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Elf on the Shelf Gifts Under $5

December 7, 2018 by Stacy Craft 6 Comments

18 Elf on the Shelf Gifts Under $5 For Your Kids

Our elf has been hanging around our house for the last 3 Christmas seasons. Lots of days she just moves to a new location and does not do much else. But on a few special days, she brings a little treat or gift to the kids.

Here are several elf on the shelf gifts under $5 that our littlest member of the family has brought to our home in the past.

Also remember, the elf is fun just to find. My daughter (just turned 5) gets the biggest kick out of searching for her every morning. So don’t get tied up in thinking that the elf needs to bring a treat every day.

Ours usually brings a small treat a few times a season.

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Elf on the Shelf Gifts Under $5

When thinking about elf gifts, there are lots of options. I like small gifts because well the elf is small.

Also, since it is so close to Christmas, we don’t want to overdo it. But a fun little surprise from the elf is a great way to increase the anticipation and magic of the upcoming holiday.

Here are some of my favorite small elf on the shelf gifts under $5 for your elf to bring.

Breakfast with the Elf

The elf moves at night. So breakfast is one of my favorite elf on the shelf gifts under $5 to bring. I mean, your kids have to eat breakfast so a fun Christmas inspired breakfast delivered by their elf is oh so special.

Your kids will think your elf is the coolest for bringing these special breakfast treats! Throw in a banana or something to add a little nutrition! Of course this is just a treat – I don’t want the organic breakfast police on me!

Christmas Crunch Cereal  – This is the breakfast treat that our elf brought this year.

Gingerbread Spice Oatmeal – I am not sure if my kids would eat this but it sounds good to me!

Hot Cocoa & Marshmallow Mini Donuts – I found mine at the grocery store. And can I just tell you, I broke my diet for one of these. And then I noticed the serving size was 4, so I went ahead and had a serving. I got these for the kids and the combo did not even sound that good to me but they are really yummy!

Sugar Cookie Poptarts – We had these at Halloween and they are so fun.

Clif Bar Peppermint Bark – What a fun flavor for a holiday granola bar.

Books from the Elf

The Littlest Elf – What is cuter than the elf bringing an elf book? We read this during our 24 Book Christmas Advent Countdown! It is a cute book about a tiny elf looking for his purpose.

Stained Glass Christmas Coloring Book – This is a small book with 8 pages that you color and then hang in a window for a stained glass effect. Cool concept and great price (especially if you need to get a couple to prevent fights).

A Christmas Celebration Sticker & Activity Book – This is by The Beginner’s bible which we own and love. We don’t have this activity book but it gets good reviews and looks like a fun way to remind kids of the reason for the season!

Disney Princess Christmas Eve Coloring Book – With 40 pages, this is a big coloring book of Princesses in Christmas settings. If your little one is Frozen obsessed or princess obsessed like mine, this might be a good choice.

Check out this cool 24 Days of Christmas books Advent Calendar for Kids.

Candy from the Elf

Candy Canes – We did a candy cane hunt this year during our A to Z Christmas countdown. My 4 year old searched around for candy canes hidden in our living room and had a blast. Your elf could hide the candy canes!

LOL Surprise Finders Keepers Eggs – My daughter would probably eat broccoli if it had an LOL Surprise doll on it. I made a huge list of LOL gifts because she loves it so much. The toy in these is very small but it is still a fun little treat and the chocolate egg gets eaten quickly!

Magic Seed & Candy Cane filled Candy – Our crazy little elf did this the other day. She brought two magic seeds (you could use M&M’s, cheerios, dried beans, raisins, tic tacs) and a bowl of powdered sugar. The note instructed that we plant the seeds and wait to see if they would grow. When we got home from school, the seeds had grown into two candy canes filled with candy! So fun and easy.

Hot Cocoa & Snowflake Shaped Marshmallows – We like to do hot cocoa and a Christmas movie a few times during the month of December. I would usually buy this anyway but it is a little more magical coming from the elf.

Other Cute Elf on the Shelf Gifts Under $5

Good to Grow Character Top Juices – My kids go bananas for these.

Frozen $1 Bill – Fill a 4 oz Glad container with water. Put a $1 bill in a snack size ziplock bag and seal it. Roll up the bag/dollar combo and stuff it in your water filled container. The elf will deliver a frozen $1 bill in the morning for the kid’s piggy bank. The elf should sit with an Elsa doll if you have one!

