Frugal Easter Ideas

Amy Hannold, Frugal Living Editor, 247Moms.com

Affordable Easter Basket Fillers:

PlaySaver.com is the place to print valuable coupons for favorite Hasbro games and toys.

Other Ideas?:

Think Spring! Bubbles, sidewalk chalk, room décor items, garden décor, seeds, gardening kits, disposable cameras, magazine subscriptions (with a copy of the latest issue attached), outdoor games, school lunch goodies, new washcloth and fancy soap, bubble bath – any of the simple, fun things that kids can look forward to using make great gifts.

Easter Gifts for Others:

What do they collect? Be on the lookout for something unique to add to their collection. For tweens and teens? Think tickets to an upcoming movie, show, museum, or event. Gift cards for gas, groceries, music, etc. would be appreciated by students and other relatives. Shop your home inventory and review local sales for grocery or luxury items you could give to friends or family. Creating a basket in a re-usable container (decorated Rubbermaid storage box, for example) full of necessities and treats will surely be cherished.

Crafty? Want to Make Your Own Easter Baskets, etc? Paper Mache baskets, jelly bean jars and other fun ideas:

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/easterbaskets/Easter_Container_Crafts.htm