Best Easter Basket Gifts

April 6, 2023

Trying to decide on which goodies to buy for your loved ones’ Easter baskets? Sure, you know the go-to favorites such as Cadbury Creme Egg, Peeps and jellybeans, but what if you’re looking for something other than candy? From toddlers to adults and everyone in between, we’ve got you covered with our list of best Easter basket gifts.
 
Psst … these are things they’ll actually want (and use)!

Easter Basket Gifts for Toddlers

Toddlers are discovering the world and the joys of Easter. Consider gifting wearable items to enhance their experience for the current or upcoming seasons.

  • Rain boots
  • Sidewalk chalk
  • A swim suit
  • Water shoes
  • A hat (perfect for pool weather)

Easter Egg Fillers and Stuffers for Toddlers

Punch balloons or temporary tattoos fit perfectly into a regular-sized plastic Easter egg. If you have larger eggs available, a small container of putty or a little racecar is always exciting!

Easter Basket Gifts for Kids

Warmer weather is on the doorstep; are your children ready to get outside? Enjoy the sunshine with these outdoor-related gifts.

  • Sunglasses
  • Diving rings (and you may want to even include a set of goggles to accompany these)
  • ­­­­­Walkie-talkies
  • A kids gardening set
  • ­Binoculars

Easter Egg Fillers and Stuffers for Kids

Stamps, erasers and stickers are always great ideas. Besides, who doesn’t love stamps?!

Easter Basket Gifts for Tweens

Treat your soon-to-be teenager with some of their favorites.

  • Paint markers (we hear that these are all the rave)
  • Tie-dye t-shirt kit
  • Pajamas
  • Body wash (featuring their favorite scent)
  • Microbead pillows

Easter Egg Fillers and Stuffers for Tweens

Backpack pins, colorful shoelaces and iron-on patches are sure to please any tween.

Easter Basket Gifts for Teens

These gifts will put a smile on any teen’s face.

  • An insulated tumbler
  • A bedside caddy (to help organize their nighttime routine)
  • Felt-tip pens
  • An electric toothbrush
  • Novelty socks (customized for an extra surprise)

Easter Egg Fillers and Stuffers for Teens

A drawstring bag (for a larger egg), phone cable protector or chewing gum will do the trick.

Easter Basket Gifts for Adults

Why should kids have all the fun?! Go ahead and treat the adult in your life.

  • Cleaning gel (you know, the slime used to clean the hard-to-reach crevices in your car)
  • A seasonal candle
  • Silicone cable straps (for organizing those unwieldy cords)
  • A small, potted succulent or cactus
  • Heavy-duty hand cream (because let’s face it, winter weather can be hard on the hands)

Easter Egg Fillers and Stuffers for Adults

Coffee pods, tea bags and single-serve spice packets are great treats.

Move over Easter bunny – show ‘em what you’ve got! What are some of your favorite Easter basket gifts to give or get? Comment below with your ideas.

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