Easter eggs that won't cause sugar overload
Sunday April 2, 2006
Easter is two weeks from today, and if that is a holiday you celebrate, you've probably given some thought already as to what you'll put in your child's Easter basket. The usual overload of sugary, chocolate-y, food-dye-mad goodness is off limits to a lot of children with special needs, whether due to diabetes, food allergies, sensitivity to dyes and preservatives, or a tendency to climb the walls after eating so much as a Peep. Giving a special gift instead of a basket is one option, but if your child has his or her heart set on hunting for Easter eggs or getting a basket-full, buy a bunch of colorful plastic eggs and read 50 Ways to Fill an Easter Egg for some inspiration on what to put in 'em. ... More Easter help


Comments
Great idea to have a list of alternatives to candy for Easter. Here’s another one: Hide puzzle pieces and then do the puzzle together.