ProudGrandma Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I know I am pretty early, but I like to start thinking and looking and finding good deals on things. So, what do you usually put in your kid's easter baskets? My kids are 8, 11 and 12. (youngers are boys...older one is a girl) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 A few of their favorite candy items (Skittles are big with my girls, and any sour gummy thing!) or snack food I don't normally buy (goldfish crackers!) and a (cheap if possible) DVD of a fun movie (obviously no horror flicks, etc - not for Easter!). Or a fun paperback book or small toy item. I really would rather get them a film or book than a ton of candy. And they all have plenty of stuff animals etc. so no more that that, either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Books, a lego advent calender purchased after Christmas dispersed into different eggs (except for the couple of obviously Christmas pieces, pretty pens, markers, stickers, etc. DD did an Easter Basket contest last year-and put a book, a stuffed dragon, and decorated eggs, with a Medieval/fantasy themed basket. It wasn't until I looked at all the other ones on display that I realized that hers was the only one without any candy in it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Ours are pretty standard -- everything that Orthodox have not been eating for fifty days before Pascha! (meat, cheese, butter, . . . no alcohol for the minors, of course!) They do have some personal requests for add-ons, though. Eldest son (26) has, for many years, wanted a brie. Second son (24) gets mead or ale. Second and third sons both want Vern's toffee. (No other brand will be accepted. :laugh: ) DD wants Parrano cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoxcell Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Um, I just got my kids Valentines treats yesterday........I have no idea about Easter baskets. I did get my candles and am ready to start lent on Wednesday though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Oh my, Easter is early this year, isn't it? The girls' birthdays are in late March, so the Easter baskets will probably just have candy in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jujsky Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 DD has just gotten into those Monster High dolls, so I'll probably put one of those in her basket. DS will either get small Lego set, a video game, or some Skylanders figures. I'll put candy and some other odds & ends in there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 The board game Mini Zoooloretto, a small Egypt-themed Playmobil kit divided into plastic eggs, a couple books and some stickers. No food here as we have allergies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 We always do a movie. This year I'm thinking of adding tshirts. I've come across a few quirky ones that my kids would love in the last few months. Scatter in a few little things and a chocolate bunny and that'll do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I usually do just a few plastic eggs with a bit of candy in them. And then things that I'd probably buy for them anyway: new spring/summer pajamas, outdoor toys like jumpropes or sidewalk chalk. I think some MadLibs and Dover coloring books this year for the 8yo and 6yo and maybe something schoolish for my 4yo who is suddenly obsessed with having his own school things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 My boys will probably have a Skylander's Giant in them, a little candy, word search or maze puzzles. I'm not sure what else yet. Instead of putting junk in the easter eggs for the hunt this year, I'm going to buy a new puzzle and put the puzzles pieces in the eggs. They will have to work together to find all the eggs and put the puzzle together for a bigger prize (not sure if will be one big prize to share or 2 smaller prizes). If I don't do that, then dollars and coins will be in the eggs. We are still finishing Halloween candy here :-)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 I like the puzzle idea...usually I have the kids do some sort of scanvenger hunt for their baskets...but I like the idea of the puzzle pieces in the eggs with a clue to where their baskets are hidden...hmmm....thinking....sounds like fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Ask me on Good Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachskittles Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 I need to get past the 13th this month before I start deciding (my son's birthday). To make it harder, the day after Easter is my daughter's birthday. We are completely non traditional and do games or toys in baskets (like a mini Christmas) and a very small amount of candy. I need to balance her Easter basket to have less than whatever birthday presents she gets from us. This is one of three times during the year we buy new toys, Christmas, Easter and birthday, so it's important that we don't overload her (she's little) but that we don't give her less just because the two days are back to back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Bento items, books, chocolate, little stuffed valentine's dogs, electronics of some kind, journals, hair do-dads, Japanese candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 what are Bento items? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 New bento boxes/accessories (My kids love Bento)...like these... http://www.jbox.com/category/819 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Haven't thought about it yet for this year. Usually spring/summer items: pajamas, swimwear, bubbles, jump rope, sidewalk chalk, sunglasses, etc. Not all of that of course, but things I have done in the past and plan to continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 A new Pokemon game is being released a few weeks before Easter. My boys are saving up for it, but I think I will surprise them. A few card packs and a figure each I found on clearance. Plus the obligatory candy. I need to get ds9's birthday out of the way. Then I will deal with Easter. Man, it's early this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahj Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I bought DD5 a case for her Leapster Explorer and DD3 a small card game. I also bought them each a DVD and of course there will be candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentlemommy Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I have 3 dds, 8, 5, and 2. I think this year I'll do- New water bottles-maybe stainless steel ones? Fun socks Bubbles Book Stickers Little craft thing (like from the $1 section at Micheals) Sand buckets Chalk Pool toy Bath bubbles Beach ball Fancy socks (they love frilly socks lol) Sun dress Chocolate bunny Eggs will have-tattoos, play doh, coins, stickers, and a bit of candy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 This LED glowstick/flashlights/whistles were on clearance at my local Kmart, so we got 6! 2 blue for DS, 2 green for DH, and 2 red for me. DS loves going on walks at night with glowsticks so these will be great fun. We're not going to show him the whistle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily_Grace Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Big kid (14yo) Giant chocolate egg toothbrush baby plant book plastic eggs with carabiners, Disney pins, etc. inside. Itunes card Little kid (3yo) Giant chocolate egg toothbrush baby plant book plastic eggs with chalk, matchbox cars, etc. We are trying to incorporate 3 traditions here. The giant chocolate egg is very traditional in Italy and the kids will see them EVERYWHERE now that carnevale is ending. We both like Easter from our childhood, but want to incorporate a celebration of spring, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBanjoClown Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 We always do a chocolate bunny. I'm thinking about getting both boys the Star Wars water bottles from Pottery Barn, but not sure I want to spend that much money on a water bottle. We'll also do sunglasses and flip-flops. I'm not sure what else yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiasapientia Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 For DD10: A chocolate bunny & small amount of candy Cute Pikachu/Harry Potter t-shirt from Redbubble Homemade plushie of Jiji, the cat from Kiki's Delivery Service Book (Wonder by RJ Palacio) I might toss in something else that we would be buying her anyway like summer PJs or a new swimsuit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Um, I just got my kids Valentines treats yesterday........I have no idea about Easter baskets. I did get my candles and am ready to start lent on Wednesday though. You are ahead of me, I haven't even bought Valentines treats. But I did buy a box of Valentines day cards for DS to give to friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Oy. Both kids birthdays will be right on the heels of Easter, so I'm not going there yet. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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