Winter is here, which means it’s time for hot cocoa, fuzzy socks, and kids bouncing off the walls because it’s too cold to go outside.
So, what’s a parent to do? Enter the burr basket, your new secret weapon for making winter magical and, let’s be honest, just a little more bearable.
Think of a burr basket as a cozy care package for your kiddos—stuffed with everything they need to stay warm, entertained, and full of joy on those chilly days. It’s like a hug in a basket (without the whining about “too tight!”). Plus, it can be as simple or as extra as you want. Let’s dive in!
Burr Basket for Kids
What Goes in a Burr Basket?
Here’s where the magic happens—filling the basket!
You know your kids best, so you can tailor these goodies to their age, interests, and let’s face it, what will keep them happily occupied for at least 20 minutes.
1. Cozy Must-Haves
Start with the essentials. Kids love anything snuggly, so load up on:
Fuzzy Socks: Bonus points for ones with silly animal faces.
- HIGH QUALITY : The kids slipper socks are made of thicken fluffy,comfortable and soft,keep kids feet 3X warmer in winter.
- WARM & COZY & SOFT : These kids winter socks are very comfortable and soft, no itching issue. Special fuzzy inner design of them will keep the feet warm, and soft fabric will keep your feet feel comfortable all the day. It’s a perfect choice of slipper socks for kids.
- ANTI-SLIP DESIGN: These boys girls slipper socks are perfect for your kids when playing around the house. Anti-slip gripper dots design at the bottom of socks will help keep your adorable kids safe, reducing the risk of falls & injuries and keeping them nice & warm & cozy.
Mini Blanket or Throw: A kid-sized blanket = instant fort material.
Winter Hat or Mittens: Functional, yes, but also adorable when you pick a style they’ll love.
- 3PCS KIDS COLD WEATHER OUTFIT SET: Remifa kids girls hat scarf gloves set combines style & functionality, making it the perfect winter accessory for chilly days. This fuzzy 3-piece kids winter sets includes a toddler beanie, scarf, kids winter mittens glove, designed specifically for 3-8 years and 9-15 year girls boys, giving children full coverage for cold weather while offering extra insulation. It’s perfect for kids’ active lifestyles, whether they’re building snowmen or playing outside
- WARM & COZY MATERIAL: Crafted from premium acrylic yarn, lined with soft fleece inter, this kids girls winter hat provides superior warmth and comfort. The girls scarf features a beautiful twist-knit pattern that adds texture and style, while its generous length offers multiple wrapping options for extra warmth around the neck. Made of the blend of acrylic and cotton, the ribbed cuff of kids winter gloves keeps the cold air and snow from getting into the sleeves, makes children’s hands stay warm
- MAGIC STRETCHY & TWO SIZES FOR MOST AGES: Our boys girls winter hat and gloves scarf set is available in Medium (ages 3-8) and Large (ages 9-15) two size, offering a versatile fit suitable for both toddler and kids. With great flexibility and extensibility stretchy knit material, Remifa girls hat and gloves set easy to wear and take off, ensuring that kids can wear it for multiple seasons. The kids scarf set for girls fit for most boys girls ages 3-15 go to outdoor sports, holiday activities
2. Yummy Treats
Because what’s winter without a little sugar rush? Include:
Hot Chocolate Kits: Add a fun mug and some sprinkles or mini marshmallows.
- Elf Gift Ideas
- Gifts from your Elf
- Elf Hot Chocolate Mugs
Seasonal Snacks: Think snowflake-shaped cookies or a festive trail mix.
- CHRISTMAS CANDY: Bite into these Snowman Guts Gummy Snowflake Chirstmas Candy Stocking Stuffer and explore the tasty marshmallow and Blue Raspberry flavors hidden inside. Its soft texture is bound to make you grab another packet.
- PERFECT GIFT Surprise Christmas Candy Stocking Stuffer lovers with the most flavorsome and silly gift ever. Snowman Guts Gummy Snowflakes are guaranteed to make anyone’s day instantaneously. Spread smiles through our product!
