Out of all of the holidays that happen throughout the year, Easter might be one of the most underrated in terms of workload for a parent. Of course it isn't as grandiose and taxing on us as Christmas or Halloween, however, the down-to-the-wire feeling you get when you realize you have to be the Mom-bunny by gathering all things pastel and springtime can really put a curveball in your week. We're talking laundry basket Easter Bunny traps, figuring out a marvelous meal to eat for breakfast, and to top it off, putting together the one thing kids expect: The Easter Basket.
Mama, you might have noticed my links above encouraging you to be mindful about your own happiness. You don't have to do it all. However, if you're hoping to have a great basket in a short amount of time, we wanted to give you a no-brainer head start.
If you're a long-time reader, you know how much I love Target. Here are some of our favorite tips and basket items that you can quickly pick up at your local Target Store
that will provide all the makings of a fabulous basket in no time!
STEP 1: PICK YOUR BASKET
First, you'll need to start with your basket. Take a look at these adorable baskets from Magnolia Home. You can choose a Small or a Large and fill according to your budget! (We all know filling these things can add up fast)
STEP 2: FILL THE BOTTOM + SIDES
Depending on how many items you want to add inside the basket, use filler on the bottom to completely cover it. You'll probably want at least two bags of filler. They come in so many colors! Go for brown if you want boho-earthy vibes, or choose your child's favorite color.
STEP 3: FILL IT WITH INTENTION
My best tips for filling your easter basket are as such:
GO BIG AND GO HOME: Fill your basket with larger items to take up space, then you don't have to spend so much time looking for a bajillion items to get it to look full.
DON'T BREAK THE BANK: As I said before, these baskets can add up quick, and before you know it you've spent your entire coffee budget for April on your Child's easter basket. One way to combat this is to fill it with things they need!
Maybe since Summer is approaching you've been thinking they need a new pair of flip flops. Why not add a cute pair to their Easter Basket?
THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE: Kids love new and exciting things. Get a healthy snack they may not have tried before, or something interesting they might find unique.
SUGAR CRAZE: Worried your kids might have a sugar-overload before 10am? You don't have to give your kids a bunch of candy to make their easter meaningful and fun.
Here are just a few ideas:
- Springtime Activities
- Healthy Snacks
- Sandals + Accessories
- Fun Hygiene or Bathtime Products
STEP 4: DON'T FORGET THE CELLOPHANE
To your kids' surprise, their Easter Basket is half their size! Adding a large cellophane top is kind of like counting your messy Mom-bun as part of your height.
TIP: ADD TAPE TO THE TOP OF YOUR CELLOPHANE BEFORE YOU TRY TO ADD YOUR BOW. IT WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE 100% EASIER.
STEP 5: THE BIG BOW
Wrap your basket with a ribbon of your choice and give it a nice big bow at the top.
First impressions are everything! Will they even notice that those are veggie chips? I encourage you to test the theory this Sunday!
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Now, all you need is the right place to hide your masterpiece!
I know first-hand that working mom life is hard, but I also know it doesn’t have to be impossible.
Trust me. The best way to get unstuck isn’t to work harder. It’s to use a framework that gets real results, no matter what area you need to tackle first.