I am trying to think of some non-candy items to add to the Easter basket this year..... any suggestions? I think my kids get enough sweets.
Bubbles, sidewalk chalk, small games, butterfly nets, sand toys. Think summer toys.
Books, lip gloss, stickers, hair things, small toys like cars or small dolls or lego sets, nano bugs, themed rubber duckies, stuffed animals, glow sticks…
Celebrate spring! Would they like some seeds to plant, some soap in a cute animal shape? Stickers, crayons/markers, a fresh pad of paper. I like Momof2’s outdoor toys suggestion and was also going to go that route. Cute kiddo sunglasses. Maybe a marble shooter and some marbles, or jacks? Matchbox cars? Simple sets of card games?
A little hard to know exactly what to suggest, as you don’t say ages.
Theme baskets! My boys both love superheroes, so action figures, puzzles, crayons, coloring books, little cars, bobble head or beanbag toy, maybe a dress up outfit with a cape and mask, all superheroes! You could do the same with each kiddo’s individual obsession.
I never do candy. Jump ropes, bubbles, hair ties, match box cars, coloring books, crayons, cute pen and pads of paper. Just go to the dollar store and you will finds LOTS of stuff.
Confetti Eggs (love those, but outside only)
Sidewalk Chalk
Jump Rope
Bubbles
We do summer stuff and art stuff - and a pack of flower seeds!
bubbles, side walk chalk, jump rope, umbrella, markers, crayons, paint, playdoh, stickers, books.
And the plastic eggs that the bunny leaves outside and filled with jelly beans or coins!
depends on their age. My kids used to get hot wheels, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and other spring toys. They are older now so I tailor it to what they like, so this year they will get some sky lander figures.
Books, hair stuff, shower gel, frilly socks, funny boxers, Lego anything, sidewall chalk, kites, jump ropes, silly putty, comic books, stickers, cds, movies, …
Hi 4babes-
Kites…
Gotta have a new kite!
whiffle balls and bat…
Have fun!
michele/cat
My 1 year old daughter is getting hair bows, socks, touch and feel baby books, and a plush chick my almost 7 year old boy is getting a book, some sort of action figure, a kite and a few treats.
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My 1 year old daughter is getting hair bows, socks, touch and feel baby books, and a plush chick my almost 7 year old boy is getting a book, some sort of action figure, a kite and a few treats.
I never give my kids a bunch of candy. I get them a small gift. My older one this year will get sunglasses, not an expensive pair but trendy. She is 16. My youngest one will get a toy of some sort. I haven’t decided what exactly. My kids always get an item that reflects our faith because the reason for easter is the Resurrection and not so much about bunnies.
I remember getting hair stuff, art supplies and crafty stuff. I also got my first bra in my Easter basket (many, many, many years ago).
New toothbrush and toothpaste, kids shampoo, Chap Stick, nail polish, hair clips, Hot Wheels, Bakugon, Lego Mini Figures, Playdough, markers, crayons, gel pens, yo-yo’s, Silly Putty, Sidewalk Chalk, Little People, gift cards. Depends on the age and sex of the children…
Depends on their ages, but I like spring things like bubbles, chalk, jumpropes.
I was a kid that liked getting treats like almonds, trail mix and dried fruit in my basket as a kid.
Yes to all the things listed! I also do bandaids. In the Easter Egg hunt that the cousins do I also put small amounts of money like quarters and dollar bills sometimes. I think it’s fun to collect the coins and they can spend them at the grocery store or wherever.
My other staples are books, coloring things, small toys/actions figures.
Not sure of their age.. but.. Different colored chalk (if they are little) this way they can draw on the sidewalks.. and it’s so colorful.. just like Easter 
Balloons.. I used to love em when I was small…
Additionally, bubbles.. hot wheels, a big ball for a smaller child… new bedtime story book… those fun plastic straws that are all twisted.. roll up lightweight colorful PJs.. things for hair like ribbons or barrets.
have fun with it!
Hi 4Babes,
In my house the Easter Bunny has become Santa #2. I don’t like candy either. I have put CD’s DVDs. I even put shoes in for my older son (20) he needed new casuals and sandals. Things like underwear, flip flops, swimming suits all work too. Happy basket filling have fun. Hope this helps.
Holly
Our favorite “holiday” is baseball’s opening day and it is usually around easter so we’re in the habit of making Opening Day Baskets. This year, opening night IS easter so it works perfectly. We fill ours with baseball tickets, a new ball or bat, things from our team’s kids’ club, a few baseball toys from the dollar sections of target or walmart, a new shirt or hat. We do put candy in as well and have an egg hunt to celebrate spring and the fun of another holiday.
One of my best ever finds was a stuffed baseball, made to look like a bunny, that played take me out to the ballgame. The perfect blend of easter and baseball! I have a (poor) video of it here, from 4 years ago. http://www.flickr.com/photos/strausy/3436722020