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Easter 2022: The Extra Easter Basket

The last couple of years has been tough for many individuals. Easter time is a great way to spread love and joy with friends, family members, or others in your life. As you attend church services, participate in Easter egg hunts with your family, and other community events, think about all the people around you.  Do they need extra kindness this Easter?

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For many, creating Easter baskets is a major part of the holiday celebrations. As you begin to play the honorary role of the Easter bunny, consider making an extra Easter basket to share with others. One simple act of kindness may have a positive impact on someone’s whole day or even week.

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Are you wondering who may need an Easter basket? Consider all the people; you encounter daily. If you still need inspiration for an extra Easter basket, consider the following.

  • Friends: Yes, you can make adult-themed Easter baskets with wine or lots of chocolate.
  • Extended Family Members: Do you know an older relative who is living alone? Or perhaps, do you have elderly neighbors who always greet you with a smile? Surprise them with an Easter basket.
  • Children: Do you know a family who is struggling? Are they able to give out Easter baskets? Giving a child an Easter basket creates a lasting memory.  (Remember you may need to ask permission to give a child an Easter basket. Some foods and toys may not be allowed.)
  • Teacher: The pandemic, health guidelines, switching between online and in-person learning, teachers are remarkable and deserving of an extra Easter basket.
  • Bus Driver: Every day, you trust the bus driver to get your child safely to school. The person deserves an Easter treat.
  • Childcare Provider: High-quality childcare providers are in demand. If you are lucky enough to find a great person to care for your child, brighten the provider’s day with an extra Easter basket.
  • Dog Walker: Rain or shine your dog walker is always on time to take your precious four-legged friend for a walk. For added fun, make the extra Easter basket from your dog.
  • Your Dog’s Pal: When you go to the dog park, does your dog pal around with another dog? Give your dog’s pal an extra Easter basket filled with doggie treats (and you can give one to the owner).
  • Customer Service Representative: An extra Easter basket for the barista who always gets your morning order correct. Or the cashier who always seems to be happy.

When passing out extra Easter baskets, the list of potential receivers is endless. Surprising someone at Easter is a wonderful way to celebrate.

25 Ideas for Your Easter Bucket List

Easter is a great holiday to spend time with your family or friends. Are you looking for new activities to incorporate into your holiday this year? If you need inspiration for your Easter bucket list, check out the following activities.

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  1. Go on an Easter Egg Hunt.
  2. Have a family portrait with the Easter Bunny.
  3. Attend Easter Sunrise Services.
  4. Wear an Easter Bonnet. (Consider making a homemade Easter Bonnet)
  5. Read Easter-themed books.
  6. Make handmade Easter cards to pass out to family and friends.
  7. Watch Easter shows. (Here Comes Peter Cottontail & It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown are always classic favorites.)
  8. Do a formal Easter photoshoot.
  9. Do a silly Easter photo shoot. (Use bunny ears and other Easter-themed props.)
  10. Decorate Easter Eggs.
  11. Do Easter crafts. Easter wreaths are a simple craft project.
  12. Eat Jellybeans, an Eater time favorite.
  13. Make a diorama with Bunny or Chick Peeps. (Yes, you can eat them too.)
  14. Host a traditional Easter dinner.
  15. Give out Easter Baskets.
  16. Wear bunny ears.
  17. Learn Easter songs.
  18. Buy an Easter Lily. (Or buy two, one to keep and one to give away.)
  19. Attend an Easter parade or other community events.
  20. Make Easter cookies.
  21. Make Jell-o Eggs.
  22. Decorate for Easter. (Make placemats for dinner.)
  23. Volunteer
  24. Host an Easter brunch or afternoon tea.
  25. Start a new Easter tradition for your family. (Go hiking, walk a nature trail, or pack a picnic lunch and go for a drive.)

Happy Easter!

75 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas

Are you making Easter baskets for your loved ones this holiday? Creating baskets to give on Easter morning is a fun tradition. If you are searching for non-candy Easter basket ideas, check out the following list for inspiration.

