According to the calendar, Spring is here. Punxsutawney Phil even said it would be here by now.
Well – they are both LIARS!
We got ANOTHER 4 inches of snow this week! Will this winter ever end?
With all the snow and cold weather, it’s hard to believe that Easter is only two days away. I actually kinda forgot about it this year. That’s probably because I am not really thinking too far into the future, because if I do, I see more snow.
So, while I was out grocery shopping last Sunday, I thought I better get on the ball with Easter basket goodies for Nick. Last year, it was junk food galore for my son. This year, it’s a whole new ballgame!
Here is how we will be celebrating Easter minus the highly processed sugar!
1. Have an Easter egg hunt: Instead of filling plastic eggs with candy this year, we’ll be using other kid-friendly, non-edible items such as stickers, temporary tattoos, matchbox cars, Play-Doh, and some spare change for his piggy bank.
2. Replace the highly processed candy: Let’s face it shelves are stocked with chocolate bunnies and eggs loaded with sugar, syrups, and hard-to-pronounce stuff. A holiday without chocolate is just cruel, so keep a few things in mind when choosing a healthier chocolate bar. To reap the benefits of dark chocolate, choose a bar with 70 percent or more cacao. Healthy bonus points: Cacao has been shown to help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for coronary heart disease. Yes, chocolate is good for you!
3. Carrots: You don’t have to tell me carrots aren’t as cool as chocolate. I know. But, the Easter bunny loves ‘em, right? Wrap a few carrot sticks with green ribbon, or fill small cellophane bags with baby carrots to jazz the veggie up. Toss a few individual hummus containers in the basket as well for a healthy dipper. C’mon, I had to throw a veggie in there somewhere!
4. Entertain outdoor fun: I’ve always gotten gifts that can be used in the spring (which, is coming, right?) So try items like soccer ball, whiffle ball, a kite, bowling set, sidewalk chalk and of course some bubbles. Try a jump rope too. You can get in a good 10 minute cardio workout!
Other Items to Add
- Fruit and Justin’s Almond Butter packets
- Trail Mix
- Cocoa Dusted Almonds
- Green Tea
- Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies
- Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
I hope everyone has a great week and maybe Spring is showing up in your neck of the woods? I’m ready to shoot that dang groundhog!
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