Cooking and Decorating Week!

To Do This Week
1. Plan a signature drink for Easter brunch or dinner. Passion Punch comes to mind but there are several other fruity ones that will add a special touch to your meal.
2. Start planning Easter baking and be alert for supermarket specials.
3. Now’s the time to plan a special Easter basket for any shut ins or older relatives that can’t get out and about. Fill it with small goodies (mindful of diet restrictions) and plan to deliver it over the Easter weekend or before.
4. Simplify baking chores: Organize a spring cookie swap. Invite 6-12 guests to bring as many dozen cookies as there will be guests. Swap so that each guest leaves with a lavish assortment of cookies. Although we think of this as a Christmas event why not try it in the spring? There are plenty of cute recipes for this time of year.
5. Baskets: Take a minute to inventory baskets and baskets items...don't wait until Easter weekend to make sure you have it AND can locate it.
6. Prepare any desserts or items that can be frozen ahead of time.
7. Check in with family members at Easter celebrations. Now is the time to set up some summer family gatherings. Get them on the calendar early.
8. Make sure you have eggs and dye!
9. Do a last minute check of Easter outfits (including shoes). Are they ready?
10. Try adding an Easter book or DVD to your collection. Relax and watch it sometime this weekend in preparation for the Easter celebration ahead.