Easter Baskets Without Sugar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do you fill Easter \ud83d\udc23 baskets ? I don\u2019t, but fear not, I have suggestions if you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My kids have baskets they use to do egg hunts but so far I haven\u2019t put anything in the basket to begin with. I figure I\u2019ll wait until they are old enough to hear elsewhere about baskets filled with goodies or toys, before I put anything in there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be sure to get a non-toxic Easter basket<\/a> as many are sold as decorative and don\u2019t have to abide by safety and lead standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This year, I let my daughter pick out a few small toys and a board game instead of Easter candy (this was the first year she complained about the erasers in her eggs and asked for candy). But then I realized she still likes surprises, so next year I\u2019ll pick out everything in advance and hide them along with the eggs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, I\u2019m a rare one it seems, but I actually hardly do gifts in general at young ages. I don\u2019t think it\u2019s necessary to buy gifts for every holiday and I avoid conspicuous consumerism. Babies especially have no idea what is going on. And they certainly don\u2019t need or expect candy. As the kids get older and their expectations increase, I\u2019m willing to do a little more as far as little toys, especially if it keeps them happy without candy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you looking for natural, non-toxic Easter ideas, this list<\/a> from another blogger has over 60 ideas that are all free of candy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I encourage you to think creatively. When I was a kid, probably the most memorable Easter basket my mom made for me was filled with school supplies! Not just the regular school supplies, but things like an old-school label maker. I now can see how some kids might groan, but I loved it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n So far I haven\u2019t tried to dye eggs at home with my kids, so I haven\u2019t done a deep dive into what pre-made egg dye kit I think is least toxic. If you want to make your own dyes, here is one link<\/a> about how. To be most non-toxic, use organic, non-canned ingredients. Here\u2019s a graphic version:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tips for cooking hard (or soft) boiled eggs: One is to use pasture raised eggs, preferably locally raised. Here is why<\/a> (link to a post I made about it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another tip is to cook them using the Instant Pot. It takes the guesswork out and the shells come off easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even without dyeing them, eggs can be something edible that fits the Easter theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I do egg hunts with no candy, and fill the eggs with non-food items such as: Stickers, small erasers, small toys, coins, love notes, riddles, small Lego sets, or wooden peg people (I have these; Amazon Associates link https:\/\/amzn.to\/3EkcuLMOther<\/a>. Other ideas are things like rings or necklaces, animal beads, finger puppets, whistles, block crayons, and pretty much anything you\u2019d give at Halloween for the Teal Pumpkin Project, that would fit in an egg. Just be prudent about choking hazards for very young kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is an idea for kids who can read: Wooden tokens <\/a>(Etsy link) that can be redeemed for various things. Or make your own with blank ones (amazon associates link https:\/\/amzn.to\/37WqbnUs<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Putting puzzle pieces in the eggs and then making the puzzle is another fun idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also do a scavenger hunt type of thing. I did this one year and it went surprisingly well considering I didn\u2019t put much time into planning it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you use plastic or wooden eggs (Amazon Associates link https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JOF7ll<\/a>), save them to reuse next year to be less wasteful. My kids actually want to play with the eggs a few times a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also here is an idea I came up with to re-use other round containers as Easter eggs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Make my healthy no-sweetener pancakes, in bunny shapes if desired. Here is a link<\/a> to my recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Bunny cinnamon rolls. Annie\u2019s makes a \u201cbetter\u201d choice for pre made cinnamon roll dough (the kind in a cardboard can). Or, I\u2019m sure healthier homemade recipes can be found especially if you\u2019re gluten or dairy free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Bunny veggie tray with bread bowl. I don\u2019t eat regular gluten bread, but I do occasionally use Happy Campers Gluten Free Bread Mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. A \u201cbetter\u201d (but still not ideal IMO) choice for bunny-shaped snacks are Annie\u2019s brand gummies or crackers. Amazon Associates link: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wBFWwS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. If you really want to give the conventional sugary treats, there are \u201cbetter\u201d replacements, such as from this list<\/a> from another blogger or those shown in the image below from Food Babe. Note that I personally wouldn\u2019t use or recommend some of these because they contain citric acid or other toxic ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. For more snacks and treats, I have a much more thorough post about options that I recommend here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n -Painting wooden eggs or wooden decorations (amazon associates link for egg shapes https:\/\/amzn.to\/391AQ1n<\/a> and bunny shapes https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vvurDc<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Making various Easter crafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Plant seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n -For volunteer opportunities, I happen to know that animal shelters often need extra volunteers on holidays because their staff is out of town. I used to do this before I had kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What else can you think of?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Easter animals warning: Animals do not make good surprise gifts, especially for children! Shelters see huge increases in surrenders of rabbits after Easter from people who realized they couldn’t take care of them. Ducklings die in the mail or soon after receiving. Unless you are thoroughly invested in keeping a pet, give toy or edible bunnies and ducks instead!! \ud83d\udc25\ud83d\udc30\ud83d\udc9d<\/p>\n\n\n\n ***Thank you for visiting Clean Green Toxicant Free! I started this site simply because I want to help people and share information. I dig deep and seek the most truly non-toxic products, without bias. I am not paid to write anything and I don\u2019t sell anything. In 2022 I became an Amazon Associate, which does NOT bias my recommendations. I may earn small dividends from purchases made after clicking my clearly labeled links (even if you don\u2019t buy those specific items), which covers the costs I pay to maintain this site, at no cost to you. More info on the About This Website <\/a>page.***<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Less Toxic Hard Boiled Eggs and Dyes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Better Edible Treats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Never Give Live Animals as Gifts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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