15 Ways To Fill Your Kids’ Easter Baskets
(That Don’t Include Candy)
Cadbury eggs, jellybeans, and chocolate bunnies. Whew, as a kid that’s all I needed to make my Easter great! I won’t deny my children the same sugary joy, but as a health conscious mom, I believe in balance. I try my best to limit their sugar intake overall, especially during holidays. If you’re still trying to figure out what to put in your kids’ baskets this year and want some alternative ideas, here’s a list of 15 of my favorite non-candy filler items. I’ve used many of these items in my children’s baskets and they love them! (They are 3 and 7. I’ve also added ideas for older kids.) Plus, if you’re on Team Last Minute Shopper, like I am, most of these items are available on Amazon and arrive quickly.
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15 Non-Candy Items To Add To Your Kids’ Easter Baskets
Party today, Plant tomorrow: Decorate your Easter table or basket with these bright, colorful paper flowers. Rip them up and plant them in soil the next day. Real flowers will sprout from them. Seeds are embedded inside of these paper cuties. ($14, See shop image link below)
2. Keep the Veggies Going & Growing: Older children may enjoy using THIS cool hydroponic sprout jar to grow cilantro ($25.99). You can also treat your younger offspring to a delightful vegetable garden. You can choose to grow cherry tomatoes, broccoli, beans, cucumber or pumpkins in this low-mess, indoor planting kit. ($16.99, See shop image link below)
3. Switch Up Easter Egg Decorating: Instead of dipping eggs this year, try painting them! This wooden Easter egg kit comes with paint and markers. Hold onto the painted eggs as sweet momentos! ($19.99, See shop image link below)
4. Egg Shaped Crayons: You may have crayons, but do you have egg shaped ones? ;) Refresh your set with these playful, non-toxic and washable crayons that are perfectly sized for toddlers and children. Plus they double as stacking blocks. Hand-coordination for the win! ($15.99, See shop link below)
5. Personalize It! As someone who could never find my name on collectible items, I love personalizing them for my children. Here’s a few fun options for Easter: Personalized Name Crayons ($17.99), Name Puzzle ($17.99), Personalized Coloring Books ($9.99), Personalized Placemats: Spring themed, Animals, Outdoors, Mermaids, Solar System, Ocean, and Butterflies ($15.99, See shop link image below).
6. Celebrate Spring with Fresh Food! Felt food, that is. These felt vegetables and strawberries ($26.03) make a great addition to toy kitchens, stores or to use for make believe. I also like this veggie option. It comes with a cool grocery bag and utensils. (See shop link image below)
7. Does Your Little One Enjoy Flowers Or Butterflies? Let them pretend to go butterfly watching with this terrarium, or create bouquets with this DIY flower vase ($9.98, See shop link image below).
Masks are another fun addition to Easter baskets. Check out these felt ones! ($16.99)
8. Magnetize Your Life: Are your kids tired of the same ‘ole arts and crafts activities? Step up their game by encouraging them to design their own magnets tiles. ($11.95, See shop image link below). My kids also enjoyed decorating this wooden version.
9. Bunnies, Carrots, and Eggs: Jazz up your little one’s jewelry collection with these festive eco-friendly earrings ($17.98, Shop image link below)
10. More Rainbows Please: Color makes everything better. These silly shoelaces come in neon shades to brighten up your Easter basket and rainbow ones are pure fun! ($5.99, Shop image link below)
11. Spa Moment: ella + mila’s “Mommy and Me” collection will make nail day a special one to remember! My daughter and I dig this polish because it has good sticking power, is vegan and cruelty free.
12. Make Bedtime Easier: With this super cute unicorn night light. And if unicorns aren’t their thing, there at 18 other designs to choose from. ($18.99, See Shop Image Link below)
13. Everyone Loves (Temporary) Tattoos: From Easter themed tattoos to glow in the dark dinosaurs, it ain’t a proper kid celebration unless someone gets inked up (and eventually washed off)! ;) My kids enjoy glow in the dark everything, including these stars that make great bedroom accents. ($10.95, See image link below)
14. Make A Mosaic Masterpiece: Simple and mess-free; a good place to start if your child wants to explore mosaics. ($13.30, Shop image link below)
15. Old School Fun: If you’re the type of parent who likes a bit of vintage nostalgia, a Slinky is a simple and entertaining way to do it. Love us some Slinkies! ($11.99, See image link below)