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  1. Gift cards (great for teens)
  2. Money hidden inside Easter Eggs
  3. Sunglasses
  4. Hat
  5. Bandana
  6. Flip Flops
  7. Socks (Themed ones are always fun)
  8. Baseball and Glove
  9. Baseball cards or non-sports trading cards
  10. Kazoo
  11. Watch
  12. Toy Binoculars
  13. Butterfly Net
  14. Bug Catchers
  15. Art or Sketching Paper
  16. Colored Pencils
  17. Markers
  18. Water Paints
  19. Acrylic Paints
  20. Paint Brushes
  21. Glitter and Glue
  22. Construction Paper
  23. Scissors
  24. Model Clay
  25. Rubber Stamps and Ink Pad
  26. Bubbles
  27. Umbrella
  28. Bouncy Balls
  29. Sand Toys
  30. Water Toys
  31. Sidewalk Chalk
  32. Balloons
  33. Playdough
  34. Slime or Silly Putty
  35. Slinky
  36. Comic Books
  37. Drawing Books
  38. Coloring Books
  39. Books or Magazines
  40. Magnifying Glass
  41. Lego
  42. Hot Wheel or Matchbox Cars
  43. Stuffed Animal
  44. Travel Games
  45. Puzzles
  46. Posters
  47. Movie Tickets
  48. Doll or Barbies
  49. Animal Figures
  50. Toy Dinosaurs
  51. Bracelets, Necklaces, Earrings
  52. Hair Ties and Accessories
  53. Travel Cup
  54. DVDs
  55. Frisbee
  56. Journal
  57. Writing Pens
  58. Washi Tape
  59. Stickers
  60. Bubble Bath
  61. Wind Up Toys
  62. Jump Rope
  63. Kite
  64. Temporary Tattoos
  65. Punch Balls
  66. Yo-yos
  67. Ear Buds
  68. Wallet
  69. Coin Purse
  70. Flashlight
  71. Perfume/Cologne
  72. Make-up
  73. USB or SD cards
  74. Expandable Washcloths
  75. Coupons for fun adventures.

Happy Easter!

58 Hashtags For Easter

Easter is almost here. Are you posting Easter-related content to your social media platforms? Adding hashtags enhance your chances for audience growth. If you need inspiration for hashtags for Easter, check out the following.

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  1. #Easter (simple but effective)
  2. #Easter2022
  3. #HappyEaster
  4. #EasterSunday
  5. #EasterSunday2022
  6. #EasterDay
  7. #EasterWeekend
  8. #Bunny
  9. #EasterBunny
  10. #EasterRabbit
  11. #InstaEaster
  12. #InstaRabbits
  13. #InstaHappyEaster
  14. #InstaEgg
  15. #InstaSunday
  16. #PeterCottonTail
  17. #EasterIsComing
  18. #EasterEggs
  19. #Spring
  20. #Jesus
  21. #GoodFriday
  22. #HesRisen
  23. #HeIsRisen
  24. #Faith
  25. #ResurrectionSunday
  26. #Resurrection
  27. #JesusChrist
  28. #Believe
  29. #HolyWeek
  30. #HolySpirit
  31. #Blessed
  32. #PraiseHim
  33. #Peace
  34. #Love
  35. #Hope
  36. #Church
  37. #EasterServices
  38. #EasterSunriseServices
  39. #Praise
  40. #PraiseTheLord
  41. #Alive
  42. #GodFirst
  43. #SundayVibes
  44. #SundayFunday
  45. #EasterDecor
  46. #EasterEggHunt
  47. #EggHunt
  48. #EasterBasket
  49. #EasterTime
  50. #ChocolateBunny
  51. #EasterStyle
  52. #EasterBonnet
  53. #EasterVibes
  54. ##EasterHat
  55. #EasterDress
  56. #EasterSunset
  57. #EasterSunrise
  58. #EasterSuprise

Happy Easter

What is Ash Wednesday?

Did you ever notice around late February or early March, people walking around with an ash cross marking or smudge on their foreheads? Most people realize the ritual is part of a religious ceremony for the upcoming Lent season. Every year, 40 days without counting Sundays before the Easter holiday, Ash Wednesday occurs. Primarily a Catholic holiday, the day signifies the beginning of Lent or the Easter season.

