| |

Easter Traditions: Creating a Special Easter Basket

ByDiane Gottsman

Does your family enjoy creating a special Easter basket together for one another? In our house, everyone gets an Easter basket, including my two pups, Cookie and Charlie.  I am thankful for the many creative blogs and “pins” online that give me inspiration for my sweet treats and unique decorating ideas. I’ve already started trying out some new finds. What would be in your ideal Easter basket?

If I got to customize mine, here is what it would include:

Purple Peeps – Can’t go wrong with this classic! I don’t necessarily like the taste but they are so cute and I enjoy decorating the tops of my homemade (okay, store bought!) cupcakes with the sugary confection.

Everything looks better in lavender.
Everything looks better in lavender.

Starbucks Gift Certificate – To order my favorite sweet tea . The taste reminds me of a crisp Spring day, after my 2 cups of morning coffee!

Starbucks Passion Tea
Starbucks Passion Tea

Massage for one (me) x 7! Yep, I might be a bit greedy but what the heck. It’s always a treat to unwind and the Easter Bunny completely understands. If you haven’t indulged in one lately, you’re overdue!

Mini Kit Kats – I’m addicted! The shiny red Kit Kat squares and random other chocolate treats are always the first to go from my basket.

Pretty Spring Coasters – I love the instant cheer a set of beautiful, new coasters adds to my table.
They’re also the perfect size to tuck away in my basket!

image via Zazzle http://www.zazzle.com/owl+coasters
image via Zazzle

A New Pair of Tory Burch Flip Flops  – To replace the ones I ruined last Easter running after Charlie, my dog, who tried to escape from our back yard. I wasn’t faster but more determined to catch him.

image via Tory Burch
image via Tory Burch

If you’ll be decorating eggs with little ones, here are a few fun ideas to try…

Colorful Swirls:
Who knew this look could be achieved with shaving cream and food coloring?

Image via Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/pin/247416573251335454/
image via Pinterest

Polka-Dot Sprinkle Eggs:

Image via Studio DIY, tutorial here: http://www.studiodiy.com/2013/03/20/diy-sprinkle-easter-eggs/.
image via Studio DIY, tutorial here

Golden Marbled Eggs:

Image from She Knows, tutorial here: http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/985729/perfect-easter-eggs
image from She Knows, tutorial here

And here’s what I did last night to fill my kid’s baskets – it’s my youngest daughter’s favorite and a tradition in my house…

My favorite chocolate dipped pretzels:

These go fast!
These go fast!

Tonight’s project is Chocolate Coconut Nests:

http://apumpkinandaprincess.com/2013/03/chocolate-coconut-nests-recipe.html
image via A Pumpkin and a Princess, tutorial here

If you’ll be hosting or attending an Easter party, refer to my etiquette tips here.

Wishing you a Happy Hopp’n Easter,

Diane Gottsman

Diane Gottsman is a national etiquette expert and modern manners professional, sought out industry leader, television personality, accomplished speaker, Huffington Post blogger, author, and the owner of The Protocol School of Texas, a company specializing in executive leadership and etiquette training. Diane is routinely quoted in national and international media including The New York Times, The BBC, CNN, Bloomberg Business Week, Kiplinger, Huffington Post Canada, U.S. News and World Report, and Forbes. She is the resident etiquette expert for two popular morning talk shows, SA Living and Good Day Austin. She has been seen on The TODAY Show, HLN Headline News, WGN Chicago, and CBS Sunday Morning. Her clients range from university students to Fortune 500 companies and her workshops cover topics ranging from tattoos in the workplace to technology at the dinner table and the proper use of social media.

Similar Posts