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50 Things To Put in Easter Baskets Instead of Candy

March 24, 2021 By From The Editors

Candy is great and all, but let’s round out those Easter baskets with some unique ideas you may not have considered

 

Avoid the non-stop sugar rush this Easter in your house when you choose some non-candy options for your children’s eggs

Of course, there’s always room for candy in Easter eggs. But who says we can’t dare to be different once in awhile? Plus, with so many kiddos that have food allergies and aversions, staying away from candy and food can benefit us by making more hunts accessible to anyone. For the sake of this article, we are leaving out food suggestions altogether. Note: some of these items may be choking hazards, so beware on the ages here.

Not all of these fit in eggs, but certainly could fit in a basket. We focus on grouping these based on the everyday-errand type stores you may visit for your Easter assembly. We have some Amazon options for you, too.

You know what works best for your family, so whether you do big baskets or are just looking for a small token or two to include in this year’s celebration, we hope this list is helpful.

 

Note: Amazon links are affiliate links, and chambanamoms.com earns commission through those links. 

Things you probably already have in your house, or can put together in your house

  • Coins. Kids LOVE coins! Or …
  • Dollar bills (!!!)
  • Inspirational Quotes or Bible verses on pieces of paper
  • Stickers
  • Bottles of sprinkles (yes, technically we know this is food … can be used for baking later though!)
  • Balloons
  • Homemade coupons – date night with mom or dad, ice cream trip, Skateland visit, etc.
  • Card games – deck of cards, Uno, Go Fish

Things you can grab at your grocery store or pharmacy

Toy Aisle

  • Mini Bubbles (similar to what you get at a wedding) or non-spillable Fubbles
  • Bath bombs
  • Sidewalk chalk
  • Books – coloring, reading, activity (like Mad Libs)
  • Shopkins
  • Little planes, cars, people
  • Bouncy balls
  • Take and go packs of Play-Doh
  • Silly Putty
  • Mini Slinky
  • Puzzles – One parent says, “I always buy a 24-piece puzzle and put 1-2 pieces of the puzzle in each egg!”
  • Jump rope
  • LEGOs

Office supply/craft aisle

  • Little Post-It notes
  • Slime, or bottles of Elmer’s glue to make slime
  • Paint
  • Erasers

Personal care aisle

  • Hair accessories – ties, bows, scrunchies, etc.
  • Lip balm
  • Fun Band-Aids
  • Nail polish
  • Jewelry – we love these bunny earrings

Garden section

  • Mini flower pots
  • Flower Seeds
  • Mini gardening items to help plant flowers

Things you can pick up from local businesses

  • Game card for Jupiter’s
  • Swim passes to use this summer from Champaign Park District or Urbana Park District

More fun things you can order on Amazon and have delivered to your home

  • Tiny stamps
  • Small plastic animals (from a Toob)
  • Little animals (from Little People)
  • Temporary tattoos
  • Magic Grow Capsules
  • String and beads for kids to make their own jewelry
  • Pretty rocks for rock collections or the family fairy garden
  • Hydro flask and stickers
  • Fun socks
  • Finger puppets
  • Earbuds
  • Latch hook tool/kit
  • Perler beads
  • Keychain Craft 
  • Mini Sticky hands
  • Doll accessories
  • Lanyards
  • Carabiners
  • Bug jar
Easter Egg Hunts and More in Champaign-Urbana

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