Celebrating Easter

Though technically springtime, Easter in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, takes place during some pretty cold weather. And, unfortunately, Easter activities common throughout much of the United States,...

Easter is a Christian holiday that commemorates the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. On this this holiday, it is tradition to give baskets loaded with candies and gifts to children on...

Every year on Easter Sunday, 80 percent of American children receive an Easter basket stuffed with chocolate bunnies, jelly beans and decorated eggs, says the National Confectioners Association....

Easter always occurs on a Sunday. It celebrates Christ's defeat over death by rising from the grave. Many families take this time to create Easter baskets for their children. The baskets are given...

The giving of Easter baskets is tradition for this spring holiday. Wicker, plastic and tin baskets are filled with chocolate bunnies, marshmallow treats and jelly beans. This basket gifts are...

Easter baskets don't have to include tons of expensive items in order for your children to appreciate them. Creating an Easter basket with a few simple, inexpensive items can go just as far in...

Easter baskets for preschoolers can be a great way to incorporate some new toys and games into their routines. Whatever your Easter traditions may be, it's always exciting to see a child's face...

Many stores carry premade Easter baskets with generic items ranging from candy bars to video games. By creating your own Easter baskets, you can include treats and surprises that you know your...

Easter celebrations, long favored by pagans, were incorporated into Christianity by early Christians who celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ at the same time pagan worshipers were...

Help your kids stay healthy and still make them happy! Below you will find 3 healthier alternatives to the sugar loaded, candy filled Easter baskets that we are use to. These healthy alternatives...

Remember the joy of waking up Easter morning and seeing a basket filled with treats and other goodies? Even in these health-conscious days, there’s no need to deprive your kids of the same joy....

Growing up Easter was always one of my favorite Holidays. My sister and I would always wear a beautiful Easter dress with an Easter Bonnet. We would go to Church and then over to Grandma's for an...

Plastic Easter eggs filled with Easter candy will be plucked from backyards by eager children once again this year as Easter egg hunts take place nationwide. Planning an Easter egg hunt, hiding...

If you haven't shopped those dollar or ninety-nine cent stores before, you are missing out! Dollar store merchandise can be a great deal and a great value, especially when putting together...

Every parent reaches the day when the Santa Claus no longer swishes down the chimney. It is no different for the Easter bunny, he is no longer hopping down the bunny trail. That does not mean that...

Traditionally, Easter Baskets are filled with sugary goodies, plastic 'grass' and novelty toys. Practically every store is equipped with pre-made Easter baskets and aisles of sweet treats. Show...

An Easter basket does not have to cost a lot of money. With some creativity, and perhaps an Easter basket-making party, you can create a basket for less than $20.

Sometimes the Easter Bunny is so busy, she doesn't make it to every house. Can you imagine how awful it would be if some poor child woke up on Easter Morning and the eggs weren't hidden and a...

You've been doing your part to go green, but now Easter is coming. Do you know how to green your Easter celebration? Read on for super simple ways to make your Easter celebration green without...

Easter is often celebrated with egg hunts and Easter baskets. Easter baskets are fun for people of all ages but sometimes it is difficult to think of things to fill them with. Themed baskets can...

Easter is the time to celebrate new life. Help make it earth-friendly, too, by filling your baskets with organic or green goodies.

With Easter comes Easter baskets. Those voluminous baskets with gifts and goodies all pouring over the sides. The kids relish in this holiday as they know the Easter Bunny is going to bring them...

Easter Baskets are not only surprises for the kids to find on Easter morning. You can make one for anyone. Follow these simple tips and you'll make someone special smile on Easter morning!

Would you like to learn how to make how to make Easter baskets for kids? Easter gift baskets are a holiday tradition. Most people agree that when it comes to how to make Easter baskets for kids,...

Easter is upon us! Kids' baskets don't have to serve up loads of sugar for the little ones to love them. In fact, over the past few years, I have eliminated all but a few, small sweet items from...

Easter for some is the resurrection of Christ in Christian religions, but it also has become a fun day in which children can exchange easter baskets and look for easter eggs in their or someone...

Waking up on Easter morning and looking for an Easter basket full of chocolate eggs is a delightful adventure for young kids. Thinking up places to put the baskets is the adventure for the...

When a family member has diabetes, holidays like Easter can present unique challenges. After all, the holiday traditionally calls for everyone to overdose on chocolate. To celebrate while...

Maybe you already have family traditions for Easter, but are thinking about changing things up a bit. Or maybe your family doesn't have any traditions at all and you'd like to start a new one....

Whether you celebrate Easter religiously or not, the Sunday celebration will likely bring back childhood memories. If you can't make it back home this year, consider sending the grandparents a...