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Chocolate free Easter treats the children will love

March 27, 2017 by Jenni 10 Comments

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With Easter approaching I’ve been having a good think about how I can celebrate in a fun way with Lucas and D. In February I reviewed Supertreats and their fabulous tasting chocolate alternative that Lucas loves eating. Cutting out on chocolate is making such a difference to his mood and quality of sleep, which is wonderful. So I started thinking about alternatives to chocolate and sweeties as Easter treats.

Chocolate free Easter treats the children will love

 

One of the things I think we’ll do over Easter is have a family day out together. Lucas loves our adventure days with lots of new things to see and learn about. I’ve put together a few ideas for Easter treat days out which could work for us and maybe for other families as well. All of them are suitable for toddlers and younger children.

Wellybobs Farm – Darwen, Lancashire

We went to Brockholes Nature Reserve at the end of last year which was a great success, so I thought having a chance to see some farm animals would be a really nice nature treat. At Wellybobs there are indoor as well as outdoor activities, so it could work well even if the weather’s being unkind. It’s all about seeing, hearing, touching and even tasting experiences. Lucas might even get to see a real life Easter chick, which would definitely be a treat.

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Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour – Leavesden, Watford

Just like millions of others I loved the Harry Potter books and films, so a chance to see the magic behind the scenes and some original props really appeals to me. Although Lucas is too young to take in the details, I know he would love the colour, movement and sheer variety of sights and sounds. I can imagine and go into Ollivander’s Wand Shop and other Diagon Alley shops. Who knows, maybe a wand will choose Lucas when we visit!

Eureka! Children’s Museum – Halifax, West Yorkshire

The wonderful Eurkeka! Children’s Museum is an educational charity which describes itself as being ‘for parents who want their children to be curious about the world around them’. Well, naturally I do want Lucas to be curious, so this sounds like a really good day out to me. Perhaps D and I would also learn something new which would be interesting.

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The World of Beatrix Potter – Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Keeping with the Easter theme of bunnies, The World of Beatrix Potter surely deserves a place on this day out ideas list. Spread across beautiful Lake District countryside, it brings these delightful children’s stories alive. There are exhibitions of characters like Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and outdoor treasure trails to follow, so you can make the most of the gorgeous views.

I think at some point we’re likely to have a day out at all of these places. I’m really looking forward to seeing how Lucas reacts to his new adventures! x

 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Ana De-Jesus says

    March 28, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    When you cut processed sugar out of your diet you really can see the difference. I like the sound of the Eureka museum x

  2. Jen says

    March 28, 2017 at 11:29 pm

    Having special days out is always a wonderful thing. You have some lovely ideas to enjoy with little Lucas. I’m certainly looking forward to more family days out now that the weather is a little warmer.

  3. Five Little Doves says

    March 29, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    I love brockholes at Easter, we go every year and it’s a fab hunt they do! Can’t wait to enjoy some Easter celebrations!

  4. Little Pickle's Mom says

    March 31, 2017 at 8:33 am

    We’ve already been given chocolate eggs for Pickle and he’s NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD. I definitely don’t want to be giving him chocolate yet – would much prefer days out instead like you’re planning. The Harry Potter studio is definitely on my to-do list!

  5. ChelseaMamma says

    March 31, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    We love the warner bros studio tour – sadly Beatrix Potter is too far for us

  6. Aleena Brown says

    April 2, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    We were give so much chocolate last year it was genuinely ridiculous. This year we have asked anyone who plans on spending money on an egg to spend what they would have spent on something else! we’ll be doing an egg hunt with small plastic eggs that we have filled ourselves with small Easter themed things like stickers, little chicks etc. Think me and Amelia will get the craft stuff out and make something with it all! This is a great list fo alternative things to do over Easter. #RV&HT

  7. Accidental Hipster Mum says

    April 2, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    I need to look into doing non-chocolate things for Easter. I’m not sure how Greg will fair with his asthma playing up and I’m sure he’d love a day out just as much a chocolate!
    Wellybobs sounds lovely! Also Eureka! has piqued my interest, I remember wanting to go ages ago but I’m a terrible driver. I don’t think it’s quite as far away as I thought (then again, my geography isn’t so hot) x

    Thanks for linking up!
    #RV&HT

  8. ceearrbooknerd says

    April 3, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    My parents used to get us ‘Easter presents’ because we got so much chocolate from other people – it was usually a Disney VHS tape (in no way am I showing my age here!) which was great because it was something me and my brother could share 🙂 #RV&HT

  9. Emma Reed says

    April 7, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    Oh wow I would love to go to the world of Beatrix Potter #RVHT

  10. Mainy - myrealfairy says

    April 8, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    I’m really taken by the supertreats chocolate alternative, what a great idea, I’ve had a look at your review on them and an going to give it a try. Thanks for linking up to #mainyloveseaster lovely to have you along.
    Mainy

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