Have you started decorating for Easter yet?

[mammaduke]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_15_58.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZRxdm473YYUS)I was just wondering if anyone has started decorating for easter yet, or if you plan on decorating at all.





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[Maureen]

It has never entered my head to decorate for Easter - even when I lived in Canada, it wasn't something we did.

Is it a common thing to do??

I've only just found out when Easter actually IS!!!!

[mammaduke]

I love to decorate for every holiday & season, so I was just wondering if others do too.

[dvdelf]

I dont really decorate for easter

I eat for easter

[Annette1990]

I don't decorate much for Easter or St. Patricks Day. I have a few window clings for each Holiday. That's about the extent of it. I agree with dvdguy...we eat, I usually make a nice dinner. Oh yes and little one and I color eggs.

[sugarplum fairy]

About the only decorating I do for Easter is my computer wallpaper and screensaver, my front door wreath, and a flower garden flag. I haven't done anything yet though.

[auntieclaus]

Hi Mammaduke

Yes as a matter of fact I did decorate for Easter. I have egg cups, Antique Bunny pulling a cart, Antique hand painted eggs and I wll of course have Hyacinths when it's closer to Easter! I just love the smell...heavenly:)

[mammaduke]

Hi Mammaduke

Yes as a matter of fact I did decorate for Easter. I have egg cups, Antique Bunny pulling a cart, Antique hand painted eggs and I wll of course have Hyacinths when it's closer to Easter! I just love the smell...heavenly:)I have stuffed bunnies that I put out,I hang colored plastic eggs on our tree in the front yard, made a Easter centerpice for my table, & have all the windows done in clings. Then we color eggs every year as a family event.

[Minta]

We don't really decorate for Easter either. I want to but have not anything that I like or ai have found something but the price I felt was a bit too much. I am still looking though maybe I will buy stuff afterwards for next year.

My husbands dyes egss with the kids. That is his tradition with the kids.

[mammaduke]

Do you have a $1.00 store where you are ? They have alot of great things there for Easter to decorate with.

[mammaduke]

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[clarebear]

We dont decorate for easter either.

[act_as_if]

We have box of stuff, but havnt decorated in a long time.

Maybe this year

[mammaduke]

We have box of stuff, but havnt decorated in a long time.

Maybe this yearGo for it AAI, have fun doing it & it will help cheer everyone up as they look forward to spring.

[auntieclaus]

We also dye the eggs, although now that our sons are older 19 & 21, I have their girlfriends over and they talk the boys into doing it.
Have you ever dyed eggs using silk ties? You wrap the eggs in old silk ties that you have cut into pieces, then place the wrapped eggs in boiling hot water for about 3-5 min. Turn off the water and let sit until cool. The colors transfer to the eggs - neat and non messy!

[mammaduke]

That sounds like a really great way to do the eggs, thanks for telling us.We also dye the eggs, although now that our sons are older 19 & 21, I have their girlfriends over and they talk the boys into doing it.
Have you ever dyed eggs using silk ties? You wrap the eggs in old silk ties that you have cut into pieces, then place the wrapped eggs in boiling hot water for about 3-5 min. Turn off the water and let sit until cool. The colors transfer to the eggs - neat and non messy!

[auntieclaus]

No problem, I'm always looking for new and different ways to do things!

[Christmasstar]

but was looking to see what I have and what I need. I always decorate my special need school bus for the kids. St Patrick's day comes first, so that is being done tomorrow so it is ready for Monday. Then sometime during the week of March break I will do the bus for Easter. I love making my house look nice for every holiday!

[mammaduke]

I decorate for every holiday & season. That sounds so cute decorating the bus for the kids, I bet they really love that.but was looking to see what I have and what I need. I always decorate my special need school bus for the kids. St Patrick's day comes first, so that is being done tomorrow so it is ready for Monday. Then sometime during the week of March break I will do the bus for Easter. I love making my house look nice for every holiday!

[auntieclaus]

Wow, what do you have for St. Patty's day?

[mammaduke]

I have window clings for the windows, little green shamrocks around the house, & green garland with 4 leaf clovers on them.Wow, what do you have for St. Patty's day?

[Christmasstar]

antieclaus:Wow, what do you have for St. Patty's day?

I picked up a bunch of stuff at the dollar store, garlands, big green shamrocks, hats, glowing pins for everyone. They have a lot there, but it was out in Janurary already so I picked most of it up then.

[mammaduke]

That's great, glad you were able to get some decorations, they have fantastic Easter ones too.antieclaus:Wow, what do you have for St. Patty's day?

