Skip the sugar this Easter with these 11 Non-Candy Easter basket ideas that are so fun your kids are sure not to miss the sweets!
As a mom there are two things high on my list of things to avoid: too much sugar, and anything that will end up cluttering my house.
My kids have energy enough that I do not need to go out of my way to give them more, or to deal with the ensuing crash after. I typically still buy a few mini milk chocolate eggs to hide around the house on Easter morning.
I also avoid buying them plastic junk as well. Inexpensive little toys might get a little excitement from them but I always find myself throwing them in the trash soon after.
With Easter coming up, I thought I’d share with you some fun gift ideas that kids will actually play with long after the holiday has passed.
When it comes to Easter we don’t go all out like we would for Christmas or Birthdays, I would rather spend my money on items I know they will really enjoy and get a lot of use out of rather than buying loads of candy.
I would just rather spend my money on items that will spark their imaginations and get them away from the screens than on candy and other junk.
Some of the items I have picked out are super trendy right now, and others are classic toys that are always going to be a hit with kids of all ages. All are Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas.
It’s a little funny though, I never thought my kids would be more excited about the first item on the list – the Little Tikes First Aid Kit.
Both my 7 and 9 year old girls absolutely can’t get enough play time with it. They are constantly bandaging up and caring for their bears with the kit. I was surprised that the included face mask even fits my 9 year old.
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
Skip the sugar this Easter with these 11 Non-Candy Easter basket ideas that are so fun your kids are sure not to miss the sweets!
Kids can learn about empathy, nurturing, and responsibility by pretending to take care of their friends and family with the realistic Little Tikes First Aid Kit.
This pretend play First Aid Kit is packed with 25 realistic-looking medical accessories that encourage kids to engage in imaginative role play and learn more about first aid.
Best of all, the handy carrying case fits all the accessories, snaps shut, and has an easy-carry handle to swiftly go from room to room.
This First Aid Kit is meant for 3 years and up, but even my 9 year old loves playing Doctor with her stuffies using all the fun accessories and wearing the mask, just like a real doctor.
GraviTrax is a well known interactive STEM toy that allows you to design and build your own tracks that encourage experimentation with magnetism and gravity.
With different levels, tiles and tracks you can control the speed of the marble... racing them to the finish line!
Kids will love the endless possibilities to design a different track every time they play with this starter set.
Unbox a fierce surprise doll with real hair with L.O.L. Surprise! #Hairgoals Series 2.
Each doll is an ALL NEW cute, collectible character with fierce style and fabulous hair. Perfect to fit in an Easter Basket!
Colour,style, looks so fly. We're the girls of Rainbow High.
The 6 original Fashion Dolls now come in fun and fabulous cheerleading outfits and holding pom poms.
Each Cheer Doll is fully articulated, has beautiful eyelashes, long brushable hair and a cheer outfit that represents her unique style.
Pop into a totally new unboxing experience and 2-in-1 surprise with Na! Na! Na! Surprise Sparkle Series.
Open the package to find a real balloon. Use the included paper straw to inflate the balloon, then POP for an incredible confetti surprise.
Unbox the balloon to find surprises – a sparkly, sequined pom purse and surprise fashions and shoes.
The Battery-Operated Steaming Train from BRIO creates a realistic steam effect as it chugs along tracks for Kids Age 3 and Up
Fill up the engine with water and watch as it creates safe-to-touch steam from its chimney.
Not only does the train help with creative role playing and storytelling, it allows little ones to control their play experience, furthering their personal development while they have fun.
Everything you need to build and play with your first BRIO railway for kids 3 and up.
Start with a track layout formed like a figure eight, place the tunnel in the center so you can go through it and over it. Use the stop and go signal to stop the train and let passengers board the train.
BRIO creates innovative, high-quality and well-designed toys with clean, simple designs that spark children's creativity and imagination while encouraging and supporting each stage of their development.
All wooden parts are made from 100% FSC-certified beech wood from sustainably managed forests and are built to last for generations.
Unwrap Baby Born® Surprise, the cutest little bundle of joy! Discover all new babies, now with beautiful, sparkly wings.
Each baby comes in a cute outfit and has a color change diaper!
With the pandemic, puzzles have made a huge come back, and they’re sure to be a big hit this Easter / March Break.
Ravensburger Puzzles for kids bring bold, colourful and whimsical designs, featuring animal and aquatic life, trucks, space, dinosaurs and so much more.
With a huge selection, there's a puzzle out there for every interest and age range!
24 Piece Floor Puzzle for ages 3+.
Introducing L.O.L. Surprise! Big B.B. (Big Baby), a BIG version of a fan favourite character with real fashions and cute accessories to unbox.
Her package becomes an unboxing station playset. Set up her included table, chair and backdrop to create the perfect setting to unbox.
Elizabeth Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys travelling, developing easy recipes, crafting, taking on diy projects, travelling and saving money!