No photographer for your child’s Easter photos this year? No problem – just do it yourself! And hop to it! Whether you’ll be capturing shots with your digital SLR camera or your smart phone, following these tips can help your Easter photos turn out beautifully.

These small, manageable tasks will make your mornings smoother and your evenings a little less stressful, because a little bit of nightly prep can go a long way in keeping your home in order. Older kiddos (and maybe hubby too) can give you a hand with this.

Don’t dismiss Date Night just because you don't have a sitter! Here’s a quick plan to put some romance on the calendar for your special occasion: 

1. Give the kids a bedtime. The older ones won’t like it (bedtime on the weekend?) but let them know they don’t have to go to sleep, but they do have to get in bed and stay in bed.
   
   
2. Set the scene. Choose a setting ahead of time, and make sure that area of the house is clean and available. Consider the back porch, formal dining room, or a quaint corner of the home library.
   
   
3. Set the mood. Dim the lights, light candles, and have a pre-arranged playlist to enjoy your favorite tunes.
   
   
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