I love celebrating the holidays especially now that I can see the magic through my children’s eyes. As a mother, I cringe at the emphasis of candy and junk on these special days and love trying to find new, healthier traditions to start with my children. We don’t go overboard but we like to bring a little something to celebrate Easter. Here are some happy and healthy tips for celebrating Easter.
Healthy Tips for Celebrating Easter
Coloring Easter Eggs is a favorite pastime. Here are some healthy alternatives to color eggs without artificial dyes and chemicals:
Eco-Friendly Easter Egg Dying Kit (where to buy)- Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs- By Live Simply
- How to Paint Easter Eggs Naturally- By LA Healthy Living
Most memories of Easter are of my sisters and I rushing down to find our baskets to see what was inside. Here are some healthy Easter Basket Ideas:
- Organic Milk Chocolate (where to buy) or Dark Chocolate (where to buy) Bunny
- Organic Jelly Beans (where to buy)
- Organic Easter Bunny Rabbit (where to buy)
- Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks (where to buy)
- Veggie Sidewalk Chalk (where to buy) made from organic ingredients
- Books: Wayne Dyer has great children’s books with positive and spiritual messages. We have I Am: Why Two Little Words Mean So Much (where to buy). Unstoppable Me: 10 Ways to Soar Through Life (where to buy) and Incredible You: 10 Ways to Let Your Greatness Shine Through (where to buy)
- Sand Toys- Perfect to bring to the beach or the park. (where to buy)
- Bath Toys- Letters and Numbers (where to buy)
Other Easter Ideas:
- Go Green For Easter- By Don’t Mess With Mama
- 50 Junk Free Easter Basket Ideas- By Oh Lardy
- Candy Free Easter Basket Ideas- By Whistle Pig Hollow
One tradition that I started with my kids is that the Easter Bunny usually leaves a special breakfast or treat for everyone to enjoy. Here are some Easter Treat Recipes:
- Super Food Easter Gummies- By Eat Naked
Carrot Cake Donuts from The Savory Lotus - Healthy Homemade Mounds Candies- By The Coconut Mama
- Carrot Cake Donuts- By The Savory Lotus
- Citrusy Carrot Cake- By Veggie Converter
Happy Easter! What are your favorite traditions for this holiday? We would love for you to share!
