101 Kids Easter Basket Ideas
I love putting together Easter baskets! My mom always did an incredible job with our Easter baskets when I was kid. I love being a mommy now and getting to do the same. If you have read this blog for any length of time, you know I am a huge proponent in shopping sales and year-round. That ensures that: a) we don’t spend a ton of extra money in one month on gifts b) I always have a decent stockpile of gifts c) I can get REALLY great bargains. You can find lots of wonderful deals for Easter baskets even if you aren’t a year-round deal shopper like me. I highly recommend checking out The Dollar Store or the dollar section at Target and/or Michaels. These stores offers dozens of little gifts that kids love! I was amazed when I went to The Dollar Store this weekend at all the fun little toys and gadgets they had to offer (particularly in the realm of superheroes – Elias’s current obsession). Another way to find excellent bargains are by shopping on sites like Groupon, Zulily and Totsy. Each of these sites offer toys, clothes and gifts at significantly discounted prices. I love putting something personalized in my kids’ baskets. This year Elias is getting a superhero t-shirt with his name on it (I can’t remember where I ordered it from!) and Adeline is getting a personalized book from Paper Hat Press (we love their books!). For the photo I also tucked in her Baby Be Blessed doll because I think it would make a perfect Easter basket gift. (The dolls are handmade and include your child’s name and a special scripture verse). I also think it is important to include something faith oriented in your child’s Easter basket since Jesus is why we celebrate Easter. As much as I love the fun of Easter baskets and egg hunts, they do not replace the true meaning of this important holiday. Below is a list of 101 Easter basket gift ideas. I hope it inspires you to put something you hadn’t thought of in your child’s Easter basket this year.
- Books (A few ideas: That’s Not My Bunny or Pat the Bunny for a baby; The Runaway Bunny, A Beatrix Potter Treasury, The Parable Of The Lily and The Easter Story for toddlers and young children. I just ordered these last two books for Elias’s basket – which is why they aren’t in the picture!)
- The Jesus Storybook Bible (Every child needs a copy of this Bible. If your child is older, you might get their own bible with their name on the cover.)
- Candy (I’m not big on candy, but a big lollipop or a chocolate bunny – definitely a fun treat. PEZ dispensers are also awesome.)
- crayons
- Markers
- coloring books (We always buy our coloring books at The Dollar Store. They have so many to choose from.)
- Silly putty (I used to love getting silly putty in my Easter basket!)
- toothbrush (The Dollar Store has REALLY fun kids toothbrushes. Elias is obsessed with his Spiderman brush that we got there.)
- Kids watch (Again, The Dollar Store!)
- Small doll (I love Adeline’s Baby Be Blessed doll)
- stuffed animal (Kohls has $5 stuffed animals and the proceeds support local children’s hospitals)
- t-shirt (maybe one that is personalized)
- puzzles (Melissa and Doug Puzzles are awesome)
- Barbie
- Superheros (Elias would love this Marvel Super Hero Mini Figure Set)
- stickers
- Toy animals
- Small game
- Card games (Love this set of four Children’s Card Games)
- Gift card (iTunes, Target, Borders, etc.)
- Play-doh
- Paint or Do-A-Dot paints (we love to dot paint!)
- Plain wood, canvases or ceramics to paint
- Foam stickers and shapes (You can usually find these really cheap at craft stores)
- Bath soap
- Bubble bath (We love The Honest Company’s bath products)
- shaving cream
- Bath crayons
- Crayola Color Bath Dropz
- Hair accessories
- DVDs (Veggie aTales ‘Twas the Night Before Easter)
- CDs (The Tuneables and You Are My Little Bird are huge favorites around here. I think I like them as much as the kids. I have also heard great things about the Seeds Family Worship albums)
- Pool toys
- Sandbox toys
- Cars
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Swimsuits (I bought Adeline’s swimsuits this year from Zulily)
- Rain gear
- Bouncy balls
- Big ball (soccer, basketball, football)
- Army men
- Lip gloss
- Nail polish
- Bubbles
- Jump Rope
- Fun band aids
- Kite
- Fun summer shoes (ie: sandals or crocs)
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Stationery
- Fun socks
- Lotion
- Wind-up toy
- Slinky
- Action figures
- Angry Birds stuffed animals
- Flower seeds
- Gardening tools
- Bug House
- Flashlight
- YoYo
- Baseball cards
- Legos
- Fairy wings
- Magic wand
- Necklace
- Earrings
- Lisa Leonard decor (sign up for her newsletter on the website and you’ll get a coupon! Easter orders must be placed by 3/27)
- Painting smock
- Pajamas
- Photo canvas for their room
- stencils
- Small purse or wallet
- Wind-up toy
- Planes
- Small instrument (recorder, tambourine, cymbals, etc.)
- Temporary tattoos
- Puppets
- Word searches
- Construction paper
- Stamps and ink pads
- Pool floats
- Bath toys
- Water bottles
- Disposable camera
- Personalized notebook
- Blocks
- Apron
- Mini-Piggy Bank
- chia pet
- Comic books
- Keychains
- Diary/journal
- Picture frame
- Bike accessories (horn, streamers, etc.)
- Posters
- Wall decals
- Movie tickets (like to see The Lorax!)
- Silly Bandz
- Magazine subscription (Highlights, Ranger Rick)
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