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Creative Easter Basket Ideas
I love Easter - maybe because I was born on Easter Sunday. I also have great childhood memories of fun Easter egg hunts at my grandparents’ house with my brothers and cousins.
Now that I have kids, I want to make memories for them like my own, with a little twist! Instead of the traditional goodies that kids get, I want to put a modern day spin on that “Easter basket.”
Here are some ideas for you to use this year instead of the traditional basket; find something your child likes and find a creative way to fill it up with fun treats. Easter baskets don’t have to always be filled with candy, it's also a good time to get them things they can use this spring and summer.
So why not make the Easter Basket part of the little gift from the Easter Bunny?!
Dump Truck
For kids that love dump trucks, this is the perfect Easter basket idea! Fill the dumper part of the truck with candy, mini-cars and sidewalk chalk. I know any little boy would love this Easter basket!!
Lunch Boxes
My uncle did this for my boys this year. He got my youngest, Chase, a Philadelphia Phillies lunchbox filled with crayons, soft baseballs, Phillies shirt and hat. Nicholas’ Easter goodies were filled in a Philadelphia Eagles Lunchbox.
Any sports team, princess, or cartoon lunch boxes that can hold a spring picnic lunch can also double as a cute Easter basket!!
Purse or Bookbag
For example, get a Tinkerbell purse or any cute purse or Hello Kitty bookbag and fill with stickers, crayons, DVDs. My kids love fake tattoos, Barbie’s or pool toys!
Dress Up Chest
My niece got one of these chests filled with dress up clothes, how cute would this be for your little girl? Have a boy that loves to dress up as super-heroes or ninjas? If so, do the same for them!
Beach Bags
For the older kids who are always at the pool during the summer, get them a cute beach tote filled with bathing suits, books, sundresses, lotions, and an iTunes gift card for new music to listen to by the pool!
What are some of your favorite Easter Basket ideas?
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About the Author
Beth is married and happy mom to two boys. Growing up with brothers and a father who loved Philadelphia sports, and now living in a house filled with boys, this girly girl has gotten to know a lot about sports, or should she say, has had to learn to love sports.
Her love for football turned into more knowledge on the game as she started playing fantasy football. She created a website with her college friend Tara called Girls Gone Football.com. It's a place where girls can come and play fantasy sports together, learn about football and read blogs about celebrity gossip in sports.
If you have a guy in your life, boyfriend, husband, brother or son, chances are sports are going to be in your life too. Beth will be your guide - from what to expect at a tailgate party to learning the rules of your kid's sports so you can really get involved. Trust me, if this girly girl can love sports you can too.
