Spring is already upon us, and another sugar-filled holiday is around the corner. Yes, it’s time to start thinking about what the Easter Bunny will be bringing to your house this year. Even in the midst of a pandemic, Easter will still be here before we know it. And trust me, your kids will not forget about a holiday!
A few weeks ago, I found myself in the seasonal section of Target, pacing the isles. Everywhere I looked, there were sweets packaged in pastel colors and Easter eggs. I love jelly beans and chocolate bunnies just as much as the next person, but I’m sick of candy being a necessity every single holiday! I started wracking my brain on ways to completely ditch the sugar and put together a fun basket for my young kiddos.
If you’re ready to swap the candy for fun items that won’t have them on a sugar high at 8AM, use this list to help guide you on the right track!
Here are 50 Non-Candy Basket Ideas to get you started:
- Playdoh, Putty, or Slime – or make your own!
- Small Lego kits
- Spring books
- Stickers
- Sunglasses
- A wallet or piggybank with “Bunny Money”
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Puzzles
- Coloring books and Crayons
- Bubble bath
- Bath toys
- Fashion jewelry
- Lip balm
- Toothbrush
- Nail polish
- Bouncy balls
- Fun socks
- Watch
- Bathrobe
- Water toys
- Glow sticks
- Surprise eggs/Mash ‘Ems
- Play Foam
- Yo-yo
- Flower/fruit seeds
- Bookmarks
- Board/card game
- Rubber Stamps
- Barbie/baby clothes
- Movie Tickets (to be used later)
- Bubbles
- Hot Wheels
- Polly Pocket
- Bath Bombs
- Water balloons
- Pajamas
- Soccer ball/baseball/basketball
- Slinky
- Stuffed Animal
- Headband/hair accessories
- Hat
- Swimsuit
- Sandals
- Water bottle
- Action Figure
- Goldfish/animal crackers
- Character bandaids
- Popcorn
- Baking apron
- Umbrella
Another great idea is an experience gift for your kiddo! You can find some ideas for that type of gift here.
Pro Tip: The Easter basket doesn’t need to be an actual basket; use something practical! Hunt down something fun and useful to hold their goodies in! You might consider rain boots, a pool towel, fun throw blanket, beach pail, camping chair, dump truck, or doll stroller. The options are endless, so just piggyback off your child’s interests!
I hope this gives you some great ideas to create your child’s candy-free basket this year. Enjoy the longer-lasting gifts that your child will love from the Easter Bunny!