Easter Aftermath

Maybe you have been wondering how my middle-aged Easter egg hunt went. It was a whole week ago, I know. Sadly, not all my aunts and uncles were able to attend our Easter meal, but I still had four middle-aged folk to send on the hunt. It rained in an un-happy way after we ate, so the cousins and I hid the eggs inside the house. I was blessed that my dear friend Natalie joined my family for Easter this year, and she helped hide the eggs in a stealthy manner. I didn't tell any of the middle-aged people that this hunt was especially designed for them, and I didn't tell them what were in the eggs until afterward. I didn't want them to be offended before they even started.

Here's a photo of my sister Jessamy, me, my cousin Morgan, and my dear friend Natalie. My arm is awkwardly around my sister, like I'm gonna put her in a headlock.

My cousins and I tested our parents' eyesight, agility, and speed with the way we hid those eggs. We hid some eggs in places that we thought were really obvious, because we wanted to see just how good of seekers our parents were. The entire hunt lasted about nine minutes, and then I was pleased to give everyone a Ziploc baggy with a "Guide to your Easter Eggs" inside, so they'd know what the different sorts of pills were. Here is a video for your enjoyment.

In case you were curious, this is what the slip of paper said:

Guide to Your Easter Eggs

An activity specially designed for the middle aged!

 Orange eggs—boost your immune system with some Vitamin C!

 Purple eggs—fiber is important for your age group. Help things along with some raisins. Yum. Raisins also help protect against Macular Degeneration (losing your eyesight).

 Green eggs—here’s your sugar allowance!

 Yellow eggs—Remember sitting on the porch swing and eating a Werther’s original hard candy? Good, because I don’t. Hope this evokes some nostalgia like the commercials say.

 Pink eggs—did you get a tummy ache from your sugar binge? Have a Tums.

 Blue eggs—Aches and pains getting you down? Pop an aspirin. Also, remember to be saving up your pennies for retirement. Do this with the help of coupons.

The hunt was a big hit, and I'm pretty sure we will remember it for a long time. I just wish my Gram and other relatives could have been there.

Egg hunt for middle-aged people

It's not too late to plan an Easter egg hunt for the middle-aged people in your family! Here's how.

House Tour Video

Thanks for joining me these past few days as I took you on a tour of my home. This post marks the end of House Tour Week. I apologize if this video makes you feel sea sick. I only did one take and obviously did not practice.

My actual disguise kit

This is what happens when my roommate leaves for the whole weekend and I have the entire house to myself.

In this video I show you a variety of good disguises, such as: nerd glasses, jelly fish Jamaican hat, credibility glasses, masquerade mask, blond wig, groucho/Arvin Sloane glasses, and a head covering. Because you never know when you might have to get away quickly, or do some detective work.




Here is a photo of the evil Arvin Sloane from Alias, in case you don't know who I'm talking about.

ValeMANtine's Day Cards

I explain it all.

The Honey Trees

I just love the settings and the gorgeous styling done in this music video by The Honey Trees. The song is called To Be With You. My favorite prop is the glowing tent. I also am now craving a vintage suitcase to carry around with me. Though instead of toting a guitar on the other arm, I'd probably be lugging around an old Royal typewriter.

Love the ending.