Christmas Grinch Bandaids – Kids love bandaids. Your elf could get into this box of cute bandaids & put a couple on herself. She leaves the rest for the kids. My kids always get bandaids in their stocking too and they are thrilled.

Rudolph PJ Pants – You can find cute pajama pants for $5 at Target. Our elf has even brought Elf on the Shelf pjs for our kids before (but those fall out of the $5 range).

Holiday Goldfish – The elf goes fishing and leaves some special goldfish for snack! Use a toothpick, lollipop stick or even a skewer for the “fishing pole.”

Hopefully this list of elf on the shelf gifts under $5 gives you some new ideas to make the magic of the elf come alive on the cheap!

18 Dollar Tree Gifts from Elf On the Shelf

Check out my other gift guides while you are here to make your Christmas shopping even easier!

We have LOL Surprise dolls and Frozen II gift guides. Stuff your stockings for under $5 for your 1 year old and your 3-5 year old.

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured, Holidays Tagged With: Cheap, elf on the shelf, gifts, treats, Under $5

7 Frugal Trim Healthy Mama Dinners

January 4, 2019 by Stacy Craft 2 Comments

Trim Healthy Mama can seem overwhelming and expensive. Eating healthy doesn’t have to cost a ton. Here we have planned 7 Frugal Trim Healthy Mama dinners for your family of 4 (that your non-THM family will actually eat).

7 Frugal Trim Healthy Mama Dinners

When I am following Trim Healthy Mama, I like to keep it really simple. Simplifying the plan helps this working mama of 2 young kids stay sane and eating healthy. Today I am going to share 7 Frugal Trim Healthy Mama Dinners that we eat frequently. They are all quick to prepare, will feed your family of four and are inexpensive.

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Eating Cheap On Trim Health Mama Plan

Myth #1: Eating healthy is too expensive! Ya’ll that is fake news! I know you can buy junk food that is cheap. Sure you can buy a frozen pot pie, a can of chips or a box of orange mac n cheese for a $1 or so.

But you can also buy a carton of 12 eggs. Yesterday at Aldi, for less than a $1.50 I found a huge bag of gala apples. So I can eat a hard boiled egg (S) or an apple (E) for snacks and I spent less than $2.50 for both.To make those snacks complete, I would add probably add a lite string cheese or even a slice or two of lean deli meat.

Another tip to save money on THM is to only buy the lite string cheese or the lean deli meat. If you pair your boiled eggs with the lean cheese or meat, you are still getting enough fat from the eggs to make the snack an S. However, you won’t have to buy additional cheese and meat to go with your E snacks like an apple where you can only have the lighter varieties.

I encourage you to open your heart and mind to researching the plan and finding ways that you can do it, even on a tight budget. It may be a little more difficult than just walking into the store and buying whatever you want. However, it is so worth it to have your family eating better foods.

These 7 frugal Trim Healthy Mama dinners will help get you and your family on the right track.

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7 Frugal Trim Healthy Mama Dinners

Myth #2. You will be in the kitchen for hours a day on THM. Ok, ain’t nobody got time for that! Whether you are working 40+ hours a week with two little ones at your feet like me or you may be running from the football field to ballet every night, we need quick and easy and THM compliant. That’s not too much to ask, right?

My favorite THM meals are cheap, quick to prepare and something that my whole family will eat. My husband will usually at least partially participate in my Trim Healthy plan so long as I don’t get too crazy with cauliflower or onions (or other things he doesn’t think he likes). My daughter (5) is in that phase where if it isn’t shaped like a chicken nugget, she may or may not eat it. The baby will currently eat anything, so naturally he is my fave.

So, getting my family to eat the food that I prepare can be a challenge. These meals are all things that my family of four eats frequently and for the most part all enjoy. (being 5 can be tough, so her level of love can vary from day to day!)

Trim Healthy Mama Meal Plan

Here is the list of 7 Frugal Trim Healthy Mama dinners that we eat at our house often.

Day One: Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken with Cauliflower Rice (S)

  • Ingredients: Steam bag of Cauliflower rice, Salsa Verde, cream cheese, Frozen Chicken tenders (1/2 bag)
  • Recipe: My most popular Recipe, read all about it here!
  • Tips: Use mild salsa if you want kids to eat this. The medium is quite spicy. This is a very rich and filling meal. If you want an additional side, I would go with a green vegetable or a side salad.

