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Baskets and Brunch! Easter on a Budget

Tips for stuffing your Easter basket and your belly on Easter Sunday.

Easter is less than a week away and it is time to get serious about filling those baskets. Here is a list of some of my favorite frugal Easter basket stuffers that can be found at , Dollar Spot and the dollar bins at . So for $10 your Easter basket can be overflowing with goodies. Check out the pictures from my Easter shopping excursion.

  • Bubbles
  • Sidewalk Chalk
  • Sand & Water Toys
  • Crayons
  • Books
  • Colorful plastic prize eggs
  • Candy
  • Plushies
  • Stickers
  • DIY Crafts

Now that the baskets are brimming with loot let's talk about food! Easter brunch is a tradition in our family. One we look forward to every year. So sit down, relax at let someone else do all the work. Here are some places in Cumming offering brunch on Easter Sunday:

 - 678-679-1020
Brunch served 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Reservations are encouraged.
Menu items start at $4.00.

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  - 770-887-9905
Brunch served 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Reservations are accepted.
$14.95 per person.

- 678-845-7997
Special Easter brunch menu all day.
Reservations are accepted.
Most menu items priced between $10.00 and $20.00.

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Coo Coo’s Nest - 678-456-8932
Brunch served from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
First come first served basis.
$9.95 for adults, $5.95 for kids and children 3 and under are free.

- 770-889-4664
Sunday brunch served from 11 a.m.  - 3 p.m.
Reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more.

- 770-886-0100
Brunch served from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Reservations are accepted for parties of 10 or more.
Prices range from $8.95 to $14.95.

 - 770-888-3880
Sunday brunch served from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
First come first served.
Menu items start at $6.49.

 - 770-781-8474
Easter brunch is being offered. Call for more information.

and offer a more informal option at a bargain price. If you like to entertain there is always the option to host brunch. The Food Network Web site has some delicious brunch menu ideas along with all the recipes to make the selections. Check the weekly sales ads to see where to get the best deals on the ingredients.

Happy Easter!

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