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On Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day of Ashes, many churches hold special services. The sermons generally focus on repentance and prayer. Often the pastor or priest will provide long periods of silence for the worshippers to engage in personal devotion to confess sins.  

Using the ashes of palms from the previous year’s Palm Sunday, the ashes not only symbolize death but also repentance. Many church attendees use the ceremony as a way to profess their love or recommit their lives to God before Easter. The priest or pastor says, “From dust you came and from dust you will return.” Then places the ashes on the person’s forehead.

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When Lent begins, many Christians will use the time for fasting and self-sacrifice by giving up specific luxuries. For example, a person may give up sugar or soda until Lent is over. Also, on Ash Wednesday and every Friday of Lent, faithful followers may forego eating meat.

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The rules of Ash Wednesday greatly depend on your personal faith. Many believe Ash Wednesday involves attending services, receiving the cross of ashes, quiet prayers, and personal reflection. No matter how you choose to begin the Lent season, the day should focus on a Christian’s personal spiritual beliefs and relationship with Christ.

Do you celebrate Lent? What traditions do you follow?

5 Last-Minute Easter Activities

Easter is here. Are you ready? Did the holiday just sneak up on you this year? Well, do not worry there is still plenty of time to do last-minute activities for your entire family to enjoy. Check out the following list for inspiration.

1. Attend Church Services

Regardless of your religious background, attend a local church service. Many churches hold special services on Easter Sunday. The church may have special readings, singing, plays, and children’s events. Just remember to check the church’s website or Facebook page before going. The church may have social distancing and other restrictions in place.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, numerous churches are holding virtual services if you do not want to attend church. Attend a church service right in your home, you can even watch while eating breakfast.

2. Color Easter Eggs

Yes, you can buy a kit. Or you can use food coloring from your baking supplies. Dyeing Easter eggs is a great activity. Mix different colors, make patterns or add designs. Coloring eggs is a long-standing Easter tradition.

3. Easter Egg Hunt or Scavenger Hunt

Whether you use your dyed eggs or hide plastic ones, an Easter egg hunt is fun for everyone. Now to make the hunt more interesting for older children, turn the activity into a scavenger hunt. Provide clues to your hidden eggs or Easter baskets.

4. Easter Meal

Find a way to make your meal special for Easter.

  • Sit together at the table. Bring out your good dishes, add candles, make an Easter centerpiece, or add flowers. Remember to turn off your devices.
  • Add a special dessert.
  • Bake the meal together as a family.
  • BBQ outdoors.
  • Order in from a nearby restaurant.
  • Have a picnic.

Just enjoy your time together as a family.

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5. Family Night

Turn your Easter into family night. Eat leftovers or order pizza.

  • Watch movies together. It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974) is always a great family show to watch.
  • Play video games.
  • Play board games.
  • Have a bonfire.

    Easter Drawing Prompts

    Easter is the perfect time to get creative. Drawing is one of the simplest ways to bring out your inner artist. In fact, with a few inexpensive tools, drawing is a great activity for the entire family to enjoy.

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    Yes, using crayons on paper is a wonderful way to create an original Easter masterpiece. But do not limit your creativity. Draw on other materials including construction paper, sandpaper, poster board, and boiled eggs. A hard boil egg is the perfect canvas for your Easter creation.

    Now, what to draw? Consider the following drawing prompts for Easter.

    1. Cross

    2. Tomb

    3. Easter Bunny

    4. Easter Eggs (Drawing different patterns, use multi-colors, or add names)

    5. Flowers

    6. Baby Chickens

    7. Lamb

    8. Jellybeans

    9. Easter Candy

    10. Easter Sunrise

    19 Journal Writing Prompts for Easter

    Easter is only a few days away. The holiday is a perfect time for reflection. Do you need some extra inspiration on what to write in your journal? Check out the following writing prompts for Easter.

