the Holidays
• Easter Treats & Crafts

Easy Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes

We love sweet potatoes! Ever since my teens were babies I've been making them sweet potato fries. I have several sweet potato recipes that I enjoy making and below you will find a new one. Do you have any favorite sweet potato recipes? IF so please share in the below comments. I'm always looking for new and tasty sweet potato recipes to make my family. These are great because they are made in the crockpot!

Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:

4-6 Medium sweet potatoes sliced (They can be sliced and cooked with the skins on to keep the nutritional content found in the skins and to help hold the potato together during cooking or you may peel them too.)

1/4 Cup sugar (Some may like it sweeter and more sugar may be added; however, please try it first with minimal sugar –still so good and healthier!)

1 Teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1-2 Tablespoons butter

Directions:

- Grease slow cooker/crock pot (butter or spray)

- Add sliced sweet potatoes (approx. 3/8 inch) (wash and scrub very well before slicing)

- Sprinkle with salt

- Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over sweet potatoes

- Dot with butter

- Cook on low for 3-4  hours; (cooking times will vary)

Serves: Four

Guest recipe provided by Lid Pocket. I actually need one of these for all of my crockpots. Last fall while at a cookout, someone dropped my crockpot lid and it shattered everywhere. It was from my best crockpot, too! So sad. Anyhow I'm thrilled to know of this product and plan on stocking up!

About the Lid Pocket

The Lid Pocket attaches easily right to the side of most slow cookers and holds the lid in place so your hands are free to stir, season or plate the food.  The Lid Pocket is also designed with a reservoir that catches the condensation so it won't drip in your food or on the counter top. 

The Lid Pocket is designed for use with nearly all slow cookers.  It fits the three-quart slow cookers all the way up to the large round and oval slow cookers.  The Lid Pocket is BPA-free, dishwasher safe and stores conveniently inside the slow cooker.

The Lid Pocket makes a great hostess gift, bridal shower/wedding gift, or a gift for teachers or for anyone who owns a slow cooker.  It can be included in a gift basket with soup kits; cider seasonings and a ladle; or a gadget-themed basket.  The possibilities are endless.

Be sure to "Like" the Lid Pocket on Facebook for more of Vicky Braun's favorite slow cooker recipes. Visit www.lidpocket.com to order a Lid Pocket for $9.99, plus S+H.

More Sweet Potato Recipes

• Crockpot Sweet Potatoes 
• Pineapple Sweet Potato Casserole
• Praline Sweet Potato Casserole- family favorite
• Sweet Potato Egg Breakfast Bites
• 12 Sweet Potato Recipes for the Holidays
• Praline Sweet Potatoes
• Beer Battered Tempura

Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Not everyone likes ham for Easter! If this is your home, consider making a turkey breast. This yummy turkey breast recipe is easy to make. I love using crockpot recipes so anytime I can use it to save a little time, I do it! This recipe can be cooking in the slow cooker and not use up valuable space in the oven. Easy family dinner ideas like this one is worth cooking over and over! Do you have any favorites? Feel free to share them in the comments below!

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

Ingredients:

1 (6 pound) turkey breast (Jennie – O); thawed (I removed plastic wrap)

1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

Do This:

1- Spray slow cooker

2 - Place the turkey breast in the slow cooker

3 - Rub the onion soup mix all over the turkey.

4 - Cover and cook on LOW and cook for approximately 6-7 hours.

5 - Use meat thermometer  — turkey needs to get to 170 degrees

PREP: 5 mins!

Kitchen Tip:

Want gravy? Jennie-O includes a gravy packet.  Add water. Stir. Voila.

I hope you enjoyed this guest recipe! Here are more Easter Dinner or Family Dinner ideas.

Easy Family Dinner Ideas

Honey Lime Fruit Salad 
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Mom's Cheesy Hash Browns
Flower Power Artist Veggies

Skinny FunFetti Cupcakes

Scrambled Egg Margarita Pizza

Super Yummy Cinnamon Rolls

Aunt Salad
Ham & Swiss Cheese Sliders

Easter Leftover Ham and Potato Soup

Healthy Whole Grains Meal Ideas and Roman Meal Giveaway #mc

I've been on a healthier lifestyle journey for 2 years now. Over this time I've learned what to eat, how much to eat, what not to eat or drink, and the list continues to grow as I live each day ready to learn something new. One of the best things that I have learned is to eat whole grains daily. How about you? Are you eating healthier? Do you eat whole grains daily? I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Roman Meal. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Along this journey I have found some really tasty products which I have added into our family's pantry. One of those products is Roman Meal Bread. Roman Meal is made from whole grain which two slices give 2/3 of the daily amount of whole grains recommended in the dietary guidelines. It is also a good source of calcium, vitamin D and fiber. Whole grains help with digestion and weight management and studies have shown that an intake of whole grain may reduce the risk of heart disease.

Aside from those benefits the bread taste great! The bread is baked fresh in regional bakeries across the United States to get the bread to you quicker. I love the fact that the company uses regional baking sites to get the freshest bread out to the stores. 

No matter what we were eating, if bread was needed we used the Roman Meal Bread. A few of my favorite ways:

1. Hard Boiled Eggs- Smashed up with a dab of butter. Toast Roman Meal and eat it with the eggs. 
2. Sandwich- Hard Salami, Swiss Cheese and 1 serving of Mayonnaise. 
3. Scrambled Eggs - Serve on top of the Roman Meal Bread.
4. Tuna Fish Sandwich - Mix 1 can tuna fish in water, 3/4 cup pickle relish, 1/4 cup Mayonnaise, 1/4 cup diced onions. Add on top of the bread and top with Sriracha Sauce. 

