Do your kids always look forward to your annual Easter Egg Hunt in the backyard!? I know I did, my kids did and now my grandkids do too. However, now understanding the effects of sugar on the body, I have shifted the “winnings” to the healthy end of the spectrum…. How you ask, whelp let me tell you about all my fun ideas. First off, can you say CASH!? Everyone has a price, am I right!?…even that moody 4yo. Sooo….
Step One~ fill your Eggs with coins, hair clips, stickers, etc. Whatever is sugar free and can fit into your Eggs.
Step Two~ set up a Bunny Store for after the hunt where the kids can spend said coins. Fill the store with jump ropes, coloring books, specialty crayons, chalk, kite, legos, water gun, stuffed animals, fingernail polish, lip gloss, balls, cards, games, bubbles, sugar free gum, etc. You get the gist.
Step Three~ if your kids are too old for a hunt, make a Basket and fill it with Gas Cards, Movie Tickets, Bowling passes, Quick Trip Gift Cards, Amazon Gift Cards, Clothes, Magazines, and of course their favorite…CASH.
There will be plenty of other opportunities for them to find sugar, just not on your watch. Take the time to focus on activity and relationships. Plan some yard games, or take a family walk to warm up for the “hunt”. Whatever you can do to spin attention to connection and not highly processed food, since that will only end up inviting tummy aches…ain’t nobody got time for that. Making new traditions can reap endless dividends, give this a try and see if anyone even notices the loss of candy. If you bring the excitement and enthusiasm to the party, others will follow suit. Most of all, enjoy the day and time spent together! In good health, paige 😊
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