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Easter Party on the Lawn

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Make it an afternoon to remember with our simple plan.

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Try These Treats

Pastel-colored pails of goodies allow kids to serve themselves. Tie pretty ribbon around the pails, and fill them with candy and cereal. A larger pail is great for ice and cold drinks.

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Take it Outside

Keep it simple. Most kids, especially younger ones, are happy with less, not more. Purchase some bubbles and large outdoor balls in bright colors. Spread a blanket on the grass, and let the fun begin.

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Egg-cellent Decorating Ideas

For a centerpiece, give a sugar mold an Easter theme; you can find them at antiques shops and flea markets. Fill several plastic egg halves with wheat grass, and then place the eggs in sugar mold holes. Wheat grass can be grown indoors from seed or purchased at a pet store or nursery; it is usually sold in flats. If you purchase flats, pull the grass apart, and insert into eggs. If you decide to grow it from seed, allow 7 to 10 days for germination. Tuck in fresh-faced daisies and bright purple tulips for a spectacular spring display.

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Egg-cellent Seating

Give your chairs some seasonal personality. Place each end of pieces of ribbon inside a plastic egg, and snap it closed. Hang egg clusters off the back of chairs.

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Art in Bloom

Spread white kraft paper on tables so budding artists can color to their hearts' content. Set out crayons, and suggest the children draw pictures of the Easter bunny. Knot ribbons through corners of the paper to weigh it down.

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6 of 6 Photography Van Chaplin, Laurey W. Glenn / Styling Lisa Powell Bailey, Julie Feagin Sandner

Buckets of Fun

For party favors, wrap Easter cookies (purchased or homemade) in clear cellophane; place them in a pail. Add a cuddly stuffed bunny and small toys. Tie a name tag to the pail, and give guests something to smile about.

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