Our Easter Without Children
During holidays such as Easter, it’s easy to feel like something is missing when you don’t have children of your own. As I walk through Target I see the fun bunny goodies and beautiful Easter dresses. ?? On the radio I hear about huge egg hunts (One was a swimming pool egg hunt.. How cool is that??) Many of these wonderful events are geared to families with children.
So, if you are childless or even an empty nester, this blog is written for you! Here are a few ways I made Easter special for my family of two. ? It’s not too late to use these ideas.
Special Breakfast
Typically we try to stay away from pure sugar for breakfast but I throw rules away when it comes to a holiday. Yep, I got Krispy Kreme donuts for tomorrow’s breakfast. ?? We went for Spring colors with sprinkles just to make things special. Tomorrow morning we’ll kick off our day with pink donuts and coffee!
Easter Baskets
Who said Easter baskets were just for little ones? I’m never too old to receive an Easter basket. Easter baskets always look so fun to make, so I’m making one for my husband. You could do the same for a spouse, friend or anyone!
I didn’t make this complicated. Magazines, candy and hair supplies go a long way. You can totally get creative. ?
Make Plans for Easter Dinner
For years my mom made the most beautiful Easter dinner after church. She now lives 9 hours away. Life is always changing.
Let’s face it.. ? I’m not making a big ham dinner for the just two of us. It’s simply too much time and energy. So, Aaron (that’s my husband? ) made reservations at a local seafood place. Here’s another option – share Easter dinner with some friends.
The point of this blog is to encourage you to enjoy every holiday no matter what stage of life.
15 Comments
Vanessa Holland
Love your ideas! You’re so creative. Love you so much. Wish I could spend Easter with you.
~Mom.
Karlee Bowman
Thanks!! I wish I could eat your pound cake tomorrow!
Dawn
Awesome ideas and great ideas even if you have kids. Any occasion is a great occasion to do something for the ones we love.
Karlee Bowman
Thank you! Also, thanks for reading my blog!!
Carrie Clemmer
Great article! We are in the “waiting” stage of adoption and every holiday is beyond a struggle. ?
Karlee Bowman
Thank you! Adoption is so wonderful. I hope your adoption comes quickly! Thanks for reading my blog.
Kayla
This is such a great post! It’s super relevant since millennials are waiting longer than any other generation to have children. There’s no reason holidays shouldn’t still be special!
Karlee Bowman
Thanks! That’s exactly right!!
Donna Howard
I usally buy my husband reeses peanutbutter eggs, and peeps, two of his favorites, but I totally missed the easter candy this year, so I bought him some resses cups instead
Karlee Bowman
The candy is always fun. Easter certainly brings the best candy!! Hope you had a blessed Tuesday!!
Kaylee Walker
I’m super late reading this but this is awesome! And encouraging for those in that life stage! Thanks Karlee. ?
Karlee Bowman
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
Teresa
I think this is awesome , you and your husband are actually maki g the way of your own little fam traditions! I know what it’s like having to divide between families for the holidays, divorce hurts no matter how old you are ! Happy Easter Karlee?
Karlee Bowman
Hi! Thank you so much for reading. Hope you have a happy Easter weekend!
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