Older Kids
Older kids can be tough to keep involved and get excited about things like plastic Easter eggs and Easter egg hunts. But we never back down from a good challenge. Here are some egg-cellent ideas from our top experts.- Money. Who doesn’t love money? Kids who have not joined the workforce yet would be overjoyed to have some cash to spend at their favorite store. This is also a good time to teach them about money management and saving.
- Gift cards. Have your kids been asking for something but it comes with a pretty big price tag? Now is the time to help them save for that must-have they can’t live without. Let those gift cards pile up until they have enough for a purchase. This creates anticipation as they watch their money grow.
- Coupons. If you run a tight ship, then coupons to get out of doing the dishes or folding the laundry, or minutes on the cell phone or computer can be great ways to give kids a break that feels more like a treat.
- Cell phone minutes. If your child is on a prepaid plan, then giving them a card with added minutes on it can be a huge gift.
- Fun socks. Who doesn’t love fun, colorful socks with their favorite characters on them? A plastic egg is the perfect container for a perky pair.
- Cosmetics. If you have a middle-school diva, then lip glosses, eye shadows and other cosmetics and personal care items are perfect. Don’t forget hair care products, too, like fun ponytail holders, bobby pins and bows.
- Thumb drives. Got a techy down the hall? If they need thumb drives to carry all their important stuff from one device to another, this is great. Write a personal message on it that will make them smile every time they use it.
