About Parenting: How to Fill an Easter Basket

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Parenting From Amanda Rock, your About Parenting Editor I realized earlier today that Easter is a little over three weeks away. I'm certainly not panicking, but I would like to do a little better than I did last year which was pull all the baskets and goodies together the Saturday night before. (If only there was a creature who could hop through all the houses and deliver candy and treats to all the good children while they slept...) 10 Fun Kids Favorites to Put in an Easter Basket When I go shopping for Easter basket stuffers, I always have trouble deciding what I want to include. I always pick up way too much and then have to edit myself down. This year, I plan to make a list at home first, then hit the store. Katherine has some great ideas for small gifts that kids love. Search Related Topics:  easter decorations  easter crafts  easter recipes Easter Basket Ideas for Older Kids To be honest, I don't think the Easter Bunny is too worried about what he will put in my preschooler's basket. It's the 11- and 13-year-old he is thinking about. Luckily, Jennifer has some great ideas. Search Related Topics:  spring  gifts for children  easter Non-Edible Easter Basket Treats Sure, candy is usually fine for an Easter basket, but what if it isn't? Or what if you are looking for an alternative? Terri has come up with a comprehensive list of 50 great non-edible items you can put in a basket. Search Related Topics:  easter  food allergies  diabetes 11 Easter Basket Themes A great way to fill an Easter basket is to pick an overall theme and then have all the stuffers be part of that theme. Looking for ideas? Try this list of 11 different motifs and see if one suits your little one. Search Related Topics:  easter  easter basket ideas  easter toys Related Searches Parenting Newsletter Easter Basket Good Parenting Parenting Guide Easter Bunny Featured Articles For Kids Interested in Arts and Picture Books A Guide to Video Games for Parents Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas: Wow Overload Birthday Party Ideas for 18 Year Olds Listen to the Parenting RoundAbout Podcast! All About Parenting   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   What Do Toddlers Need? Must-Have Gear Having Fun with a Cardboard Box Fun Toys and Gifts Advertisement