If you’re tired of putting the same old things in your child’s Easter basket every year (chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, candy, candy, and more candy), there are plenty of options for non-candy Easter basket fillers! From handmade gifts to healthy snacks to activities… see all the ideas below. I’m not keen on giving my 2-year-old candy anyways; she’s got enough energy as it is…
Non-candy snacks to fill Easter Baskets:
- Goldfish
- Graham crackers
- Marshmallows (use a “bunny tail” baggie topper like this one)
- Cuties Clementines
- Squeezable apple sauce pouches
Activities to fill Easter Baskets:
- Sidewalk chalk
- Craft supplies (paints, markers, crayons, etc – they are small enough to fit in a basket and provide endless entertainment)
- Books
- CDs and DVDs
- Sand toys
- Card games
- Travel games
- Gift certificates to movies or fast food (for the older kids)
- Bath toys
- Balsa wood air gliders (for the boys – these come flat for an easy fit and boys can assemble them)
Fun items to fill Easter Baskets:
- Stuffed animals
- Lip balms
- Nailpolish
- Character bandaids, toothbrushes, or toothpaste
- Jewelry
- Bathing suits
- Sunglasses
- Flip flops
- Pajamas
Homemade/Cheap Easter Basket Fillers:
- Printable Easter coloring pages (try these)
- Handmade toys (Stuffed bunnies or Easter chick beanbags, Easter finger puppets, or crocheted peeps – pictured above)
- Disposable camera (what kid doesn’t love taking pictures?)
- Crayon roll for travel
- Bubbles
- Homemade playdough (here’s an all-natural recipe using vegetable dyes)
- Stickers
- DIY felt bunny ears