Day Two: Black Bean Tacos (E)

  • Ingredients: black beans, Mission Low Carb Tortillas
  • Recipe: Warm your black beans and serve in tortillas. Top it with some greek yogurt as a sub for sour cream if you have it, Shred some fresh spinach (you should have some to spare from Day four), some hot sauce and a sprinkle of cheese (go really light if you want it to be an E, too much and you will XO)
  • Tips: This is such a quick meal. It is probably our go to “it is 6:30 and we have no dinner plan” meal. We love it.

Day Three: Whole Baked Chicken, Steamed Vegetables, Sweet Potato (E)

  • Ingredients: Whole Chicken, bag of mixed vegetables, sweet potatoes
  • Recipe: Season and roast your chicken (I use a Rotisserie similar to this but you can do it in the oven or even buy one already cooked from the grocery), Steam the veggies in microwave and cook your sweet potato.
  • Tips: This can be an “emergency” meal if you pick up an already cooked chicken at the store and do your sweet potatoes in the microwave to prevent a drive thru run.

Day Four: Smoked Sausage with Grilled Vegetables, Cheesy Spinach (S)

  • Ingredients: Smoked Sausage, onion, Red, green and yellow Bell peppers, Fresh Spinach, portion of heavy whipping cream, Portion of cheese
  • Recipe: You can find the recipe for the sausage and veggies here. For the spinach, wilt the spinach and cheese it up with the HWC and cheese
  • Tips: I really prefer this with Chicken sausage but Walmart doesn’t have one that fits the plan that I can find (I get it from Aldi). The meal itself is pretty light so make sure you bulk it up with all the veggies. Adding in a zucchini or yellow squash would be good too.

Day Five: Ground Pork and Vegetable Stir Fry (S)

  • Ingredients: Ground Pork, Stir Fry Vegetables
  • Recipe: Just brown your pork, drain any fat and combine with vegetables. Cook until veggies are softened. Add in a tablespoon or so of liquid aminos and some ground ginger (tsp) if you have it.
  • Tips: Very quick meal. You could add in some cauliflower rice if you wanted to bulk this meal up.

Day Six: Grilled Chicken Tenderloins, Fried Radishes, Cheesy Zucchini (S)

  • Ingredients: Remaining 1/2 bag frozen chicken tenders, Radishes, Zucchini, Small portion Heavy whipping cream, portion of shredded cheese
  • Recipe: Just season your tenderloins with what you have on hand, fry radishes in olive oil (save some bacon grease from breakfast for extra flavor) and make the cheesy zucchini
  • Tips: the cheesy zucchini makes it to our plate at least once a week. It took a little convincing to get my girl to try it but it tastes a little like mac n cheese so she gobbled it up.

Day Seven: Turkey Ham & Beans (E)

  • Ingredients: 1/4 – 1/2 of turkey ham, white (Northern) beans
  • Recipe: Easy 15 minute recipe here
  • Tips: Top it off with a little parsley if you have it. This is so easy and my kids always eat it. If you can find sprouted rolls, those are yummy as a side.

More Cheap And Easy THM Meals:

THM S No Tortilla Cheese & Onion Enchiladas

THM S Instant Pot Taco Meat (With Secret Nutritious Ingredient)

THM S Tortilla Pizza

THM E The Best Crockpot Taco Soup 

THM S Mama’s Italian Salad

THM E – White Chicken Chili (A Pantry Meal)

Walmart Grocery List

A low grocery bill is great. But I also need my THM grocery list to be easy to get. Going to three different grocery stores is not something I have time to do on a weekly basis.

I do shop at Aldi often, but I know not everyone has access to this store. So I chose to show this meal plan with a Walmart grocery order since I think most people have access to a Walmart. And because I love their free grocery pickup! It saves me so much time and sanity to just pull up to a parking spot and get my food. No getting the kids out of carseats!

Here is exactly what I put in my cart to make the 7 frugal Trim Healthy Mama dinners. This list does assume that you have a few basics like olive oil, seasonings and liquid aminos (I just use regular soy sauce but that is not on plan, you can read how I make the plan work for my budget here).

Also, your family, your meals. These are ideas for basic meals. Add additional veggies or fruit as you see fit. If you buy fruit or veggies in season, you can usually get a serving of 4 for around $1. Also, frozen veggies are almost always available for around $1 a bag.

