Easter Sunday occurs this year on April 12th. If you are one of many families that celebrate by giving Easter Baskets to children, you may be working on them now. Smaller kids are easy, as they tend to get excited about any little snack or trinket that is offered to them. However, if you have an older child or teen that you give an Easter basket to, you may be struggling with ideas. Older children typically don’t have much use for stuffed animals, bubbles, or Play-Doh. So, what can you get them without going overboard? 1. Hat Basket – One popular idea is a hat basket. Find a baseball style hat that they would like (a favorite sports team, a funny saying, or something else they like), turn it upside-down and fill it with their favorite treats. The hat won’t hold a lot, so no need to get much. Just a couple favorite snacks, maybe a small gift card and call it good. Simple and useful. Some hats will work better than others so double check that you will be able to put what you need into it before purchasing. 2. Shower/Pamper Basket - If your teen or older child isn’t into baseball hats, try a bag of shower goodies. Use a make-up or shower bag as your “basket” and fill it with items they will use. Bath bombs, lotions, shower shoes, and nail files are a few ideas. 3. Starbucks Basket/Cup - Another fun idea for a teen who likes Starbucks is to get them a Starbucks thermos for their “basket” and fill it with a Starbucks gift card and perhaps a small traditional Easter treat. 4. Artist Basket – If you have an artsy teen or child you can make them an art basket. Use a crate lined with fabric or felt (to hold the supplies in it) and fill it with a few art items. Try blank canvases, paints, brushes, molding clay, felt, decorative cutting scissors, or whatever their art preferences are. 5. College basket – For a teen leaving for college you can create a basket with college essentials. For a few ideas you can use headphones/ear buds, a daily planner, USB flash drives, a reusable water bottle, and don’t forget a gift that displays the logo for the college of their choice (a keychain, hat, or coffee mug would work). 6. Fishing Basket – If you have a child who likes to fish, you can use a tackle box or fishing net for your basket and fill it with Easter treats and fishing gear. Swedish fish gummies, gummy worms, bug spray, sun block, lures, and other fishing gear are a few ideas to get you started. These are just a few ideas for a teen or older child. There are many other ideas to help you out. Pinterest is a good place to check if none of these seem to work for your child. You can always keep it simple and do a traditional basket with Easter treats and throw in a small gift card to their favorite store. Happy Easter!
What is the difference between a pergola and a pagoda? The names sound similar and they have similar functions. However, there are slight differences between the two. As you begin your search for the perfect addition to your outdoor space, you will find that there are many different options.
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- Your deck can act as a second living room or dining area with the added benefit of being able to enjoy the outdoors.
-A deck offers a GREAT return on investment in comparison with other home improvement projects.
-A deck will add aesthetic value to your home
Instead of being like every other house on the block, consider handing out some non-food items to the kids who stop by!
We love spending time out on our decks and patios when the weather is nice. Unfortunately, so do insects. Your idea of a good time outdoors probably doesn’t involve gnats flying up your nose, mosquitoes biting, or flies swarming your food. Here are a few tips to keep some of the most common bugs away.
Deals will begin making their appearance the weekend following the Fourth of July. The Fourth of July marks the last major holiday when grills are widely used. Of course, any grill master knows that there are plenty of good grilling weeks left in the season.
Choose outdoor furniture that is both comfortable and weather-proof. Wicker furniture with waterproof cushions/fabric, is probably your best bet. Stay away from any metal-framed outdoor furniture. Not only can this type of furniture scratch you deck but it can also rust and leave rings where it sits.
Pergola’s are becoming more popular additions to residential outdoor spaces. Pergolas are not enclosed so they are not intended to offer much shelter from the elements. Instead they are intended to provide a minimally sheltered and attractive area in your yard or on your deck area.
Some would argue that more thought and planning will go into designing an outdoor deck than a kitchen or bathroom remodel...According to the 2019 cost vs. value report for the Madison area, wood and composite decks are a great investment for your property with 63% and 61% of the costs being recouped respectively upon the sale of your property. This is similar to the cost recouped for a bathroom or kitchen remodel (65% and 63% respectively).
