toddler / minimalist easter basket
Easter has always been a favorite holiday of mine, not only because it's the day we Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but because of all the fond family memories I've made over the years. Not to mention Spring has usually arrived around Eastertime!
As a child, I remember heading to Grandmas' after church for a family lunch consisting of delicious ham, green beans, biscuits... all the traditional Southern fixins! The adults would shove all us kids into a room while they hid plastics eggs [that may or may not have contained a good amount of money] in the backyard. I come from very competitive stock and we were serious about those eggs! Once all of the eggs had been found we'd count up our coins and see who had the most.
Another tradition I looked forward to was waking up and finding my Easter basket by the front door. My parents always made up small baskets for my sister and me, and they usually contained candy or maybe a small toy. I especially enjoyed the Robin Eggs, which are basically just Easter-themed Whoppers.
Having a child of my own means being able to create new family traditions! Now that my son is a toddler it is even more fun to imagine what holidays will be like with him, and however many siblings he may have.
The basket was an easy find at Goodwill. There is absolutely NO need to spend more than a dollar on a basket. If I can't find a use for it in our home then I'll donate it again! I also skipped the shredded plastic Easter grass and used a swaddle blanket we already had to pad the bottom of the basket.
Levi is getting two edible treats. He LOVES date balls, and we already had an unopened pack in the pantry. And what kind of mother would I be if I didn't give him a least one chocolate bunny? These tiny Lindt bunnies are the perfect portion for a toddler
[or chocolate-craving pregnant toddler mom...don't judge me].
As we move out of winter and into spring, Levi's wardrobe suddenly feels very sparse. It's almost too warm for cotton or denim pants, but these soft gauze pants are just the right thickness to keep him comfortable with changing temperatures.
Many babies start showing an interest in scribbling around age one and Levi definitely did! He regularly steals my work pens and swirls them around my notebook, or scratches on tithing envelopes at church. Sidewalk chalk is an easy way for toddlers to get their scribbling fix, and it's washable! An added bonus is that this is an almost waste-free "toy". Once the chalk runs out we can repurpose or recycle the container.
Last, and my favorite item, is a new book. I can easily turn down toys for my son but I have a very hard time denying him books. This board book in particular is part of the Baby Believer series. It uses colorful artwork and scripture to tell the story of Jesus' last week on earth, while teaching children about powerful emotions they may experience such as excitement, anger, or sadness. I really love most of the Baby Believer books, and hope to expand our collection!
As a child, I remember heading to Grandmas' after church for a family lunch consisting of delicious ham, green beans, biscuits... all the traditional Southern fixins! The adults would shove all us kids into a room while they hid plastics eggs [that may or may not have contained a good amount of money] in the backyard. I come from very competitive stock and we were serious about those eggs! Once all of the eggs had been found we'd count up our coins and see who had the most.
Another tradition I looked forward to was waking up and finding my Easter basket by the front door. My parents always made up small baskets for my sister and me, and they usually contained candy or maybe a small toy. I especially enjoyed the Robin Eggs, which are basically just Easter-themed Whoppers.
Having a child of my own means being able to create new family traditions! Now that my son is a toddler it is even more fun to imagine what holidays will be like with him, and however many siblings he may have.
This year I've made up a little basket of goodies for my son to discover on Easter morning. He's not even two, so I'm sticking to simple items and treats loosely based on the "Rule of Four" trend (want, need, wear, read).
The basket was an easy find at Goodwill. There is absolutely NO need to spend more than a dollar on a basket. If I can't find a use for it in our home then I'll donate it again! I also skipped the shredded plastic Easter grass and used a swaddle blanket we already had to pad the bottom of the basket.
Levi is getting two edible treats. He LOVES date balls, and we already had an unopened pack in the pantry. And what kind of mother would I be if I didn't give him a least one chocolate bunny? These tiny Lindt bunnies are the perfect portion for a toddler[or chocolate-craving pregnant toddler mom...don't judge me].
As we move out of winter and into spring, Levi's wardrobe suddenly feels very sparse. It's almost too warm for cotton or denim pants, but these soft gauze pants are just the right thickness to keep him comfortable with changing temperatures.
Many babies start showing an interest in scribbling around age one and Levi definitely did! He regularly steals my work pens and swirls them around my notebook, or scratches on tithing envelopes at church. Sidewalk chalk is an easy way for toddlers to get their scribbling fix, and it's washable! An added bonus is that this is an almost waste-free "toy". Once the chalk runs out we can repurpose or recycle the container.Last, and my favorite item, is a new book. I can easily turn down toys for my son but I have a very hard time denying him books. This board book in particular is part of the Baby Believer series. It uses colorful artwork and scripture to tell the story of Jesus' last week on earth, while teaching children about powerful emotions they may experience such as excitement, anger, or sadness. I really love most of the Baby Believer books, and hope to expand our collection!
Will you be making an Easter Basket for your child? Drop a comment below and tell me what goodies you plan to include!
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