If you’re staring at a fridge full of leftover Easter ham, you’re not alone! Luckily, that’s a very good problem to have. Ham is one of those ingredients that works just as well in cozy soups and casseroles as it does in quick lunches and easy breakfasts.

This roundup is filled with easy, comforting ways to use leftover Easter ham and are the kinds of recipes that help stretch your holiday meal a little further making you excited about leftovers again.

Cozy Soups That Make the Most of Leftover Ham

When you want something comforting and low-effort, soup is always the answer. These recipes turn leftover Easter ham into hearty, satisfying meals that stretch what you already have and taste even better the next day.

Sharing a roundup of Easter basket ideas for teens and tweens!

Hi friends! I hope that you’re having a wonderful morning! I have a couple of appointments today and looking forward to tacos and pool time later tonight. We officially skipped spring here in Tucson and headed straight to summer. While I don’t *love* that I need to start waking up earlier to walk the dogs, I’m kind of loving the fact that pool season is here early.

Spring is always chaos – I feel like it’s pure insanity until Maycember and the end of school- and I can’t believe that March is almost over!!! Easter is totally sneaking up on us, so I figured I’d share a roundup of Easter basket ideas for teens and tweens if you’re planning and getting things ready this week like yours truly.

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Easter basket ideas for teens and tweens

TBH I don’t go wild for Easter. I see some elaborate basket ideas and while I applaud and cheer for it, it’s not for me lol. I keep things pretty simple: usually some summer-y things like a pair of cute sandals, a swimsuit or two, candy, and some fun stuff mixed in. I’m including tons of ideas below but please know our children are not getting all of these things!

Here’s a previous Easter basket (this one is from a couple of years ago! Also it was wild to read this 2020 Easter recap.)

While they’ve definitely moved up from LOL dolls lol, the basic framework is the same.

Here are some of the things that would be cute for this year.

Swimsuits and sandals:

Maaji is my go-to brand for P. They make the best rash guard swimsuits and they last all summer. I usually get her one or two more expensive suits and the rest from Target.

Liv loves Target and Amazon swimsuits.

Rashguards.

Birks

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Easter desserts are all about bright flavors, pastel colors, and easy treats that feel special without a lot of stress. Whether you’re hosting brunch, filling Easter baskets, or bringing something sweet to share, this Easter dessert roundup has a little bit of everything…

From meaningful traditions and no-bake favorites to citrusy spring cakes and fun treats the kids will love. These recipes are simple, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for celebrating the season.

Tradition Easter Dessert

Perfect for sharing with kids or adding a meaningful moment to your Easter celebration, these recipes are simple, symbolic, and rooted in Easter tradition.

These Hershey Kiss Pretzels may look innocent enough, but don’t let that fool you. Sweet, salty, crunchy, and perfectly melty, they’re wildly addictive in the best and worst way. You’ll grab one, promise it’s the last, then find yourself reaching back for more. You’ll love me and curse me at the same time.

Easter Hershey Kiss Pretzels are one of the easiest treats to make! They’re just pretzels, Hershey’s Hugs, and an M&M on top. I remember our two-year-old helping me make them even! He was having a grouchy day, so I plopped him on the counter and thought, chocolate will fix this…. and it did. He unwrapped each Hug and carefully placed them on the pretzels, only sampling a few along the way.

They are a perfect way to get the kids involved in the kitchen!

Ingredients For Easter Hershey Kiss Pretzels

These Hershey Kiss Pretzels are tiny and unassuming. They look like a harmless little treat, but don’t let that fool you. One is never enough. Here’s what you need to make this yummy treat:

• Mini Pretzels: Crunchy, salty base that pairs perfectly with sweet chocolate for the ultimate bite-sized treat.
• Hershey’s Hugs: Softens when warmed to create a creamy chocolate layer that melts over the pretzel.
• Easter M&Ms: Colorful, festive topping that adds a pop of sweetness and a fun crunch.

The last time I made these, my kids kept sneaking back to the Ziplock bag, convinced I wouldn’t notice “just one more.” Spoiler alert: I noticed. Mostly because I was doing the exact same thing right alongside them and they disappeared way sooner than they should have.

Not everyone wants ham on Easter and that’s okay. Whether you’re craving something a little cozier, more indulgent, or just different, these non-traditional Easter dinner ideas prove that your holiday main dish can still feel special without sticking to tradition.

From slow-cooked prime rib and smoked brisket to comforting chicken pot pie and juicy pork chops, this roundup is packed with crowd-pleasing mains that fit Easter just as beautifully as ham ever did.

Bold & Hearty Easter Main Dishes

If you’re looking to shake things up this Easter, these non-traditional mains offer hearty, impressive alternatives that still feel special enough for the holiday.