{"id":18026,"date":"2016-03-12T05:41:25","date_gmt":"2016-03-11T22:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=18026"},"modified":"2016-03-12T08:38:10","modified_gmt":"2016-03-12T01:38:10","slug":"easter-basket-fun-dont-forget-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/easter-basket-fun-dont-forget-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Easter Basket Fun &#8211; Don&#8217;t Forget the Tech!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/beacon.walmart.com\/vm\/ttap.gif?resize=0%2C0\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\"\/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-Main-2016.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18038\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18038\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-Main-2016.jpg?resize=570%2C315&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Walmart Easter Main 2016\" width=\"570\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-Main-2016.jpg?w=570&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-Main-2016.jpg?resize=300%2C166&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-Main-2016.jpg?resize=150%2C83&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Spring is in the air! &nbsp;In Southern California, we are beginning to see signs of Spring. &nbsp;Our trees are sprouting flowers, our hills are green, and flowers are popping up everywhere. &nbsp;With Easter occurring early this year on Sunday, March 27th, it&#8217;s time to get hopping in search of fun Easter decorations and baskets!<\/p>\n<p>As a <a href=\"http:\/\/wm13.walmart.com\/Tips-Ideas\/LP\/Walmart_Moms\/19240\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Walmart Mom<\/a>, I often shop at Walmart for my everyday needs and Easter is no exception, it&#8217;s very convenient to pick up some nice Easter decorations there. &nbsp;I have never been happy with pre-packed Easter baskets. &nbsp;They seem so impersonal. &nbsp;Besides, they never include any technology in them, a mom tech must!<\/p>\n<p>Last year I created an <a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/2015\/03\/25\/easter-basket-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Easter basket with fun Springy orange PC Mouse<\/a> for $24.38. &nbsp;My goal this year was to spend half the money but still end up with a nice looking Easter basket with one tech item. &nbsp;I checked out the Easter aisles in Walmart to see what I could come up with. &nbsp;If you haven&#8217;t been to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.walmart.com\/cp\/Easter\/1102349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Walmart<\/a> recently, you should take a look. &nbsp;They have aisles full of fun Easter choices.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/2016-02-24-21.55.02.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18033\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18033\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/2016-02-24-21.55.02.jpg?resize=699%2C393&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"2016-02-24 21.55.02\" width=\"699\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/2016-02-24-21.55.02.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/2016-02-24-21.55.02.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/2016-02-24-21.55.02.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/2016-02-24-21.55.02.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/2016-02-24-21.55.02.jpg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/2016-02-24-21.55.02.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/2016-02-24-21.55.02.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I loved seeing the variety of colors and Easter baskets at Walmart. &nbsp;They have some really beautiful baskets&nbsp;this year, and most under $6. &nbsp;As I was on a tight budget, I chose a fun plastic basket for $.98.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Easter-aisles-Walmart-1.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18034\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18034\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Easter-aisles-Walmart-1.jpg?resize=704%2C396&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Easter aisles Walmart (1)\" width=\"704\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Easter-aisles-Walmart-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Easter-aisles-Walmart-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Easter-aisles-Walmart-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Easter-aisles-Walmart-1.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Easter-aisles-Walmart-1.jpg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Easter-aisles-Walmart-1.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Easter-aisles-Walmart-1.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>My kids can never have enough stuffed animals. &nbsp;They oooh and gawk at stuffed animals anytime they see one. &nbsp;And have you felt how soft stuffed animals are these days? &nbsp;They are hard to resist. &nbsp;Walmart has a whole assortment&nbsp;of stuffed animals in a variety of prices to fit your budget. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-6-Small.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18031\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18031\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-6-Small.jpg?resize=362%2C643&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Walmart Easter (6) (Small)\" width=\"362\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-6-Small.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-6-Small.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-6-Small.jpg?resize=150%2C267&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I needed to add just a little cuteness to my basket so I added a little lamb for $.98. &nbsp;Isn&#8217;t she adorable??? &nbsp;And she&#8217;s soooooo soft!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-1-Small.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18032\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18032\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-1-Small.jpg?resize=586%2C330&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Walmart Easter (1) (Small)\" width=\"586\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-1-Small.jpg?w=853&amp;ssl=1 853w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-1-Small.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-1-Small.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-1-Small.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-1-Small.jpg?resize=600%2C338&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I was able to get some of my kids&#8217; favorite candy to fill the basket. &nbsp;The Blue Raspberry Peeps were $1, the Starbursts jelly beans $1.98, and my personal fave, the Reese&#8217;s Pieces Eggs $1 Yum!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-5-Small.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18030\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18030\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-5-Small.jpg?resize=480%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Walmart Easter (5) (Small)\" width=\"480\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-5-Small.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-5-Small.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-5-Small.jpg?resize=150%2C267&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>But of course, we can&#8217;t forget about the tech! &nbsp;I love searching out&nbsp;cool little finds around Walmart. &nbsp;I found this personal 02Cool fan in the fan section, near the hardware area of Walmart. &nbsp;It&#8217;s perfect for hot Spring (and Summer!) days. &nbsp;I love how it directs the wind up towards your neck to keep you refreshed. &nbsp;We are planning on spending part of Spring Break in Yosemite and this personal fan will be a hit during our hikes! &nbsp;This necklace fan sells for $5.87 at Walmart.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Easter Basket Fun<a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-2-Small.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-18029\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-18029\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-2-Small.jpg?resize=365%2C649&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Walmart Easter (2) (Small)\" width=\"365\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-2-Small.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-2-Small.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-2-Small.jpg?resize=150%2C267&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 365px) 100vw, 365px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So here\u2019s what my Easter basket ran me at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.walmart.com\/cp\/Easter\/1102349?u1=skim71563X1520330Xb62120add8053c6860dcdd78c1ba5f52&amp;oid=183959.1&amp;wmlspartner=TnL5HPStwNw&amp;sourceid=28937948893611677660&amp;affillinktype=10&amp;veh=aff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Walmart<\/a>\u2026<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Basket \u2013 $.98<\/li>\n<li>02Cool necklace fan $5.87<\/li>\n<li>Starburst Jellybeans $1.98<\/li>\n<li>Peeps \u2013 Blue Raspberry&nbsp;flavor $1<\/li>\n<li>Reese&#8217;s Pieces Eggs Carton $1<\/li>\n<li>Little lamb &#8211; $.98<\/li>\n<li>Grass \u2013 recycled from last year\u2019s Easter!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Total for Basket: $11.81 plus tax.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I have to say, for $12, this is a great Easter basket covering all the essentials &#8211; jelly beans, Peeps, chocolate (Reese&#8217;s Pieces), a soft &amp; furry friend for added cuteness, and a handy little gadget. &nbsp;There are literally thousands of creations you can make for an economical Easter basket. &nbsp;Tweet us your creations, we&#8217;d love to see them! &nbsp;@WellConnectdMom &nbsp;Happy Easter!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2013\/11\/walmart_mom_disclaimer.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-11470\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-11470\" 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Visit Walmart for a lot of great fillers at low prices.  And don&#8217;t forget the tech!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":18038,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[793,13,14],"tags":[2158,2527,2780,2783,1937],"class_list":["post-18026","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-accessories","category-kids","category-moms","tag-easter","tag-easter-baskets","tag-gadgets","tag-kids","tag-walmart","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2016\/03\/Walmart-Easter-Main-2016.jpg?fit=570%2C315&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18026","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18026"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18026\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}