Recently my hubby and I have noticed candy has been a big issue in our house, both with constantly asking for it and a bad attitude when told no. So with Easter sneaking up on us I’ve been racking my brain for fun NON-candy Easter basket ideas, and if you’re like me I love a good theme: holidays, birthdays, day of the week it doesn’t matter. So I’ve put together a list of 15 themed ideas as well as some general basket stuffers for different age groups.
Themes
- Spring
- umbrella, rainboots, raincoat
- Summer/Backyard Fun
- little chair, sunglasses, swim stuff, squirt gun, lawn games
- Gardening
- seeds, gloves, watering can, tools
- Cooking
- apron, cookbook, kids knives and utensils, cutting board
- Sports
- ball, gear to go with it (shin guards, cleats, tees, glove, etc.)
- Princess
- crown, dress up clothes and heels, scepter, doll
- Beach
- swim stuff, shovels and pail, head lamp, nets, noodle, beach ball
- Science
- experiment kit, safety goggles, lab coat, magnifying glass, tweezers
- Math
- rubics cube, mankayla, flashcards, Phase 10, play money, cuisenaire rod
- Glam
- make-up, nail polish, nail stickers, hair stuff, bath bomb, facemask
- Music
- instruments, karaoke, light up speaker for dance party, metronome
- Construction
- legos, magnatiles, tinkertoys, orange vest, hard hat, toolbelt, tools and box
- Doctor/Veterinarian
- scrubs, doctor’s kit, stuffed animals
- Nature
- binoculars, walking stick, map, compass, bug cage, magnifying glass, wild animal guide, net, journal
- Animals
- I could go down a rabbit hole here with so many options. You could either get random small toys and books your kid loves, or you could go by theme such as: safari, insects, on the farm, etc.
All Ages Basket Stuffers
- Chalk
- Movies
- CDs
- Clothes/PJs
- Accessories (jewelry, hats, backpack, etc.)
- Water Bottle
- Stuffed Animals
- Coloring Book
- Art Supplies
- Board Games
- Balls
- Puzzles
- Sensory Kits
- Zoo or Other Museum Membership
Baby Basket Stuffers
- Food Accessories (bib, spoons, plates, cups, etc)
- Teethers
- Bath Toys
- Snacks/Food
- Small Toys
Toddler Basket Stuffers
- Stickers
- Bubbles
- Play Do
- Doodle Pad (regular or aqua)
- Magnetic Dress – Up Sets (my fave are from Melissa+Doug)
Kid Basket Stuffers
- Kites
- Slime
- Temporary Tattoos
- Kinetic Sand
- Cards or Card Games
Teens
- Shopping for teens can be more challenging, but it really just depends on what your teen is into. Does she have a green thumb? Get some succulents. Love to watch YouTube on different make-up videos? Get a killer eye pallet. Really into golf? Get some tees, golf balls (trust me there can never be enough), and a new glove. You can always get a giftcard to their favorite restaurant or store. One other fun idea is get together with their friends’ parents and you each get a membership to something they all love or tickets to a concert coming to town!