I picked up a bunch of stuff at the dollar store, garlands, big green shamrocks, hats, glowing pins for everyone. They have a lot there, but it was out in Janurary already so I picked most of it up then.

[Annette1990]

I have window clings for the windows, little green shamrocks around the house, & green garland with 4 leaf clovers on them.
How cute..I like the sound of this garland with the 4 leaf clovers...I also wanted to mention MMD that when I do my corned beef and cabbage I buy it from Walmart and it comes with a season packet. I put the c. beef in the crock pot and cover it with water add the seasonings...about the last 2 hrs I add the cut up cabbage. It turns out really good everytime. My dads wife cooks hers in the oven...I don't really care for it this way..it's not as moist.

[mammaduke]

Thanks so much Annette for telling me how to cook that. Yes the garland is cute got it all Walmart if I remember right, they have Easter garland out now with bunnies & eggs on it.How cute..I like the sound of this garland with the 4 leaf clovers...I also wanted to mention MMD that when I do my corned beef and cabbage I buy it from Walmart and it comes with a season packet. I put the c. beef in the crock pot and cover it with water add the seasonings...about the last 2 hrs I add the cut up cabbage. It turns out really good everytime. My dads wife cooks hers in the oven...I don't really care for it this way..it's not as moist.

[pbrbullrider]

We dont do that much on Easter and St Pattys Day............... just eat alot LOL

Jeff G. "bullrider"

[Annette1990]

Thanks so much Annette for telling me how to cook that. Yes the garland is cute got it all Walmart if I remember right, they have Easter garland out now with bunnies & eggs on it.
You are very welcome. I will have to check this out at Walmart. I plan to do some shopping tomorrow. Thanks for letting me know where you got it.

[mammaduke]

Hope you find them Annette, let me know.

[sugarplum fairy]

I went to a restaurant today that had the cutest Easter decorations. They had a white "Christmas" tree with pastel colored bows, egg shaped ornaments, and little bunny ornaments. On top was a stuffed bunny and big pink bow. Under the tree was Easter grass with eggs, bunnies, and baskets. I can't describe it accurately enough to do it justice. My husband even thought it was cute. It was!!

[Annette1990]

Hope you find them Annette, let me know.
Debbie...I didn't seem to find any garland. This Walmart I went to today had very little St. Patrick Day decorations...oh well maybe next year. I did manage to get Larissa this awesome kite from Costco for Easter..as well as Hannah Montana stuff for her Easter Basket and lots of candy.

[mammaduke]

They had it hanging with all the Easter Cards.

[Annette1990]

I see...well either they had them and sold all...or they just never carried them. I did get my corned beef and can't wait to make it..for St. Patty's Day...may have to consider having a green beer to wash it all down...*L

[Maureen]

Please tell me you don't sully your beer with food colouring and it's a type of beer - kind of like you get green tea???!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Annette1990]

Please tell me you don't sully your beer with food colouring and it's a type of beer - kind of like you get green tea???!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I have had it once or twice and thats how they do it here in States....*L They have a big St. Patty's Day celebration in Butte, Montana...(about 2 hrs west of me) it get's crazy..one big party and everything is green. Including the beer! =)
Here is what their local paper says about it...
If you're looking for the best St. Patrick's Day party in the West, with plenty of green beer and parading leprechauns on the side, consider this excursion to "the Ireland of the West," Butte, Montana. Though Butte couldn't look less like Ireland's emerald shores, Celtic heritage runs deep through generations who originally came here to mine copper. It's almost like a New Orleans Mardi Gras.
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[Maureen]

Gotta say, the party looks terrific!!!!

Guinness is the drink Ireland is famous for - have you ever tried it?? You need a knife and fork for that stuff - tasty though!! Mind you, it's so dark, you'd never know if there was food colouring in it or not!!

[Annette1990]

Gotta say, the party looks terrific!!!!

Guinness is the drink Ireland is famous for - have you ever tried it?? You need a knife and fork for that stuff - tasty though!! Mind you, it's so dark, you'd never know if there was food colouring in it or not!!
Yes I have tried Guinness once I don't care for it..to dark for me. B/F loves the stuff...

[mammaduke]

Annette sorry you couldn't find the garland, Yes we color our beer green here too, they have so many parties here that night. Do you go to that gathering Annette,looks like so much fun.

[Annette1990]

Nope never have been. It's about 2hrs from me. I have heard lots of stories thou.

[mammaduke]

I bought lime jello, so for dinner Monday I will make Mashed potatoes colored egg, steak, peas, & lime Jello. With lime kool aid, wanted to make corned beef & cabbage but doctor said D/H can't have the cabbage yet.