How to Host an Easter Brunch for Children
Hosting an Easter brunch for children is a fun way to gather young family members and friends to celebrate the holiday and the arrival of spring. Follow these steps to plan an easy and whimsical brunch your guests will always remember. Does this Spark an idea?
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Send out invitations to the brunch at least three weeks ahead of time so your guests can clear their schedules. Plan to host the Easter brunch around mid-morning, so that young children who get up early won't be tired or starving by the time you serve the food.
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Rent or buy some kid-sized tables and chairs for your youngest guests to use. Place these tables near the adult-sized tables where the older children will sit so all the children feel included in the brunch.
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Decorate for the brunch by hanging plastic eggs from the tree branches in your yard, and place fresh spring flowers, such as daffodils and tulips, on the table. Design a cute centerpiece by placing a large chocolate rabbit in the center of a basket filled with Easter grass. Then, nestle small chocolate eggs around the rabbit.
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Serve a simple menu of scrambled eggs and toast for the children. Provide them with an assortment of muffins, rolls and traditional Easter bread as well. Pour orange juice in cups with lids if you're afraid of the children spilling their drinks.
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Bake cupcakes and ice them with pastel-colored frosting. Place a few jelly beans on top of each, and serve them to the children for dessert.
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Scatter dishes filled with chocolate candy and jelly beans throughout the house so young guests can snack on them when hunger strikes.
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Arrange for the Easter Bunny to visit by having an adult friend or relative rent a rabbit costume. Ask the adult to arrive once the brunch is over, so he can play some games with the children.
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Plan an Easter egg hunt for after brunch. Create two person teams comprised of one child and one adult, so you can hide the eggs in some challenging locations. Purchase inexpensive prizes, such as chocolate Easter bunnies or a container of jelly beans for the team that finds the most eggs.
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Tips & Warnings
Place colorful tablecloths on your brunch tables and use multi-colored napkins when you set the table. Avoid pulling out your best china or cherished table linens for the Easter brunch, as the children might accidentally ruin them.
