We don't make a big ta-do about Easter baskets,
but I still like to get a little something for the kids each year.
Growing up, my dad was always the one to do mine and my brother's,
and I like to carry on the tradition!
I relied a bit on my favorite store, Trader Joes,
and purchased some of their candy with "natural colors" in them.
I've sadly been noticing behavior patterns in some of my children
when they consume foods with color dyes in them.
I think the sugar still puts the kids over the edge though :)
Got these cute boxes from the dollar section at Target,
along with a number of other "dollar treasures!"
....including darling little seed pots that we will plant...
We started a new tradition this year,
and gave the "baskets" to the kids after our morning worship.
That way, dad could participate in the fun,
and we were able to keep our focus in the morning.
We hid them well though, and it took all five quite
a while to find them. Our #1 was actually the last to find hers :)
Having a bigger house sure makes egg hunting
a bit more exciting!
What are your Easter traditions?
I like the stamped numbers on the baskets! So cute.
ReplyDeleteMy family overdid the "We're Christians so we don't do the Easter bunny/chocolate/baskets" thing when I was growing up so I've chosen to do small baskets for my kids every year. I give them a Bible themed DVD every year plus a little chocolate and a treat.
We did Easter gifts growing up...and I have just kept up with that...mostly because my kids seem to have trouble with sugar, etc. So I can relate in that part of your world. Glad you had a blessed Easter friend.
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