DIY Thursdays: Create Your Own Easter Basket

Creating your Easter basket can not only save you money, but add a personal touch to your child or loved ones’ baskets.

Think outside of the box! Who is the basket for? What do they like? What interests do they have?

Once you have decided on a theme, make a tip to your local dollar and discount stores to begin picking up items to fill the basket with. Also be on the lookout as these stores as you will be able to find baskets in a variety of colors and sizes. Once you grab all of your items, finish off your basket by filling it with Easter grass, wrapping it in cellophane paper, and finishing it off with a nice ribbon.

Baskets for Young Children

When creating an Easter basket for a child, think of the items that you would find in a gift bag at a child’s birthday party. Here is a list of items that you can use to fill your child’s basket.

– A small or medium sized plastic or straw basket,
– A stuffed animal
– A coloring book and activity book
– Candy
– Sidewalk chalk
– Crayons
– Colorful accessories (bracelets, necklaces, whistles, socks, hat, etc.)
– A reading book
– Memory cards
– A doll or action figure

Baskets for Teens

When creating an Easter basket for your teenagers, the thought process can be a little more difficult. Instead of random placements, you want to think of things that your teen loves. Here is a list of items that you can use to fill your teen’s basket.

– Favorite perfume or cologne scent. This can include additional line products like soaps, body washes, lotions, etc.
– A Book
– CD or iTunes gift card
– A Graphic t-shirt
– Candy
– Sunglasses
– Items that are of interest to your child.( If your child loves baseball, think about getting them a new glove or a new ball. If your child loves to draw, get them some new paint brushes or pencils. If your child loves to cook, get them a new apron or cookbooks)
– A stuffed animal

Baskets for Adults
When creating an Easter basket for an adult in your life, you can pretty much fill it when any and everything that you know they would like. This can become very expensive if you don’t pay attention to your budget. Here is a list of items that you can fill their Easter basket with.

– Wine or liqour
– Cheese
– Deli meats
– Fruit
– Magazines
– Candy
– Candles
– Jewelry
– Favorite perfume or cologne scent. This can include additional line products like soaps, body washes, lotions, etc.
– A stuffed animal
– A CD or iTunes gift card

The best part of creating your own Easter basket is that you are able to be as creative and fill it with as much stuff as you’d like.

Jessica Williams is Consolidated Credit’s Marketing Communications New Media Coordinator. As a member of the education team, Jessica focuses on helping consumers make better financial decisions while living debt-free. She has previously worked with Take Stock In Children, where she was a mentor and communications specialist, and SouthPromo.com, where she managed community relations, event planning, marketing, and public relations. Jessica attended both the University of Florida and the University of Central Florida where she received her B.S. in Interpersonal/Organizational Communications and Marketing. Connect with Jessica on Google+.