The Easter break offers an opportunity for family and friends to come together, and the traditional setting of Easter Potluck has always provided a fun and entertaining way to break bread (or Easter eggs in this case!) together since the phrase was first used in 16th century England.

In an age of influencers and social media savvy, the question of how you can make your Easter Potluck party stand out both for your guests and from the rest is one more and more of us are asking.  

No matter what the era though, the fundamentals still stand.  A few good recipes are an essential ingredient, as are ready-to-serve dishes and preferably food that can travel easily.  Better still, with the communal nature of an Easter Potluck party not all of the recipes need to be made by yourself!  Unlike some of the more formal family holidays, at Easter the focus is much more on casual fun and entertainment, rather than the extensive prep work that’s usually required for the likes of Christmas.  Our personal recommendations for potluck recipes include an Easy French Toast Casserole that’s sure to go down a winner, as well as Banana Upside-Down Pancake Cake for dessert if there’s still room for more.

With the food in hand, you can move onto considering how best to incorporate the theme of Easter into your décor so your guests can get into the spirit of the holiday.  While Easter décor may not be as easy to imagine as Christmas, you can really bring Easter into your home with just a few simple ideas.  An Easter wreath is the perfect welcome, and kids will delight in making one using spring flowers, painted eggs and pastel colours. Once done hang it on the door where your guests will come in, and it’ll provide the perfect welcome as well as setting the scene.

Adding an Easter garland to hang over your centre table or drape across the entrance is another way to bring Easter into your potluck party, and paper chains are easy to put together.  They can even be customised into Easter animal shapes to really get into the spirit of things.  Last but not least, never underestimate the power of balloons to really create an atmosphere of fun, and consider using helium to create balloon bouquets or floating Easter Eggs!

If you have kids coming to your potluck party you may also want to consider incorporating games like an Easter Egg Hunt. The rules are simple, just hide a number of chocolate Easter Eggs around the venue, regardless of if its indoors or outdoors, then set the kids free to go on a hunt to find them all!  At the end you can either share the eggs with the group, or the participants can get to keep the eggs that they found.

Of course before any of your guests arrive, they need to be invited!  There are plenty of ways to do this, from the traditional postal invite to sending a message on social media.  While the latter may lose the personal touch, a great way to bring it back is through using a tool like PosterMyWall, which contains a range of customisable Easter poster templates that even the least tech savvy amongst us will be able to use with ease. You can even use the tool to create customised menus, invites, and posters, allowing you to put your own stamp on your Easter Potluck Party!

With recipes, décor, games, and your invitations all set and ready to go, all that’s left to do is wait for your guests to arrive and enjoy the coming together of friends and family for the Easter holiday!

One of the world’s most popular hobbies is watching movies. No matter who you speak to, everyone has a favorite movie. Plus, in the modern age, everyone also has a favorite method for watching movies.

For example, some people use Netflix, while others use Disney+. On top of this, there are also the people that like to go old-school and use DVDs and blu-rays, instead. 

No matter what your personal preferences are, you might sometimes get a little bored of watching movies. If this happens to be the case, use the following tips and tricks to make the experience more enjoyable for yourself. 

Play Smartphone Games at the Same Time

When you’re watching a movie, there’s nothing wrong with multitasking while you’re doing it. 

Currently, a lot of people like to play games on their smartphone at the same time. This is because it’s fun while not being overly distracting. 

If you’re watching a classic James Bond movie, for example, you could play Spin Palace casino games. Or, if you’re watching an action movie, you could try a smartphone game like Call of Duty: Mobile, instead. 

Create a Better Setup 

If your movie setup consists of a bed and a blanket, you’re doing it all wrong! 

A movie setup should be well designed and comfortable. This way, it makes the experience so much better. 

Here are some general tips regarding this:

• Have a high-definition monitor
• Use smart lighting so that you can customize the color of the light depending on the movie’s theme
• Include a small refrigerator for drinks

Need some further inspiration? Here’s how to create the perfect movie setup.  

Write Reviews and Post Them Online

Are you a passionate individual with a talent for writing? If so, you could grab your smartphone or tablet while the movie is on and make some critical notes. Then, after the movie has finished, you can take your notes and convert them into a full-blown movie review. 

Once your review is complete, you’ll be able to post it across a variety of platforms, from Rotten Tomatoes to YouTube comment sections. On top of this, you could also create your own blog (such as via WordPress), where you can gain a following. 

Boost Your Internet Connection

If you’re using a streaming platform to watch movies (i.e., Netflix or Disney+), then your internet connection is going to dictate the entire experience. When your connection is bad, it totally kills the vibe due to the fact your movie will constantly be buffering. This is why you should focus on boosting your internet connection, which you can do in a variety of ways:

• Disconnect other devices
• Move closer to your router
• Use a wired connection if you’re on a PC or laptop 

After you’ve tried everything and your internet connection still isn’t up to scratch, you should consider switching to a new provider. 

Bring Some Snacks

Lastly, don’t forget snacks. 

Let’s be honest, watching movies is boring without snacks (especially when the movie is over two hours long). Make sure you stock up on your favorites before you put the movie on, as you don’t want to discover halfway through that your fridge is empty!