- SNOWMAN GUTS Delicious gummy snowflake candy. A Unique Christmas Candy Gift, Stocking Stuffer, White Elephant and Birthday Gift.
Homemade Goodies: If you’re feeling fancy, bake their favorite treat.
- DIY BAKING KITS FOR KIDS: Baketivity is a wonderful way of bonding through baking with your children. It is a family fun activity where parents and kids can enjoy hours of fun in the kitchen. The Jumbo Yum&m Cookie Kit comes with already made dry ingredients in order to limit the baking supplies search that goes on in a regular baking project.
- Jumbo CHOCOLATE CANDY COOKIE: The end product of the Jumbo Yum&m Cookie baking set will be 10 to 12 deliciously baked Jumbo Chocolate Candy Cookies. .
- WHAT”S IN THE BOX: The baking kit will come with vacuum packed already made dry ingredients, a colorful illustrated easy to follow step-by-step recipe, and a link to a bake along video with Gourmet Chef, Madison.
3. Crafty Fun
Indoor entertainment is a must, so toss in:
Coloring Books and Crayons: Look for winter or holiday themes.
- Castro, Anne (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 99 Pages – 10/21/2023 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
DIY Craft Kits: Snowflakes, ornaments, or anything that glitters.
- Easy To Use: Wooden painting kits come with some animal shapes that are ready to paint. This eliminates the need for any complex preparation work. The surfaces are smooth and easy to work with for beginners.
- Skill Development: Promote fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as kids for 9-12 paint, decorate, and personalize their own wooden crafts, fostering creativity and enhancing focus.
- Group Activity: Ideal for playdates, birthdays, or art parties, the art kit crafts support collaborative play, allowing friends and family to create together and share their imaginative designs.
Stickers and Stamps: Endless entertainment in tiny packages.
- Winter Animal Stickers: This roll includes 500pcs of cute cartoon animal stickers featuring 8 arctic designs including polar bear , penguin, owl, reindeer, raccoon, rabbit, sea lion, and fox. Perfect for adding a festive touch to your Christmas DIY crafts, party favors, and season gifts.
- High-Quality Materials: Made from durable material with strong adhesive, these stickers stick well on various surfaces and are easy to peel off. They are designed to last throughout the holiday season without losing their charm.
- Versatile Use: These self-adhesive labels are perfect for decorating water bottles, sealing envelopes, scrapbooking, personalizing luggage, or adding a playful element to laptops. Ideal for school projects, holiday party decorations, or winter-themed events.
4. Snuggle Buddies
Every burr basket needs a friend. Add:
A Stuffed Animal: Maybe a snowman, penguin, or their current favorite character.
A Lovey or Mini Pillow: Perfect for those afternoon movie marathons.
- Soft and Quality Materials: this star plush pillow is made of short plush filled with quality soft PP cotton material, comfortable to touch, giving you a soft and comfortable feeling
- Package Includes: you will get 2 pieces of star shaped throw pillows, and each measures approx. 15.7 x 15.7 inch (length x width), the sufficient quantity and right size to meet your needs
- Make You Happier: the star pillow will become your close friend, accompany you to spend a good leisure time, let you get more happiness and leave more beautiful memories; This star shaped pillow will be loved by teens and adults
5. Books for the Win
Encourage a little quiet time (ha, wishful thinking) with:
Board Books for the littles.
- Finch, Rusty (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 10 Pages – 07/09/2019 (Publication Date) – Cottage Door Press (Publisher)
Winter Storybooks for all ages (hello, The Snowy Day!).
Chapter Books for older kids who love a good cozy read.
- Slaughter Doty, Jean (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 144 Pages – 11/25/2008 (Publication Date) – Random House Books for Young Readers (Publisher)
6. Outdoor Fun
If your crew loves the snow, throw in:
Snow Molds: Great for building castles, animals, or even “snow cookies.”
