Frugal Easter Baskets
Like many other holidays, we seem to spend a lot of money on Easter supplies. One item people seem to spend a lot of money on is the Easter Baskets. I never buy premade Easter baskets for my kids. Those seem to have candy in them that my kids don’t like and toys that break as soon as they get them out of the basket. So, I make my own. You can still make your own and save money. Here are a few ideas to help you make your frugal Easter Basket.
Find Used Baskets or Containers
Some people buy new baskets every year. There is no reason why you can’t save the baskets and use the same ones every year and refill them. This is a great way to save money on your baskets. You can also use other containers you already have on hand. Try looking at yard sales and Goodwill Stores for inexpensive baskets or containers. Also, think about using one of the gifts for the containers. A good example of this is the beach towel basket. The beach towel is made into a container. I bought a tote bag to place my daughter’s treats inside. You can find tote bags at the Dollar Tree stores. She will be able to use the container (tote Bag) long after Easter.
Go to Easter Egg Hunts
I find that there are usually lots of egg hunts in the area that I live in. This makes for a free fun time for my kids. I have noticed that lots of Egg Hunts let you keep the plastic eggs. You can then reuse them when you go to make your Easter Baskets.
Skip the Grass
There is really no reason for you to use grass. You can just leave it out and save the money you would have spent on it. I like to buy grass after Easter and can usually get it on clearance for $0.05-$0.10. You could even take some old papers, newspapers etc and shred them up and use those.
Decorating Your Baskets
Decorating baskets can run into some money if you are not careful. I like to buy the basket shrink wrap from the Dollar Tree. You get the wrap and a bow for $1. These make your homemade baskets have that extra special look and without costing you a fortune.
Make Your Own Edible Treats
There are plenty of candies that you could make and wrap up for your kids. You can find several recipes online. Get some bags to wrap them in from the Dollar Stores, they are pretty inexpensive. Here are a few recipes you might want to try.
Use the Dollar Stores for Non-Edible Treats
The Dollar stores are a great place to find some really neat non-edible treats for your kid’s baskets. I recently went to the dollar tree and found several good ideas. Here’s a list of items you might consider buying for your baskets that will not bust the Easter budget.
Coloring books
Crayons
Yo-yos
Stickers
Deck of cards
Books
Sidewalk Chalk
Jump rope
Sunglasses
Toothbrush
Flip flops
Bubbles
Play-dough
