Are Easter baskets a tradition for your family? I grew up with them and I want to bless my kids, but I do not need them loaded up with sugar or add a bunch of useless clutter! So I compiled a list of 75 better Easter basket ideas that are not candy. Consider this to be your ultimate Easter gift guide.
Maybe you popped in here because you want unique Easter gifts for your kids’ baskets that are not hollow chocolate with long ears wrapped in foil, encourage play and learning, do not have artificial food dye, and are not nearly-disposable plastic junk. Then you are in the right place.
I am confident you will find your new favorite non-candy Easter basket ideas here!
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Experience Gifts
At the top of the list is the ultimate no-sugar, non-clutter gift list – experience gifts! Holiday giving opportunities are a great way to give things that are not actual things. Easter baskets are a great time to get all the spring and summer fun and experience gifts
Swimming Lessons
Movie Tickets
Gaming Vouchers: Personalize giving credits for Minecraft and other games using this printable template from my Etsy shop.
Museum Passes
Zoo Passes
Passes to indoor play parks
Restaurant vouchers or gift cards
Concert or Event Passes: to make it more fun consider customizing a ticket template to personalize the gift for their basket. Use this link to buy an affordable template from my shop.
Books
We love excuses to add new books to our little home library. Studies show that growing up in a home with lots of books makes one smarter. That alone is reason enough to add bookish gifts to your spring basket.
But even more, books can be so much fun even for the most hesitant reader. Consider the specific interests of your child and what will be the most meaningful kids of books for their experience.
For example, if he is into Pokemon, consider a guide on the strengths and strategy so he can learn more about the game. If she loves horses, consider a chapter book with a horse theme like Black Beauty or A Horse for Kate.
Easter is also an excellent time to upgrade your child’s Bible or devotional or faith-based reading as they mature.
Coloring books and crayons
Mess-free Coloring Set
Sketch pad and colored pencils
Board books
Picture books
Chapter books
Children’s Bible
Madlibs
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Children’s Picture Encyclopedia
Learn to Draw Book
Learning Fun
STEM/STEAM Kits
Sand Art Kit
Egg-dying kit
Seed-growing kit
Crafting set
Jewelry-making set
Stomp Rocket
Sensory Play
Kinetic sand
PlayDoh (recipe) cutters
Orbeez
Slime
Wicki Stix
Games and Puzzles
Stickers
Magna-tiles
Deck of cards
UNO Cards
Silk Play Scarves
Puzzles
Games
LEGO
Bubbles
Toys and Dolls
Fidgets
Rubiks Cube
Toy Vehicles
Figures, animals, and Little People
Stuffed Bunny
Stuffed Animals
Doll
Arts and Crafts
Chalk
Paint/Painting Set
Modeling Clay
Scented Markers
Gel Pens
Water Wow mess-free books
Eating and Drinking
Fun water bottle or cup
Theme dishes for kids
Canteen
Real fruit pouches
Health bars
“Green” dishes
Bento Box
The Great Outdoors
My kids’ birthdays are in the winter, so spring is a great time to add a few warm weather gear to our stash.
Thinking through a theme can help narrow down the plan. For example, consider items that would be great for camping, or maybe you want to improve backyard fun. An Easter basket is a great time to stock up for a great warm-weather season!
Beach Towel
Kite
Flashlight
Walkie-Talkies
Sand toys
Bucket and Spade
Binoculars
Nature guide books
Jump rope
Insect observation kit
Magnifying glass
Bird feeder kit
Sports and Lawn Games
Frisbee
Balls and tossing games
Ladder Golf
Velcro Ball Toss Set
Cone and rings for an obstacle course
Ring toss set
Kiddie Pool
Life Jacket
Bath and Beauty
Bubble Bath
Bath Bombs
Special soap
Lip balm
Bath toys
Bath Crayons or bath paints
Clothes and Accessories
Costume Jewelry
Fun Socks
Pajamas
Character Tshirt
Hair ties
Headband
Bunny Ears Headband
Purse or bag
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Swim Suit
Personalized t-shirt or bodysuit
Sandals
