Here’s How To Make The Most Of Leftover Easter Goodies

Everybody loves a good Easter egg hunt, but you’re probably not quite as fond of the excess pastel decor, paper grass, and candy containers that are left in the backyard afterwards. Not to mention that these accoutrements can add up in cost, with MarketWatch reporting that the average American spends around $150 on the Easter holiday each year.

Luckily, there are ways to repurpose your Easter goodies that are good for the environment, as well as your bank account. Here’s how to have your most fun and affordable holiday ever…

Fake Grass

Green paper grass is one of the most symbolic and heartwarming things about Easter, especially when you have kids. If you use this stuff to fill your Easter baskets, or decorate your house, you don’t necessarily have to toss it once the holiday is over. Instead, save it for the next holiday.

Fake grass also makes a cheap packing material, and can even be used to fill out the bag when giving your next birthday gift, or add character to your kids’ school projects. Holding onto this Easter staple can save you time and money, especially when you don’t need to make an extra trip to the store next year.

Plastic Easter Eggs

After the kids discover all the money, candy, and other goodies during your annual Easter egg hunt, there are plenty of ways to reuse the plastic eggs – for both the kids, and the grown-ups. Adults can open them up and use them as mini succulent planters, or candleholders, or even to create a fun arts and crafts experience for the kids. Plastic egg tealights can make an excellent addition to your child’s bedroom: spray paint the bottom half of the egg, attach it to a piece of scrap wood with glue, and place tealights inside to produce a subtle, beautiful glow.

These plastic Easter eggs can also be used as a mold for making delicious Rice Krispie treats or desserts, or you can help your kids paint over them to create interesting maracas, or even a bird feeder.

Easter Baskets

These holiday staples can be used to hold everything from jewelry to makeup to loose change – and you can have even more fun by using them for a DIY craft project. Grab your kids or spouse and a few jars of paint for a unique bonding experience that doesn’t have to stop once Easter is over.

If your daughter’s favorite color is purple, for example, you can paint lilac designs over the basket and make it her designated toy bin. She’ll love you forever, and you’ll feel better knowing that you didn’t invest in this basket just to use it for only one day.