| Easter is such a special time of year. I can recall | | | | gold to dig through the basket and find one of the |
| fond memories of Easters past when my mother | | | | last few treats which had fallen to the bottom. |
| and father would hide brightly colored eggs in the | | | | Today, I get just as much enjoyment from |
| yard and send my sisters and I out to find them. | | | | watching my children having the same fun I had |
| What joy we had running around the yard, looking | | | | as a child. It's wonderful to view the next |
| in every nook and cranny for the eggs we had | | | | generation enjoying the traditions of the past that |
| hand decorated together as a family. As I recall, | | | | still remain so much part of our culture. Today, |
| whoever found the most always received a | | | | however, I give Easter gift baskets to my |
| special gift, usually a dollar or two. That was a lot | | | | children, my siblings, and close friends every year |
| of money to us kids in those days. After the | | | | at this time. They're wonderful for the kids and |
| hunt, we would eat dinner together and then my | | | | the adults all appreciate them as well since, like |
| parents would give each of us an Easter basket. | | | | me, they remember the joy of getting an Easter |
| They were smart to make sure we had dinner | | | | basket. Easter gift baskets are filled with |
| first, knowing full well that we would never touch | | | | delectable treats that both children and adults can |
| our food if we were given the baskets | | | | enjoy. I order enough for my friends and family |
| beforehand. I can still recall the happiness we | | | | and my extended family as well since Easter gift |
| shared, eating our chocolates, jelly beans, | | | | baskets can be shipped anywhere. I find that they |
| marshmallow candies and other sweet treats. I | | | | make a great gift for kids or for the kid in all of |
| think I always enjoyed digging through the plastic | | | | us. This year, I may even order one for myself. I |
| green "grass" the most. It was like discovering | | | | may be older, but I still have a sweet tooth! |