Americans, especially children, eat too much sugar. The average child under 12 consumes 49 pounds of sugar per year, according to the USDA Economic Research Service.
I received an e-mail from Staci Torgeson suggesting these for non-cavity inducing treats for Easter baskets:
Custom bunny stamp and chick stickers – Add your personalized text to the outer circle of a design that frames a silhouette of a fuzzy bunny. Or, choose a chick in an Easter egg wearing bunny ears on a round sticker that you can use for envelope seals, return address labels, or favor tags.
ToeBlooms – Try ToeBlooms, an accessory for baby girls from newborn to 12 months that can be worn on bare feet or over socks.
Underouts – Consider Underouts, underwear that’s designed to be seen so active girls don’t have to worry about their underwear showing.
Personal child stories – Prepare a book that’s customized and personalized for your child or grandchild.
Here are articles that offer other non-sugar Easter alternatives:
“Treats Low in Sugar Just as Sweet for Easter Baskets” – Dayton Daily News
“Taking the Sugar Out of Easter” – www.BlogWithMom.com
“Healthier Alternatives for Easter Baskets” – KidZui
“Healthy Alternatives for Easter Baskets” – BlissPlan
“Forget Candy! Fill Easter Eggs With Healthy Treats” – lilsugar
“Build a (Healthy & Natural) Easter Basket” – Happy Healthy Mama
