Easter Baskets do not have to cost a ton to be absolutely magnificent. Lets cut to the chase, the kids are after the candy and the eggs. Every thing else is just a perk!
Lets dive in to some thrifty ways to make every one excited on Easter Morning!
- Skip the packaged grass – Use a paper shredder and some colorful construction paper you have in the craft stash.
- Get items such as sidewalk chalk, peeps, toys, coloring books, crafts etc at your local dollar store.
- I love to get my little’s seasonal socks, I hit up the Target bulls eye dollar section and always find the cutest bunny themed socks, headbands, and fun extras to put in their baskets. (You can usually get the giant bubble wands here as well for $1.00)
- Don’t be afraid to sneak in a few necessities. Does your little need something? Add it in as a perk of the basket!
- Play the golden egg game. Put $5 in one Golden Egg and candy, change, etc. in the other eggs. The golden egg winner gets the big bucks! In the basket plan a scavenger type plan to find the Golden Egg, add little notes and hints in the basket to help the little’s along the way on the great golden egg adventure. (Lets be real…scavenger hunts are awesome sauce and every kid LOVES them!)
- Re Use your baskets. Michael’s, Target, Wal-mart all have clear out sales after Easter to get rid of last seasons products! (This is your time mamas!) I got a $40 tutu princess basket last year at Michael’s for $10 which I reuse yearly. (You can also DIY and make your own!)
- Make your own slime! On the blog we have a super simple recipe you can conjure up in less than 15 minutes and this year slime is everything!
- Make your own Peep Habitat – You can get all the ingredients at the dollar store and make this for under $5.
~Happy Easter~