Ways to include childless relatives and even the family pet in your Easter festivities.
We were never big on Easter egg hunts when I was a child, so I probably didn't grow up with a proper appreciation for them. I do remember being a spectator to a few hunts at my adult sister's house in much later years. A fight broke out because the kids knew some big bucks had been burried somewhere in the yard, and one of the much older children found and took it. It got me thinking about how to have an Easter game that was fun for all. Try more than one hunt. The usual outdoor egg hunt for kids is fine, and fun. But how about hidden treats for dogs? Take paper bags and put dog treats, bones and toys in each, then hand a bag to each canine and let them spend some time figuring out how to get in the bag and into their treats. And more adult-appropriate items can be hidden throughout the house (champagne split anyone?) Current DVDs or CDs, cookbooks, a box of Godiva chocolates or tickets are all fun ideas. Stash them in festive bags for seekers to find. Games are fun for everyone, even over-grown children. Inject a little enthusiasm into the next party you host. Happy Easter.
