Healthy Easter Baskets

Healthy Easter Baskets.  Is it possible? Aren't they usually filled with chocolate bunnies, cherry filled chocolate eggs, fluffy marshmallow bunnies, jelly beans and other classic treats?

This year, try something a bit different.

Shopping list:

• Plastic eggs
• Nuts
• Raisins
• Popcorn (you string them and put them on your Christmas tree, why not stuff your Easter eggs with this healthy treat?)
• Eggs to hard boil and decorate (they are loaded in protein after all)
• Mini carrots in individual serving packets
• Fruit leather (located in the natural food section of your local grocery store)
• Bubbles
• toy car for boys (often found for .99 or less)
• clear lip gloss or light pink nail polish for girls
• age appropriate book
• jewelry (check the party section for packs of rings, bracelets and necklaces)
• Child's Bible (Easter is a religious holiday, it's not all about the treats)
• Disposable underwater camera - available for $5 and up (swimming season is upon us and kids Love being creative, especially under water)

Get creative.  You know what your child loves. Perhaps it's balls, scented markers, drawing pads, paint brushes, etc.  My children especially love shopping for presents at Michael's. They jump all over the opportunity to paint something, build something or color something.

Share your healthy Easter basket ideas in the comments section.