Have you ever gone shopping for Easter eggs only to realize that all the shops have run out of them? A couple of years ago, hubby and I found ourselves in this predicament. That is how we came up with the best alternatives to Easter eggs.
Are you searching for some of the best alternatives to Easter eggs? Whether you’re looking for a healthier option, a creative DIY project, or a unique gift idea, there are various ways to add some fun to your Easter celebrations.
Easter is a season that I cherish because of its highly emotive and significant nature. However, when I moved to the UK and started raising kids, I found it difficult to understand the connection between chocolate and the death and resurrection of Jesus. Despite this, we have adopted the tradition of giving Easter eggs to our children over the years, as they enjoy it, and it does not diminish the true meaning of Easter for them.
Let’s explore some alternatives to Easter eggs that will make your celebrations even more special.
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1. Making Your Own Sweet Creations: DIY Treats As Alternatives To Easter Eggs
A couple of years ago, hubby and I couldn’t find any Easter eggs in the shop because we shopped for them late. Hubby decided to improvise and purchased three clear sweet cups with lids. He also bought a variety of sweets from Home Bargain and mixed them in the cups. He decorated the cups with Easter stickers and put yellow mini Easter bonnet chicks on the lids.
Needless to say, our girls loved them even though they weren’t the real deal. This year, we plan to buy Easter eggs ahead of time and even buy an extra one!
2. Books That Tell The Story Of Easter
Alternatives to Easter eggs are gifting books that narrate the story of Easter. Children need to comprehend the significance of the Easter story, and one way to achieve this is by reading it to them. Here are some books that can help with this:
- The Promised One: The Wonderful Story of Easter
- The Easter Story (Usborne Bible Tales)
- The Easter Story (Theology for Little People)
- Goodbye to Goodbyes: A True Story About Jesus, Lazarus, and an Empty Tomb
- Easter Bible Story about Jesus: Easter Book for 6-8, 9-12-Year-Old Children
- The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross Easter Calendar: Easter Family Devotional with 15-door Calendar
These plastic Easter eggs are fillable and can be stuffed with small toys for children. You can use tiny Legos, miniature toys, slime, or playdough, which you can buy from any supermarket.
This activity can be a fun way for the entire family to participate in the Easter celebrations.
How To Make The Best Alternatives To Easter Eggs
4. Easter Basket Of Gifts
If you’re looking to create a lovely Easter gift basket for your child, you may want to consider adding some Easter-themed items such as a book, socks, or even bags of orange play dough shaped like carrots.
If you’d like to include something edible, you could add the ingredients needed to make sugar cookies in a jar, along with a couple of cookie cutters with an Easter theme.
Why not consider personalised Easter bags! These custom Easter gift sacks add a special touch to the traditional Easter egg hunt basket. “I absolutely adore these Easter-themed jute drawstring bags.”
Can you imagine the delight on your children’s faces when they receive their very own customised Easter bag filled with goodies? It’s a fun and memorable way to make this Easter extra special for the little ones in your life.
6. Personalised Easter Cookies
If you love baking like my household do. Why not try making personalised easter cookies? These sweet treats are not only a fun activity but also a thoughtful way to spread joy.
From custom designs to unique flavours, the possibilities are endless when it comes to creating your own Easter cookies. Whether you’re making them for yourself or as personalised gifts for loved ones, these tasty treats are sure to delight.
So grab your apron and get ready to unleash your creativity with some Easter cookie decorating ideas.
Conclusion
Even without traditional Easter eggs, you can still get creative with gifts. Let me know in the comments below, if you will be trying any of these.
