If your home is anything like mine, the holiday treats seem to be never-ending. I believe  it starts at Halloween with the candy then just as we throw out our last few pieces the Christmas goodies start piling in from all directions. Just as we clear out all of the Christmas goodies, Valentines Day is knocking on our door. As soon as we are indulging in our last bite of chocolate taken from that heart shaped box, that silly Chocolate Easter bunny is hopping down our path spilling jelly beans.

This madness has to stop! This year the Easter bunny is bringing healthy treats our way. Boring, you say? No way! This is going to be FUN!!! Here is what I'm thinking: Baby carrots of course and fresh colorful sun kissed fruit (banana, apple and orange). Single serve bags of nuts and a granola bar. Why not fill plastic eggs with dried fruit such as raisins, craisins, apricots and dates? Looking for something more festive? What about yogurt dipped pretzels in pastel colors?

Now let's move beyond the goodies and think about some fun items to encourage outdoor play. A new beach towel, new bathing suit, flip flops, bubbles, jump rope, hat, sunglasses, kite, sidewalk chalk...you get the idea.

Let's make a difference in the lives of our children. It's so much easier for them to learn good habits when they are young and it doesn't have to be boring. They look up to us to set a good example for them. This year we will be celebrating with a healthy Easter. Will you join me?
 


Comments

Juli

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:19:55

I love this! I hope I can do it!

 

Karri

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:28:46

I am really going to try and have less junk this Easter. Really, I throw most of it away anyhow!

 

Staci

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:44:28

We do this :) Kids always get swim gear, outdoor toys and we limit candy to 1-2 pieces. We don't do Easter eggs at all. The kids even give their eggs from church to other kids. I have them trained well LOL!

 



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