Easter Basket Ideas

I try to prepare for holidays well in advance, but once I see something on our 4-week calendar I know I need to put it on my to-do list. This week I got everything for Easter baskets. I always take Easter baskets as a chance to get some practical things for spring and summer. Some of the stuff I would’ve bought either way, but adding them to their baskets helps the kids appreciate the items vs them just magically showing up for use every year. Our kids are age 10, 10, 8, and 1.5. They do still believe in the Easter Bunny (or they pretend to because it’s more fun that way).

This year I opted for storage totes as baskets. I know these will get used when we do our spring cleaning/organizing. I also went with specific favorites for candy, instead of one mixed bag like usual. A chocolate bunny is also a must! For some reason my kids prefer solid to hallow, so I always get a hallow bunny for myself.

Easter basket ideas for older kids:

Masks

Small Stuffed Animal

Sunglasses

Bracelets

Chalk

Bubbles

Pool Float

Pool Toys

Bunny Ears

Easter basket ideas for toddlers:

Small Stuffed Animal

Sunglasses

Chalk

Bubbles

Sun Hat

Garden Tools

Flash Cards

Bunny Ears

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