Jelly beans and chocolate bunnies are not the only Easter basket contents these days. Traditional Easter baskets are no longer limited to the pre-made store-bought variety. For some, the pre-packaged Easter basket from the store is the most fun part of Easter but for others they prefer to make a basket a little more personal. Frequently a personalized Easter gift can be created for the same price or less than most pre-packaged baskets.
The Container
The container chosen to act as the Easter basket allows for a lot of creativity. There's nothing that says an Easter basket has to be a basket. A bucket, a toy chest, a box, a bowl or any other container that is big enough to hold the contents can act as the Easter basket. This can also double as an additional gift item.
To save money, these containers can be purchased on clearance after Easter the year before, from a garage sale, or even a thrift store. If you really want a basket and want to save some money, several craft stores offer good sales on their regular baskets, such as Michael's or Hobby Lobby who will run 50% off sales. With the proper fillers even a regular basket can be made to look like a lovely Easter basket. These containers can be used year after year to create tradition as well as to save money.
If you want to personalize the container consider using paint pens which are inexpensive and easy to use.
Fillers
To save money on Easter candy plan ahead and watch for Easter Candy clearance following Easter. If you check the expiration date many candy varieties have expiration dates over a year away which means that it will still be perfectly good the following Easter. You can also watch for clearance candy following Christmas or Valentine's Day. Remember, always check for an expiration date, if one isn't given then it's probably best to skip it and look for candy that you know will still be good.
Instead of simply filling a basket with candy you can make cookies, in the shapes of bunnies, chicks, eggs, crosses or any other Easter or spring shapes. Pastel colored krispie treats or popcorn balls are fun too.
Other than edible items, Easter baskets can contain:
Fun coupons for kids to get treats, get out of chores, staying up late etc
Books that are new from the store or book fair or used from garage sales or thrift stores
Craft items such as crayons and coloring books, sidewalk chalk, homemade slime, or play dough
Stuffed animals, dolls, cars, super heroes
Jewelry
Family games or Video games
Be creative. Easter basket fillers do not have to be purchased items, perhaps the theme is homemade and create all the fillers yourself, or as a family.
Other than jelly beans, little toys, coins, stickers, plastic bugs, and hair accessories are fun plastic egg fillers.
Think outside the basket
If you plan to make an Easter basket for an older, kid-at-heart, remember that an Easter basket doesn't have to be filled with all the sugar and processed items. Consider giving a fruit flower bouquet, they make a great substitute for all the sugary candy but still make a beautiful and sweet treat. These can be ordered online or from a local retailer, grocer, or fruit stand. To save money a fruit bouquet can even be created at home.
A fresh fruit flower bouquet makes the perfect gift for any occasion. FruitBouquet.org provides ideas and inspiration on fruit flower bouquets of all kinds.
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