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    1. What does Easter mean to you?
    2. Do you attend church services during this Holy Week? On Good Friday? Or on Easter Sunday? Why or why not?
    3. Write a prayer list for this Easter.
    4. Did you attend Easter Sunday services as a child? What was your most vivid memory?
    5. Did you dress up for Easter as a child? Describe what you would wear to Easter Sunday.
    6.  Do you still dress up for the holiday?
    7. Are you hosting an Easter dinner this year? What is your Easter menu?
    8. What do you have planned for Easter with your family or friends? Or even you favorite pet?
    9. Is there a family favorite that you only cook or bake on Easter? Why is this dish important to serve?  
    10. Did you change your annual Easter plans due to the pandemic? Why?
    11. How is this Easter different from 2020 at the height of the pandemic?
    12. What is your best childhood memory of Easter?
    13. Did you get Easter baskets as a child? Describe your typical basket on Easter morning.
    14. Did you attend any Easter egg hunts as a child? Describe the events.
    15. Did you dye eggs for Easter? What was your favorite part about coloring Easter eggs?
    16. Do you plan to dye eggs this Easter? Why or why not?
    17. What was an Easter tradition from your childhood?
    18. Do you carry on the tradition with your family today? Why or why not?
    19. After Easter, write down how your day went. Go into complete details. Even the silliest moment from your day can turn into a treasured memory.

    The Extra Easter Basket

    Easter is a great way to spread joy with friends, family members or casual acquaintances. Attending church services, Easter egg hunts, and other community events are generally a normal part of the holiday weekend. Due to the pandemic many annual events may not be held.   

    For many, creating Easter baskets is a major part of the celebrations. As you begin to play the honorary role of the Easter bunny, consider making an extra Easter basket to share. The simple kind gesture may have a positive impact on someone’s whole day or even week. One spark of kindness may set a chain reaction without end.

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    Sharing the Extra Easter Basket

    Are you wondering who may need an Easter basket? Consider all the people; you come in contact with on a daily basis. Still, need ideas? Check out the list below.

    • Friends
    • Extended family members
    • A child who you know is not getting an Easter basket due to financial restraints. (Remember you may need to ask permission to give a child an Easter basket. Some foods and toys may not be allowed.)
    • Teacher
    • Bus Driver
    • Child Care Provider
    • Dog Walker
    • Coach
    • Classmate
    • The barista who always gets your morning order correct.
    • Your dog’s pal at the park.

    The list is endless. Just think of someone who may need an extra smile this time of year.

    Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers

    Easter is just around the corner. Are you starting to buy Easter basket fillers? Do you want something different than candy? Check out the following list for inspiration.

    1. Bubbles
    2. Books
    3. Bookmarks
    4. DVDs
    5. Color Books
    6. Crayons
    7. Markers
    8. Drawing Paper
    9. Construction Paper
    10. Hard Cover Sketch Book
    11. Drawing Pencils
    12. Colored Pencils
    13. Watercolor Paint Set
    14. Craft Kit or Supplies (Feathers, googly eyes, beads, string, glitter, wooden plaques, etc.)
    15. Air Dry Model Clay
    16. Lip Balm
    17. Jewelry (A cross necklace is always a good idea for this holiday)
    18. Sidewalk Chalk
    19. Stickers
    20. T-Shirt (Roll the shirt up to place down into the basket)
    21. Socks
    22. Playdough
    23. Toy Figures (Farm animals, dinosaurs, etc.)
    24. Sunglasses
    25. Beach Towel
    26. Flip Flops
    27. Beach Bucket and Shovel
    28. Hat
    29. Swimming Pool Toys
    30. Keychain
    31. Bath Toys
    32. Bath Bombs
    33. Magazines
    34. Comic Books
    35. Hair Ties
    36. Head Bands
    37. Nail Polish
    38. Nail Embellishments
    39. Shoelaces
    40. Expandable Washcloths
    41. Stickers
    42. Temporary Tattoos
    43. Golf Balls
    44. Tees
    45. Baseball
    46. Baseball Glove
    47. Softball
    48. Yo-Yo
    49. Travel Games
    50. Toy Cars
    51. Gift Card
    52. Money (Roll up dollar bills inside plastic eggs)
    53. Jump Rope
    54. Umbrella
    55. Glow Sticks
    56. Writing Journal
    57. Pens
    58. Calligraphy Pens
    59. Trading Cards
    60. Ear Buds