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Eggshell SMASH Painting! (Paint-Filled Eggshells)

Eggshell SMASH Painting! (Paint-Filled Eggshells)

Posted by on Mar 24, 2013 in Easter Activities, Painting | 0 comments

M has been itching for days to get his hands on some eggs just so he can smash them open. I’ve caught him a few times sneaking into the fridge, grabbing an egg out of the carton, and then shooting me a devilish grin. Luckily I’ve managed to apprehend the egg before he’s had a chance to smash it on the floor! He loves helping me crack eggs for recipes, and when cooking breakfast, but I still can’t convince him to eat one . To help satiate his irresistible urge, I’ve been intentionally cracking open just the tops of the eggs when I need them, rinsing them out, and leaving the bottoms in the carton to use  for egg smash painting.

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Tie-Dye, Stained Glass Easter Eggs!

Tie-Dye, Stained Glass Easter Eggs!

Posted by on Mar 22, 2013 in Easter Activities, Spring Crafts and Activities | 0 comments

It hasn’t been looking, or feeling, a lot like spring here in Calgary; the ground is covered in snow and the wind still has that crisp, frosty bite to it. I, like everyone else I know around here, am hoping winter releases it’s icy grip soon, especially since Easter is just around the corner and an indoor egg-hunt just isn’t the same as being outside!

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