Has anyone started thinking Easter baskets yet?

eclaires

I usually do outdoor toy stuff and art stuff - maybe a few books and dvds too.

I was also thinking of getting Jackson a super hero cape from etsy.  He's really into Batman and other superheros right now.

Any other suggestions?  He'll probably get some candy this year too (first year for that).

MelandJeff

Yes! Lol! I am so excited because I bought a ton of stuff last year on clearance at Walgreens for pennies.

I just have no idea what to put in the 2,500 plastic bunnies and eggs that I bought to fill.

The fact is, the kid is getting a ton of sugar. I have come to terms with that and will need to embrace it. I refuse to stick an easter basket full of Goldfish or cheese sticks.

stillhoping

We do not put a lot of things in our Easter basket. An assortment of candy and maybe outdoor type toys. Kite, sidewalk chalk. but nothing expensive. Their bday is always right around Easter so it just does not make see, right to spend a good bit on that as well.

eclaires

MelandJeff:

Yes! Lol! I am so excited because I bought a ton of stuff last year on clearance at Walgreens for pennies.

I just have no idea what to put in the 2,500 plastic bunnies and eggs that I bought to fill.

The fact is, the kid is getting a ton of sugar. I have come to terms with that and will need to embrace it. I refuse to stick an easter basket full of Goldfish or cheese sticks.

We put a lot of change in his eggs that he hunts b/c he LOVES to fill up his piggy bank.  It makes me laugh.

REOM

Well, stupid me told Gina that the Easter bunny was bringing her a big girl bike. Now I don't know what to get her sister. I should have just bought her a bike, and done small things (like we usually do) for Easter.

Other than that, they will get a little candy (they love jelly beans and starbursts!) little gardening shovels and gloves, bubbles and Crocs.

eclaires

ooo crocs!  Good call - Jackson needs new ones and he loves them.

I like buying stuff I'd be buying anyway and put it in his basket.

Mrs.Saxy

I saw the idea for an ABC book from shutterfly so I did that.  We'll do a little Easter egg hunt.  Probably put some snacks (graham crackers, nilla wafers) in his basket.  Probably find some little toys or cute game.  

Ciarrai

I'm starting to...  We need to start thinking about it.  We're away the week before Easter and then I have a wedding the Saturday before Easter, so I need to get organized soon!  All I know is we're getting the Princess and the Frog movie for DD#1 (who loved it at the theater) so we'll have to get a movie for DD#2.  No idea on anything else.

ETA - Good call on the crocs!  Both the girls have outgrown theirs.  And the bubbles.  They love those.

REOM

eclaires:

ooo crocs!  Good call - Jackson needs new ones and he loves them.

I like buying stuff I'd be buying anyway and put it in his basket.

Exactly!

wellfleet04

Both kids baskets are already done!  Playdough, stickers, pinwheels, some candy in the eggs for egg hunt, some clothes I bought anyway, stuffed chick for Ben, bunny for Kate, and a book each. 

*Amy*

Anthony is really into the preschool workbooks right now (he calls them his work) so I picked up a few of those, a few books, paint with water books,  bubbles, new watercolor paints, stickers.  I want to get them each a pair of crocs and a new DVD b/c I am getting sick of all they have. 

ans1999

I'm doing Spiderman crocs and a Zhu Zhu pet for T. I really don't want to buy the zhu zhu pet but he is in love with the one at our neighbor's house. I think I will also put some golf balls and a swimsuit in there. I haven't really come up with anything else yet.

femmegem

We already decorated eggs today. It was a long day, he was excited to do it since we got the kit yesterday, and I figured why not.

We might do more egg decorating in a few weeks since the ones we did today were painted, not dyed. IDK, there's something nice about doing the dyed eggs.

As far as an Easter basket goes, not sure we'll even do one this year.

MrsCali_Bride

So far I have a Disney-Pixar car in an egg and Disney Crayola color wonder mini kits from Target.  I also just picked up a set of Lightning McQueen shaped treat containers to put a mini twix or jelly beans into.  Not sure what else is going into the basket yet. 

I just ordered his new basket & liner from PBK (his current one is a cheapie from Lillian Vernon). I'm glad he'll have something that will last a lifetime because of the quality and that I can find a matching/complimentary basket & liner for future kiddos.

femmegem

Actually, I'm feeling very inspired by your craft post and I'm thinking I'll go to the dollar store and see what kinds of craft supplies I can get for A to put in his basket.

DandR

shoot. I'm already thinking of June birthday parties!  Easter's been on my mind for awhile!

T is getting a hula hoop

A is getting ???  She's so hard to figure out sometimes..might do hula hoop for her too

M is getting Geo Trax

They all are getting swim suits, sandals, sunglasses and sunscreen (its tradition).  Plus the regular assortment of candy, chalk and bubbles.

Great idea about putting money in the eggs!  Tay is learning to count and add up money right now and is REALLY into money...well they all are. 

shopgirl78

We usually get summer/outdoor stuff for ours too.  Princess and the Frog movie is a good idea.  I saw a pair of Lightening McQueen swim trunks that DS would love.   Not sure what else though....

j-w

DD: Tracing number book, swimsuit, 'The Princess and the Frog' dvd, a new lovie, Belle doll, Crocs.

DS: Art folio, swim coverup, 'Brother Bear' dvd, a new lovie, an Imaginext toy, Crocs.

happ17

totally SFL. I get all these grand ideas and then end up just stuffing the basket full of candy.

hopefulmom

As far as gifts...yes I have.  I have several already...probably more than enough.  We've never done much in the way of candy...so I do have to look for other things (gummy fruit snacks, etc).