Easter is this weekend and for us that generally means a great big celebration, with lots of good food. Ham, a green bean casserole, warm crescent rolls and mashed potatoes are generally on the menu. Walmart, of course, has everything we need to prepare a huge feast!
We actually had the opportunity, thanks to Walmart, to put together a pre-Easter meal just this last weekend, with all the fixin’s. We were able to purchase the following ingredients to feed our family of eight (yes, only eight, since Timmy can’t eat anything yet), with plenty left over, for well under $30::
A Spiral-Sliced Half Ham
- 2 cans of Pillsbury Big & Flaky Crescent Rolls
- 2 16 oz cans of Green Giant Canned Cut Green Beans for a mini Green Bean Casserole
- Potatoes for homemade Potatoes Au Gratin
- Fresh Strawberries for dessert
We had lots of yummy ham left over for sandwiches and all of our bellies were satisfied!
If the traditional Easter feast isn’t exactly what you’re looking to prepare, visit Walmart.com for some scrumptious ideas, including savory side dish recipes like the one mentioned above.
What will you be preparing for your Easter feast this weekend?
I have been compensated by Walmart for my time and efforts to create this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Thoughts for Easter in Making Dinner Together a Year-Round Tradition
There is no better time than Easter Dinner to follow tradition by enjoying a family meal together. These are moments when families:
· Connect with one another
· Relax, and have fun while creating and recreating memories.
The benefits for children are even greater, allowing them an opportunity to:
· Eat healthier meals,
· Learn to share and work together (especially in designing those Easter eggs),
· Naturally improve their communication skills, and
· Develop overall feelings of well-being. Hopefully this also leads parents to make a greater effort to prepare healthier meals.
It’s Not Just at Easter that Family Meals Count:
According to a 10-year study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University, children who eat dinner with their parents are 40% more likely to achieve higher grades than those who eat less frequently with their parents. Eating meals together on a regular basis is an important part of the day, and making it a priority is a rewarding experience for everyone. Avoiding activities like watching television and working or playing on the computer at meal time helps in developing a regular family meal time. According to Dr. Barbara Fiese, a psychologist and researcher at Syracuse University, “Most meal times only last about 20 minutes. Therefore, having three or four shared family meals a week adds up to one to one and one-half hours, which is less time than a televised sports event or movie.” By involving the family in planning the meal, and occasionally letting the children help prepare dinner makes those meals special.
Our Invitation to you:
We invite you to share your special Easter Recipes with us, and if you know the nutritional contents, be sure to share that also, as well as where you got the recipes from. Also share any special Easter family moments or traditions. In return, we are pleased to share recipes from our Food and Fitness Channel.
Happy Easter from our families to Yours! And Remember the Health Power motto: Knowledge + Action = Power!
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