Needing inspiration to fill those baskets once again? Here are some simple, sugar-free ideas for all ages!
Toddlers
Between the hunts and desserts galore, your household is probably overloaded with sweets. Here are some easy, candy-free inspirations to fill your tike’s basket.
- Bubbles
- Sidewalk chalk
- Books
- Stampers and stickers
- Bath toys
- Board games
- Puzzles and other educational toys
- Outdoor toys like pails, shovels and kites
- Sippy cups
- A new stuffed lovey
- Rain boots
- Wearable fun like bunny ears and other themed dress-up accessories
School-aged kids
If your household is like mine, your kids probably have more stuff than they need. Instead, consider filling their baskets with experiences.
- Gift cards to their favorite dessert shop or restaurant mean they get to cover the tab on your family’s next trip!
- Family memberships to local attractions are a great way to fill upcoming summer days, not to mention are a great way to save some money. Pair the membership with some gear they might need while at the venue and you are set for fun.
- Fill their basket with recipes and cooking supplies so they can play master chef and make something for the whole family to enjoy.
- Craft kits
- Games
- LEGOs
- Puzzles
- Books
Teens
Teens are forming strong opinions. And while that may make them harder to please, you can use that insight to draw inspiration from their interests. For example:
- Fill a foot bath with spa accessories like plush slippers, claw clips, eye masks, lotion and polishes, along with a date for an at-home DIY spa day.
- Got a sports enthusiast? Tip a hat over and fill it with fanfare like ballpark snacks, new fan gear and tickets to a game.
- Music lovers are sure to smile when they find their baskets filled with some new headphones or earbuds, Bluetooth speaker, a Spotify subscription and tickets to an upcoming concert. (MONEY SAVING TIP: Communities around the metro will be hosting an array of FREE outdoor concerts in the coming weeks.)
- For gamers, load up on high-tech gifts such as a new pair of headphones, controller skins or grips, LED light strips and charging cords.
- For artists and crafters, fill up their baskets with new pencils or markers, colorful embroidery patterns and how-to books.
- Foodies would love a gift card to their favorite restaurant or someplace new to try, cookbooks and kitchen gadgets. Add in some nostalgia with recipe cards of family heirloom recipes.
For even more at-home Easter fun ideas, check out these handy resources.
About the Author – Born and raised in the Oklahoma City metro and a graduate of the Gaylord College of Journalism at the University of Oklahoma, Lindsay Cuomo has worked for MetroFamily since 2014 covering local stories, people and events. Lindsay is a mom to three school-aged boys and calls Moore, Oklahoma home.
