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As Easter draws near, itā€™s not just about the egg hunts and those scrumptious chocolate bunnies. While I love those as much as anyone, Iā€™ve been reflecting on how we can make this season truly meaningful for our little ones. [Listen to today's full episode HERE.]

The Heart of Easter
In my latest episode, we delved into the core of Easter: Godā€™s love, Jesusā€™s sacrifice, and the hope his resurrection brings. For us moms, itā€™s an opportunity to share this incredible story with our kids in a way that speaks their language.

Breaking Down the Easter Story
Tackling big concepts like crucifixion, resurrection, and salvation might sound daunting. But fear not! Here are some nifty ways to sprinkle easter magic with meaningful tales:

  1. Childrenā€™s Bibles: Our go-to is "The Beginner's Bible." It's a gem filled with stories that unfold God's love narrative, connecting events right from Creation to the resurrection.
  2. Animated Bible Stories: Explore vibrant Bible story videos together, like Minnow or VeggieTales. They transform complex stories into engaging adventures that enthrall young minds.
  3. And Then There Was Sin: Explain sin in simple termsā€”it's what drifts us from God, while Jesusā€™s resurrection brings us back to him. Romans 6:23 is your handy reference!

Hands-On Easter Experiences
We moms know kids love getting their hands dirtyā€”cue the creative Easter activities!

  • Resurrection Eggs: Craft a set of 12 plastic eggs filled with representations from the Easter storyā€”think crosses and pebbles. Open them day by day, unraveling the taleā€™s significance.
  • Easter Garden: Cultivate a small indoor garden symbolizing growth and resurrection, complete with a rock tomb. Itā€™s a living metaphor that evolves just like the Easter story.
  • Easter Scavenger Hunt: Upgrade your Easter egg hunt with a scavenger twist! Add scripture clues guiding through key parts of the Easter story.

Spread Some Joy: Egg a Neighbor!
ā€œBut wait, Krista, isnā€™t egging a bitā€¦ messy?ā€ Not this way! Fill 11 out of 12 eggs with treats, leaving the last one empty as a nod to the empty tomb. Play your role as an egg bandit with a delightful ā€œYouā€™ve been eggedā€ note. Itā€™s sure to bring big smiles.

Sweet Treats with a Twist
Enter, Resurrection Rolls! These arenā€™t just another baking activity. They symbolize the empty tomb using cinnamon marshmallow dough. Culinary fun with a side of storytelling!

So there you have it, lovely mamasā€”a beautiful blend of tradition, storytelling, and fun to make your Easter both joyful and enlightening. Catch all the tips HERE!

Iā€™d love to hear how your family celebrates Easter! Share your favorite traditions or give these ideas a whirl and tag me at SecretMomHacks on social media.

Now, go ahead and share these moments with your littles. Youā€™ve got this, Mama!

Talk with you soon!
-Krista-

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