Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
Spring is just around the corner and I can hardly wait! Warm weather, green grass, fresh flowers…insert sigh of relief. Spring also means Easter is right around the corner! As a parent, Easter is one of those holidays where candy and sweets are abundant. I often look for things that aren’t candy-related as “Easter basket stuffers” because I know they will be getting so much candy from Easter egg hunts, Easter parties, and grandparents. I put together a huge list of some of my favorite non-candy Easter basket ideas.
Easter Traditions
What are some of your Easter traditions? I am a girl who loves traditions.
[check out Birthday Traditions & Christmas Traditions]
Easter morning my brother and I would hunt Easter eggs and open our Easter baskets. It would depend on the weather whether the Easter bunny hid the eggs outside or inside. Next, we would get ready for the Easter sunday church service. I was usually dressed in ruffles and my brother usually had on a tie or suspenders. After church we always went to my grandparents house for a big lunch and another Easter egg hunt.
It is so fun to see which traditions Grant and I choose to introduce to our kids.
non-candy
easter basket ideas
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ARTS & CRAFTS
Craft Supplies: Craft supplies are always a hit in my house. My favorite brand, by far, is Crayola.
Stickers: Stickers are always fun. Looking for something a little more substantial? Try sticker books or these Paint by Sticker books.
Coloring books: Pairs perfectly with a new pack of crayons or markers.
Play-Doh: Play-Doh is a great option. There are so many colors, sizes, and accessories to choose from.
Books: Board books for the younger ones (check out my favorite place to buy board books here) and chapter books for the older ones.
Kinetic Sand: Don’t be fooled by less expensive brands claiming to be kinetic sand. They aren’t nearly as good.
OUTDOOR FUN
Sidewalk Chalk: Standard sidewalk chalk is always fun, but don’t be scared to branch out a little bit. There is also sidewalk chalk paint, sidewalk chalk markers, and even sidewalk chalk spray paint.
Seeds: Spring is the perfect time to start a simple garden with your little one. Put a few seed packets in his/her Easter basket and have fun watching your seeds grow!
Check out Vegetable Gardens for Beginners
Bubbles: Bubbles and bubble accessories are always a hit.
Fox Tail: These were fun toys when I was growing up. We always played with them at my grandparent’s house.
TOYS & GAMES
Slime: Slime or a Slime Making Kit
Puzzles: Puzzles are a fun time. We have been loving these Family Puzzles that have different sized pieces for different ages.
Babydoll: A small babydoll or babydoll accessores.
Board games: I share 5 of our favorite family board games here.
Stuffed animals
Legos
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
Hair bow: You can’t go wrong with a Jojo Bow!
PJ’s
Sunglasses
Sandals
BATH TOYS & OTHER ACCESSORIES
Bubble Bath
Bath Bombs
Chapstick
Lip gloss
Foam soap
Fingernail polish
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I love this we’ve been trying to steer away from candy always being the go to for holidays and wi to Easter coming up this is a greet reference to use!
I was just thinking today about how much candy we still have in our house from Valentine’s Day and that we absolutely do not need any more candy from the Easter Bunny!! I hope he reads my post too! haha
It is nice to find some good alternatives to candy. There are so many sweets associated with holidays!
These are great ideas for non candy gifts. Stickers are always a go to for me.
Yes! You can’t go wrong with stickers or bubbles lol
I am definitely leaning towards non candy Easter treats! These are great ideas.
THanks so much!
I’m saving this blog post! Great basket ideas
Thanks!!
I always look for non-sweet alternatives to give for events.. While I do enjoy making and giving sweets specific to the holiday, having a non-sweet, and even non-food option in addition or as an alternate is so very useful
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