100+ Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers, Treat Alternatives

Easter = Candy, right? Well if you're of my persuasion, you like to break the obligatory "candy day" mentality. When I was a kid, I got the candy laden Easter baskets. A marketing ploy to be sure. I don't mind my kids getting candy but I do look for non-candy prizes and gifts to put in baskets, too. Here's a list of over 100 treats, goodies, prizes and Easter basket stuffers that offer something better than candy. Being a penny pincher ma, I look for cheap goodies (cheap as in inexpensive, not poorly made). Check Oriental Trading, dollar stores, clearance racks and off-season sales. And yes, this article was written for Valentine's Day--but the gift ideas work great for Easter baskets, too. 100+ Easter Treat Alternatives

Gifts Under $10 for Women--Wife, Mom, Friend, Girlfriend

March is National Women's Month. I don't advocate turning every holiday into a gift-giving shopathon. But a little token is nice. If you'd like to remember a special lady during March with a gift, here are inexpensive--under $10-$15 gifts to do so.  Bed, Bath and Beyond has great gifts for wives, moms, aunts, grandmothers, mother-in-law or any female relative. With coupon and discount savings and great prices you can't go wrong. Bed, Bath and Beyond: every mall in every city in America has a Bed, Bath and Beyond and if you aren't near one, then hop on their Internet website at www.bedbathandbeyond.com. If you sign up for email updates, BBandB will give you a $5 off $20 coupon or a 20% off coupon. Shipping rates at Bed, Bath and Beyond are very reasonable, too. Here's what to get mom or grandma for that last minute gift:  Great Gifts for Wives, Mothers, Grandmas and Women Friends and Family Members

Double Duty Bridal Shower Decorations, Prizes, Wedding Gifts

I've said before that I'm a party gal. I love planning festivities with a low-cost, repurposed, recycled, homemade esthetic flair. Here are cheap, double-duty party prizes and bridal shower prizes and wedding party gifts for receptions or showers. Reuse decorations as game prizes, bridal gifts and thank-you presents. Here are suggestions.  Double Duty Bridal Shower Decorations, Prizes, Wedding Gifts