Need a lazy day and a creative project? Grab these few supplies, queue up the movies and cover the coffee table. Today is Egg Decorating Day!

Question: Has there ever been a time in your life when you had to use kids as decoys so you could do something the world deemed “Intended For Kids?” Maybe I am the only one, but I will admit, on occasion (maybe more than a few), I have made the call to my sister, “Anne, any chance I could take the kids for the night for some Aunty Sarah Time?” Of course I wanted to see them but it’s like a two-for-one! I REALLY want to see that Pixar movie that just came out and they are literally and figuratively, my ticket in. “That will be 1 adult and 3 kids for The _____ Movie.”

Well, movies are not the only thing reserved for kids. It’s most holidays, right? Certain activities are intended for kids; pumpkin carving, egg hunting, trick-or-treating, ginger bread house making and even hand-print turkeys. However, Easter Egg Decorating, is one thing, grown ups and kids alike should take part in. Unlike the handprint turkey, you might actually, want them to be part of your permanent Easter decor for years to come.

So Grayson, Ben & Ellis, I am sorry Aunty has used you for a number of movies, crafts and activities. I will make it up to you. Anne, can I borrow the kids one night this week? I’ve got these Easter Eggs to decorate.

in honor of 2021, a fresh start, and perhaps in need of a creative outlet, I am going to give you permission to do this one Easter craft. It is therapeutic, easy, and perfect for a coffee table/ movie activity with the kids or Not. No judgement.

Take a look at two color schemes, during two different “show catch-up” sessions did for me. (This Is Us & American Idol- if you must know)

Materials:

• Dyeable Plastic Eggs or Wooden Eggs

• Paint Markers

• Egg Dye

• Clear Acrylic Spray to Seal

Directions:

• Dye your eggs (basic dye only- nothing tacky or glossy)

• Start designing your eggs (click here for design inspirations)

• Spray with Clear Acrylic