Looking for cute, budget friendly and maybe even practical Easter basket fillers that your kids will love? It can be tough to find affordable items that look cute, fit in a basket, and aren’t 100% candy or chocolate. But it can be done!
Here are 8 Easter Basket finds from stores like Dollar Tree, Five Below, and PopShelf. These are great places to find budget friendly, non-candy Easter basket fillers.
Fidget toys
Taking your kiddos to Easter church service or driving to Grandma’s for a family dinner Easter weekend? Fidget toys will give them something to do. The latest craze is the fidget cheese. I love that they have expanded the fidget toys! You can find just about anything anymore.
Snacks
Kids love snacks! You can fill their basket with items for school lunches, picnics or family movie night. They feel special when it is specifically for them and they do not have to share. Get some small party bags and fill them with their favorite snacks. Try a bag filled with veggie sticks, goldfish or pretzels in their basket. Make small bags of trail mix or homemade high protein muffins to round out the basket.
Stuffed animals especially Squishmallows!
Who doesn’t love a stuffed animal? Squishmallows are all the rage! There are so many cute stuffed animals that you can surely find their favorite.
LED light up gadgets
LED light-up gadgets are fun and they come in so many forms as well. I have seen light up roses, light up swords and even light up fidget toys. Your kids will love using an LED gadget as a flashlight when fort building or on an evening family walk!
Fun socks
All these stores carry fun and holiday themed socks! I’ve seen snack socks like Cheez-Its socks, game socks like Monopoly socks and of course Easter socks with bunnies and peeps. They really make a fun addition to a basket and they are useful and inexpensive. Who doesn’t need another pair of socks!
Outdoor Fun
Bubbles and sidewalk chalk are fun activities they can do outside on warmer days. Not only are they cheap and easy to toss in an Easter basket, but depending on your kiddos’ age, they require almost no supervision from parents! Give yourself a post-Easter egg hunt break while your kids play!
Coloring Books, Craft Kits and Stickers
Just in case you don’t have enough artwork covering your fridge, a new coloring book will bring your miniature artist’s creativity to life! Find a Spring or Easter-themed coloring book or craft kit.
Self-Care
Spring may have sprung, but wintery dry skin is still a thing! Chapstick, hand lotion, nail polish or bath bombs are easy Easter basket fillers that will go easy on your wallet! This year I have seen many cute Peep themed items and other Easter type self-care items.
Moments of Joy
In addition to its religious and cultural significance, the Easter basket also serves as a means of fostering family traditions and creating lasting memories. While you are gathering items to fill their baskets, Just think about what can bring you little moments of peace while giving them little moments of joy and go from there. May your Easter basket be filled with love, laughter, and endless blessings. Happy Easter!