Rather than giving your children a big basket of candy for Easter, to save money in the long term consider some inexpensive treats instead. Remember that sweets are consumed right away, so Easter baskets filled with only candy will be gone in just a few days. Your children will be getting more hours of fun with these gifts which mean you’ll be getting more value for your money.
Books – I stock up on books at sales after the holidays - store them away in a closet then add to baskets and stockings.
Don’t forget your local dollar store – stock up on crayons, coloring books, modeling clay, pencils/erasers/art supplies, play makeup and stuffed animals for the girls and trucks and toys for the boys. It will be getting warm soon so don’t forget the sidewalk chalk, kites, bubbles, and jump ropes.
I used to live close to the beach so instead of an Easter basket each year my son would always receive a beach pail, shovel and assorted sand toys. How about some child sized gardening tools, gloves, and packets of vegetable seeds for your young gardener? What a great way to teach them how to grow their own food!
Check party stores for big grab bags of marked down novelty items for sale. When the kids were little, I used to buy several for a few dollars each. You can use these for rewards for good behavior, special gifts on trips, and for baskets and stockings.
Also, remember the bubble bath and bath toys. It makes for a nice way to end the day!
Books – I stock up on books at sales after the holidays - store them away in a closet then add to baskets and stockings.
Don’t forget your local dollar store – stock up on crayons, coloring books, modeling clay, pencils/erasers/art supplies, play makeup and stuffed animals for the girls and trucks and toys for the boys. It will be getting warm soon so don’t forget the sidewalk chalk, kites, bubbles, and jump ropes.
I used to live close to the beach so instead of an Easter basket each year my son would always receive a beach pail, shovel and assorted sand toys. How about some child sized gardening tools, gloves, and packets of vegetable seeds for your young gardener? What a great way to teach them how to grow their own food!
Check party stores for big grab bags of marked down novelty items for sale. When the kids were little, I used to buy several for a few dollars each. You can use these for rewards for good behavior, special gifts on trips, and for baskets and stockings.
Also, remember the bubble bath and bath toys. It makes for a nice way to end the day!
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