Alicia64 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share: I've always wanted to create really beautiful baskets for my kids (and I'm no Martha, believe me), but I can't afford Pottery Barn. So I was in a Good Will the other day and found two huge, sturdy, beautiful baskets with full handles for $1.99 each. They're large: a baby could fit in one. I'm going to spray paint white (maybe chocolate brown, can't decide), throw a pretty bow on top and voila! I'm now Martha's very distant, poor cousin! The bunny will be filling them with candy of course, but also books. It's a little tough b/c their birthday is just two days before so we can't go overboard on candy, cakes, gifts etc. on either celebration or it will be over load. Any other great idea out there? Alicia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psm73 Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 We have a treasure hunt for the baskets. Instead of hiding eggs, we hide the kids' baskets. The reason for this is that they find eggs at both grandparents' houses every year and we wanted to do something a little different. (Plus, knowing me, I'd forget where I hid half the eggs and the dog would still be eating Easter M&M's in August.) So I write out a whole bunch of clues & the kids all work together to find where to go for the next clue. Tons of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 When my kids were younger we bought sand buckets to use as Easter baskets one year. My children loved them and the buckets were one of their favorite sand box toys that summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) M kids loved it when I put bottles of bubbles in their baskets. ETA: I've also heard that for young kids you can buy a small puzzle, divide the pieces into plastic eggs (maybe a few pieces per egg depending on the size of the puzzle or the age of the kids), and then when they finish hunting eggs they can build the puzzle together, each using the pieces from their eggs. Edited March 31, 2009 by Julie in CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Wrong thread! OOPS! Edited March 31, 2009 by 4kiddies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 My boys are older and I just saw a cool idea at Cracker Barrel recently. They had filled a large, clear bag with some paper Easter grass, then tucked in a six pack of old-fashioned, 6 oz Cokes, Cracker Jacks, Popcorn and a movie. I'm going to do something similar for my crew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 My boys are older and I just saw a cool idea at Cracker Barrel recently. They had filled a large, clear bag with some paper Easter grass, then tucked in a six pack of old-fashioned, 6 oz Cokes, Cracker Jacks, Popcorn and a movie. I'm going to do something similar for my crew! What a great idea! My kids would love that with a small gift card to Blockbuster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Yeah, I'm thinking of sticking in a gift card or two for things they like to do, just as you mention! I think it's a pretty good idea for pre-teens, teens, AND hubbies who like to watch movies with their boys, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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