{"id":62,"date":"2022-04-07T16:04:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T16:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/2022\/04\/07\/candy-free-easter-basket-ideas\/"},"modified":"2023-12-26T23:38:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-26T23:38:04","slug":"candy-free-easter-basket-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/blog\/candy-free-easter-basket-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Candy-Free Easter Basket Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"329\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BlogPhoto.jpg?resize=329%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BlogPhoto.jpg?w=329&amp;ssl=1 329w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BlogPhoto.jpg?resize=197%2C300&amp;ssl=1 197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 329px) 100vw, 329px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Between church and school and other activities, I NEVER buy candy for our candy jar, and it\u2019s always overflowing! Needless to say, I have no wish to add more candy to our stash when it comes to holidays like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I do LOVE using Easter as an excuse for gift giving! Usually it ends up being an excuse to grab a few things that are needed, but I always like to throw in a couple special surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last year, here\u2019s what E\u2019s Easter basket was stuffed with\u2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A NEW EASTER DRESS FROM <a href=\"https:\/\/storytimeandstitches.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Storytime and Stitches<\/a>. I cannot say enough about Yolanda\u2019s work! Almost all of E\u2019s dresses have been made by her. They are both quality and comfortable\u2026and her twirly dresses have THE BEST twirl! (If you sign up for my newsletter ASAP, I am sending out a discount code for her shop tomorrow\u2026just for newsletter subscribers.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KmM127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3-MINUTE GRATITUDE JOURNAL FOR KIDS<\/a>. This is the sweetest gift for a child. E loved filling it out last year. Each page has a space for things they are thankful for, a space to draw or write about the best part of their day, and a couple of other reflective questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KmfQQC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JOURNAL<\/a>. E had been asking for a journal for some time so she could take notes during church. Her journal from last year is almost full, and it\u2019s about time to get her a new one. This journal is my go-to when I need one. I love that there are so many color options to choose from.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JkBof9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPOT-IT<\/a>. It\u2019s always fun to add in a simple game if there\u2019s space, and this one was a real winner. It\u2019s simple enough for very young children, and quick enough to play a few rounds in just a couple of minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GratitudeJournal.jpg?resize=333%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-582\" style=\"width:262px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GratitudeJournal.jpg?w=333&amp;ssl=1 333w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GratitudeJournal.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This year we\u2019ve gone a little bit of a different direction with things.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.focusonthefamily.com\/radio-theatre-the-chronicles-of-narnia-set-digital\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X1ouoOM6yUW08GRbup8DHOvRq5NhAj6QFuZo_7BLG2gkU_8a-ZXSsEaAix5EALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CHRONICLES OF NARNIA AUDIO DRAMAS<\/a> by Focus on the Family Radio Theatre. We just finished reading through this series, we\u2019ve watched all the movies, and now it\u2019s time for the audio dramas. I\u2019ve had my eyes on these for ages. I have such sweet memories of listening to these with my Dad. But I\u2019ve just been waiting for E to be old enough. Easter seemed like the perfect excuse to finally get them for us. I\u2019ll put them in E\u2019s basket, but really they\u2019re for me. (Don\u2019t tell her. Lol.) The biggest issue with these, is that they are SO EXPENSIVE. But I checked on eBay and got them brand new for a STEAL! So don\u2019t forget to check there first before you buy!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/annieskitclubs.com?gclid=Cj0KCQjwl7qSBhD-ARIsACvV1X0UnxRz_gXsBiWNsQRdtLEpe90hZC8Ad18x3ss5MiQqEMhGK4mKlpgaAmZmEALw_wcB&amp;promocode=JOIN50&amp;source=AK63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ANNIE CRAFT KIT BOX<\/a>. This is something I\u2019ve seen around for a long time, but never tried. When I saw they had a deal recently for a free box (just pay shipping), I thought it would be a perfect addition to the Easter basket\u2026especially since E loves doing these kinds of things! Nothing beats FREE! If you missed that deal, it looks like you can get your first box for 50% off using the code JOIN50. Just don\u2019t forget to cancel your subscription if you only want one box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3v3Y4uS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BRAIN QUEST Q &amp; A CARDS<\/a>. I\u2019m still thinking about purchasing these for the Easter basket. It seems like it would be a really fun addition. They come in packs for all different ages. Each stack of cards has hundreds of questions covering all your typical school subjects. It\u2019s a great way to make learning fun while testing their knowledge. My friend keeps a basket of these in the car, and it gives the kids something to do if they are bored.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BOOKS. Is that surprising? Now that E is reading pretty well, you better believe she is getting books any time I have an excuse to give them to her. I\u2019m trying to decide between two different series to add to her Easter basket. I\u2019m looking at the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3DNWLUO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heartwood Hotel Series<\/a> and also the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3KmGN6u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandie Collection<\/a> that were around when I was a kid. I\u2019m leaning toward the Mandie books just because we are getting ready to listen to the first two books on Hoopla. That will give her an introduction to the series, and I think will get her both interested and excited about reading more of them on her own.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/0764204467.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg?resize=324%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/0764204467.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg?w=324&amp;ssl=1 324w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/0764204467.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg?resize=194%2C300&amp;ssl=1 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s a wrap! Hopefully there are a few good ideas here for you to grab for your own children to round out their own candy-free Easter baskets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gifts are fun, but don\u2019t forget to teach your kiddos the REAL meaning of Easter\u2026the real reason we celebrate and give gifts. Without the resurrection of Christ, we could not have the greatest gift of all\u2026salvation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>A few of the links here are Amazon affiliate links. If used to make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from Amazon at no extra cost to you! So THANK YOU!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Between church and school and other activities, I NEVER buy candy for our candy jar, and it\u2019s always overflowing! Needless to say, I have no wish to add more candy to our stash when it comes to holidays like this. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">But I do LOVE using Easter as an excuse for gift giving! Usually it ends up being an excuse to grab a few things that are needed, but I always like to throw in a couple special surprises. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[104,81,135,138,137,139,134,136],"tags":[123,12,122,39,127,125,119,121,120,108,129,130,131,132,133,126,128,8,124],"class_list":["post-62","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-audio-dramas","category-books","category-easter","category-gift-ideas","category-gifts","category-holiday","category-recommendations","category-resources","tag-audio-dramas","tag-books","tag-candy-free-easter","tag-children","tag-dress","tag-dresses","tag-easter","tag-easter-basket","tag-easter-recommendations","tag-games","tag-gift-ideas","tag-gifts","tag-holiday","tag-holiday-books","tag-holiday-recommendations","tag-journal","tag-journals","tag-resources","tag-wholesome-resources"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BlogPhoto.jpg?fit=329%2C500&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=62"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":585,"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/62\/revisions\/585"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/581"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=62"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=62"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/faithfulandflourishing.org\/staging\/9315\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=62"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}