This is a sponsored post, written by me on behalf of HoneyBaked Ham.
Easter is one of those holidays that just bring out that kid magic. We're not a very religious family, but the fun of Easter baskets and special treats - those are the memories that your kids will hold onto forever. With Easter, we forgo the parental family dinners that we usually deal with at the holidays, and make our own traditions special with our little family. It's early this year (April 5th!) so start planning now and have an amazing day with your family!
The best part of having your own family is that you get to create new memories and new traditions that you know your kids will hold on to and then pass along to their children. Like the picture above. Every year, when the kids get all dressed up in their Easter best, I love sitting them in that rocking chair for a picture.
But aside from taking adorable pictures to see how much they've grown from year to year, I've also learned a thing or two about what traditions work best, and what makes a holiday easier. Here are a few tips to making new Easter special and making new traditions!
Make it About the Kids
Remember when you were little and when Easter rolled around you were expected to sit quietly and look pretty while the grown-ups over planned everything? Forget that. Plan fun little activities to keep your little guys entertained, and everyone will be happier. Looking for ideas? Dying Easter eggs, making keepsake bunnies, and having an egg hunt are all fun ways for the kids to enjoy Easter!
Check out Pinterest
Decorate and make everything Easter-y with simple crafts that your little ones can help with. Pinterest has a ton of cute Easter ideas, from bunnies to baskets and everything in between!
Avoid the Stress
If you want to make a holiday run smoothly, keep things simple. Avoid the stress of over-planning, overstretching yourself, and over thinking. Easter is a holiday, one where you should be able to enjoy special time with your family - not get worked up over a burnt ham or timing dinner plans.
Maybe that's why I like HoneyBaked Ham so much. You just pop into one of their stores, pick up a ham and/or turkey and some of their heat-and-serve sides, and dinner is something you don't have to worry about!
HoneyBaked Ham has even a coupon to help you save $5 on your Easter dinner. Just click that link to print! (Offer valid 3.14.15 – 4.4.15. Must present coupon at time of purchase to receive offer. May not be combined with any other offer. One coupon per person at participating retail store locations. While supplies last. )
Additional Product Information:
Bone-In Ham:
- Since 1957, HoneyBaked has been known for the most flavorful, moist and tender Ham you’ll find anywhere, finished with its signature sweet, crunchy glaze. Each HoneyBaked Ham is slow-smoked for more than twenty hours for unparalleled tenderness. Finally, each Ham is hand-glazed in each store for an incredible taste that’s second to none. Spiral-sliced and ready to serve, it’s as easy as it is delicious. (Gluten Free.)
- Serving Sizes:
- Half Ham (Approx. 7-10lbs) Serves 12 to 20.
- Quarter Ham/Mini Ham (Approx. 3.5-5.5lbs) Serves 6-8.
- Ham Slices (available by the pound).
Turkey Breast:
- Nothing is as delicious and full of flavor as our fully-cooked, sliced & glazed Turkey Breast. Our Turkey Breast is trimmed by hand, perfecting the wholesome flavor and goodness of tender 100% breast meat, carefully seasoned, then fire-glazed to perfection with our one-of-a-kind sweet, crunchy glaze. Available Smoked or Roasted, and sliced for your convenience. (Gluten Free.)
- Serving Size:
- Approximately 2.5-3lbs. Serves 8 to 10.
