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Ten Ideas for Filling Easter Baskets

April 18, 2011 by Tracey 6 Comments

Putting together Easter baskets for our daughters each year is one of our family traditions.  Since I steer them away from candy as much as possible, I’ve come up with other inexpensive ideas for filling their baskets.  I wouldn’t use all of these items each time, but usually choose from a couple of categories.

  1. Books.  Surprise, surprise!  Knowing how much we love to read, you know I wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to add to our bookcases!  I shop ahead to find inexpensive books at a used book store, from our library’s sale shelves, or request them at Paperback Swap.
  2. Summer toys.  I have used sand buckets as Easter baskets and added shovels, rakes and sand toys. Sidewalk chalk, bubbles, jump ropes or water guns along with sunglasses, inflatable floats, or other pool toys are fun additions.
  3. Pajamas, nightgowns or a bathing suit.  These are clothing items that I would purchase  anyway, so sometimes I make them part of the Easter basket.
  4. Accessories.  Hair bows, barrettes, jewelry, fancy socks or small purses can be used as part of their Easter outfit for church.
  5. An Easter dress for their doll.  I try to find a deal on 18-inch doll clothes or accessories by using a coupon at a store like A.C. Moore or Michaels.
  6. Art supplies.  Coloring books, crayons, markers, pens, paints, markers, sticker pads or clay all provide entertainment for our girls.  This year I am including journals which I found in the dollar section at Michaels.
  7. Seed packets.  This is an idea I haven’t used yet, but I think they would like receiving flower seeds along with with a cute planter for growing their own flowers.
  8. Chocolate bunny rabbit.  This is my one candy concession, although I may add a pack of gum or mints, too.
  9. Bath items.  Shower gels, bath poufs and bubble bath are “girly” items that will be used often.
  10. Kitchen utensils.  This is new for me this year, but I’m planning to get each daughter a small kitchen tool.  Measuring spoons, whisks, cookie scoops, and cookie cutters can all be used when they cook with me while also beginning a collection for their own home one day.
If you do Easter baskets for your children, what are some things you include that they enjoy receiving?
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  1. Jennifer @ Just Peachy in Dixie says

    April 18, 2011 at 10:41 am

    Along with the traditional soft, stuffed animal and "white chocolate" bunny. I always hide some eggs inside the house for quick fun. This year I got a pack of cute earrings, so I'm putting individual pairs inside the eggs, packs of sugar free gum, silly bands I had set aside (even though they've lost some of their luster πŸ™‚ )

    This year I'm adding some quick foam craft kits, and spring themed pencils and erasers.

    I love your idea of books! Brilliant!

    I hope you all have a blessed Easter!
    Jennifer

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  2. Aurie says

    April 18, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Good morning Tracey! We are a candy free house too πŸ™‚

    I usually put a book, a coloring book, bubbles, chalk, and a small toy. This year I have some silly bands that I picked up on clearance and some fun items from the dollar section at Michaels!

    GREAT LIST!! I like the seed idea πŸ™‚

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  3. Tracey says

    April 18, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    Jennifer,

    Great ideas!

    I had forgotten about stuffed animals; I used to put those in my girls' baskets as well. However, my eight-year-old now has so many (and hates to ever part with one) that I fear the playroom being overrun with them. πŸ™‚

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  4. Nikki says

    April 18, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    Great ideas! Thanks for the suggestions!

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  5. h. rae says

    April 18, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    Good list! Easter can be a wonderful time to make memories with your kids without taking away from the meaning of the day.

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  6. Beth says

    April 21, 2011 at 12:55 am

    Such great ideas…so much better than all candy!

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