Quarantine Easter Basket Ideas
Hey there Chic!
Since Easter 2020 will look very different for all of us, I decided to put together a few tips for creating an Easter basket during the pandemic. Obviously, Easter baskets are not considered “essential” but you might be stuck at home with nothing to do or with little kiddos who still expect the Easter bunny. If you’re like me, Easter totally snuck up on you. You might still have time ordering online but if you’d rather be safe than sorry here are ways you can use the resources around you! These tips can help anyone create a fun little Easter surprise during this unprecedented time. For her, him, the kids, and anyone in between!
Pick a Theme
I love a good theme! It can help make this process easy by only focusing on a certain category. It also allows you to choose items that you know the person would enjoy. As with any gift, the more personalized the better!
Theme Ideas:
Kids: Princess, Super Heroes, Outdoor Fun
Her: Relax & Unwind, Spring Cleaning, Gardening, Wine Time/Sipping Tools
Him: Fishing, Grill Out, Whiskey Bar/Sipping Tools
Get Creative with Supplies
Try to use as many items from home as you can to save you a trip to the store and money! Reuse previous Easter baskets & eggs, tissue paper instead of colored grass, homemade treats & cookies, and small gifts you bought for other occasions - better known as regifting lol!
Items in Your Home:
Reuse previous holiday Easter baskets & eggs
Go old school: dye your eggs instead of using plastic ones
Make homemade treats
Use paper or tissue paper instead to fill baskets
Regift items you may have bought for other occasions but can easily work for Easter
Have the kids make artwork/crafts to add onto siblings or parents baskets
Shop Local
Use Easter as a way to support your local businesses! Buy gift cards or small products from your local favorites and get them by curbside/delivery methods. You won’t be able to use them all right now but it gives everyone something to look forward to after the quarantine!
Gift Card Ideas:
Favorite Boutiques
Personal Styling Services (wink wink!)
Car Washes
Gas Cards
Favorite Restaurants
Hair Dressers/Nail Salons
Walmart & Target Drive Up
Order pick up (or delivery) from your local Target & Walmart for the remaining items on your list! Make sure to use the “filter” feature to only view local in stock items when searching online.
Store Pickup Ideas:
Magazines/Books
Candy (duh)
Favorite Snack/Drink/Alcohol
More Eggs
A fun summer bag to use as a basket!
Spa Theme: nail polish, hair accessories, bath bombs, eye/face masks
Small Toys/Games for Kids (checkout Bullseyes Playground online are Target!)
I hope these few tips help make Easter special for you and your family. Stay happy, healthy, and hopeful!
Happy Easter from The Chic Next Door ✝️