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Posted on Friday, December 3rd, 2010 at 11:47 pm

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Unique Easter Presents That Won't Get Melted Chocolate Everywhere by Evelyn Oakley

Every year, kids look forward to the annual Easter Bunny visit, taking part in an Easter egg hunt and digging into their very own Easter Basket. When considering the traditions of Easter, sometimes you just want to break out of the mold and do something different. Why not take a look at truly unique Easter presents instead of the same old fare?

Many times Easter baskets are filled with the usual chocolate rabbits and eggs, marshmallow shaped chicks, jellybeans and no less than one stuffed animal. What if this year instead of the usual basket, you did something more distinctive? Maybe you could give something with great character that would show your exuberant personality. Let us look at some less traditional Easter present ideas:

For Anyone…An Easter Basket Containing Homemade Cookie 'Lollipops'

1. Find a sugar cookie recipe and make your own cookies. There are great ones online if you don't have an "old family recipe" available.
2. Using cookie cutters, cut out various shapes synonymous with Easter: bunnies, chicks, eggs, flowers, crosses.
3. Once your cookies are cut into the various shapes, place the sticks used for lollipops in the base of each cookie.
4. Bake the cookies according to the directions of the recipe you are using.
5. After the cookies are baked and have cooled down, taking the time to decorate them with sprinkles and icing makes them truly special.
6. Use a silk flower Styrofoam base to make your lollipop cookies stand straight up and cover the Styrofoam with colored Easter grass for a finished look.
7. Tie a relatively large bow on top of the basket handle, assign a different colored bow to each person you are giving a basket to. This will make distribution quick and easy!

The individual receiving this basket, child or adult, will know that you took the time to create these deliciously decorated cookies and arranged them to be enjoyed before and during consumption.

For Kids…A Real Flower Basket to Nurture

One neat gift idea for kids is to help them create their own baskets full of flowers with things you provide for them to use. Supplies you will need:

1. Planters in the shape of small baskets.
2. Enough planting soil to fill the basket shaped planter.
3. Packages of ornamental grass seeds. 'Spikey Blue' works well.
4. A small package of flower seeds.

You can choose flower seeds according to their meaning. For example, a daisy means gentleness, loyal love and innocence. Place all these items in an appropriate sized Easter bag and watch their faces beam as they open their uniquely clever Easter gift! While they watch their baskets grow all spring long, they will think of you.

For Adults…Unique Easter Gifts for All Time - Real Trees

1. A Rowan Tree (Mountain Ash) - This tree is the Celtic 'Tree of Life,' which makes it a perfect gift for Easter.
2. A Wild Cherry Tree - The wild cherry tree blossoms are one of the tell-tale signs that spring has arrived.
3. The Silver Birch Tree - This tree is renowned by the ancient Celts as the 'Lady of the Woods.' It has been said that this tree is a symbol of purification, fertility and birth.

One of these trees would be a wonderful gift for a special friend or loved one to plant on their property. Imagine that as each year passes, that tree will continue growing and remind that special someone of the uniquely special Easter gift you gave them.

These Easter present ideas are definitely unique, thoughtful and fun. Make all of your Easter holidays fun and unpredictable with non-traditional and unique Easter presents.

Evelyn Oakley thought outside the box when getting Easter gifts for her kids and went a different way rather than traditional. Current Catalog has a large selection of Easter gifts for kids that will have them jumping for joy.

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