Sure, those seasonal aisles have been overflowing with pastel delights and chocolate eggs since February, but that doesn’t mean we’re ready for Easter! The first few times we spotted those shelves filled with jelly beans and adorable wind-up bunnies, we thought, “Should I start gathering goodies for the Easter baskets?” And then we shrugged it off, thinking we had plenty of time to figure it out.
But guess what? Easter is here!
With spring break rolling in and giving us zero chances for a quick, sneaky shopping trip, coupled with a whirlwind of sports practices, sick kids, allergies, school events, work deadlines, and endless chaos, we completely spaced on gathering the basket essentials. Sure, we could hit the store now, but all that’s left are some suspicious-looking Peeps and a bucket that looks like it belongs in the car wash. Time to get inventive!
Let’s Chat Baskets
Don’t have a traditional one? No problem! Here are some items you can spruce up to pass off as Easter Bunny-approved containers:
- A 32-ounce tub of Greek yogurt
- A not-so-moldy shower caddy
- A leather catchall that was a Father’s Day gift and now houses dust
- A pot from a long-dead plant
- A Tupperware container you’ve been saving for years, even without a matching lid
No Pastel Plastic Grass? No Worries!
You can use:
- The stuffing from a plush toy your kid loves (but you can’t stand)
- That unrolled blob of toilet paper your kids left this morning
- Pencil shavings
- Cat fur
- Actual grass if you have some lying around
Now, Let’s Fill Those Baskets!
You might consider:
- The leftover Valentine’s Day candy you tried to hide from your kids (oops!)
- Anything still hanging around from the potty-training reward stash
- Chewing gum that you found at the bottom of your purse
- Loose coins
- A deck of cards your partner bought for poker night
- A new pack of socks your partner bought but hasn’t washed yet
- A pair of earbuds your partner meant to keep but now, sorry Babe, they’re part of the basket
- Colorful paperclips
- Snack packs left over from the last lunch prep
- Stickers from various doctor visits
- Mini toothbrushes and toothpastes collected from dental visits
- Travel-sized items you’ve “borrowed” from hotels over the years
- That barely used lip balm
- A pen you accidentally took from the dry cleaner
- Small toys or games you bought ahead of time for a birthday
- Tears of regret for not buying jelly beans sooner
Finally, dig through your cabinets for some food coloring or Sharpies to decorate those eggs you may have forgotten about in the back of the fridge, and voilà! You’re ready for a delightful Easter celebration. Happy Easter!
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Summary
: This guide offers creative suggestions for assembling last-minute Easter baskets using household items and leftover snacks, perfect for busy moms who may have missed the traditional shopping window. With a little ingenuity, you can create an Easter surprise that still feels special.