Many families enjoy giving a basket full of gifts and fun things for their kids on Easter. But, sometimes, figuring out what to put in those baskets can be a challenge.
In today’s post, I put together some themed Easter gift basket ideas to hopefully inspire you. In the ideas presented, I put an alternate idea of what to put the remaining gifts in rather than just a typical Easter basket. This is done with the intent to give your child something useful to use with his or her gifts rather than just another basic basket.
Also, please note that I didn’t really give any candy or food item ideas for many of them. That’s because food is the easy part! Go ahead and add your child’s favorite treats if you like.
Books
For All Ages
Put in a book box like this or a wooden crate {which can be personalized with name, ribbon, etc.}.
- assortment of books {Usborne has some great ones for kids and teens of all ages and don’t forget a Bible or devotional!}
- i-clips or other bookmarks
- book light
- PagePal Page Holder {for heavy readers}
Gardening
For Younger Kids
Put in a small wheelbarrow.
- hand gardening tools
- bigger gardening tools
- watering can
- seeds
- gloves
- plant labeling sticks
- Sharpie fine point markers
For Older Kids and Teens
Put in a large basket that can be used for picking veggies.
- hand gardening tools
- seed starter planters
- seeds
- gloves
- sprayer
- plant labeling sticks
- Sharpie fine point markers
Art
For Younger Kids
Put in a colorful bucket.
- coloring books
- crayons
- finger paint
- art paper
- watercolor paints
- watercolor paintbrush set
- brush cleaning tank
For Older Kids and Teens
Put in colorful bucket or a wooden crate {which can be personlized with their name, ribbon, etc.}.
- adult coloring books
- colored pencils with sharpener
- oil paint set
- paint brush set
- wood palette
- small canvases
- brush cleaning tank
Nail Polish
For All Ages
Put in a cosmetic/accessory bag.
- Piggy Paint fingernail polish {get several colors}
- Base Coat and Top Coat
- polish remover
- glass nail files
- Tweexy nail polish holder
- toe separators
- cotton balls
Tools
For Younger Kids
Put everything, if you can, in the wood toolbox.
For Older Kids and Teens
Put everything in a nice toolbox.
The Grass
If you like to pad your baskets with some grass, here is some colorful grass from Eco Grass that is made using recycled paper.
Fishing
For Younger Kids
Put as much as possible in a tackle box.
For Older Kids and Teens
Put as much as possible in a nice tackle box.
- fishing pole {if your kid or teen is ready, maybe get an even nicer one}
- floats
- weights
- hooks
- fishing pliers
Camping
For Little Kids
Put in a cute little backpack.
- marshmallow roasting sticks
- chocolate {Honey Patties are good for flavorful s’mores!}
- graham crackers
- marshmallows
- To-Go Ware flatware set
- glass water bottle
For Older Kids and Teens
Put in a nice camping backpack.
- a water-resistant flashlight
- marshmallow roasting sticks
- chocolate {Honey Patties are good for flavorful s’mores!}
- graham crackers
- marshmallows
- camping tool {the one linked has a knife, can opener, jar opener, tent reamer, fork, and spoon}
- glass water bottle
Beach
For Younger Kids
Put in a cute kid’s tote.
- beach ball
- sunscreen
- swimsuit or swim trunks
- beach towel
- towel clips {these are cute alligator ones}
- sunglasses
- sand bucket and toys
For Older Kids and Teens
Put in a cute beach tote for girls and a backpack for boys.
- volleyball
- sunscreen
- swimsuit or swim trunks
- beach towel
- towel clips
- wooden sunglasses
- waterproof holder for cell phone
Movie Night
Put as much as possible in a popcorn bowl.
- a favorite movie or TV series on DVD
- popcorn kernels
- coconut oil {to pop the popcorn in}
- stovetop popcorn popper or glass microwave popcorn popper
- honey sticks
- gummy bears
- Izze Sparkling Juice
Hair
For Younger Kids
For Older Kids and Teens
Put in any basket, a pretty tote bag, or {if you want to get fancy} a Raskog cart {she can put hair accessories in one tray, makeup in another, and fingernail stuff in the third}.
- Topsy Tail
- bobby pins {and maybe a nice glass jar to put them in}
- hair tie bracelet
- hair ties
- hair dryer
- curling iron set
- curling iron cover
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