Easter is one of my favorite holidays for many reasons. The most obvious is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the incredible gift of salvation that became available to all of us. I love the praise and worship songs, seeing children wearing their adorable Easter outfits, and the overwhelming sense of gratitude the Christian body exhibits. It’s an exciting time.
I grew up knowing the true meaning of Easter, and my Mom explained the Easter basket and Easter goodies are just symbolic gestures or reminders of the incredible gift Jesus gave us. We hunted real and plastic eggs, filled with candy and little toys. I was thrilled to get new Easter dresses for church. Something about this exchange of gifts has always stuck with me, and I love getting something special for my loved ones this time of year.
I narrowed down a few goodies that I think could make sweet Easter gifts for you and yours for the holiday to place in a beautifully decorated basket!
- Jaded Candles: Oh my goodness, these candles are amazing! I chose the Pineapple Sage scent (a tropical scent mixed with herbs…so yummy,) but the Amber Noir Candle (a little more masculine scent creamy vanilla, rich amber and a subtle base of sandalwood and musk,) and Lavender Cucumber Sage Candle (combo of green cucumber/sage blended with wild lavender and some other pretty flowers,) both smell perfect for spring! The candles are made from pure, environmentally-friendly ingredients and made with soy wax, pure oil extracts and wicks made from 100% cotton to ensure clean burning. For $35, these make an easy addition to the Easter basket.
- Initials Inc. TOTEally YOUtility Bag: Personalized stuff is always super cute for Easter, and this bag was a great gift for my husband! Initials Inc. personalizes items for FREE, which is super cool. I had his last name monogrammed on the bag, and it’s perfect for packing up all his materials, electronics, and even food/drinks on his shoots for work. I plan on stuffing it with Easter candy and goodies in the pockets!
- Tumerica: This line is my new favorite to share with others. I became obsessed with tumeric a few months back, because of its anti-inflammatory abilities, anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties. (Did you know it can help cuts, wounds and burns heal, treat acne and fight the signs of aging?) After taking tumeric pills for a while, giving this skin care line a try only added to my love for the spice. Tumerica’s products are never tested on animals and made in the USA, and they WORK. I like to give the 3 STEP SKIN CARE GIFT SET, which includes a Cleansing Oil, a Toner, and a Facial Repair Serum. It’s $23, and will help get rid of winter skin and soften up for spring. (Also looks cute in the Easter basket!)
Whether you give any gifts this holiday or not, please consider accepting the gift Jesus has offered to you. If you’d like to know more, you can find some great info on that here. Now enjoy getting ready for Easter! 🙂
Photography: S. Jackson
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