Me in my first Easter outfit. Mama made the dress from flower sack fabric and the shoes were probably hand-me-downs. They were definitely bought with ration coupons. World War II was raging and many things were rationed in the US. People couldn't run out and buy lots of shoes. I was in school before I could have dressy patent leather shoes for church.EASTER BASKETS
I love creating Easter baskets, but my daughter seems to have outgrown them. We'll see if she mentions wanting one next year, since I just handed her stuff this year. For me it's about selecting a cool variety of little toys and goodies.
I've always tried to find certain Easter candy on sale the day after Easter. I freeze the chocolate covered marshmallow bunnies and eggs. At half price they taste good, but when I find them cheaper, they taste great.
More as the day progresses!
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Keep creating your Easter basket. I'm sure they will make a kid very happy. Easter traditions are wonderful. Happy Easter.
Darling pic, Mary. My favorite Easter memory is when I was six and our family had recently returned from a three year stint in Taiwan where my parents taught English at the University. American Easter traditions were marvelously new to me and I revelled in the jewel-like eggs hidden among glowing daffodils and purple and white striped crocus.
This year I made up Easter baskets for my college freshman daughter to share with her Dad, my three grandbabies, and three little nieces. So, a lot of fun!
Mary, a cute pic. Isn't it strange to think about rationing now when we all have so much?
Mary, don't try to tell us that sweet little darling is you. :-) Thanks for the nostalgic look at Easters Past.
You mean you didn't recognize the hairless urchin, Linda?
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