We are also giving baskets to a few other kids/teens and I don't want to give too much candy there either. Especially considering how bad it really is for us (http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57407294/sugar/?tag=currentVideoInfo;videoMetaInfo).
So I have been trying to come up with a list of other ideas that are not too expensive and that will work for a wide range of ages. Here is what I have come up with so far.
1.
Paper Clip Bookmarks |
This cute easy craft would make such a great Easter basket gift, you could use any number of things at the top changing it according to the person you are giving it too. I was thinking a button for a teenage boy. |
2.
stressballs | ||
Homemade stress balls would be a fun easy and colorful addition to the Easter basket that most any kid enjoys. |
3. Gak in Easter plastic eggs, here is a recipe: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/experiment/glue-borax-gak
4. Books.
5. Pens/Pencils/Crayons:
I love these little tiny versions of these games on a pen! They are so cute.
6. Small games or cards. I like the Story Cubes they are so neat for creative thinking and story telling.
7. Seeds or bulbs. Sunflower seeds are great because they are easy to grow and have huge impact.
8. Gardening gloves/tools.
9. Make your own little egg garden to give them.
egg garden | ||
This is a cute little egg planter from Roy Joy. |
What do you like to put in Easter Baskets?
UPDATE:
Here are some photos of the bookmarks we made, some more eggs Tie Died, and plastic eggs with blubber/gak stuff.
These eggs were made with old silk ties. My son was having a blast staging this "photo shoot" with him and his sister. He is the one who set everything up and decided where they should sit, etc. :) Complete tutorial for the eggs here.
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