Holidays can be hectic, and sometimes things are forgotten. You can get everything done if you use an Easter checklist. Start planning early, and follow your plan for a fun and enjoyable holiday. This Easter list also includes an Easter dinner checklist.
One or two months before
Make a gift list and budget for Easter.
Mark items to be homemade. Create a project page in your notebook.
-Instructions or location of them
-Supplies needed–add to master shopping list
-The time required to complete (double estimates)
-On the calendar, write the start and end date for each project
Food
Plan the Easter menu and baking.
–Organize recipes in one spot.
-Make a master grocery list.
-Make a list of non-perishable items. Divide by weeks to Easter. Buy this amount each week.
Decorations
-Check decorations for burnt-out bulbs and worn or torn items. Check table linens at this time.
-Add needed supplies to the shopping list or create a project page for items planning to make.
-Do the same with any homemade decorations you are planning.
-Plan Easter Dinner centerpiece. Add items to the shopping list.
Clothing
-Check the clothing your family is planning to wear for Easter, including shoes and hosiery.
-Add needed items to the shopping list.
Family activities
-Review activities your family does over Easter, e.g., Egg Hunts, Egg count-down, creating an Easter scene, etc.
-Include needed items on the shopping list.
-Start filling in a calendar with Easter activities.
-Make an Easter photo list –mark on a calendar
Four weeks ahead
-Work on handmade gifts/shop for gifts
-Work on homemade decorations.
-Make a guest list and send invites (if you are hosting Easter Dinner). Use Facebook Event, so you have a list of those who responded and what your guests are planning to bring.
-Continue to buy items on the non-perishable food list.
-Check with family for needed treats for school, church, or clubs. Add to the shopping list
-Baking: mix dry ingredients for each recipe and place it in a plastic bag. Tape recipe to the bag. Make a cooking plan (when going to bake what). Mark on the calendar.
-Clean glassware.
-Update the Easter budget.
Three weeks in advance
-Decorate for Easter.
-Clean/press clothes for church.
-Make and freeze pastry shells for pies.
-Work on handmade gifts and decorations.
-Continue to purchase food on the non-perishable list.
-Buy Easter gifts.
-Shop for egg dye and items for Easter baskets
-Check gifts for needed batteries. Make a list and purchase.
-Update Easter activity calendar–community egg hunts, club parties, etc. and new tasks
-Update the Easter budget.
Two weeks ahead
-Bake rolls and scones. Freeze.
-Make sure all dishes and dinnerware are clean. Do you have enough serving bowls?
-Write up the menu. Note how long is needed to cook each dish. Make a cooking schedule.
-Continue to buy items on the non-perishable list.
-Wash and press table linens.
-Clean house
-Work on homemade gifts.
-Update the Easter budget.
-Follow the baking plan.
-Review family activity plan for Easter. Purchase any needed supplies.
-Follow your family event plan
One week ahead
-Buy eggs for dyeing and deviled eggs early.
-Follow the family activity plan.
-Update the Easter budget.
-Follow the baking plan.
-Get Easter baskets ready. Fill plastic eggs.
Two days before
-Purchase rest of your ingredients
-Charge your camera. Buy needed batteries, memory cards.
-Defrost large hams or legs of lamb
-Prep in advance dishes that will remain fresh until Easter
One day before
-Chop vegetables, nuts, and cheese.
-Buy ice
-Set the table.
-Chill beverage.
-Dye Easter eggs.
-Place dry ingredients for Easter dishes in a plastic bag. Tape recipe card to the bag. Place in serving bowl with serving spoon.
-Thaw frozen rolls/scones
-Layout kids’ Easter morning outfits
-Get any last-minute items for Easter centerpiece and set up
-Double-check that you have everything you need
Day of
-Follow the cooking schedule you made the third week.
Day after
-Balance Easter budget
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