Free Easter Cards to Print

As we enter Holy Week to Easter, it's time to think about sending Easter cards. Whether you celebrate the liturgical religious Easter or just a secular day, consider this tradtion. Seniors love to receive cards and so do children. Here are free websites with printable Easter greeting cards. As always, I look for sites with as little commitment as possible. I try avoid any sites which require browser helper objects, toolbars, subscriptions or cost. I list only free sites, unless I find a site with some free printables and some paid cards. In that case, I'll let you know what the requirements are and which cards are free. A few tips first if you have trouble printing:

clear web cache
clear cookies folder
on IE, Chrome and Firefox go to Tools -Internet Options- Content tab and disable Content Adviser.
disable pop-up blocker
check 'enable bidirectional support' on printer properties tab
print cheaper using "print in grayscale" or "black and white ink cartridge only."
Free Printable Secular Easter Card

Free Poetry Frames, Poem Template Printables for World Poetry Day--Mar. 21

Poetry can be one of the most expressive and unfettered forms of creative writing. Writing poems may be daunting for beginners. That's why I love to empower the inner poet in my lesson plans. Once get a kid hooked, and he writes for a lifetime! Here are free printable poetry frames and poem templates to break the creative ice. What are poetry frames and poem templates? Frame poems and poem templates are patterns for poems that creative writing students and aspiring poets can use to guide their writing. Depending on the age and maturity of the poet frame poems provide more or less structure. For young children just learning to write, the frame poem may resemble a fill-in-the-blank activity. For seasoned readers and writers, the poem template simply provides a springboard from which to launch poems. Reluctant or diffident creative writing students will gain confidence in their writing skill using these free printable poetry frames and poem templates. Use these to create greeting cards for World Poetry Day, March 21 or National Poetry Month in April!  Free Printable Poetry Frames and Poem Templates 

Free Printable Bridal Shower Games: Bingo, Word Games, Quizzes

 Throwing a bridal shower for a bride-to-be? Why not save time, energy and money by using free printable bridal shower games. Here are free printable bridal shower bingo games, word games, puzzles and more. All the best games for a great bridal shower.  Free Printable Bridal Shower Games: Bingo, Word Games, Quizzes and More

5 Repurposed Uses for Valentines--Art Projects, Crafts, Gifts

Little Miss took her neatly-labeled valentines to school and arrived home with reciprocal Valentine cards from friends. So now, what to do with these prized missives? Clean freaks will surrepititiously toss them when she isn't looking. Sentimental (ahem, packrat) parents will encourage saving. Artsy (aka messy) moms won't know what happens to them as valentines will filter into the child's general room litter. None of these is very satisfying considering cost and work put into valentines. Here are five cheap, homemade recycled ways to repurpose kids valentines.  5 Repurposed Uses for Valentines--Art Projects, Crafts, Gifts