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6 DIY Easter baskets for adults

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April 4, 2017, 8:23 AM

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During the Easter holiday, it’s hard not to feel a twinge of envy as your youngsters tear open packs of marshmallows and munch on the heads of chocolate rabbits.

But just because we’re grown-ups doesn’t mean we don’t deserve a visit from the Easter Bunny. This year, include the adults in your life in the tradition, and treat your grown-up friends and family members to creative goodies and sophisticated sweets. Read on for six “eggs-cellent” and affordable gift ideas for do-it-yourself grown-up Easter baskets.

1. Foodie Easter basket. Show affection for your food-loving friend with a basket packed with gourmet nibbles and nifty cooking gadgets. Instead of a traditional plastic basket, try arranging contents inside a large spice jar. Pack the jar with treats like artisanal jam and tangy pickles, and top off the arrangement with classy kitchen gear. (Thinkstock)
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Shopping list: — 2-gallon Heritage Hill glass jar ($13.99 from Target) — Trader Joe’s uncured bacon jam ($4.49 from Trader Joe’s) — Smokra pickled okra with smoked paprika ($9.99 from rickspicks.com) — Solid oven mitt ($9.95 from Williams Sonoma) — Salt and pepper grinder by Utopia Kitchen ($10.99 from amazon.com) (Thinkstock)
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2. Spa Easter basket. Spoil your special someone with an Easter spa basket, brimming with beauty products and pampering tools. Fold a bath towel into a basket and hunt down scented soap, lotion and other bath goodies. To complete the basket, throw in some slippers and a bath brush. (Thinkstock)
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Shopping list: — The Big One solid bath towel ($3.99 on kohls.com) — Golden Egg Bath Bomb Melt ($8.95 from Lush) — Shea Butter Extra Gentle Soap ($14 from L’Occitane) — EcoTools Bristle Bath Brush ($5.99 from Ulta) — Wild Argan Oil Body Butter ($7 from The Body Shop) — Waffle Open-Toe Adult Slippers ($6.95 from amazon.com) (Thinkstock)
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3. Wine lover’s Easter basket. A good bottle of vino is often enough to delight a wine lover. But to really wow your recipient this Easter, accompany a bottle with thoughtful eats and treats. In addition to a favorite red or white, load up a wicker basket with complementary cheese and meats, then tuck a wine glass in for good measure. (Thinkstock)
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Shopping list: — Medium Brown Jordan Basket ($6.99 from World Market) — 2013 Cune Crianza Rioja ($15.99 from wine.com) — Triple Crème Goat Brie ($9.99 from Whole Foods) — 365 Assorted Entertainment Crackers ($3.49 from Whole Foods) — Iberico Chorizo ($10 from Dean & DeLuca) — Stainless steel gold stemless wine glass ($6.99 from Target) (AP Photo/Dayna Smith)
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4. Gardening Easter basket. With spring in full swing, amateur gardeners are returning to their plots to raise bright flowers and leafy veggies. Hook your green-thumbed friend up with the tools and supplies needed to make his or her garden blossom. Find seed packets, gardening gloves and other tools, and display them in a rustic metal pail. (Thinkstock)
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Shopping list: — Galvanized metal bucket with handle by Ashland ($2.99 from Michaels) — Ferry-Morse Sunflower Mammoth Seed ($1.35 from Home Depot) — Burpee Kaleidoscope Mix Carrot Seed ($2.49 from Home Depot) — Ferry-Morse Tomato Red Cherry Seed ($1.59 from Home Depot) — Pine Tree Tools bamboo gloves ($6.99 from amazon.com) — Project Source four-piece wood handle tool set ($9.98 from Lowe’s) (Thinkstock)
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5. Fitness Easter basket. As the weather warms, many health nuts are revisiting their fitness goals for the new season. Celebrate the spring by building a workout Easter basket for the fitness fanatic in your life. To construct a fitness Easter basket, arrange healthy treats along with fitness apparel and accessories in a small workout bag. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
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Fitness concept with Jumping rope and fresh fruits
Shopping list: — Tifenny drawstring bag ($2.76 from amazon.com) — Classic almond butter squeeze pack ($1.49 from Whole Foods) — Spicy Primal Beef Jerky ($6.99 from Whole Foods) — RXBAR Maple Sea Salt ($2.47 from luckyvitamin.com) — Empower Crew performance socks ($16 from stance.com) — Hitop adjustable jump-rope with counter ($6.99) (Thinkstock) — Pro-Tec Athletics spiky ball massage ball ($9.95 from REI)
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6. Techie Easter basket. You’d think a techie Easter basket would run on the expensive side, but we’ve dug up some cool knickknacks that will win your geek’s heart without breaking the bank. Find a Halloween pail with your recipient’s favorite movie or gaming character and cram it full of quirky sweets and neat gadgets. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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Shopping list: — Darth Vader pail ($3.47 from Walmart) — Minecraft Marshmallow Creeps ($4.99 from thinkgeek.com — Pokemon Pikachu portable charger ($9.99 from GameStop) — “Star Wars” lightsaber cutlery set ($14.99 from Target) (Thinkstock)
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Fitness concept with Jumping rope and fresh fruits

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