Walmart Grocery Online Order THM Meal Plan

Walmart Grocery Snip 2

Cost Per Meal

Using this 7 Frugal Trim Healthy Mama Dinners meal plan, the average cost of dinner is $8.15 per meal. That works out to $2.03 per person.

These meals easily feed our family of four which consists of my husband, a 5 year old, a 1 year old and myself. My husband is a pretty big eater and most meals we still have some type of leftovers.

At the end of this meal plan, you should also have about half of the turkey ham leftover, most of the heavy whipping cream, some shredded cheese and some fresh spinach leftover. You could make some yummy omelettes or 2 minute microwave eggs with those ingredients.

More THM Help

If you found these 7 frugal Trim Healthy Mama dinners helpful, here are some other things that may make your THM life easier! As a working mama, easy lunches are a must. Here are 6 THM lunches for work and 5 things to do with leftover chicken for lunch.

Another easy and fairly low cost dinner option is a twist on my popular cheesy salsa verde chicken and cauliflower rice. These Salsa verde chicken enchiladas require just a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes in the oven.

If you want something totally different, try my Granny’s low carb cajun shrimp casserole. She always made it with white rice but I THM’d it by using cauliflower rice. So good!

You can find two other meal plans here & here if this 7 frugal Trim Healthy Mama dinners guide was more your style.

What are your THM goals this year?

Filed Under: Featured, Main Meal, Plan, Recipes Tagged With: 30 minute, Cheap, dinners, fast, frugal, meal plan, THM, Trim Healthy mama

No Cook 5 Minute Blueberry Banana Pear Baby Food

March 31, 2018 by Stacy Craft 8 Comments

A simple no cook blueberry banana pear baby food puree recipe that you can whip up in less than 5 minutes.

No Cook Blueberry Pear Banana Homemade Blender Baby Food

5 minute Blueberry Banana Pear Baby Food Puree
Easy Blueberry Banana Pear Homemade Baby Food Recipe

Making baby food at home is really as simple as making a smoothie! This particular combo reminds me of a lot of fruit smoothies that I make for myself.

In this 5 minute Blueberry Banana Pear Baby Food Puree, a basic combo of banana, blueberries and pears make a breakfast or treat that your baby will love! And if your baby loves avocados, don’t miss this 5 minute no cook Avocado Banana baby food puree.

I am always up for no cook baby food recipes. If I am going to do something homemade, it is so much better if it is quick and easy.

Follow these simple instructions to make your baby a wholesome blend of food that is good for them and even better on your wallet!

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Is it Really Cheaper to Make my Own?

It really is. My 5 month old currently eats at least 4 pouches of baby food per day (sometimes big boy eats 5 but we are going conservative for the analysis). The cheapest pouches that I can find are at Aldi or the Walmart brand and they are around .78 or .79 a pouch. So I’m looking at $3.16 a day in baby food or $22.12 a week.

If I make my own, I use different fruits and veggies so the cost may vary some but for simplicity we will look at the breakdown of the Banana/Pear/Blueberry mix and extend it across a week for comparison to pre-made pouches.

Bananas – $0.43 a lb or $0.16 per banana

Blueberries – $1.49

Pears – $0.33

Cost for this Batch -$2.784  (1 Banana – 0.16 / 1/2 pint blueberries – $1.49 / Pears -.99)

Total per 4 oz – Equivalent to one pouch – $0.55

Your Savings

So if I fed him my homemade baby food vs. pouches for one week, I would save $6.72 that week! Ya’ll that is more money for formula or diapers!  You could make this even less expensively if you waited until the blueberries were more in season. I often see them for .99 a pint when in season. It is so simple to make your own.

Hungry Baby Waiting on Food

Here’s how to make the 5 minute Blueberry Banana Pear Baby Food Puree!

What You Need:

  • NutriBullet
  • 4 oz containers
  • Fruits and Vegetables

5 Minute Blueberry Banana Pear Baby Food Puree

This is so simple and quick. You will have this whipped up in 5 minutes or less!

1. Prep your Fruit

Wash and peel your fruit.

Bananas Pears Blueberries Fresh Fruit

2. Load your blender with the fruit.

3. Add a Liquid.

For this I just added water, but you can add breast milk or formula if preferred. I added 1/3  cup of water in this recipe. Since the pears and blueberries have a decent amount of water naturally, a lot of added liquid was not necessary to get the desired consistency.

