I won't lie...Easter is one of my favorite holidays. Why, you ask? Well I love the reason for the holiday (Christ's resurrection) but outside of that fact, I love the fact that it's like Christmas without all the pressure and money. You still get to buy some little goodies for those you love but you also don't have the pressure of a ton of cash. It's about fun and creativity. It's about the start of spring and flip flops and swim suits and bubbles and sidewalk chalk. It's truly one of my absolute favorite holidays! I have had traditions since my kids were little but some have changed and some were brand new this year. So here goes....
Easter Clothes I don't much get into the fancy schmancy Easter suits and stuff. With that being said, the girls always get sundresses and the boys always get at least a nice collared or polo shirt. I generally try to wear a dress and some heels. I enjoy the tradition of getting dressed up.
Easter Egg Hunt This has changed over the years. I've done everything from labeling the eggs with names to picking a certain color for each person and everything in between to ensure the exact amount of eggs being found by each child. At this point, they're all old enough to deal if they don't have the exact same amount. Now it's about the fun. I do usually label one egg in some way or another that they each get a dollar in. Aside from that, it's jelly beans, candy, fruit snacks, and so on and so forth. I don't do the cheesy toys because I don't need more crap laying around to clutter up the house. Hahahaha
Swimsuits and flip flops The kids ALWAYS get swimsuits and flip flops in their Easter basket. It's our tradition that says "spring is here!" Trying to find a swimsuit for my teenage daughter is a nightmare unless I want her to look like a hoochie mama. On the other hand, it's a balance of taking the remaining suits and deciding what looks too little kid-ish and what looks too grown up. The one or two left are the winners. Thank God flip flops are more simple. Thanks Old Navy!
Picnic Some people do Easter ham. I prefer to do a picnic. It was always a tradition in my family to have potato salad, pasta salad, deviled eggs, veggie tray, relish tray, and so on but we always had a ham. Instead, my tradition has been grilling out. Today was hamburgers and hot dogs along with salads and stuff. I made red potato salad that was to die for, Italian pasta salad, veggies and relish trays, deviled eggs, and even made Easter cookies. We had a picnic and it was wonderful.
Bubbles I will honestly be sad when my kids are way too old for bubbles. Bubbles and baseball are a tradition, as is sidewalk chalk. I'm kind of a sidewalk chalk artist, if I do say so myself.
Now here are some traditions I'd like to try in the future....
Easter Service at Red Rocks What could be more beautiful than an Easter service in such a beautiful place?
Sunglasses I've had this tradition in the past but haven't done it in years because they broke them all the time for years
A family picture I just really don't take a lot of pictures with me in them. I need to do that more.
Easter Baskets for the Less Fortunate The kids and I shipped off one box to a family less fortunate but I'd like to do more. I'd like to make sure that everyone experiences this amazing holiday.
So regardless of the fact that my Easter was less than awesome, I hope yours was amazing. Happy Easter, friends!
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