Easter doesn’t have to mean extra stress. Between egg hunts, spring picnics, and visits with loved ones, it’s the little things—shared laughs, easy meals, and simple traditions—that make the holiday feel meaningful. Whether you’re staying close to home or headed out for the day, here are five easy ways to create little moments of happiness this Easter, with help from kid-friendly activities and packable potato recipes the whole family will love.
1. Pack a Picnic with a Little Potato Twist
If your Easter plans involve the outdoors, consider packing up a few make-ahead recipes that travel well and satisfy hungry kiddos after all that egg hunting.
Try these packable Little Potato recipes:
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Classic Potato Salad – It’s not a picnic without potato salad! This classic version has a few more ingredients, but if you want to keep it super simple you can try this Easy as 1-2-3 version made with our microwave kits! Both are great to pack into Mason jars or a large tupperware for picnics and potlucks alike.
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Potato Pizza Skewers – Another picnic basket recipe where you can swap Microwave Ready Little Potatoes for a 5-minute version.
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Tex-Mex Three Bean Potato Salad– A Mason jar friendly salad with lots of nutrients from plant-based sources of protein.
Not only are these dishes delicious, but they’re also practical, kid-approved, and ideal for on-the-go family time.
2. DIY Egg Hunt & Craft Time
Before or after your Easter meal, carve out a little time for creativity and movement. Over on our Little Moments of Happiness page, you’ll find free printable activities, including spring-themed scavenger hunts and crafts.
If you’re doing some egg painting, you can also swap in potatoes if you want to save potential cracked shells! This craft is perfect for younger kiddos who don’t need to worry about being as gentle.
Make it extra memorable:
Slip a few Little Potatoes (clean and wrapped in foil!) into the egg hunt as a silly surprise. Whoever finds the most gets to choose which potato recipe makes the Easter menu!
3. Create a Portable ‘Little Moments’ Basket
Whether you’re heading to the park or Grandma’s house, pack a basket filled with the ingredients for connection:
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A soft picnic blanket
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Reusable plates and napkins
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A jar of Little Connections conversation starters
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Prepped potato snacks and salads
This little kit turns any outing into a chance for calm, connection, and a few shared giggles.
4. Let the Kids Help in the Kitchen
When kids help prepare the food, they’re more likely to enjoy eating it—plus, it becomes a meaningful way to spend time together. Give them age-appropriate jobs like:
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Washing Little Potatoes
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Mixing herbs or seasoning
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Helping assemble salad jars
Even the smallest sous-chefs can take pride in bringing a dish to the Easter table.
5. Slow Down and Talk at the Table (or Blanket)
Whether your family meal is served at a dining table or on a picnic blanket, take a few extra moments to enjoy each other’s company. Use Little Connections cards to spark meaningful talk.
Try this question:
“What’s one little thing that made you smile this week?”
Moments like these can help foster some family connection time during special (or everyday) meals.
Easter doesn’t have to be perfect to be special. With a few thoughtful touches, easy food, and time spent together, you can create little moments of joy that your family will remember long after the chocolate eggs are gone.
