Easter is coming up quickly – time to dust off those baskets and decide what to buy for fillers! If you’re like me you don’t want to create a basket with enough candy to send the kiddos bouncing off the living room walls! It can be challenging to come up with a nice variety of items to fill out the basket without breaking the bank! If your creations tend to be a little lopsided, don’t despair! This Easter you can fashion a basket that will make Peter Rabbit himself proud! Red Apple Reading has some great ideas for creating a balanced Easter basket that will put a smile on any kid’s face.
- Something to Play – If your family is like mine, old toys have to be taken to the local thrift store in order to make room for the toys the kids receive for Christmas (I know – first world problems!). With only a few months separating Christmas and Easter, most parents aren’t excited about purchasing new playthings to get lost in the mix. This Easter choose one small toy for your kiddos’ baskets. They will appreciate it more and you will have less mess to deal with later.
- Something to Read – Many parents overlook books when giving gifts, but no Easter basket is complete without one! When we give our children books for presents, we are sending them the message that reading is worthwhile. If your child isn’t a big reader, consider giving him a subscription to a magazine he would enjoy. After all, no matter how you package it, reading is reading!
- Something to Eat – We all have different ideas about candy consumption. Some parents opt to avoid the sweet treats altogether and others are fine with a bit of indulgence. Regardless of which side you are on, a fun treat of some kind is a must for your little bunny’s basket. Whether you choose to go with the traditional chocolate rabbit or go healthy with fruit and veggies, make sure to include something yummy to eat!
- Something to Wear – While Easter baskets don’t tend to be big enough to hold an entire outfit, small items like earrings, bracelets, and sunglasses are all great basket fillers! Even t-shirts that are rolled up can fit pretty easily into baskets. Don’t forget – lip balm, lip gloss, and lotion are all “wearable” items too!
- Something to Create – Encourage your kiddo’s creativity this Easter by including something to be creative with. Crayons, markers, paints, and other types of art supplies make excellent basket fillers. If your child doesn’t enjoy drawing or coloring, then include a container of Play-Doh or some Wikki Stix.
Red Apple Reading wishes your family a very happy Easter! What are some of your favorite items to put in Easter baskets? Leave us a comment below and share some of your preferred fillers.
