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Here we go, Spring is in the air!! That means Easter is right around the corner.
Easter can be filled with artificial colors and flavors, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s have our fun and stay healthy.
Here are some tips for having a healthy Easter.
Let’s start with the most obvious place: candy.
You can look at my post from last year on what to look out for in your candy.
Here’s what I’m putting in the boys’ baskets this year:
Fruit leather: Bear Real Fruit Snacks
Organic Ocho caramel Eggs
YumEarth Easter Variety Pack
Divine Milk Chocolate Speckled Eggs I also found these at Whole Foods.
Surf Sweets better for you Jelly Beans
Here are some options to color your eggs without artificial colors:
Natural Egg dye kit
Or you can dye your eggs with things you have in your kitchen. Check out this recipe to dye your own eggs from Weelicious.
Ideas for Easter baskets
Gardening stuff-getting ready for spring
Puzzle
Swim goggles
Bath bombs
Speed Stacks Stacking cups Yes, it’s a thing. My boys love these and even have the timer and mat.
Books: Wrinkle in Time–this is a cool graphic version of the book. I think it’s so fun to read a book together then see the movie.
Spy School Series–My boys love these books. We even listened to one in the car as a book on tape and I have to admit, I was hooked too.
Girls:
Sarabecca natural perfume-because the only way to get a perfume without chemicals and to know exactly what’s in it, is to use essential oils.
Piggy Paint Nail Polish
Face wash and lotion for girls-Mad Hippie Cream Cleanser
Giving Key Necklace. You pick your inspirational word, wear it and when you find someone that needs it more than you, pass it on. I would give my tween a list of words from the website, have them pick the one that means the most to them or inspires them, then surprise them with this necklace. They also have bracelets and key chains. The Giving Keys is a social impact brand employing people transitioning out of homelessness. Love.
Check out my Gift Guide for Tween Girls for more inspiration.
Boys:
Hammock. Find a tree or a post and you’re relaxing in minutes. Have you heard of hammocking: According to www.criticalcactus.com “Hammocking is a social affair. the more ‘mockers, the merrier. For the first time, hanging out is taken completely literally. Relaxing together, enjoying each other’s company while swinging is made possible because of the availability of lightweight (nylon) hammocks.”
Check out my Gift Guide for Tween Boys for more ideas.
Our favorite Easter Tradition:
We love growing our own Easter grass. It’s a fun activity for the kids to plant and check on it every day. This is wheatgrass and you can add it to your smoothies when it’s ready! Here’s my post from last year showing the step-by-step.
Easy healthy meal option
Easter is our holiday to host. This year it falls on Spring Break so we won’t be hosting, but here are some tips for having a healthy meal for a crowd.
I don’t love cooking for large crowds, so here’s my not-so-little secret.
I order our meal from Whole Foods. Then I ask a few people to bring things and it is so stress-free! Last year we had 11 adults and 4 kids. The Whole Foods family meal came with a 7-9# ham, 2# asparagus, 2# mashed potatoes. We added one more 4# ham, 2# more of mashed potatoes, 2 dozen deviled eggs, and an egg cake that served 6-8.
Others brought a salad, fruit, relish and veggie tray, cheese tray, and another dessert. For drinks we had mimosas and punch.
There was plenty of food and lots of leftover ham. My husband monitors the Easter egg hunt and I can enjoy the guests. Win-Win.
I hope this inspires to have a healthy Easter. Let’s not stress ourselves out. Then we have more time for what really matters.
With love + gratitude,
Rebecca
Mary Webb says
I just love this whole blog! These are amazing and fun tips! beore I bought the dye this year I was wondering about where to get a natural one, but of course I was crunched for time so will try it next year! I’ve heard of the key idea….going to give it as gifts for sure! Pretty sure I’m going to use all the ideas you shared! Thankyou!!!!!
redclark says
Thank you Mary! Your comment made my day. 😉
London Mumma says
These tips have so come in handy. I have to create a hat and a basket for my daughters easter parade at her preschool for next week.
London Mumma says
These tips have so come in handy. I have to create a hat and a basket for my daughters easter parade at her preschool for next week.
redclark says
Thank you and good luck!
Christopher Mitchell says
I think you’ve given some awesome tips, but for easter I’m fairly sure I’m just going to go wild and not worry about my waist haha!
Tom says
I really liked your photography and I thought there were some good ideas there.
I was curious about why you were opting for a natural dye for the easter eggs. Does it penetrate the shell? Is there any harm in using regular food coloring or a traditional dying kit? I tend to opt for natural when I can too, but this is something I don’t understand why you would pay the additional expense.
redclark says
Hi Tom, Thank you! As far as the dye goes, conventional egg coloring kids have artificial food dyes, which contain harmful chemicals, and some kids are really sensitive to that. If you’re not going to eat the eggs, not a big deal. It is kind of fun to color the eggs with things you have around the kitchen. It’s not necessary to buy a natural egg dye coloring kit. Thanks for the great question.
Sigrid says
Oh wow! I never thought about having a “healthy Easter” haha But these are very nice ideas. Will keep them in mind. Easter is around the corner!
David Allen Elliott says
These are some cool alternatives to the regular easter stuff. I really like the idea of using fruit instead of the regular candy. And the pay it forward necklaces and keys are cool too.
Alison Rost says
I love the idea of ordering a meal from Whole foods when you’re hosting a big crowd. everything involved in preparing and cooking a meal can sure be overwhelming and suck the joy out of the day. you’re so right, spending time with the people we love is most important. x
Nathan Reid says
I love these ideas. I Am gonna share this to my aunt who’s thinking something like this.
Fashion and Style police says
What an informative post. Thanks for giving me ideas for easter baskets. i have been thinking of what to do this easter.
Anoop says
It’s really interesting to read, for a guy like me who is from a different part of the world and from a different religion. But, i am glad that some traditions do match, no matter where you are from. We also have the “growing your own grass” tradition in one of our festivals in India. would definitely read more about easter today.
Jean says
These are some great tips for a Healthier easter! There are lots of alternatives to chocolate eggs Which is fab. Hope you and your family have a good one!
karen ngai says
I love this little hamper, its such a cute idea! I particularly love the key necklace gift, such a warming way to reconnect with other people. SOmething that technology has taken over. love blog post!
eliza says
Great idea! i would definitely take note all of these aside from healthy the fun is still on!
Komal says
Great tips! Into a little candy crqzy iver easter and eat a lot of red meAt
emma white says
I will have to show this post to 2 friends of mine who are struggling to find products for easter that are healtyhy
Dalene says
Easter is surely around the corner and i’m much glad that my birthday is ALSO just around that period. anyway,you got perfect ideas for easter!Easter baskets! easter grass!sound much more perfect!
Jhilmil Bhansali says
Growing your own easter grass is alovey tradition you are following. I would say, I enjoyed reading all the ideas and traditions shared starting from candy till the end.