‘Tis the season for yellow candy marshmallows, green Easter basket grass, and pastel colored jelly beans galore. For busy single parents who lack extra time and money, holiday preparation can be stressful, but these easy tips can help you get ready in no time—and leave enough vigor left over to help you feel more like the Energizer Bunny.
- Hard Boil Eggs the Easy Way: Boil a large pot of water, remove from heat, and carefully place room temperature eggs into water with a soup ladle. Cover for 15 minutes while eggs harden. Voila. The eggs will be ready to color in a few hours with the kids.
- Hunt for Easter Goodies at the Discount Stores: Even the day before a holiday, discount stores like 99 Cents Only Stores and Dollar Tree are the ideal place to shop for eleventh hour treats. Last minute family coming to visit? Fill baskets for the kids with grass, candy, bubble gum, jump ropes, and other trinkets for a total of $5 as opposed to a $20 supermarket basket.
- Use Disposable Items to Clean-up in No Time: Skip the fancy China (and the 1950’s idealism) this year. Most single parents work full time and then come home to parent their children full time. Spending hours cleaning up after the holiday guests leave is no longer a realistic option with work looming bright and early the next day. Use disposable baking trays, dinnerware, tablecloths, and napkins. You’ll thank yourself after dinner when no one offers to help you clean up!
Comments