Easter On a Budget - Craft and Decorating Ideas

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Nancy Twigg The Easter celebration can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some ideas to help you simplify and replace the commercial aspects of the holiday with activities that are more in...

Spring Hatchling

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This docile-looking chick makes an impressive cluck -- no batteries (or ventriloquist skills) required.

Potato & Sweet Potato Torte

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Layers of potatoes and sweet potatoes meld into an impressive vegetable "cake" that forms a golden crust during baking. Serve as a vegetarian centerpiece or with roast poultry or pork.

Bringing Home the Easter Bunny: Rabbits as Pets

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With Easter right around the corner, pet stores are stocking up on bunnies for sale. Doesn't everyone at one time or another think about buying a bunny for their children at Easter? Many of these bunnies are bought on impulse, without knowing all the responsibility a rabbit requires. Not too long after Easter, many of these bunnies are neglected or taken to local shelters once the novelty wears off. Before buying that cute, fluffy bunny in the window of the pet store, give it some thought. Do you have the time and patience to devote to a rabbit? And did you know that rabbits and young children are usually not a good combination?

Traditional Easter Movies

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Five movies your Easter shouldn't be without.

Our Favorite Film Bunnies

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Ham, Gruyere & Spinach Bread Pudding

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High-quality smoked ham is worth the cost. It infuses the pudding with a smoky flavor that complements the spinach, peppers, rosemary and Gruyere.

Jelly Bean Biscotti

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Homemade Art Cards

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Package five or 10 cards with envelopes, and you've got a great gift for doting grandparents and other relatives.

Yarn Eggs

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These bright and funky eggs are a blast for kids to make -- and they're a great party decoration too. If packed away carefully, they should last for years.