You got this: the first holiday in quarantine

I never celebrate Easter that busy, but if Easter is your tradition, then this weekend is quite a bummer. To ensure that this first festivity in quarantine still turns out a bit cozy, we have tips. I present to you the step-by-step plan for a next level Easter from home and without visitors.

1. Wear something different for each occasion at home
But literally. In the morning, your relaxed yet acceptable jogging pants for brunch, because: you can really lounge in those. In the afternoon, we go for a fluttery dress that you can sit in nicely in the garden, on a balcony, or on the windowsill. Towards the evening, you can show off with a nice jumpsuit, which you can of course unzip a bit after all the eating. Suddenly, being at home has only advantages.

2. Bake something that is really really really next level
A meringue cake or something else seriously complicated. Personally, I find an apple pie or cookies already quite a challenge, but if you have a bit more skills, challenge yourself.

3. Start drinking very early
I realize this is a dangerous combo with baking something next level, but the outcome will surely be amusing. Don't skimp on these consumptions, but carefully consider what you can have at what time of day. Champagne with brunch, a vino with lunch, whip up a cocktail for the drinks, and create a wine arrangement for dinner.

4. Do your hair and put on some makeup
I know you probably weren't planning on it, but just go ahead and do it. A quick run through with the curling iron (or straightener, whatever you prefer) gives you a particularly tidy feeling.

5. Have your Easter breakfast delivered
I had my eye on a breakfast from RIJKS, but apparently, you need to live in Amsterdam for that, making the plan better than the execution. So, I foresee a lot of fuss (pardon my French) with scrambled eggs and bought smoked salmon in my kitchen. But then I'll just have an XXL charcuterie board brought in, you know.

6. Okay okay: decorate an Easter branch
Never thought I would write this, but if you are really a die-hard Easter fan, you should set aside a branch in a corner and hang a self-painted egg on it. I've never done anything like that in my life, but maybe you can do something with these tips. If you don't like this, just keep it cozy at home a.k.a. tidy.

7. Have a cocktail hour
Gather friends, let them call in, shake up a solid cocktail, and let the drinks flow. By the way, it is not allowed to do this in a baggy outfit; people see that often enough when they look in the mirror. Time for tequilaaaa, baby.

8. Order a game
My partner is allergic to anything that resembles playing games, but now I suddenly saw that Quest sells a pub quiz. He is addicted to Quest and addicted to the pub, maybe he will overlook the word quiz and it will work. Long story short: play (online) a game with each other. Also fun, on Monday there is the online pub quiz from De Slimste Mens.

9. Do a marathon for one day
Not the kind of countless kilometers, but a relaxed marathon. Watch all parts of The Lord of the Rings, and if you are really serious, then take The Hobbit as an appetizer. Read a book per Easter day. Eat your way through the Easter weekend. Just choose something that takes a long time and requires a bit of perseverance.

10. Send something
Put flowers in front of doors or a portion of your homemade baked goods. Send an Easter card, because why should you keep cards exclusive for Christmas? And go wave to parents, grandparents, and grandmothers.

Happy Easter!