Help with Easter etiquette please...

abj22

I grew up Jewish and never celebrated Easter. DH is Catholic/Baptist so we plan to celebrate Easter with DD. My SIL is Catholic so my brother and SIL also celebrate Easter with their kids.

I have 2 nephews and a niece and I never know what I am supposed to get them for Easter -- a basket filled with what? candy? or just a toy of some sort? What about for the 4-month-old??This year we are going to their house for an Easter egg hunt and I'm afraid they will give something to DD and I will not have the right things for them.

Also am I supposed to get something for MIL? We'll be going to her house on the actual day of Easter. TIA!

abj22

I should mention that my nephews are 3 and 6 and my niece is 4 months. Thanks!

sdkrlm

You can tell them the easter bunny left something at your house for them (that's what we do at least).

You can put some candy in it or some little toys - bubbles, color books, stuffed bunny.  

Target's "One Spot" has some great little trinkets for easter baskets. 

Avery's easter basket is going to hold "Pinocchio" - because I need an excuse to buy it and some onesies (because she needs them) and maybe a little Easter stuffed animal

summerbridesara

I personally don't get my parents or IL's anything for Easter.

As for the kids, how old are they?  The 4 month old - I would get baby supplies...food, box of cereal, maybe an outfit, some baby toys,etc.

We always got candy in our Easter baskets growing up and a few small toys.

summerbridesara

Sorry, I posted before your other post came through about the ages.  I agree with Sarah about Target's One Spot for some cute things.

abj22

Perfect -- I am going to Target today! Thanks! On average, how much would you spend on a basket and the fillings for a niece or nephew?

summerbridesara

I, personally, would spend about $25 per kid.

847Christine

We actually never got anything from relatives, just the Easter Bunny.  I'm not giving my nephews anything either, except maybe a chocolate rabbit or some candy.  I wouldn't go crazy on something like this.  It will just escalate expectations as they grow up.  Just my opinion though.

kelly&marty

When I was a kid, we never got gifts from other people, just from our parents (as the Easter Bunny). And as an adult, we've never given gifts to other kids, definitely not adults. If anything, I'd just bring a simple toy, or candy for older kids. It's not Christmas!

abj22

847Christine:

We actually never got anything from relatives, just the Easter Bunny.? I'm not giving my nephews anything either, except maybe a chocolate rabbit or some candy.? I wouldn't go crazy on something like this.? It will just escalate expectations as they grow up.? Just my opinion though.

I totally agree with you but my SIL is always overly generous and I know she will have something for DD and I will feel bad for not having enough for her kids. I always end up feeling bad. What's hard is that both of my nephews have birthdays within 2 weeks of Easter and all these gifts really add up!?

abj22

What if I get them each an Easter book???

sdkrlm

summerbridesara:

I, personally, would spend about $25 per kid.

you're way more generous than I am!!! I would limit it to $10 a piece

Andra - an Easter book is a great idea!!!

summerbridesara

hehe, yeah, after I read all of the other posts, I do think $25 is too much.  Blame it on sleep deprivation - baby girl had me up at 5:45 am today.

But yeah, the Easter book (or any kind of book) is a great idea!

stargirlkate

i agree, we only ever got cards from anyone other than the easter bunny when i was growing up.  but books are a great idea.  the bunny always left us a book in our baskets, its now tradition.  i think something small that says "i was thinking of you" is all that you really need to do.  easter isnt really a gift giving holiday but its always nice to let people know you care. 

mrparsley07

I think a book is a great idea!!!

n&bcarlson

I agree- no more than $10 a piece.  A little basket or gift bag with a few chocolate eggs or jelly beans, a book, maybe a stuffed animal and you're all set.  Or the dollar stuff at Target- great idea!  We never got anything for Easter from other people- just the basket from the Easter bunny and sometimes a card with money from Grandma.  You could also just put together one bigger basket of nice Easter goodies- like better brands of candy that grown ups would appreciate, and call it done for everyone.  We bring one basket like this with us as a "hostess" gift for the whole family when we spend Easter with friends.

Kaytee1206

I agree about spending 10 bucks per kid.  That's what we spent on my nephew for easter.  I got him a bunch of sand toys and chalk at ikea.  I think I might get him a cheap kite too.  He's only 2, but I think he would like the kite.

We always buy and easter lily for whoever is holding the gathering.  I think it's a nice gesture.  Maybe you can get that for MIL.

MayBride2B2007

i grew up jewish and mr. soup's family is christian, so i have only celebrated easter for a few years now.  i always bring his mother some flowers and have always gotten his niece and nephews a small easter basket with little toys and some candy.  we generally spend 10-15 per kid.  we also organized an easter egg hunt for them last year though don't think i'll be able to manage that this year!

NoVaIrish

For my two nieces (ages 12 and 9) I got $5 Target giftcards.  For my nephew who is 5, I got a Thomas the tank learning set. 

As for adults, I only buy for those that buy for us/Michael.  So for my parents who always give us easter baskets with candy and some cash I am getting a plant and for my sister and BIL I am getting a nice bottle of wine.