This quick bite is dedicated to those who celebrate Easter, a holiday that is rapidly approaching. Like so many holidays before it (Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc), Easter has become another holiday accosted by the candy industry. Keeping in mind that moderation is one of the keys to good nutrition, here are a few ideas to displace some of the candy in Easter baskets.
Egg fillers:
- Dried Friut
- Small accessories, such as hair bands, barrettes, or earrings
- Stickers
- Tattoos
- Interesting shells or stones
- Marbles
- Homemade “coupons” for items such as a itunes song
- Bouncy balls
- Golden dollars or other small change
- Homemade playdough (Bonus* place several dough cookie cutters into baskets)
Basket fillers:
- Small potted plant
- Flower or seed packet
- Sidewalk chalk
- Jump Rope
- Coin collection book (bonus* put coins into eggs)
- Rolled up colorful socks
- Nail polish
- Harmonicas, kazoos
- Playing cards
- Stationary or pencil sets
- Disposable camera