Reply #35: I agree, they always have sucked.

[rebel with a cause]

When my kids were small this type of basket was around, and the kids would look at them and want them because they looked good with all that clear plastic over them, but I never bought one. I often bought their baskets in the craft department, cheaper and better made. Got the grass, candy and an appropriate toy usually a bunny or other stuffed animal. (even for my son) I would boil and color enough eggs for their baskets and the egg hunt. I always preferred doing things my way and making unique baskets and not buying the packaged stuff that anyone could have. My kids are adults and they still have a few of their favorite stuffed animals.

Off subject, but one Easter, I got my daughter a gorilla (so ugly it was cute) and dressed it in homemade baby clothes complete with a bonnet and a pacifier. I won't let her get rid of that one, she'll have to wait until I'm gone to give it away. ;-)