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Every year we would get Easter Baskets from the Easter Bunny (just like stockings from Santa). My mom would fill our baskets with special treats and toys along with hiding Easter Eggs. It was almost like waking up on Christmas morning!

This year I only have my toddler-age Godchild to make a basket for, but I have been thinking about lots of other ideas! The following is a list of Easter Basket Filler Ideas that don’t involve candy – some to make and some to buy. Just follow the links for the craft tutorials or instructions!

What to use for baskets:

The cheap wicker Easter baskets they sell at the store

Other stores have more fun “baskets” like fabric animals and colorful pails

Colorful organizational totes at the dollar store (we get these the most – fun and functional for after Easter!)

Decorative bowls

Toy containers: baby doll bath tubs, strollers or cradles, Lego containers, etc. (holds the goodies and doubles as a toy)

Real baskets from a home or craft store

Instead of using Easter grass, use fabric, a new piece of clothing, a baby blanket, etc.

Easter Basket Ideas (other than candy):

Theme Baskets:

Art supplies – paints, crayons, color books, notebooks, etc.

– paints, crayons, color books, notebooks, etc. Sports/outdoor equipmen t – Frisbee, balls, 2 person paddle games, etc.

t – Frisbee, balls, 2 person paddle games, etc. Baking or food – Aprons, play food, plates and other containers

– Aprons, play food, plates and other containers Bathtime – foam and sponge shapes, containers, other bath toys

– foam and sponge shapes, containers, other bath toys Beach or toy box – Sand pails, shovels, measuring cups, sifters, funnels, etc, This book would be cool too.

– Sand pails, shovels, measuring cups, sifters, funnels, etc, This book would be cool too. Gardening/bug catching/exploring – bug containers, nets, child-size shovels, boots, pots, explorer hats and vests

– bug containers, nets, child-size shovels, boots, pots, explorer hats and vests Superhero : Capes, KIDS comics and movies, action figures

: Capes, KIDS comics and movies, action figures Dress up – Jewelry, shoes, clothing, etc.

– Jewelry, shoes, clothing, etc. Game Time: Games and puzzles, snacks for family game night

What are you putting in your Easter Baskets?

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