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Holidays

30 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas

by Mary Lentz1 Comment on 30 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas

Don’t want to fill your child’s Easter Basket with sugary candy? I’ve got 30 non-candy Easter Basket ideas just for you!

30 non candy Easter Basket ideas
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Hey there, friends. Spring has arrived and Easter is right around the corner. We love doing Easter egg hunts for our kids while they are little. It’s so fun to watch them hunt and search for eggs.

I certainly allow my kids plenty of chocolates and candy. I even sneak a few Cadbury Eggs and Reece’s eggs for myself. I mean, there has to be some in perks in being a mom! Okay, so I’m not actually taking it out of their basket, I just make sure not to put the whole package in their baskets.

In fact, I try to keep most of the basket with fun activities and toys instead of just sweets. But remember you can always add non-sweet food like crackers, popcorn, goldfish, fruit and other things like that. Today, I’m sharing 30 non-candy Easter Basket ideas. In fact, there is no food at all in this list.

30 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas

  • Coloring Books
  • Crayons
  • Stickers
  • Bubbles
  • Easter storybook
  • Prayer Book
  • Children’s Bible
  • Windup Toys
  • Stuffed Animal
  • Sidewalk Chalk
  1. Playing Cards
  2. Balls
  3. Socks
  4. Jump Rope
  5. Flashlight
  1. Whistle
  2. Dominoes
  3. Watercolors
  4. Paintbrushes
  5. Bath Letters
  • Bubble Bath
  • Band-Aids
  • Color Bath Drops
  • Washi Tape
  • Diary, Journal, or Drawing Tablet
  • Sippy cups
  • Playdough / Silly putty
  • Movie / DVD
  • Lip Gloss / Chapstick
  • Bath Paints

I hope that helps you have an awesome Easter. Remember, there is no need to fill your child’s Easter Basket with junk. Less is more and stick to things that your child will actually use and enjoy. Don’t forget to check out my Spring Bucket List for fun Spring activities for you and your family! Happy Easter!

Crafts / DIY, Holidays

Dog & Cat Valentine’s Bag Toppers

by Mary Lentz1 Comment on Dog & Cat Valentine’s Bag Toppers

Instead of buying pre-boxed Valentine’s, try doing this sweet activity with your kiddos. Download your FREE Dog & Cat Valentine’s Bag Toppers

Dog & Cat Valentine's Bag Toppers

Love day is almost here! If you’re looking to make treats for your kids or to take to their classroom, there is need to buy pre-boxed valentine’s. Personally, I love using things that no one else has. That’s why I made these cute dog & cat Valentine’s bag toppers.

Did I mention, I’m giving them to you for FREE? Everybody else will have pink and red heart themed stuff, but if you’re looking for something that stands out, I’d love for you to try these. Don’t forget to include your little one. Your littles will love filling up the bags.

I’ve made the toppers to fit a 6.5″ wide sandwich bags. I have found these work the best with bag toppers. But don’t worry – you don’t need to fill them up. It’s fine to leave plenty of space in the bag

With all the candy floating around, you can always fill them with non-sweet items. Personally, I love filling these treat bags up with Scooby Doo Graham Cracker bones. I mean, look how stinking cute they are! For the cat one, I love using Goldfish. And what kid doesn’t like goldfish. It contains the 3 major food groups of kids: neon colors, animal shapes and crunchiness!

Bag Fillers

  • Cheerios
  • Vanilla Wafers
  • Goldfish
  • Chex Mix
  • M&Ms
  • Crayons
  • Balloons
  • Junior Mints
  • Banana Chips
  • Popcorn
  • Conversation Hearts
  • Reeses Cereal
  • Marshmallows
  • Rice Krispie Treats
  • Pretzels
  • Fruit Loops
  • Dried fruit
Download your Dog & Cat Valentine’s Bag Toppers

How to Use the Bag toppers

  1. Download your bag toppers using the button above

    You’ll need Adobe Acrobat 5.0 or later or other .pdf viewing software

  2. Print out your bag toppers

    I recommend using white card stock

  3. Cut out your bag toppers

  4. Fill Your bags up with goodies

    Use the list above for ideas

  5. Seal the Bags

    Seal the ziplock. Fold the topper in half and staple to the top.

That’s it! I hope you enjoy using these bag toppers. I hope your family have a wonderful Valentine’s Day! If you’re still looking for gift ideas, read the post 20 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him

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Christmas

Soap Christmas Gift Tags for Teachers & Neighbors

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Enjoy these FREE printable Soap Christmas Gift Tags for Teachers & Neighbors

We’re getting closer to Christmas and like me, I’m sure you’re probably thinking about potential gifts for neighbors and teachers. If you’re looking for an easy, inexpensive gift, I recommend some hand soap or hand sanitizer. It’s only a few dollars (normally around $3 or under) and it’s something they will actually use!

My absolute favorite is Bath and Body Works soaps because of the delicious scents and creamy moisture. I always wait until they are on sale. In addition, I use a coupon. If you don’t have a coupon for Bath and Body Works, you can usually find one at Retail Me Not. My next favorite hand soaps are J.R. Watkins and Myers Clean Day. You can find these at various stores, but I’ll leave a link below where you can get them online. Otherwise you can use any soap of your choice.

In addition, keep in mind you can use lotion or even body wash as an alternative. 

Free Printable Soap Christmas Gift Tags

I’ve created a collection of 9 tags that you can print, cut out and attach to your hand soap. No need to wrap. Just tie a ribbon, even bells and attach the tag for a unique, custom gift they’ll use. 

Download your Printable Soap Gift Tags. You’ll need Adobe Acrobat or other .pdf viewing software to use and print. 

Printable Soap Christmas Gift Tags
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Soap Christmas Gift Tags for Teachers & Neighbors

I really hope these cute soap gift tags makes your life a little easier this holiday season. From my family to yours, we hope you have a Happy Christmas!

Looking for more Christmas inspiration? Learn more about how to create your own Hot Chocolate Bar

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