Pack those Easter baskets for less this year. Here is a list of frugal ideas you can use.
Homemade Treats
How about some easy-to-make homemade peanut butter cups or bunny-shaped homemade chewy granola bars. These recipes and more can easily be found on Pinterest. Homemade treats are not only less expensive, but they are also free from all of the chemicals that store-bought treats have.
Coloring Books
Coloring books are so inexpensive, and there are many Easter themed ones out there. The provide a nice foundation for any Easter basket and can be had for a dollar or less.
Stuffed Animals
Small stuffed animals are usually very inexpensive, and you can pick them up practically anywhere, from the Target to Dollar Tree. This time of years, there are even ones waiting to be picked up at the supermarket!
Money
My kids always like getting money in their Easter baskets. Go through your change jar and come up with pennies, nickels and a quarter or two that can be hidden in the Easter grass in the baskets. Hidden change is fun for the kids to find.
Easter Bonnets
Target has cute Easter Bonnets in pink, white and yellow for little girls. The best part? They are $1 in the dollar spot!
Flower Seeds
Flower seeds are very cheap and make nice additions to an Easter basket. If you don’t have a yard where your child can plant the seeds, make sure to include an inexpensive pot.
Sidewalk Chalk
Another inexpensive basket filler, sidewalk chalk is fun. There are many recipes for homemade versions, too, if you want to save even more money.
New Toys from the Thrift Store
Chances are that your local thrift store has a bunch of Happy Meal toys or toys from children’s meals that are still in the packages. Go take a look, and you may just find a bunch of fillers for your Easter baskets.