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Basket Full of Fun

Easter is right around the corner and there is no shortage of egg, chick and bunny-shaped paraphernalia available to cram into your loved ones’ baskets.  But what if you don’t want to stick with the traditional basket or fillers this year? For those looking to hop down Bunny Trail with a few unique Easter or spring-themed treats, consider the following: Teacup:  Personalize plain, inexpensive teacups for your family members and friends and fill them with foil-covered chocolate Easter eggs.  Next, nestle a few artificial flowers inside, and then wrap the entire cup in organza or tulle. Bakery Boxes:  Plain, cardboard … Continue reading →

Homemade Easter Baskets and Bunnies

I usually stock up on Easter baskets the day after Easter. You can find amazing deals on Easter everything in the days following the holiday. Last year I scored six good-sized Easter baskets, in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors, for less than five bucks at Target’s after Easter sale. If you didn’t get a chance to stock up on cheap Easter baskets last year, you can still save money this season by making your own at home. The following Easter basket craft is kid-friendly, as is the project for homemade Easter bunnies. Take a look: EASY EASTER BASKET … Continue reading →

Five Frugal Easter Basket Ideas

Who says you have to spend to spend a lot on Easter Baskets? I don’t like baskets myself because they just get thrown out (waste) or need to be stored the whole year to use just one day (clutter). If you just look around, I bet you’ll find many creative ideas for things you can use instead of those expensive baskets. Reusing the “baskets” will make things especially frugal for Easter. Here are just a few ideas to get you started. Plastic sand pails with shovels are on sale now in preparation for the upcoming summer. Snag a few colorful … Continue reading →

Easter Basket Ideas

Easter baskets come in so many cute styles, shapes, and colors, that it’s hard to choose one. They range from small to large, cheap to quite pricey, and they are available in the typical pastels as well as many other colors. Some look like baskets while others are shaped like eggs, bunnies, flowers, and now even soccer balls and other fun stuff. These creative new styles are what inspired me to come up with different ideas for my kids each year. Instead of the typical woven plastic basket, I’d buy the most unique, original containers I could find. I like … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Ready for Easter!

It won’t be long until Easter arrives, and since it’s only a few weeks away, I thought it would be fun to start checking out some holiday themed crafts, projects, and activities. From making your own Easter baskets to exciting new ways to decorate Easter eggs, there will be something for everyone. I thought it would be a good idea to get started now since lots of kids will be getting out of school for spring break soon. This way, your children can work on some of these fun projects to keep busy, and you will have plenty of ideas … Continue reading →