By: Karen Silva
Twitter: @Karenbabydoll22
It’s that time of year again where you hang up your “mommy” or “daddy” title and become the Easter bunny. I am super excited for this year’s Easter because my niece is now two and half years old and she has a better understanding of going “Easter egg hunting”. I know how much children love chocolate and the headaches parents get with the sugar rush resulting from the chocolate eating (can you say Halloween all over again); therefore, I decided to give my niece a different type of Easter egg hunt. One that will not only keep her entertained but one that will save my sister and brother-in-law from a toddler sugar rush.
I got two bags of colorful empty Easter eggs, Easter themed stickers and stamps from my local dollar store. In each egg, I added stickers and since I had four Easter themed stamps I added one to four different eggs along with some stickers. Of course I didn’t just stop there, I knew that if I didn’t incorporate some sort of chocolate we may have a tantrum on our hands. So I got her one chocolate surprise egg. My recommendation is to have the chocolate found last, by either hiding it after all the other eggs are found or it is given when you feel is right. Also as a bonus add on, I hid a small sticker book (also found at my local dollar store) so that she had something to put all her stickers in.
The Easter egg hunt and just playing with the stickers and stamps can keep your toddler entertained for quite some time. However, if your toddler is anything like my niece, who loses interest in something quickly. Then you can try one of my top three favorite Easter activities to do.
Decorate Easter cookies
For this activity you can make a batch of your favorite sugar cookies or you can buy a prepackaged cookie decorating kit. Together with your toddler you can decorate these cookies with icing, chocolate chips and even some sprinkles. I have purchased my prepacked cookie decorating kit at my local Wal-Mart.
Fluff up that bunny!
Pre-cut the shape of a bunny out of White construction paper. Together with your toddler glue down some cotton balls. Once dried have your toddler create the face with some paint. 
Decorating Eggs
Once you have boiled your eggs and let them cool completely, the real fun with your toddler can begin. Together you can decorate them using markers, paint, or even food coloring. Just remember that it can get messy so be prepared with some extra clothes and a large space to work on. If you choose to use the food coloring, remember to add only a few drops of the food coloring into a bowl of water (a little goes a long way) and instead of using your hands to dip the egg in, you can use a spoon.
Remember that you can’t control the activities you have planned, whatever happens will happen, but the important thing is that you are creating memoires and having fun.
If you choose to do any of these activities or any other ones, I would love to see them. Be sure to tag me on Twitter @Karenbabydoll22.
About the Author
Karen Braga graduated from Sheridan College with an Early Childhood Education Diploma. She worked with children for about five years before expanding her skills in Administration. Karen is a loving Godmother/Auntie to one. Combined with her ECE background and passion for DIY projects and baking, she has recently become an expert writer for mom blogger, Momma Braga. Karen hopes by sharing her knowledge, tips and tricks, she can bring families together through her creative ideas.
