Do you ever watch how quickly your kid can down a chocolate bunny? Literally, less than five minutes for five dollars to go right out the window, and all you get in a return is a sugar buzz and crash that leaves you feeling like the Wicked Witch of the West come Sunday afternoon, and the entire week thereafter where your child is begging for their eggs! Now I’m not preaching to go completely sugar-free this Easter, but let’s be honest: how many Reese’s eggs does one person really need? Easter candy ends up in the garbage, rubbed on the coach, or in mom’s belly.
I’m here to offer up 56 awesome alternatives to fill those baskets… and to give a little more bang for your buck!
- Stuffed Animals {this is a great one for the littlest of recipients}
- Summer Hats
- Sand Toys – Pail + Shovels
- Books
- Bubbles
- Bath Toys
- Kite
- Sippy Cups
- Golf Clubs {Fisher Price all the way to Titleist}
- Baseball Bat + Tee {also can range from Fisher-Price to Easton!}
- Name Straws
- Bunny Ears
- Hair-bows + Headbands
- Watercolor set
- Markers, crayons + Coloring Book
- Pens
- Coins {my little one loves putting these in his piggy bank}
- Savings Bond {make that money you’re spending worth something!}
- Movie Passes
- Restaurant Gift Card
- Sandals or Sneakers
- Matchbox Cars
- Blocks or Mini Magnetic Tiles {perfect for trips, restaurants, or as a busy activity!}
- Pajamas
- Puzzles
- Pool Float
- Sunglasses
- Life Jacket
- Water shoes
- Baketivity Kit
- Trip to the Zoo
- DVD or iTunes card
- Headphones
- Costume Jewelry
- Craft Kit or Slime/Putty Ingredients
- Bathing Suits / Rash Guards
- Sidewalk Chalk {or Paint!}
- A Journal
- Dominoes {Mexican Train anyone?}
- Board Games
- Card Games {UNO!}
- Barbies
- Make-up {real or pretend}
- Nailpolish
- Chapstick
- Phone Case
- Baseball Hat
- Figurines
- Pajamas {these Little Sleepies bamboo jams are our faves & last forever!}
- Wooden Rattle
- Tonies {10% off first order if you sign up for emails!}
- Water table
- Printable Easter Egg Coupons
- Bath Bombs for the bigs + Tub Paint for the littles
- Stickers and/or Temporary Tattoos
- Ride-on Toy
This basket above cost less than $15 total with a combo of various items AND was completely candy-free!
Whatever your price range, there is sure to be an item or a combo above to fit your budget! There are endless options from Target, Amazon, the Dollar Store, to Sam’s Club + Costco. I know our sand shovel and buckets bring a lot more joy for a much longer period than the suckers that are there and gone in a matter of minutes.
Do you have non-candy Easter basket suggestions you’d add to the list?
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My girls aren’t that little anymore so this year they are getting a purse instead of a basket. I’m filling it with fun things like nail polish and lip gloss. But, I need all the Reese’s eggs!! I limit myself to two during Easter.
Great idea!