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Happy Easter weekend!

I know Easter is the time for rebirth.

What part of you needs to be reborn? Restored?

I’ve been thinking a lot about relationships. How they change over time, how my reaction to them changes over time. I truly believe that strong relationships are the key to a fulfilling life.

My relationships are being reborn, as we re-enter the world.

I, in particular, am re-entering the world as a mom. When the pandemic started I was not even four weeks pregnant.
I went into it as an overworked, burnt-out girl and I’m coming back as a refreshed, confident (and maybe a little burnt out) mom.

The way that I relate to my friends and acquaintances is different because I am different, they are different. The world is different.

We need rebirth. We need to listen to our needs. I find myself craving intimacy, in its truest sense. I crave truth and meaning. I’m so grateful to have relationships with deep roots during this time.

I know they haven’t officially called it “over”, but I’m hoping it is.

What part of you needs to be reborn this year?

Let me know below.

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Here is a list of some egg-cellent books to share with your baby or toddler this Easter!

If your little one loves to read, why not fill their Easter basket with books? These books make great Easter gifts, too!

Keep reading to see the best Easter books for babies.

How do I get my baby to read more?

You can get your baby to read more by incorporating books into your daily routine. Snuggling up with a book is a great way to start a peaceful morning. Reading before nap times and bedtime is the simplest way to read more books with your little one.

It is important to always have books easily accessible and at eye level!

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When is Easter 2022?

Easter will be on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

What is Easter All About?

Here is a condensed explanation from the BBC (click link for reference):

“The Easter story is at the heart of Christianity. On Good Friday, Jesus Christ was executed by crucifixion. His body was taken down from the cross, and buried in a cave.

The tomb was guarded and an enormous stone was put over the entrance, so that no-one could steal the body.

On the following Sunday, some women visited the grave and found that the stone had been moved, and that the tomb was empty.

Jesus himself was seen that day, and for days afterwards by many people. His followers realised that God had raised Jesus from the dead.”

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Does my baby need an Easter basket?

Technically, no. Your child does not need an Easter basket. However, it’s a great way to wrap up things you already need for your little one and wrap them up in a basket for them to inspect! Even if it’s just a new sippy cup, a few books and clothes that they will grow into, your little one will be overjoyed to have something to open. Keep reading to see what we put in our one-year-old’s first Easter basket.