The Sugar Rush Struggle (And the Grace That Follows)
Am I the only mom who waits until the last minute to get Easter baskets together or hunt down egg-dyeing supplies? Only to rush around like crazy while my kids miss the true meaning of Easter? This year, I’m determined to make Easter about more than candy and gifts. Don’t get me wrong—those are fun! But the biggest gift is Jesus’ sacrifice. The unexpected gift here? Grace—for ourselves and our kids—when things don’t go perfectly.
The Gift of Connection: Messy, Holy, and Worth It
Many families gather with extended relatives for Easter, and that’s amazing! But my husband and I don’t have family nearby, and it’s never been our tradition. Still, I want my kids to feel the importance of connection—even if it’s just us, mismatched socks and all.
This year, our church gave us conversation cards. We’ve loved chatting with the kids about prayer, hopes, and Easter stories from the Bible. These tiny moments? They’re the unexpected gifts—the ones that stick.
Mama, if you’re too drained to connect some days? No guilt. Missing a day (or three) won’t undo the love you’ve poured into your kids. They’re learning grace from you—how to show up messy and still be loved.
The Gift of Wonder: 3 Simple Ways to See Easter Differently
There’s nothing like watching kids hunt eggs or gasp at spring’s first bloom. My little one once hugged me mid-dinner chaos and said, “I’m so happy you’re my Mami” (Puerto Rican for mommy). Time froze. Those little moments? Holy ground—the kind of wonder that costs nothing but changes everything.
Want to lean into the joy? Try this:
- Pause the photo frenzy: Watch their faces during the egg hunt instead of your phone screen.
- Name the “holy” in ordinary: Point out spring buds and say, “Look how God makes things new!”
- Sing (off-key) together: Belt out “Jesus Loves Me” while prepping Easter dinner.
The Gift of Jesus: Faith-Focused Easter Traditions for Busy Moms
This year, we are ditching the Easter Bunny. Instead, we’re trying a new tradition (found on Instagram @elizabethjohnston): On Good Friday, the kids will write sins on rocks and place them in a basket (representing the weight Jesus carried). We’ll cover the basket with a red blanket (“His blood redeems us,” like 2 Corinthians 5:17 says). On Easter, they’ll find gifts—a symbol of new life through His resurrection.
I’ve been wanting to put Him at the forefront of Easter but struggled to find some ideas that work well in our family.
Your Easter Doesn’t Need to Be Perfect (Seriously)
Maybe your Easter dinner is takeout. Maybe the egg hunt ends in tears. But mama, you’re doing better than you think. The real gifts—connection, wonder, and grace—don’t need Pinterest-worthy packaging.
What’s one small way you’re focusing on Jesus this Easter? A prayer? A song? A rock-and-blanket moment? Share below—let’s inspire each other!