Have A Basket-Full Of Happiness This Easter!

I love Easter. It is probably my most favorite holiday. I am a chocoholic; so any excuse to stuff myself silly with choccies and hot cross buns is good enough in my books. I always remember back to the days as a kid during Easter. My brother and I would wake up super early and go hunting for Easter eggs in our pajamas, and it'd be the battle of the century to see who could collect the most eggs; I'm sure it was the same in your household too. After we'd collect our share, we'd pile all our findings on the living room floor and then proceed to sort out our eggs according to color. If my brother had any pink eggs he'd give them to me, and if I had any blue or red eggs, I'd give them to him. We' then eat our eggs from smallest to biggest and then have warm hot cross buns and chocolate milk for breakfast. This was generally followed by an Easter lunch at one of my relatives houses, where we'd be given even more chocolatey morsels to gorge down on. It is such a happy time. I love the innocence of the holiday, and the smiles and laughter shared with going on Easter egg hunts, or watching children do the same, are worth the extra puppy fat brought on by calorie overload. I also love the different traditions carried out depending on ones own family traditions/culture/heritage or ethnicity. I am of European background; my grandmother is German and over there they are very big on egg decorating. Her family used to paint hard-boiled eggs and give them to loved ones and neighbors as gifts. My grandfather is Russian, and his mother used to bake a huge cake and line it with painted eggs to act as a gorgeous decorative border. However you decide to celebrate Easter, I hope you have an enjoyable time! Here are a few ideas to make your long-weekend even more special;


 These glitter Easter eggs are so pretty! Make your own here at http://www.marthastewart.com/917089/glittered-eggs



 For those of you who still want to indulge but don't want the extra puppy fat, these delicious healthy hot cross buns are a great idea. Get the recipe here at http://www.movenourishbelieve.com/nourish/healthy-hot-cross-buns-recipe/




 I came across these super-cute leopard print bunny ear headbands from ASOS! And at only $12.76 plus free shipping Worldwide, you can afford to add some extra glam to your Easter long weekend! Get them here at http://www.asos.com/ASOS/ASOS-Leopard-Bunny-Ears-Hair-Band/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2657717&MID=35718&affid=2134&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-XRIvtgEXvT3rLP9n2GqfBA


 How cool is this Easter egg inspired nail art? http://www.realstylenetwork.com/blogs/beauty/2013/03/easter-egg-nail-tutorial/



 I had a good giggle at these fun painted Easter eggs at TheDesignInspiration. http://thedesigninspiration.com/articles/40-creative-and-funny-egg-paintings/


 Have a look at this beatiful Easter-inspired fashion shoot http://greenweddingshoes.com/springtime-easter-inspiration/


 Why not sponsor a bunny or chicken for Easter? http://realmomsguide.sheknows.com/2011/04/21/sponsor-a-pet-for-easter/

 Hop into the Easter spirit with this Easter-inspired comedy from Universal Pictures. Check out the official trailer here www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEPXdCyEAtU



Have a Happy Easter!