Ways to Enjoy Easter This Year in Cleveland, Ohio

Easter is a holiday full of hope and springtime and sunshine and togetherness. Earlier this year,  not being able to travel and visit relatives for Easter would have been the last thing we expected, but here we are.  As disappointing as it can be to have to cancel travel plans, there are many festive activities you can do at home in Cleveland - activities that foster good memories and bonding, even from a distance.

Since we’re all practicing social distancing, it can be a struggle to keep our Easter traditions in place this year. However, there is no reason to not celebrate Easter just because this season looks a little different. There are many ways to enjoy the time we've been given despite the social distancing that's in place, and you and your household can make the best of this year's offerings with a little imagination and creativity.

Activities You Can Do to Celebrate Easter At Home
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• Since there won't be any big family get-togethers, why not have a video chat with extended family members? It's not the same as being there in the flesh, but it is a way to connect as an entire family.  You can even play games like charades or Pictionary on a video call, which can be a welcome diversion. And for older relatives who may not be up for a Zoom call, you can still have a good, old-fashioned phone call to talk about old times and current events. Plans may have to be altered this year, but that doesn't mean that quality bonding time cannot still be a part of this Easter season.
  

• Make a special Easter dish you wouldn't normally make.  This could be a recipe you saved from a magazine years ago and just never got around to making, an old family favorite that you just haven't made for a while, or maybe it's a pie that your mom always makes so you have never gotten around to making it yourself. Whatever the case may be, this could be the best time to try something new.  Getting creative with food is a satisfying way to expand your horizons, so give it a try! This dish might become an annual favorite - and even if it doesn't, you will have explored something new.
  

• If you have a garden or enough space in your yard, plant some perennials to perk up your yard. Easter lilies are the classic Easter flower, but there are many beautiful options, including irises and peonies. You can plant annuals as well, of course, but when you plant perennials, you can enjoy the plants for many years versus just one season. While Cleveland can have varied weather in April, it's typically safe to plant perennials once the last frost is over, so plant away and enjoy the fruits (well, flowers) of your labor for years to come. 
  

• Bird watch with your household!  The Cleveland area has many beautiful birds, and with a bird feeder and a pair binoculars, you can likely bird watch from the comfort of your home.  Finches, cardinals, woodpeckers - there are so many beautiful and cheerful birds to observe in Northeast Ohio. Not only does bird watching lift the spirits, it can be quite an educational activity. You can research the birds that frequent your area and learn some fun facts about them - this is a fun activity to do with the kids in your household. 
  

• Do some fun activities especially for the kids in your home. Whether it's an egg hunt or blowing bubbles right outside the door or a game especially for them, they will remember that you made sure they had a fun Easter season. In fact, they may remember this year more vividly than past years since it is such a unique period, so ensuring that they feel loved and special is important. Don't let the time go to waste; make it an adventure (albeit a home-bound adventure) for them. Sometimes, it's the littlest things that make the biggest difference. 
  

Enjoying This Easter to the Fullest

Here at Cobos Insurance, we know that while we can't always do everything we want, we can make the most of every situation and make it brighter for those close to us. Let's make the most of this Easter in Cleveland this year - after all, there's no time like the present, and it would be a shame to waste one minute of this Easter season. Make some memories, have some good food, and enjoy getting to spend time in your home. We wish you a wonderful, hope-filled Easter in Cleveland, Ohio.