Creating an Easter basket filled with things children are ACTUALLY going to use can take some thought! Peeps are usually a sure bet. If they don't eat them then they still look cute... The peeps in this basket are put on skewers. This makes for a really nice presentation. (I think I'd use this for older children). Then go ahead a choose a theme.
http://ediblecraftsonline.com/candy_bouquets/cb18/index.htm
Focus on a hobby they love or have been wanting to get into. Such as painting, horse riding, scrapbooking, stamping, singing, dancing, gymnastics, leggos, sports, reading etc...
For example if your child loves to dance, fill it with a sparkly dance outfit or tutu. A music CD they have been wanting would be nice too. You could really have a lot of fun with these themes.
There are also magazines focused on all of these ideas. Roll one up and tie with a big bright bow! They could go with any of these basket themes.
What child wouldn't want a soccer ball in the middle of their basket. Add some chocolate soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs etc. You can find these in any department store such as Target or Walmart. For older children put a sports related chapter book inside. What about one from the great children's author Mike Lupica. http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,1987906,00.html
My children love those Fairy books! You could go nuts with the fairy theme! Make it all one color and choose one of the color fairy books they offer such as Ruby The Red Fairy http://www.rainbowmagiconline.com/uk/books/books_rainbow.html
Your child will not miss a basket filled with candy( they really don't need) if it is filled with things they love!
http://ediblecraftsonline.com/candy_bouquets/cb18/index.htm
Focus on a hobby they love or have been wanting to get into. Such as painting, horse riding, scrapbooking, stamping, singing, dancing, gymnastics, leggos, sports, reading etc...
For example if your child loves to dance, fill it with a sparkly dance outfit or tutu. A music CD they have been wanting would be nice too. You could really have a lot of fun with these themes.
There are also magazines focused on all of these ideas. Roll one up and tie with a big bright bow! They could go with any of these basket themes.
What child wouldn't want a soccer ball in the middle of their basket. Add some chocolate soccer balls, basketballs, baseballs etc. You can find these in any department store such as Target or Walmart. For older children put a sports related chapter book inside. What about one from the great children's author Mike Lupica. http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,1987906,00.html
My children love those Fairy books! You could go nuts with the fairy theme! Make it all one color and choose one of the color fairy books they offer such as Ruby The Red Fairy http://www.rainbowmagiconline.com/uk/books/books_rainbow.html
Your child will not miss a basket filled with candy( they really don't need) if it is filled with things they love!
