By: Jessie Monsivais Photo by: Rachel Benavides
Easter is days away, and we’ve already been gearing up to step into abrweekend full of pastels, egg hunts, sunshine and the outdoors! For most,brespecially those with children, the highlight of Easter is the epic Easter eggbrhunt. In midst of this joyous celebration, it can be easy to forget about thebrimpact holiday’s place on the environment. Easter and other holidays generate abrlot of waste. From plastic eggs, and cheap plastic toys, to fake plastic grassbrstuffed in Easter baskets and eggs ,this holiday can result in a whole lot ofbrplastic in your trash can at the end of the day. Thankfully having anbreco-friendly Easter is pretty straightforward. Here are some tips for celebratingbrthe holiday with the environment in mind.
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Opt for Eco-FriendlybrEggs
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Make egg decorating the main activity with paper eggs! They arebrbiodegradable and great for painting together with the family. If an egg huntbris a must, buy eggs made from recycled plastic. They come in multiple sizes andbrcolors and are great to reuse for next year.
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Go with a Classic, Reusable Easter Basket.
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Commercial retailers entice us with character, branded, inexpensivebrbaskets for Easter egg hunts, but the sensible option is to buy a durablebrbasket that you can reuse for many more Easter holidays to come! Find a classicbrwillow basket from a local thrift shop on Antique Row, or perhaps stop in andbrget an embroidered label with your child’s name on it from Stitch It!
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Antique Row, 4333 SbrAlameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
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Get Creative with your Basket and Egg Stuffers
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Make Easter mindful with meaningful gifts, rather than cheap plasticbrtoys. There are plenty of fun alternatives to fill an Easter basket or eggbrwith. From finger puppets and puzzle pieces to hair clips and lip balm!brCelebrate springtime with seed packs and eco-friendly pots – an eggcellent opportunity to get in some familybrgardening time.
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For basket stuffing, exercise earth-friendly options such as shreddedbrpaper, Excelsior, or even real grass! You can also replace the grass with morebrcreative options like a beautiful scarf or small blanket. The idea is to choosebrsomething that can be recycled, or even better – reused.
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Choose Locally MadebrCandy
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Go local when it comes to chocolate, jelly beans, and other sweetbrtreats. Bourbon Street Candy Co. provides an endless selection of tasty bulkbrcandy, Jelly Bellies, chocolates, fudge, and sugar-free candies. Plus, theybralso specialize in plush stuffed animals, perfect for an Easter basket gift!
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Located upstairsbrnear Dillards in La Palmera, 5488 S Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78412
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Celebrate with Charity
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Make your Easter celebration more meaningful by giving back to thebrcommunity or supporting your favorite charity. Corpus Christi Animal Care Servicesbris celebrating Easter this year with pets. Join their kid-friendly Easter eggbrhunt at 2:00 pm and maybe find your next forever pet in the process. Any animalbradopted on Easter will leave with an Easter adoption goody bag. Adoption feesbrare only $25 and include spay/neuter, up to date vaccinations and city license!
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Saturday, April 20,br2019, 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm | 2626 Holly Rd. Corpus Christi, TX 78415
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Spend the Day Outdoors
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Celebrate by going outdoors; go to the park or go birdwatching. ThebrAudubon Outdoor Club will be hosting bird walks at Blucher Park on Saturday andbrSunday morning. Begining at 7:30 am, these walks are fun for the family, andbrinformal – come when you can! The walks last until about 10:00 am. Don’t forgetbryour binoculars!
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Blucher Park, CorpusbrChristi, TX 78401
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Brunch Locally
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Built up an appetite from that early morning bird walk? Hop on over to abrlocal restaurant for a savory Easter Sunday Brunch! Here are a few local spots offeringbra unique Easter Brunch this weekend.
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- Port Royal Ressort – Restaurant 361,br6317 TX-361, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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- Green Light Coffee’s Easter Brunch – 7426 S Staples St #107, Corpus Christi, TXbr78413
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- Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet at WaterStreet Seafood Company – 309 N.brWater St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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- Easter Brunch Buffet at The Exchange – 224 N. Mesquite St., CorpusbrChristi, TX 78401
- Easter Brunch at Katz 21 – 5702 Spohn Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78413
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