Momsense Monday - What to put in Easter Baskets?

Easter is just days away and with that comes the task of filling Easter baskets for our little ones. Traditionally, Easter baskets have been all about candy, but with a new respect for teaching our children healthy eating habits, moms are looking for alternatives for their childrens baskets. Here is a long list of alternatives for you to consider...

Pre-School to Elementary Age
Sidewalk Chalk
Crayons, Markers, Paints, Glue Sticks
Coloring Books
Yo-Yo’s
Bubbles
Squirt Guns
Swim
Goggles
Blow-up Rafts, Swim Toys
Balls
Polly Pockets
Play-Doh, Silly Putty
Favorite Snacks
Gift cards - Movies, Ice Cream, McDonalds, Build-a-Bear
Action Figures
Barbie and Accessories
Webkinz
Frisbee
Cards/Small Games
Garden Tools
Doll Accessories
Trading Cards
Jump Rope
Books
Bubble Bath
Rubber Duckies/Bath Toys
Character Tooth Brush/Paste
CD’s
DVD’s
Flip Flops
Aqua Socks
Swim Suit
Hair-bows, Bands, Ribbons
Jewelry
Game Cartridges
Board Games
Book

Tweens/ Teens
Make-up
Lotions
Hair products
Gift Cards – Starbucks, McDonald’s, Borders, iTunes
Shaving Cream and Razor
Perfume/Cologne
T-shirts
Beverages - Jones Soda/Monster Drinks
Wallets
Jewelry
Flip Flops
Sunglasses
Swim Suit
Beach Towel
Nail Polish
Stationary/Note Cards
Movie Passes
Journal
Magazine/Book
Suntan Lotion
Toothbrushes/paste
Books
CD’s
DVD’s
Frisbee
Favorite snacks/cookies/chips

Helpful Hints:
* Think of items you will most likely have to buy for them over the next few months anyways, such as Swim Suit, Flip-Flops, Sunglasses etc. These make great Easter Basket fillers!

*What hobbies or interest does your child or teen have –

Reading, Sports, Crafts, Gardening, Music, etc…

*My Favorite places to shop for Easter fillers are Target, Wal-mart,

Dollar Tree, Dollar store, Craft stores, Sale and clearance items

*Think of unique ‘baskets’ – beach bucket, back-pack, gardening bucket, purse, tool box, etc…

Have fun finding fabulous things to put in your kids baskets! If you have more ideas, I would love to hear about them!!

Your Girlfriend,

Michelle