Comments on: Holiday Treats: More than just Sugary Sweets

By: Kristine

Kristine — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:46:34 +0000

As the new mom of twins, I was baffled by the idea of a suitable Easter basket without candy! One item I came up with that is practical, fun and affordable – sox! Everybody needs ‘em! Rolled in a ball they even fit inside the eggs!

By: Anisa

Anisa — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:22:21 +0000

The Easter bunny delivered peace mood rings and balsa wood airplanes this year. Very cool. I think mood rings can also be found at Shades on Thayer Street in Providence.

Love having fresh flowers to cut!

By: Geoff Griffin

Geoff Griffin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:33:30 +0000

We run a massive candy hunt at church (Cathedral of St John, North Main, come down after 10:30 service!) so the Easter Bunny always seeks to bring sugar-free stuff to the house. This year I grabbed a few bundles of cut daisies which I will “plant” in the yard so the guys can go pick them. Think that will go over? Let’s see.

By: kate

kate — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:59:51 +0000

regarding toothbrushes–there’s a nice child-sized one that plays queen’s “we will rock you” for the duration of one good tooth brushing session (seen at Target.)

By: lisa

lisa — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:03:23 +0000

I like to add something for the new season like beach toys, a kite, and/or a new piece of sporting equipment (a new t-ball glove). This year I’m adding a small box of Legos (Indiana Jones), and a ‘toxin-free’ spiderman water bottle. Sometimes I add personal ‘coupons’ for an “adventure” or “the first mini-golf of the season”. My son loves to hang onto these and ‘cash’ them in!

By: Anna at Hank and Willie

Anna at Hank and Willie — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:10:31 +0000

Great suggestions to help wean my little candy fiends–they are definitely their mother’s sons!

I guess that means I need some things in my basket in lieu of candy, perhaps a gift certificate for a pedicure? A pound of coffee or a container or green tea? Some spices? A new wide-angle lens? Easter Bunny, are you listening?

By: Katy

Katy — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:55:06 +0000

The baskets of trinkets at the Children’s Museum seem like a perfect one-stop Easter basket shop to me. And they have beautiful glass marbles by the register for a nickel or so.

By: katharine

katharine — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:42:56 +0000

cap guns and plenty of caps–we’re all outlaws!

By: Hannah Marcotti

Hannah Marcotti — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:38:14 +0000

chopsticks, beautiful rice bowls from frog and toad with cute animals on them, soft boiled egg holders, tiny balls, small fairy sized stuffed animals

By: Sue A

Sue A — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:27:59 +0000

Toothbrushes are always good for the basket. My kids love getting new toothbrushes.