Easter Baskets

[Ohio12]

MIL will give dds a big eater basket tomorrow when we go to her house for lunch. Do you think I should do one for them as well. I remember waking up and having a beautiful basket and eating candy before church as a child. But all that candy and $$ spent on candy seems like overkill. WDYT?

[strider]

I do have friends who have not had funds for Christmas presents for a couple years. The gift bonanza from grandparents and relatives is more than enough. Their kids seem to think their Christmases are great.

I also do not like the candy overkill at Easter. This year I am giving the kids bubbles, push pins (dd has a bulletin board), two spiritual books, a kite, and a dark chocolate bar. I give the chocolate because I feel guilty if I don't, and I give the books every year so that the focus can remain spiritual. The other stuff is minimal and just for fun.

[strider]

Another idea would be to give your child a note telling what you appreciate about them and how much you love them.

[Jenny in Atl]

We always fill them with other goodies, art supplies, spring items, fun stuff...
My mother always makes these amazing ones, so I try for small and special.