With Easter just a few days away, there isn’t much time left to stuff those Easter baskets full of goodies. But instead of filling your child’s Easter basket with chocolate bunnies and candies this year, take a look at some of these non-candy Easter basket ideas that are sure to bring a smile to your child’s face.
Easter baskets over the years have changed drastically from what I remember when I was a child. I looked forward to Easter because I knew my basket would be filled with lots of yummy, sugary candy. These days, my children consider themselves lucky when they receive any candy, so I thought I’d throw together a list of non-candy Easter basket ideas.
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas – Books
I’m constantly adding books to my children’s growing library. I think that books are a great way to fill a basket without all the extra calories and sugar!
It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny
Happy Easter, Mouse!Bright Baby Touch & Feel EasterLlama Llama Easter EggGod Gave Us EasterMarshmallowPeppa’s Easter Egg HuntThe Berenstain Bears and the Easter StoryPete the Cat: Big Easter AdventurePinkalicious: Eggstraordinary EasterHappy Easter, Pout-Pout FishDuck & Goose, Here Comes the Easter Bunny!Happy Easter, Little CritterThe Bunny HopThe Night Before Easter
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas – Games
Games are fun! Especially games we can play together as a family. Adding a game to your child’s Easter basket is a great way to make Easter memories.
Bunny Ears Ring Toss Game6 Easter bunny Hop Potato SacksPin the Tail on the Easter BunnyEgg and Spoon Race GameDeluxe Bunny Ring Toss GameInflatable Balancing Easter Egg Relay GameJumping Jack – Pull Out a Carrot & Watch Jack Jump GameEaster Bean Bag Toss GameHABA Dancing EggsAmscan Egg-stra Special Easter Bunny Basketball GameEaster Eggstravaganza Mad LibsLewo Wooden Board Games Tumbling Tower Building BlocksPaddle Catch and Toss GamePlay Platoon Ring Toss Game SetThree Legged Race
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas – Toys
Toys are always a great addition to an Easter basket. These fun options will provide hours of entertainment and fun!
Tomy Hide & Squeak EggsEaster Dinosaur Eggs Hatching ToyPlay-Doh Spring Eggs Easter EggsCrayola 24 Count Sidewalk ChalkHopping Wind Up Easter Chick and BunnyShopkins Easter EggsOriginal Slinky Brand SlinkyWooden Percussion Musical Egg Maracas Egg ShakersSilly Putty Variety PackLEGO 40237 Easter Egg HuntThe Original Hide ‘Em & Hatch ‘Em Super Grow EggsMelissa & Doug Plush Burrow Bunny RabbitPlastic Happy Easter StampersLEGO BrickHeadz Easter BunnyEaster Egg Stampers
Tammy says
We’re past the stage of Easter baskets around here, but we generally kept it to candy when our daughter was younger. Sometimes we’d put in a Veggie Tales DVD if there happened to be a new one out at that time of the year.
Crystal Green says
This is a great list of suggestions. Do your kids love the BeyBlade toys too? Our kids don’t get a lot at Easter time, but we do make sure to have a good family day together with a nice feast.
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
Crystal, what are BeyBlade toys? I don’t even see it on Crystal’s list!
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie} says
I want a Furby in my basket.
Sheri says
Great ideas! My boys would love the Nerf toys.
Kathleen B says
These are great ideas. I like to get the boys water toys like water guns for their baskets.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
I love the idea of the Play-Doh Makeables Assortment and the Elefun & Friends Mouse Trap Game.
Kelsey Apley says
Oh cute, I love those Littlest Pet Shops and that is a perfect egg goodie!!! Great list here for sure!!!!
Colleen says
Those area all great ideas, my daughter gets a toy as her main gift.
Liz Mays says
I added some candy but I also liked to put a stuffed animal, a video, a book or two and some fun toys. I kept it pretty balanced. 🙂
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
I like the idea of no candy baskets, Great alternatives!
Paula @ Frosted Fingers says
Those are some great ideas! I got Gabriel a Lego set, Cadence a Ken and Barbie, David a set of Moon Dough (Which I heard I should not have), and Quinn got a Wubanub. 🙂
Raijean says
Great picks Crystal! I especially love Scrabble, my all time favorite game!
Lisa says
Usually candy and fun little toys. This year they each got a book, shirt and a few bigger candies and that’s all. Added two more kids to the holidays this year so had to stretch the budget.
HilLesha says
These are such fun ideas, especially the Scrabble. My 8 y/o loves playing board games much as he plays video games. 🙂
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
These are great ideas! I wanted to do more gifts than candy but we have so many toys!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
These are some great ideas. It’s always nice to have non candy baskets.
Penelope Guzman (NY Blogger) says
I like this idea, because the sugar overload just isn’t cool
Donna says
I only did a Hershey’s chocolate bunny in my son’s basket this year… the rest was books and a Lego set he wanted.
Marcie W. says
These are awesome suggestions! I remember Furbies and will always have a true love for Scrabble.