🐣 Surviving the School Holidays Over Easter – A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Your Sanity (and Your Home!)

Ah, the Easter school holidays — a time for chocolate, family, and the joyful chaos of having the kids home 24/7. While we love the extra cuddles and slower mornings, let’s be real… it can be a lot. Between sugar highs, endless mess, and keeping everyone entertained (without spending a fortune), the Easter break can test even the most organised parents.

But don’t stress — Queen of Cleans is here with some helpful tips to get you through the holidays with your sanity (and your house!) still intact.

🧒 1. Set a Loose Routine

Kids thrive on a bit of structure — and let’s face it, so do we! Having a rough daily routine (even during the holidays) helps set expectations and avoids the dreaded “I’m boooored” every five minutes. Include time for outdoor play, screen time, chill time, and even a few simple chores to help keep the house from turning into a disaster zone.

🎨 2. Plan Easy, Low-Key Activities

You don’t need to be a Pinterest-perfect parent. Think:

• Backyard picnics or scavenger hunts

• DIY Easter crafts or colouring-in

• Movie arvo with popcorn

• Baking some Easter treats (and yep, it’s totally fine if the kitchen gets messy)

  
  

🏄‍♀️ 3. Sign Them Up for a Holiday Program

Check out local activities like surfing school, sports clinics, or creative workshops. They’re a great way for the kids to burn energy, learn something new, and give you a bit of breathing space. Win-win!

🧼 4. Book a One-Off Clean

Let’s be honest… the mess multiplies when the kids are home. A one-off deep clean or deluxe clean after the holidays can be a total lifesaver. We’re talking bathrooms, kitchens, floors, windows — even carpet and upholstery steam cleaning. You relax — we’ll handle the post-holiday chaos.

🍫 5. Don’t Stress the Chocolate

It’ll be everywhere. On the couch, in the car, and you might still find melted eggs under the bed come June. It’s all part of the fun — and remember, we’ve got your back when it comes to chocolate stains 😉

💛 Final Thoughts

The Easter holidays are a time to recharge and connect — they don’t need to be perfect, just memorable. So go easy on yourself, embrace the chaos, and know that Queen of Cleans is here when you need your home reset and refreshed.

Wishing you and your family a safe, fun, and chocolate-filled Easter! 🐰✨

– The Queen of Cleans Team 👑