It’s hard to believe that the aisles have been overflowing with pastel candies and chocolate eggs since February, but Easter is suddenly upon us! When we first spotted those colorful displays of jelly beans and adorable little bunnies, we thought: “Do I need to prepare Easter baskets for the kids? There’s still plenty of time!” But here we are, and Easter is knocking at the door.
With spring break stealing away our precious moments for a quiet shopping trip, coupled with sports practices returning, and the chaos of sick kids, allergies, school visits, work projects, and travel, it’s easy to forget about Easter basket preparations. Sure, we could head to the store now, but all that remains are questionable Peeps and a bucket that looks like it was borrowed from the car wash. Time to get resourceful!
Creative Alternatives for Baskets
Let’s discuss alternatives for baskets. You may not have a traditional one, but look around! Here are some creative substitutes you can clean up and present as if they came straight from the Easter Bunny’s workshop:
- A large tub of Greek yogurt
- An old shower caddy (as long as it’s not too moldy)
- A leather tray from that Father’s Day gift you got your partner ages ago
- A planter from a long-dead houseplant
- A Tupperware container you’ve kept despite missing its lid for years
No Colorful Plastic Grass? No Worries!
You can fill your basket with:
- Stuffing from a plush toy your child loves but you secretly dislike
- A mess of toilet paper your kids just unraveled
- Pencil shavings
- Cat fur
- Actual grass from the yard
Filling Your Basket with Goodies
Now, let’s discuss filling your basket with goodies! Consider using:
- The leftover Valentine’s Day candy you thought you’d hidden
- Items from the potty-training reward stash
- Chewing gum from the depths of your purse
- Spare change
- A deck of cards your partner bought for game night
- A pack of socks your partner bought but hasn’t washed yet
- A pair of earbuds your partner got for himself but forgot about
- Colorful paperclips
- Snack packs leftover from school lunches
- Stickers from various doctor visits
- Mini toothbrushes and toothpaste collected from dentist appointments
- Travel-sized toiletries you’ve accumulated from hotels over the years
- That pen you accidentally acquired from the dry cleaners
- Small toys or games you bought for future birthdays
- A sprinkle of tears for not getting jelly beans sooner
Now, dig through your pantry for some food coloring or markers to dye those eggs you still have hidden in the fridge, and you’re ready to make this Easter memorable.
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In summary, no matter how chaotic life gets, a little creativity can go a long way in making holidays special. Embrace the chaos, and happy Easter!