Frugal Children's Gift Baskets

Ever feel like you're spending a fortune buying gifts- Games basket. Put several small games into a
for children's birthday parties? It's great that parentscanvas bag. This is great for a family that takes a lot
want to celebrate the child's birthday and it makesof road trips. Don't forget to include a deck of cards
the children feel special, but those birthday presentsand a book of card games!
really start to add up. It seems that all kids want- Craft basket. Find out what craft activities the child
these days are expensive video games and otherenjoys and make a basket filled with things that can
electronic gadgets.help them to make their craft. This could include
Fortunately, you can make up some greatbeads for jewelry, clay for molding, or fabric for
inexpensive gift baskets for children. In fact, most ofsewing.
the items that you'll put inside them can even be- Personalized basket. Kids just love anything that has
found at your local dollar store!their name on it. So buy several small items and
How about trying a:handwrite the child's name. This is especially good for
- Beach Basket. Take a sand pail and fill it with toysa child who has an unusual name and may not be
that the child can use at the beach. Shovels, sandable to normally buy things with his or her name
molds and floatie rings are all great for this basket.written on them.
- Coloring Basket. Buy a couple of coloring books andThe great thing about these is that children love to
put them in a box with some crayons or markers. Ifreceive many gifts. Even though the baskets are
you want to really save money, you can often findinexpensive, the children perceive them as being
websites with free coloring pages for children. Printworth more because there are so many small things
them out and make your own book.inside.