|
TABLE
of CONTENTS:
|
||
|
Nancys
"Holidaze" Party Ideas |
||
Make
any event special with personalized MY
M&M’S® Candies.
|
||
|
|
||
| Happy
Easter!
|
EASTER
BASKETS
I
love putting Easter Baskets together! I like to make them very pretty, with
bows and decoration. I also like to make them suit the person receiving the
basket.
Filling baskets for kids is easy - the stores are full of stuff for kids - it's the adult baskets that can be a challenge. I've tried to put together some ideas and some buying links to help you create the perfect baskets for your loved ones!
Wal-Mart
had a section recently called "shop
by color"
and it inspired me. It's a good idea for many gift occasions, but especially
when filling a basket, since all the gifts are displayed, rather than covered
in gift wrap. I also like the color-coded idea if you have multiple baskets,
you can do one color for each kid, or each basket.
Don't
limit yourself to pastel colors, choose bright colors that the recipient will
enjoy.
I find when I do baskets like this, my eye gets trained to
look for those colors throughout the store, and I end up finding interesting
basket fillers that I would not normally think of from the 'easter' aisle.
Check the sporting goods section, toys, pets, health & beauty, garden...
etc...
Pastel colors are the easiest during spring for color-themed baskets, but
for guys I also saw red, blue, and camoflauge baskets. Finding candy and toys
for those baskets are a bit more of a challenge, but not too hard if you venture
off the easter aisles.
EASTER BASKETS FOR MEN
One
year, I gave my husband a bucket, filled with car washing supplies,
sponges, soap, brushes, car wax, and, of course, lots of candy and goodies!
I
have also filled fishing tackle boxes,
plastic organizing bins, garden buckets,
and CD racks
for the guys in my life.
I have to think of something else this year... :)
Be
creative... It does not have to be a "basket" at all... most hobbies
have specialized storage totes and containers
that can be filled with small accessories and easter candy, for a fun
and functional easter treat!
|
|
Great
basket ideas for men:
|
 If I had my life to live over, I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall. - Nadine Stair |
EASTER BASKETS FOR WOMEN
I
try to always add some functional gifts to the fluffy gifts, like I will
buy lots of trial-size hand lotions, lip balm, cologne samples, or other
cute and colorful sample-size products, and add those to mom and grandma's
baskets... in spring-pastel colored bottles of course!
The ladies baskets are always easier, because we like pretty things!!
Consider
alternatives to 'baskets' ...
there are so many functional containers to hold Easter goodies!!
Canvas Totes and
purses can be decorated and filled for the ladies as well
For
the hostess... how about making an easter basket with a sophisticated
ice bucket?
She'll enjoy it for years to come!
I
like to tuck a silk flower or two in the ladies baskets,
and often a piece of jewelry, or a pastel candle.
Speaking of candles, I found some plain, pastel colored egg-shaped candles,
(6 for a dollar!) at an outlet store! I bought some of every color!!
They'll be a great alternative to candy, especially for folks who
are dieting!!
For
the lining, or 'filler', I sometimes use tulle, instead of Easter-grass,
or lace, or a pretty dish cloth!
Perhaps
Dried Rose Buds & Petals would be a lovely basket filler!
Anything
that is pretty and pastel-colored will look nice in an Easter Basket!
Flowering
plants are beautiful in a basket,
and can double as table decorations during dinner!
Organize.com has your Easter covered from the egg hunt to the bedtime story.
We've even got recipes and fun Easter facts!
Plan your Easter gathering start to finish at Organize.com.
 |
Nancy's
Easter Ideas
TABLE of CONTENTS: Beautiful Basket Ideas - Easter Crafts & Decorations Favorite Easter Recipes - Easter Candy World Easter Traditions - The Reason for the Season Fun Easter Activities Free Holiday & Party Planning Advice Decorating Eggs - Easter Homepage |
Games include customizable bingo cards; coloring pictures; fun word
finds; puzzles; rhyming games and much, much more! All with colorful
illustrations and formatted for quick and easy printing.