4. Blend!

Banana Pear Blueberry Baby Food Blending

5. Divide out into your 4 Oz cups.

Depending on your consistency, you may get more or less. I got 4 from this recipe with a consistency of guacamole. If I had made it a little thinner, I probably could have gotten 5 (making it even more economical) and easier on babies that may have trouble with thicker purees.

These 4 oz cups are cool because they are freezer/dishwasher safe and come with a dry erase marker so that you can easily label your combinations. 

Banana Pear Blueberry Puree Baby Food

6. Store

The purees will keep for a few days in the fridge but I usually put mine immediately in the freezer.  Every night, I just pull out the number of purees that I need for the next day and put them in the fridge to thaw.

I hope you will try homemade baby food for your little one! What are your favorite baby food combos to feed your little one? Don’t forget to try my 5 minute Avocado Banana Puree too!

 

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured, Recipes Tagged With: 5 minute, baby food, banana, blueberry, Cheap, frugal, homemade, pear, purees

Simple Turkey Ham and Beans THM E Meal Under 15 Minutes

June 29, 2018 by Stacy Craft 9 Comments

 A simple THM E turkey ham and beans skillet meal that is made in under 15 minutes. Perfect for busy work week meals. 

THM E Beans and Turkey Ham Lunch or LIght dinner

Why are E meals hard? They don’t have to be, but you need a good list of easy, “go to” E meals. This ham and beans THM E meal uses lean turkey ham to stay within the fat limit of an E Meal and you can put it together in less than 15 minutes.

Another easy E meal to add to your list is this No Sugar Added Baked Georgia Peach Oatmeal.

We often eat these beansfor an easy lunch or a light dinner. I love it because not only is it quick, it is also cheap.

The turkey ham will last us multiple meals and the beans are usually less than .60 a can. So for less than $2-$3 (depending on how much ham you use), I can feed 2 adults and a child lunch. Now try to tell me Trim Healthy Mama costs too much! I love finding ways to eat healthy and cheap!    

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Ham and Beans THM E Meal

If you are from the South, a big pot of beans with a huge ham hock simmering all day is something you probably grew up watching your mama or grandmama stirring on Sunday. It is simple comfort food.

I took that memory and modified it a little to meet the THM E meal guidelines. Now I can have (turkey) ham and beans in a healthy carb setting without all the added fat.

Since the turkey ham is already cooked, you are really just warming up your ingredients. Quick and easy.

Dice the ham and turn your burner to medium/low. Spray the pan with non-stick spray and add your ham. In a separate pot, add your beans on medium/low to simmer.

Uncooked Turkey Ham

Cook the turkey ham until you get the pieces browned.

Browned Turkey Ham

Transfer the turkey ham into the pot with your beans. Add in the seasoning and cook for about 5 more minutes to allow the flavors to merry together. The seasonings just amp up the flavor of this simple ham and beans THM E Meal.

Ham & Beans THM E Meal Simmering

Serve that easy ham and beans THM E meal up to your family. My 4 year old & 8 month old both eat this with no complaints. Winner Winner ham and beans THM E meal dinner!

Print Recipe
Turkey Ham and Northern Beans Simple THM E Meal Under 15 Minutes
Course Main Dish
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 can White Northern Beans
  • 4 oz Lean Turkey Ham
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • salt/pepper To Taste
Course Main Dish
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 can White Northern Beans
  • 4 oz Lean Turkey Ham
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • salt/pepper To Taste
Instructions
  1. Dice the turkey ham into the desired bite size pieces. Open can of beans and place them into a pot to simmer on medium/low (do not drain). Spray a second skillet and add diced ham. Brown the turkey ham on medium low. This step isn't necessary but it adds a nice flavor to the dish. Add the browned turkey ham to the beans. Add in seasonings and simmer for 5 minutes or so to meld the flavors.

The only thing that would make this better is a big chunk of crusty cornbread. I may just have to try a Trim Healthy Mama cornbread soon. Did you grow up eating ham and beans?

Turkey Ham And Beans THM E Meal

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured, Plan Tagged With: 15 Min Meal, budget, Carb, Cheap, easy, ham and beans, healthy, Light Dinner, lunch, Main Dish, quick, THM E Meal

Infant Easter Basket Fillers Under $5

March 12, 2018 by Stacy Craft Leave a Comment

Big list of infant Easter basket fillers for baby that are under $5. 

