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50 Awesome Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas

March 2, 2016 by OneMommy

 

Your kids are already sweet.  They don’t need all the sugar that traditionally comes packed in that Easter basket.

This year fill that basket with some of these Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas that won’t cause a sugar melt-down.

Discover the perfect educational gift ideas, art supplies and small toys that make fun candy-free Easter basket ideas for kids of all ages.  candy-free Easter basket ideas

Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas

Homemade gifts and candy free basket fillers are perfect for Easter.

No matter what age your child is, there is a little something for everyone in the ideas below.  

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Educational Easter Basket Gifts

Your child will have fun learning with these ideas.  And, you can find most of them at your local dollar store, making them super affordable.

  • Small Word Search Book
  • Book of Mazes
  • Mad Libs
  • Hidden Pictures Book
  • Puzzle
  • Card  Games (playing cards, Uno, Go Fish, Old Maid)
  • ABC Magnets
  • Small Reading Books 

Easter Basket Ideas for Little Artists

Nourish your child’s creativity with new art supplies.

  • Coloring Book
  • Markers  (We love these scented markers.)
  • Colored Pencils
  • Crayons
  • Gel Pens
  • Paint Set
  • Stamps and Ink Pad
  • Paint Brushes
  • Stencils
  • Stickers

Sensory Play Gift Ideas

These items are great for brain breaks.  The less messy ones are also great for traveling in the car or waiting at restaurants and doctor’s visits.

  • Silly Putty
  • Play Doh
  • Floam
  • Slime
  • Kinetic sand (We love playing with kinetic sand!)
  • Stress Ball
  • Hand Fidgets

Easter Basket Fillers That Make Noise

Little ones love noise makers!  Add a few of these to the Easter basket and create your own family band.

  • Recorder
  • Kazoo
  • Clapper
  • Maracas
  • Wood Claves  (percussion instrument)
  • Plastic Egg Shakers

Get Them Moving with These Candy-Free Ideas

The spring weather calls for more play outdoors.  Here are some fun ideas to get your children outside and playing this spring and summer.

  • Jump Rope
  • Frisbee
  • Sidewalk Chalk
  • Bubbles  (I love these no-spill bubbles for kids.)
  • Water Bottle
  • Compass (Perfect for hiking!)
  • Beach Ball
  • Kite
  • Sand Toys
  • Bike Accessories (Bell, Streamers, Bike Basket — use it as the Easter basket!)
  • Garden Tools
  • Seeds to Plant
  • Water Balloons
  • Swim Goggles
  • Diving Toys for the Pool

Gift Card Ideas for Kids

Gift cards don’t have to be just for teens and adults.  Slip a gift card to a favorite place into your child’s Easter basket and use it for a special one-on-one date time with you.

Plus, a subscription gift card is a gift that keeps on giving for months to come.

  • Chuck-E-Cheese Gift Card  —  You can even toss in some game tokens!
  • Gift Card to Your Child’s Favorite Restaurant —  Perfect for one-on-one outings with a parent.
  • Magazine Subscription
  • Science Kit Subscription 

 

candy free Easter basket ideas

Avoid the sugar melt-downs by giving your child something that will last longer than a week.

This Easter fill that basket with some of these non-candy Easter basket ideas.

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Filed Under: Parenting & Life Tagged With: Easter, gift ideas

Comments

  1. susen @Dabbling Momma says

    March 2, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    fantastic ideas!

  2. Maria says

    March 3, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Love these ideas! I tend to have a “less candy the better” approach with easter baskets, but as my daughter grows, it’s becoming harder to go that route. Thankfully, I came across your list! These are perfect ideas. I’ll definitely be borrowing these ideas! Thanks for sharing this on #SHINEbloghop this week. Glad you could join us.

    • OneMommy says

      March 4, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      Kids get candy from so many holidays. I really try not to put a lot in their baskets.
      I’m glad my list has been helpful. 🙂

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