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# 20 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
- URL: https://www.ourfamilylifestyle.com/20-non-candy-easter-basket-ideas/
- Published: 2017-03-15T21:09:30.000Z
- Updated: 2026-01-19T21:01:29.000Z
- Description: There are many ways you can find or make frugal Easter baskets for your children. It's not necessary to buy the expensive pre-made baskets filled with non-candy ideas.
- Author: Staci Salazar
- Tags: Easter, Kids, #disclaimer

Looking for Easter basket ideas that aren't candy this year?

Look around department stores and you are bound to see expensive, pre-made Easter baskets filled with toys and candy.

But who says you need an expensive [basket full of candy](https://www.amazon.com/Classic-Easter-Gift-Basket-Pink/dp/B06WJ5F3R5/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&qid=1519945463&sr=8-37&keywords=easter+basket&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=af08c334bd4c00b10900846a6578b66d) to enjoy Easter?

In fact, there are many ways you can find or make frugal [Easter gifts](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/easter-craft-ideas-frugal-family-fun/) for your children. It's not necessary to buy expensive pre-made Easter baskets if you use a little bit of creativity.

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You might be surprised to find your children actually prefer homemade Easter basket filler ideas instead!

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## Non-Candy Easter Baskets

Rather than putting just Easter toys into the plastic basket, why not give the children something educational?

A great book, such as [When God Made You](https://www.amazon.com/When-Made-Matthew-Paul-Turner/dp/1601429185/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?ie=UTF8&qid=1489608017&sr=8-1&keywords=when+god+made+you&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=c2efd9266613268db9c4fab3fa50adca), is an excellent way to add fun and value to your homemade Easter basket!

Many small children enjoy coloring, so coloring books and crayons might be a good choice to place in their Easter baskets. These can usually be purchased from discount or dollar stores for around a dollar.

Here are 20 (*including the two mentioned above*) non-candy Easter basket ideas that are sure to be a huge hit with your kids.

These basket filler ideas can be used for egg hunts or celebrations, as well as an Easter gift basket!

### What to put in Easter baskets?

- [Puzzles](https://www.amazon.com/Vileafy-Puzzles-12-pack-Individual-Storage/dp/B07PHPQ4HB?dchild=1&keywords=mini+puzzles+for+kids&qid=1615428172&sr=8-11&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=3f3873740bfe63e2b6c2084277356365&language=en%5FUS&ref%5F=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl)
- Flash Cards
- [Sidewalk Chalk](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/5-sidewalk-chalk-games/)
- Bubbles
- [Garden Tool Play Set](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SUSUVSK/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf%5Frd%5Fp=85a6291a-69d5-419f-902d-94ccab345c23&pf%5Frd%5Fs=merchandised-search-2&pf%5Frd%5Ft=101&pf%5Frd%5Fi=17600478011&pf%5Frd%5Fm=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf%5Frd%5Fr=4ABB8G874Y99QET7VB33&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=8e6ae218060d3e0f220d4d346d4a5d1c)
- Seeds
- Nerf Football
- [Play-Doh](https://www.amazon.com/Play-Doh-Modeling-Compound-Non-Toxic-Exclusive/dp/B00JM5GW10?dchild=1&keywords=Play-Doh&qid=1615428299&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=bb128cd4a428435b2d918315c58d6339&language=en%5FUS&ref%5F=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl)
- Stickers
- Stamps
- [Silly Putty](https://www.amazon.com/Silly-Putty-CRY08-0313-3-Pack-Crayola-Original/dp/B071K7BTR7?dchild=1&keywords=Silly+Putty&qid=1615428333&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=cfec23fa6ac524767912505a37a876b9&language=en%5FUS&ref%5F=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl)
- Stuffed Animals
- [Bath Bombs](https://www.amazon.com/Surprise-Assorted-Colored-Essential-Handmade/dp/B01LYFI1ST?ascsubtag=amzn1.osa.c5c5cf6c-0e3e-4a42-88c0-0d1bb5583c42.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en%5FUS&cv%5Fct%5Fcx=Bath+Bombs+for+kids&cv%5Fct%5Fid=amzn1.osa.c5c5cf6c-0e3e-4a42-88c0-0d1bb5583c42.ATVPDKIKX0DER.en%5FUS&cv%5Fct%5Fpg=search&cv%5Fct%5Fwe=asin&cv%5Fct%5Fwn=osp-single-source-earns-comm&dchild=1&keywords=Bath+Bombs+for+kids&pd%5Frd%5Fi=B01LYFI1ST&pd%5Frd%5Fr=dc6399f4-946a-4d91-ad9e-91b491bc8112&pd%5Frd%5Fw=50h2j&pd%5Frd%5Fwg=Q8qbf&pf%5Frd%5Fp=35b32c02-1b41-4e49-9b89-0297af2446e1&pf%5Frd%5Fr=BHPKCQH7820D233E9954&qid=1615428436&sr=1-1-64f3a41a-73ca-403a-923c-8152c45485fe&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=ef9933cf4949cdc56f97c1b22025f389&language=en%5FUS&ref%5F=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl)
- Animal Crackers
- [Goldfish](https://ourfamilylifestyle.com/finding-sunshine-in-journey-of-parenthood/) (*edible, not live fish*!)
- Fruit Snacks
- Bunny Ears
- Age-appropriate [Lego Set](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VT7QZQ4/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf%5Frd%5Fp=85a6291a-69d5-419f-902d-94ccab345c23&pf%5Frd%5Fs=merchandised-search-2&pf%5Frd%5Ft=101&pf%5Frd%5Fi=17600478011&pf%5Frd%5Fm=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf%5Frd%5Fr=4ABB8G874Y99QET7VB33&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=e2df9d76727b13a251e61707d8341df5)

You can even add a personal touch by writing a poem to let your child know how much you love them.

Print it onto springtime [scrapbooking paper](https://www.amazon.com/ColorBok-73490A-Designer-Paper-Julip/dp/B01KI4EMQA/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1519946382&sr=1-4&keywords=scrapbooking+paper&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=20c53667bbb1c6f4092ff15274be610c) or use [calligraphy lettering](https://www.amazon.com/Lettering-Modern-Calligraphy-Beginners-Guide/dp/1948209004?dchild=1&keywords=calligraphy&qid=1615428050&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFKUzZKQ0w1QkVQTzQmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4NTA5NDExRU45OVVNTkFYQTlCJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0OTg5MjIyTktTMTNZNDg3U1NNJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ%3D%3D&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=e7f9bc64575a5a05c4185bdf21e7087f&language=en%5FUS&ref%5F=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl) to write it out on parchment paper and place it into a handcrafted frame.

Get creative! There are several ways to make it unique and special.

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#### What's your favorite non-candy Easter basket idea?

By the way, who says an Easter basket has to be in an actual *basket*?

Find a [toy pail](https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Sunny-Patch-Giddy/dp/B01AD1TYUC/ref=as%5Fli%5Fss%5Ftl?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1519946470&sr=1-30&keywords=toy+pail&linkCode=ll1&tag=7onashoe-20&linkId=ed66e86219e3c789d70802f8df07b13d) or box with a lid that will be usable after the holiday has passed. Using odd containers also makes filling the kids' Easter baskets much more fun.

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