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Leading up to Easter, there are always three big questions on my mind.
One: Will the Easter Bunny bring me anything? Spoiler alert, the Bunny never disappoints.
Two: Will the hunt be inside or outside? That one's a little less definite and can be a bit of a toss-up, depending on how early Easter falls.
Growing up, my favorite Easter egg hunts were always the ones we did outdoors.
Not only were there more hiding places than inside our house, but there was also the very slight chance of MAYBE catching a glimpse of the Bunny because our yard backed onto a field—presumably, the same one the famous rabbit would scamper back to after hiding the goods.
This leads me to my third question: Would we be hunting for eggs that were color-coded for a specific sibling, or would it be a free-for-all?
My twin brother and I sometimes had a leg-up on the egg hunt because we could see the entire back yard from our bedroom and could get a lay of the land before we went outside with our older sisters.
This is likely one of the reasons my mom always made sure we divided up the Easter chocolate evenly after the hunt was over—at least the highly coveted treats. There'd usually be one big fancy egg filled with smaller treats for each kid, and then a handful of smaller chocolate eggs.
The smaller mini eggs were fair game for whoever found them, but if someone had bad luck during the hunt, our parents made sure to even out the haul to keep things fair and everyone happy.
Now, as a mom of twins myself, I think back on the Easters we had growing up and how my parents worked with the Bunny to make things special and memorable for us.
Those times spent together hunting for treats have shaped how I want to celebrate the holiday with my children and, hopefully, give them fond memories of their own to look back on when they grow up.
Here are three ways we try to make this time of year memorable.
1. We read special stories together
We read stories together every single night as part of our bedtime routine, but we make sure to pull out our favorite seasonal stories as we get closer to specific holidays.
This time of year calls for books like The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter, Hop! Hop! by Leslie Patricelli, and It's Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler.
Our twins are already pumped about the idea of the Easter Bunny, thanks to a) all the hype about chocolate, and b) the aforementioned book called Hop! Hop!
It doesn't matter if it's Easter or not, this book is a hit with our twins all year round. They love trying to warn the sleeping baby that they're missing the Easter bunny, who's there when they're sleeping to hide all of the eggs for the hunt.
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Hop! Hop! Board Book by Leslie Patricelli
Time to Get Excited About Easter!
This is Hop! Hop! by Leslie Patricelli. It's a cute little board book that teaches little kids about mixing colors while dying eggs, making fun crafts together, and showing kids how an Easter egg hunt works.
2. We play together while learning
This isn't just an Easter thing; we play together every single day. But we use different occasions as opportunities to learn about different things. We learn about rabbits' floppy ears, fluffy cottontails, and twitching noses.
We also look for rabbits in the backyard. There's one that lives behind our shed, and it often comes by for a snack in the morning. Getting to see a real bunny is a thrill for our toddlers.
But that darn bunny isn't always around when they want to see it, so it's nice for them to have a seasonal stuffie to snuggle up with. This is true pretty much all year long, but especially so as we get closer to Easter and start to remind them that the Bunny will be coming soon.
This sweet bunny is super soft and makes the perfect cuddly companion.
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Burrow Bunny Rabbit Stuffed Animal by Melissa & Doug
A Cuddly Companion
This is a plush bunny by Melissa and Doug. It's got long, floppy ears and plush fur. It's extremely huggable, but more importantly, it's extremely durable, so it's ready to log many hours of (sometimes, rough?) play with your little ones.
3. We get in on the egg hunt fun
A big part of the Easter fun is taking part in an egg hunt. The Bunny hides different treats inside of several bright and colorful plastic egg containers, and our toddlers love finding them.
They love opening up the eggs to see what they'll find inside because some have micro mini eggs, some have jelly beans, and some have something else that's of-the-moment—whether it's a pom pom, a sticker, or Play-Doh—whatever the Easter Bunny's noticed they've been enjoying as of late.
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Colorful Empty Plastic Eggs, 24-Count, by Joyin
Easy-to-Spot Egg Containers
This is a pack of reusable, fillable plastic Easter egg containers that are made of non-toxic plastic. They are 2.3 inches in height and 1.75 inches wide. The assorted 24-pack includes a range of six different colors and patterns that catch the eye and make them easy for toddlers to spot. They're durable and can be used year after year for mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans, or whatever other small prizes the Easter Bunny likes to include in their hunt.
Our twins love finding these colorful containers around the house and often find empty ones days, or even weeks, later if one's been tossed underneath the couch or behind our entertainment unit.
No matter how long it's been, they'll get this excited look in their eyes and will peer inside to see if there might still be a treat hidden in there.
And the magic lives on, which is exactly what the Easter Bunny hopes for when they plan that perfect hunt.
How do you celebrate Easter with your kids? What makes it memorable for you? Let us know in the Comments section below or connect with us on Instagram to share your thoughts!
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