Their website is full of educational information about their products as well as tasty recipes. Here are a few I plan to make for my family. 

Rustic Italian Flat Bread Pizza

Prep Time: 8 Minutes   Cook Time: 2 Minutes   Ready In: 10 Minutes   Servings: 4    

Ingredients:
4	slices	Roman Meal Rustic Italian 100% Whole Grain Bread
16		Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
3		Whole canned artichoke hearts, cut in quarters
¼	cup	Thinly sliced red onion
½	cup	Grated mozzarella cheese
½	cup	Prepared pasta sauce
16		Fresh basil leaves
4	slices	Prosciutto ham (optional)

Directions:
1.	Preheat broiler to 400 F. Foil-line one baking sheet.
2.	Place bread on baking sheet. Broil about 1 minute on one side, until lightly toasted. Remove from oven.
3.	Turn bread over and top untoasted side with tomatoes, artichokes, onion and cheese, dividing evenly between slices of bread. Return to oven for about 1 minute, until cheese is melted. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
4.	Top bread with pasta sauce, prosciutto and fresh basil, dividing evenly between slices of bread.

Whole Grain French Toast and Tropical Fruit Kabobs

Prep Time: 5 Minutes   Cook Time: 11 Minutes   Ready In: 16 Minutes   Servings: 6    

Ingredients:
2	large	Eggs, beaten
¼	cup	Milk
1	tsp	Vanilla extract, divided
6	slices	Roman Meal bread
		Nonstick cooking spray
1	tbsp	Granulated sugar
2	tsp	Fresh lemon zest
18		1-inch cubes Fresh fruit (kiwi, pineapple, mango)
6		6-inch bamboo skewers
		Yogurt and honey (optional)

Directions:
1.	Combine eggs, milk and vanilla extract in shallow bowl; mix well. Combine sugar and lemon zest in small bowl; set aside.
2.	Trim crusts and cut each piece of bread into quarters for a total of 24 pieces.
3.	Spray large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Dip bread pieces in egg mixture, coating both sides. Place in skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Cook on second side for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown.
4.	Assemble 4 pieces French toast and 3 pieces fruit on each skewer for a total of 6 skewers. Sprinkle with lemon sugar. Serve with yogurt and honey if desired. Roman Meal has a sweepstakes going on right now. Hop over to their Facebook Sweepstakes this month where one grand prizewinner will receive $2,500. Other prizes include free bread coupons. This sweepstakes ends April 30th. Connect with Roman Meal on their Website, Facebook, Twitter and their Newsletter. You can also enter to win Roman Meal bread coupon vouchers right here on my blog. This giveaway ends April 20th, USA resident and 18 years of age or older. TO ENTER-  Leave a comment below and tell me if you have ever tried Roman Meal bread If so what did you like about it. If you haven't tried it why do you want to try it now? Enter the above sweepstakes and come back here and leave a comment telling me which name you used to enter the sweepstakes.

#SummerDreams Have Luggage, Will Travel Sweepstakes

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We do not have a huge family trip planned this year, sad to say! Two of my girls will be headed off to college so we will be involved in that process. There are trips planned here and there so luggage will be needed. I would love to win this set for one of my girls, or they could split it and share! When was the last time you had new luggage?

One winner will receive a Tag Coronado II 5 Piece Spinner Luggage Set and $150 Old Navy Gift Card.

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More Summer Plans and Family Fun

• Planned Playdates with your Teens
• Tween & Teens Fun Activities & Recipes on Pinterest
• 50 Summer Activities for Tweens & Teens
• Tweens & Teens on Pinterest 
• 7 Healthy Travel Tips
• 15 Healthier & Savvy Travel Tips
• Road Trip Ideas for Families
• 10 Gadgets for the Road Trip with Kids

Quick and Easy Family Meals {Busy Week Meal Plan}

This is going to be one busy week for our family. To maintain some sort of sanity I will still have a menu plan. If not, we will eat out too much, waste money and add unwanted calories to the waistline. Weeks like this call for quick meals and easy crockpot meals. How do you survive busy weeks? Do you make a plan? Here are some ideas for you.

Busy Week Meal Plan idea

Monday- Fiesta Burger and SPICY RANCH Dip and Flower Power Artist Veggies

Tuesday - Crockpot Cranberry BBQ Chicken and Mom's Cheesy Hash browns
Wednesday-  Homemade Turkey Meatball Subs and a huge salad
Thursday-Leftovers or crockpot Pizza Soup (depends if we have enough leftovers or not)
Friday-Thai Green Curry Chicken 
Saturday-Speedy Sausage Muffins
Desset- I'm picking a Cake from this collection of 43 Best Ever Cakes. Which one will you try?

Easter Sunday Brunch - Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Do you have any favorite quick and easy family meals? Leave links in the comments and I'll come check them out and pin recipes I want to try on my Menu Plan or Tasty Recipes Pinterest Boards.

Here are some recipe ideas for Easter Brunch

Skinny FunFetti Cupcakes

Scrambled Egg Margarita Pizza

Super Yummy Cinnamon Rolls

Aunt Salad
Ham & Swiss Cheese Sliders

Easter Leftover Ham and Potato Soup

I've linked up at OrgJunkie's Menu Plan Monday link up. 

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