Inexpensive Easter baskets?

Hi :)!

I know this is early but I run a holiday assistance program called Letters to Santa that matches kids in need with sponsors to send them Easter baskets, so I like to start early so I can stock up on things :)!

I'm just wondering where you guys shop for your Easter baskets and the actual fillers? Where do you think the least expensive place is for candy? I know the Dollar Tree sells candy but a lot of the bags are small so do you think it's better to shop and buy larger bags at Walmart or somewhere else, or are the smaller/cheaper bags generally a better buy? I'm not a great shopper so any insight would be great!

If you know of any families who may need help providing Easter baskets for their children, please ask them to join our Facebook group linked below, go to Files and read the document called Application Process. I am also linking our program's Facebook page below in case anyone is interested in checking it out.

Easter info: http://www.facebook.com/groups/348428585231333/
Letters to Santa page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/348428585231333/

Thank you for any help :)!

Re: Inexpensive Easter baskets?

I don't know about Easter baskets per se, but when I was planning my wedding, I bought my flowergirl basket at Unique Thrift store in Tricounty Flea Market and they had a huge selection of baskets. I spray painted it white and it came out really nice! I think it was $1 for the basket, and another $4 for the can of paint. Maybe that could work?