7 Things I Would Want in My Easter Basket as an Adult

Dear JAMMers,

Easter had me thinking. As a kid, my baskets were filled with fun dollar store toys, excitingly mysterious plastic eggs, and, of course, the classic chocolate bunny that I would devour in about 3 minutes. Sure, I was an immensely lucky kid. But here’s the thing. Kid Nicole wasn’t in dire need of gifts and treats. But adult Nicole? She could really use a pick-me-up.

Here’s what I would want in my Easter basket now that I’m grown. To anyone under the age of 30, this list might seem lame…and that’s because it’s not for you.

1. A Bottle of Melatonin: Because who can fall asleep at a time like this? It’s just a vitamin, after all. And honestly, at this point it’s just a placebo effect for me.

2. The Name of a Therapist That Takes My Insurance: Sadly, no explanation needed. I’ll save my rant about insurance and mental health for another day.

3. Unshelled Pistachios (Salted): Okay so I feel strongly about this. I’m not looking to conduct manual labor when I’m just trying to enjoy a little snack while I think about what my real snack is going to be.

4. Dry Shampoo: I’m lucky to have a thick head of hair, but boy is it a hassle to take care of every single day. Washing and drying my hair is an olympic event, so dry shampoo has become an essential part of my routine. And to me, it’s one of the best gifts I can get.

5. Dr. Scholl’s Inserts: Listen, I’m in my thirties. I just want my feet to be comfortable and supported. Sue me.

6. Crest 3D Whitestrips: I’m not even confident these actually have much impact, but something’s gotta give with these teeth. I’ll try anything…if it’s gifted to me for free.

7. A Chocolate Bunny: It still hits every single damn time.

Look, I’m not asking for the world. Just a basket that acknowledges that I now pay for my own phone bill and have thoughts about my caffeine intake. So if the Easter Bunny’s listening (he’s probably not) please take notes for next year.

Everything’s fine,

Nicole