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Holidays
Easter is this weekend and you may have already gotten a start on buying items for your child's Easter basket. But if you're still in need of some last-minute ideas that won't break the bank, we've got a few easy ideas for you.
I always struggle with ideas of what to put in the basket that will be meaningful and personalized for each child and not just random little trinkets or toys that will be forgotten within a few days. I also try to only give one special candy in their basket to keep it healthier. For those of you with older children, pre-teens and teenagers, it will get even tougher to think of gifts they will enjoy as their interests are more specific as they grow. So, here are some ways you can create a personalized and special Easter basket geared towards your child's interests without spending a lot of money.
By SavingsMommie
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DealPro Tips
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It's Easter Sunday this weekend! While Easter can become a very costly holiday, like anything in life, you can drastically reduce the costs by making some small changes and doing things yourself.
From your basket to your dinner, with these easy Easter makeover tips you can cut costs to stay on or below your budget:
The budget-friendly Easter basketEaster baskets can be very costly. However, if you follow these 8 tips on
how to put together a Easter basket on a budget from Northern Cheapskate, your basket will be pocketbook friendly. You should also think outside of the box when you think of
inexpensive ways to fill an Easter basket like Thrifty Tiff and/or consider these
32 cheap kids Easter basket ideas from Sami Cone. From hair ties to lip balm, these items can all fill a basket nicely and be reused.
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Money Saving Tips
Easter is just a few short days away, and most people rush out, last-minute, for decorating and fun craft supplies. But there are some simple ways that you can celebrate Easter, but also be frugal at the same time - even if you did procrastinate in preparing!
Here are 10 tips for how to celebrate Easter on a budget.
1. Use leftover baskets from the previous year, or use baskets that you have on hand. Almost everyone has baskets in their homes, so utilize what you have!
2. Use leftover green tissue paper from the holidays to stuff your baskets vs. buying new plastic grass.
3. Go for the plastic eggs vs. decorating real eggs. These can be used again next year, thus saving you money in the long-run.