Want in on a little secret?
There is absolutely nothing I enjoy more than seeing toothy/toothless smiles, or hearing our boys belly laugh, but some days, it takes a conscious effort to refocus. I have to remind myself that whatever seems super important in the moment can wait – work, dishes, laundry, etc. Time with my kids is fleeting and irretrievable; for the few years we have them at home, it’s up to us as parents to make them feel seen, heard, and so incredibly loved.
So I try to find little things for us to do together, to squeeze in moments of joy, and these little things grow into something much bigger. As the proverb says, ‘you reap what you sow’ and I’m in the mood to sow happiness.
If you too want to create special moments that make your little ones feel hugely important, here are some of my favorite ideas for Easter!
START A NEW TRADITION
📸 Take a family photo that you can repeat again next year. It doesn’t have to be fancy—candid shots of sticky fingers, mismatched pajamas, and little hands holding colorful eggs are often the most cherished.
🌱 Plant something green together—outside, in an indoor pot, or even as a gift for a friend or neighbor. Bonus points for decorating a little sign with your child’s name and the planting date!
🎄 Start an Easter tree—clip branches into a vase and hang painted ornaments, notes of kindness, or words of encouragement. Watching it “grow” each year will be a beautiful reminder of how much your family has grown, too.
PLAY TOGETHER
🔍 Plan a themed scavenger hunt—think carrots, nests, flowers, or anything orange. Hide small treasures that encourage movement and exploration.
🪁 Find an open area to fly a kite—bonus points for bringing bubbles, a picnic, or just letting them run wild in the spring sunshine.
🧺 Surprise them with a basket that’s more than just candy—add sidewalk chalk, Easter Bingo cards, sticker books, or a small journal where they can doodle their favorite spring memories.
FILL YOUR BELLIES
🥕 Serve colorful snacks in an egg carton—strawberries, shredded carrots, marshmallows, blueberries… just call it a "bunny buffet" and watch their eyes light up.
🌈 Make rainbow-colored pancakes—just add food coloring to the batter and stack them high! A dollop of whipped cream on top? Chef’s kiss!
🍬 Have a jelly bean taste test—blindfolded if you’re feeling adventurous! Can they guess the flavor?
EGG-CELENT ACTIVITIES
🎨 Try different egg decorating techniques—rubber bands for a tie-dye effect, shaving cream with food coloring for swirls, or classic stickers and crayons. Let their creativity take over!
🐣 Play hide-and-seek with eggs—stash little trinkets or snacks inside to sweeten the find. Make it extra special by including tiny handwritten notes with encouraging words.
🏃 Balance eggs on spoons for a race—plastic isn’t cheating! Or, make it a relay and get the whole family involved.
💡 Glow-in-the-dark egg hunt—crack open glow sticks, tuck them inside plastic eggs, and hide them in the yard after sunset for a magical nighttime surprise!
CRAFT TIME
🎨 Knead up some colorful playdough—store it in plastic eggs and keep it in the fridge for a few days of sensory fun.
💌 Make Easter cards—send to grandparents, hang around the house, or tuck into an Easter basket for a sibling. Let them add their own scribbles and stickers!
☀️ Try suncatchers—paint clear plastic eggs or create your own with tissue paper and contact paper. Tape them to the window and watch them glow in the spring sunlight.
🖐️ Handprint & footprint keepsakes—turn tiny toes into bunny ears or little palms into fluffy chicks. Not only is it adorable now, but one day, you'll look back and marvel at how small their hands once were.
After all this, might they still have dirty clothes? Of course they will. Feel loved, remember this when they’re adults, or give you bonus hugs? Without a doubt. And besides, wouldn’t you rather eat pancakes with your babes than just clean the syrup off them?
So go on. Make those memories. Snap the pictures. Treasure the sticky hands. You’re creating the kind of magic that lasts.
P.S. Is this your first Easter together? Snag a set of our ‘first’ holiday milestones and start planning your family photo!
