Easter is a wonderful time to get together with family and friends. With the children home from school and the weather not always that good, it can be challenging to find things to keep them occupied and food they will love to eat that you have time to prepare, especially if you want to host an Easter party or brunch at your home.This guide offers you a variety of suggestions to keep the children busy, no matter what their ages and interests. It also offers a range of arts, crafts and games. If you decide to have a children's party, you will find recipes that even fussy eaters will love.Planning to host an Easter buffet or sit down meal? Discover a range of delicious options that are healthy for you, too. From appetizers, to entrees, salads to drinks and desserts, you are sure to find inspiration and a range of dishes your guests and family will love. Thinking of what to get for gifts for the children this year? Many people head to the pet store without stopping to think of what they are doing until it is too late. Learn about the pros and cons of owning a rabbit or chick. Also consider the pros and cons of cut flowers versus live flowering plants. You will also find suggestions for Easter candy and treats that your children will love, and they do not all have to be made of chocolate.Nothing says Easter quite like brightly-colored eggs. If you are wondering what to do with all of those hard-boiled eggs after your Easter egg hunt, and all the other fun activities you will find in this guide, you will discover a variety of ideas to make sure nothing goes to waste.No holiday would be complete without a gorgeous festive cake. Learn how to make your own rabbit face cake for children's parties or your house party, and a simple cross cake ideal for any church social. As with all of our guides, you will also find a recipe list you can download for free, plus meal planning ideas and more. If you are looking for activities the whole family will love, and recipes for dazzling, delicious dishes to suit every taste and budget, use this guide to help you start planning your memorable special Easter meal today.Word Count=16,375=====TABLE OF CONTENTSWHAT'S IN THIS GUIDEINTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1: THE HISTORY OF EASTER AND ITS CUSTOMSCHAPTER 2: EASTER GIFT IDEASCHAPTER 3: EASTER ACTIVITIESCHAPTER 4: THROWING AN EASTER PARTY FOR CHILDRENCHAPTER 5: HOW TO HOST A GREAT EASTER BRUNCHCHAPTER 6: EASTER RECIPE IDEAS SNACKSAPPETIZERSSALADSMAIN COURSESSIDE DISHESDESSERTSSPECIAL EASTER DRINKSCONCLUSIONAPPENDIX: HOMEMADE CLAY RECIPE FOR EASTER CRAFTS=====ABOUT THE AUTHORSErin Kennedy is the author of more than 20 holiday entertaining, recipes and self-help guides.Shannon Farrell is the author of more than 20 holiday entertaining and recipe guides, and is also a novelist specializing in 19th century Irish history, cooking and culture.