- Package included – 1 Snowball Maker, 1 Snow duck maker, 1 Snow heart maker, 1 Snow football make and 1 Red Drawstring Bag.
- Perfect Snow Toys – Allow you to make more round snowballs quickly every time and keep your hands clean and warm. Makes perfectly round snowball in roughly one second. Easy to use for kids, just Scoop! Shape! & Throw! The process like making ice cream balls, easy and fun.
- Durable Material – These snowball clip toys made of quality plastic material. Safe and durable, not easy to break. Suitable for Kids boys girls and adults., allow you to make more round snowballs quickly every time and keep your hands clean and warm. Just enjoy playing snowball battles game.
Mini Sleds: Think shovel-sized sleds they can drag around.
- Dimensions: The flying carpet measures 18” the width and the length 54” it could be used for kids and adults.
- Safe: The snow sled is lightweight and is made of polypropylene it’s non-slip and features soft round edges and 2 handles for grip.
- Roll-up: The flexible rolling slider is convenient to carry around its lightweight and can be rolled up and only takes up a bit of space.
Hand Warmers: Because no one likes frozen fingers.
- Adorable & Meaningful Gifts: With a design inspired by adorable Antarctic penguins—a symbol of love and loyalty—this handwarmers is a fantastic gift for Christmas, birthdays, Thanksgiving, Valentine/Mother’s Day, and for anyone seeking cozy warmth
- 3 Heating Levels of Fast Heating: The hand warmers have 3 heating settings, instantly heats in all settings; Temperature range: 104-113 °F, 113-131 °F, 131-149 °F, this hand heater will hot hands in seconds
- Long-Lasting Hand Warmers Rechargeable: The reusable electric hand warmer built-in rechargeable batteries, battery life last about 2.5-4.5 hrs, comes with 2 usb cables, the wamer can be fully charged at the same time within 2.5 hrs
When Should You Give a Kid’s Burr Basket?
The beauty of burr baskets is there’s no wrong time to give them! Here are some fun ideas to help you decide:
1. At the Start of Winter
Kick off the season with a surprise that says, “Let’s embrace the cozy!”
Giving burr baskets in early December (or even late November) sets the tone for winter fun and helps combat those early “too-cold-to-play-outside” blues.
2. On a Snow Day
If school gets canceled and everyone’s stuck at home, a burr basket is the ultimate boredom buster.
Pop it out as a surprise to make the day feel special—and to keep the kiddos entertained while you sip your coffee in peace (well, hopefully).
3. During the Holidays
Whether it’s a gift under the tree, part of a family advent tradition, or a cozy Christmas Eve treat, burr baskets can fit perfectly into holiday festivities.
Add some holiday-themed goodies to make it extra festive.
4. As a New Year’s Surprise
If the holidays are a whirlwind and you’re looking for a way to ease into January, give your kids their burr baskets on New Year’s Day.
It’s a fun way to welcome a fresh year and combat post-holiday letdown.
5. Just Because
No rules here—give a burr basket whenever your kids need a little extra joy.
Maybe it’s after a tough week, as a reward for good behavior, or just because you found something cute and couldn’t resist.
6. Before a Family Winter Getaway
If you’re heading to a snowy cabin or planning a cozy weekend at home, hand out burr baskets as part of the fun.
Include items they can use on the trip, like mittens, snow toys, or travel-friendly crafts.
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Make Giving a BRR Basket a Tradition
Here’s the best part: burr baskets can become a tradition your kids look forward to every year. It doesn’t have to be Pinterest-perfect or expensive.
Just grab what makes sense for your family, toss it into a basket (or a cute tote, or even a reusable grocery bag—no judgment), and watch the magic unfold.
So, this winter, when the cold creeps in and your kids start asking, “What can I dooooo?” you’ll have the perfect answer.
Burr baskets: because winter should be cozy, creative, and a little less chaotic.
And hey, while you’re at it, maybe make one for yourself too. You deserve it.