Easter at Home - Why a Visit From the Easter Bunny is Great Fun for All the Family

March 23, 2016 - PRLog -- With the weather tipped to be spring like this Easter there is much to relish if you are planning to spend the weekend at home. There are lots you can do to make it fun for all the family and experts at the Yorkshire office of nationwide housebuilder Miller Homes share their tips for making Easter at home one to remember.

"One great idea to get the family involved is an Easter egg or treasure hunt it is sure to bring Easter delight to all members of the family," said Steve McElroy sales director Miller Homes Yorkshire. "And, what better place than to hide things around your home and garden making it as easy or as hard as you like, depending on the ages of the participants and how much you want to tire them out, before a lovely family Easter lunch!"

Eggs have long been associated with the tradition of Easter and symbolize new life. The introduction of the chocolate variety appears to have begun in the early 1800's with the first mass produced one being made in 1873, courtesy of Cadbury whilst the custom of hunting for eggs is a recent tradition that has been embraced in the UK.  Yet there are many other ideas to have fun at home this weekend:

Home experts at Miller Homes suggest:

• Host a more intense Easter egg hunt where you leave a clue with each small egg so that they have to solve it to find where the next one is hidden, culminating in their large Easter surprise!
• Make them do a small fun challenge or activity before they can claim the prize,  things like star jumps, singing a nursery rhyme or answering a quiz question work well and can be age specific.
• Trim up the house and garden with eggs, chicks, rabbits and spring inspired decorations such as bunny bunting and empty egg shells that have been made into miniature plant holders
• Get the kids involved in making home and table decorations and Easter keepsakes for all your lunchtime guests - themed name place cards and table centres can easily be created with cardboard rolls, some pastel paint, ribbons and old buttons.
•  How about Easter themed gifts - there is a great selection in the shops ranging from games, crafts and books - great if you don't want them to overload on chocolate!

"Easter celebrations are getting more and more popular and you can encompass a whole host of activities into your plans to occupy the children and educate them about the Easter story," said Steve. "And, as we all lead such busy lifestyles, a weekend at home with your family, having fun and taking part in traditional activities will create lasting memories!"

Miller Homes currently has nine developments across the region offering homes ranging from one bedroom apartments to five bedroom executive properties with prices ranging from £69,995 to £830,000.

Four further developments are opening in 2016 with Privas Court, Wetherby opening on Thursday 24^th March and Chene Hall, Killinghall due to open in April.  Further information can be found by visiting www.millerhomes.co.uk