We don’t actually do the Easter bunny thing, but we do celebrate Spring with a few gifts in a big basket that my children share.
We usually surprise them with the basket of goodies the week before Easter to not take away the true meaning of Easter.
Here’s 101+ Easter Basket Stuffer Ideas other than candy!
Most of these items you can purchase at the dollar store.
- The Cross Maker DVD – a Biblical art class
- Fun Socks
- hack y Sacks
- Bath Soap
- Deodorant
- Dental Floss
- Garden Tools
- Garden Gloves
- Seeds to plant
- Journal
- Calculator
- ruler
- protractor
- crayons – these are so COOL! I want my own pack!
- map colors
- pens
- markers
- glue sticks
- pencil
- highlighters
- Movie
- yarn
- crochet hooks
- knitting needles
- crochet or knitting pattern book
- hats
- toothpaste with a character( I am too cheap to buynovelty tootpaste during the year)
- toothbrush
- hot wheels – I take them out of the package
- screw driver
- wrench
- legos
- magazine subscription – I buy the actual magazine and add a bow
- compass – my boys each have one
- cups – I buy each child their own color
- batteries – my children are constantly asking me to buy them batteries for their games
- baseball cards
- cd
- video game – used of course
- paint brushes
- sewing kit – travel size
- thread
- capri suns or any bottled drink – this is a treat for my kiddos
- nail polish – I love putting these on my toes – it last’s for each 2 weeks
- nail polish remover
- flash light
- Pick and Draw – my children play this game almost daily
- Phase 10
- playing cards
- marbles – learn how to play the game
- dominoes – every family needs to learn to play Chicken Foot
- Toss Up
- Uno
- Skip Bo
- bath bubbles
- popcorn – I put the individual microwave packets in the basket
- earrings or any jewelry
- watch
- thank you cards or note cards
- Stamps and ink to make your own cards
- iTunes gift card
- Bible – every child needs this Bible
- coloring books – I only buy at the dollar store
- army men
- band aides – must be FUN ones
- comb or brush
- Essential Oils
- tickets to the movies
- gift cards to their favorite restaurant
- books or Amazon gift card
- water colors
- BBQ tools
- clamps – tools are a HUGE hit (I have 5 boys)
- measuring tape
- work gloves
- mouth wash
- fruit snacks
- bathing suits – try to buy the summer before on clearance
- water guns – I am ashamed to admit, but I wouldn’t mind owning my very own
- bubbles
- beach towel – these are super absorbent and anti-bacterial
- sand toys
- water balloons
- bug spray
- sunscreen – buy at the Dollar Store
- lip gloss or make up
- candle or scentsy
- Liila Rose hair clip – Sue Ellen will help you out
- compact mirror
- pocket knife – make sure you take it our of your purse before heading on a flight. I lost mine ):
- finger paints
- shaving cream – fun for writing spelling words, too.
- razors
- nail clippers
- hair gel
- duck tape – tons of things to make on Pinterest
- Sea Monkeys – these are weird, but FUN
- stickers
- tattoos
- jump rope
- Skip Ball – I use to have a lemon twist when I was young
- cologne – samples are fun, too
- flip flops – 10 DIY ideas
- Money – place in plastic eggs
- wallet
- Fishing tackle
- iPhone case – design your own
Do you have any creative Easter stuffer ideas? If so, please be sure to link up your Easter and Spring ideas! My friend, Meet Penny, has an ultimate list of the COOLest Easter Basket ideas, so be sure to check out her FUN ideas.
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