Practical Infant Easter Basket Fillers for Boy or Girl - Cheap and Inexpensive practical gifts for baby.

Inexpensive Easter Basket Stuffers for Infants to One Year Olds

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Filling an Easter basket for an infant can be challenging. They don’t need or want anything but you want them to have something.

This time around our baby will be right around 5 months but his big sister will be expecting the Bunny to leave her brother a basket filled just like hers.

For baby baskets I try to focus on practicality and things that the baby might need in a few months.

The list here shares lots of ideas for items that baby needs for less than $5 and the best thing is that they can all be purchased on your Amazon Prime account!

We all know that it can be impossible to get out of the house with a baby and no sleep so the Easter Bunny can deliver it straight to your door!

If you don’t have a Prime account yet, you can try it free for 30 days here! Prime was a lifesaver for me less than 5 years ago when I was pregnant with my first baby.

It was getting harder and harder to lug paper towels, groceries and my BIG belly around. I still have Prime deliver lots of our essentials and it really helps with another new baby in the house to not have to drag everyone out to the store! You can read the top 5 reasons that I subscribe to Amazon Prime here.

Have Other Kids To Buy For?

Toddler Easter Basket Fillers Purchased Online
Personalized Easter Basket Fillers for Kids
Preschool Easter Basket Fillers Under $5
Personalized Easter Basket Fillers for Teen Girls

Infant Baby Easter Basket Stuffers

Baby/Infant Easter Basket Stuffers Under $5

  1. Nuby 4 Pack Hot Safe Baby Spoons
  2. Nuby Teething Blanket Toy
  3. Happy Baby Greek Yogis Snack
  4. Cute Animal Baby Socks
  5. Baby Buddy First Toothbrush 
  6. Baby Einstein Soft Book
  7. Tomme Tippee Pacifiers
  8. Link Ring Toys
  9. Baby Sippy Cup
  10. Sprout Curlz Snacks – Sweet Potato & Cinnamon, Yum
  11. Animal Plates – these are slightly more than $5 but they come in a 3 pack so individually you pay less than $5 and they are so Adorable to add to a basket.
  12. Waterproof Bibs
  13. Baby Bows Headbands
  14. Sleepy Baby Wash
  15. Baby Octopus Washcloths

More Baby Basket Stuffers from Target

The following list is more baby stuff that would be great in a first Easter basket. This list has links to shop at Target. I signed up for a Target debit card years ago and love that it just comes right out of my bank account plus you get free shipping and your 5% Red card discount! Win. Win.

  1. Dr. Seuss Board Book
  2. Coffee Cup Teether
  3. Baby Food Pouches
  4. Baby Hangers – Not a traditional Easter basket item but we always need these and the baby won’t mind!
  5. My First Easter Socks for Boys or Girls
  6. Pacifier Clip
  7. Reusable Snack Cup
  8. Touch & Feel Easter Board Book
  9. Disney Baby Nail Care kit
  10. Baby Joggers with Bunny Feet
  11. Bunny Onesie

These little Personalized basket liners are too adorable not to list too! The best part is that they stick with the under $5 theme! This is a great way to still have a personalized basket and save money.

Personalized Easter Basket Liner

What Was In My 5 Month Old’s Easter Basket?

If you read all those $5 or under infant Easter basket fillers and still don’t know what to do, maybe this will help! Sometimes I like to just have an exact guide to follow so that I don’t have to really think about it. 

If that sounds like your mama brain right now, here is exactly what was in my 5 month old’s basket. 

Baby Mum-Mums – Both of my kids loved these! I always keep them in my purse for restaurant outings. Baby can hold these and self feed. 

Tommee Tippee Roll UP Bibs – These are the best for babies that are starting solid foods because they wipe off so easily. If your baby is bottle feeding, these Tommee Tippee Padded collar bibs are a must. They prevent the drips of milk going down their neck and getting super gross.

Carter’s Dinosaur Onesie

A couple of Baby Food Pouches – Because he was about to start trying new foods. 

For right around $20, the baby’s Easter basket was filled with age appropriate treats and essentials. 

Don’t forget to check out this post on Preschool Easter Basket fillers under $5! What are you putting in your infant’s basket?

Filed Under: Buy Smart, Featured Tagged With: Baby, Cheap, Easter, Inexpensive, Under $5

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