A parent’s work is never done.
No sooner have you finished panicking about World Book Day and fashioning Johnny a Harry Potter costume over breakfast out of sticky back plastic and thin air, but, suddenly, Easter is just around the corner.
Which means you now need to come up with a custom-made headpiece worthy of Philip Treacy to take the spoils at the school’s Easter parade.
Grab the glue gun, stock up on Mini Eggs (for you, not the hat) and prepare to find feathers where you’ve never found them before, because we have all the Easter bonnet inspo you’ll ever need.
Remember, cotton balls are your friend.
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Don’t be afraid to experiment.
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Upcycle old straw hats and ribbons.
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Old holiday sombreros also work.
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If in doubt, deploy the glue gun.
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And rely on your child to style it out.
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To ensure you don’t go overboard, before you leave the house, just look in the mirror, and take one stuffed bunny off.
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Otherwise, just let your imagination run wild.
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Teachers may be persuaded by subliminal advertising.
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If you can, create a little extra storage on top so they can carry snacks inside.
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Your child may be unsure at first.
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They may say ‘but mum, you’ve just stuck some crepe paper to a baseball cap’.
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Pray for Lucas.
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The dog may also judge you.
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Seriously judge you.
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But know that, with enough feathers and glue your child could possibly win the whole damn parade.
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Alternatively, phone a friend.
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Or distract them with lights.
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Or wrap some twigs round their head.
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Above all, dream big. Use real bunnies if you have to*.
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Because fashions fade, but style is eternal.
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* Please don’t use real bunnies.
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