When I walk into a department store looking for an Easter basket for my child or any child majority of the baskets are filled with candy taped to a cardboard backing and at least one toy. Keep in mind that I'm referring to budget friendly easter baskets the grab and go kind!
Anyway, my Husband and I decided to create our own easter basket last minute. Everything with the basket turned out great. I  Just wanted to share some tips with you.... just in case you ever find yourself shopping the day/afternoon/night before a special day.

1.Have a Plan.
In other words, know what you want to buy. going out to shop on a weekend and the day before a major holiday can be busy and possibly overwhelming,  Make a list keep it short and sweet things go much smoother when you know what items you want, your budget and even selecting a theme for your gift basket can make shopping last minute a breeze.

2. Stay close to Home.
When you drive across town just to catch a deal, time sometimes gets away from you! shopping close to home ties along with your plan to get the best items for the best cost in the least amount of time. the whole point is to get what need and move on. This brings me to my next tip.

3.Have Fun.
The real whole point is to have a great time shopping for your loved ones. There is nothing like a personalized gift on a special day. Yes, these are last minute shopping tips but remember the reason you are going from store to store in the first place.


I hope these tips will help you this Easter... or during any last minute shopping time you may find yourself in.
Happy Easter