Hard to believe we are now approaching Easter. While it’s still over a month away the stores are full of Easter goodies and my mind is on Easter baskets. With Liam just having a birthday, Christmas still fresh, and my kids needing NOTHING. I am trying to be pretty minimal for their Easter baskets this year. Lots of things they NEED vs just crap. If you are looking for minimalist Easter basket ideas for kids- I’ve got you!
Minimalist Easter Basket Ideas For Kids
Books: My kids’ Easter baskets always have books! Liam is doing early readers right now to practice his reading and Charlotte loves any books with ballerinas.
A stuffed animal: Even though this is not something my kids need I will usually put a small lovey in their Easter baskets. Both kids really love them.
Things they need: Usually this means new cups for water, underwear, a hat, etc. One year for Liam I put a pair of Natives because his were too small. I have also been known to put their favorite snacks that we would buy anyway.
Things for summer: I almost always put a swimsuit in their Easter baskets. They need them for summer anyway and this way we have them and are all set. Other fun ideas: bubbles, sidewalk chalk, goggles, and pool toys.
Toiletries: A new toothbrush, toothpaste, body wash, bath bombs, etc. Anything you’d normally use but if you can find a fun Easter or spring version of it that makes it even more fun!
Easter baskets do NOT need to be extravagant and I have learned that over the years. Your kids don’t really care and just get excited to open things even if they are practical!
We don’t really do Easter Baskets in the UK (although they are getting a much bigger thing) but we do provide lots of Easter Eggs (which I don’t think is a big thing in the states), some years I will remember to roll eggs down the hill and then we do Easter Lunch as well. Christmas and Birthdays are for gifts in our home and Easter is all about the Chocolate and the Food 🙂
I have such fond memories of Easter egg hunts with my mum when I was a kid. In fact, I still have a stuffed toy to this day that was part of an Easter scavenger hunt!
-Lisa
I like the idea of going minimal. These are great ideas! Holidays have gotten out of control; I see people posting to facebook that their kids got a trampoline, bike, Xbox, etc. for Easter. It’s too much!
Nice to learn some traditional practices from other countries such as these Easter baskets for kids. I like the items listed, it can also be used as a checklist for kids whenever they go on family trips.
Thank you for giving us ideas on what we can put in our Easter baskets. I am thinking of not giving away chocolates this season coz they are no good for kids. These options you’ve mentioned are very achievable.
We don’t really do Easter Baskets in the UK (although they are getting a much bigger thing) but we do provide lots of Easter Eggs (which I don’t think is a big thing in the states), some years I will remember to roll eggs down the hill and then we do Easter Lunch as well. Christmas and Birthdays are for gifts in our home and Easter is all about the Chocolate and the Food 🙂
I have such fond memories of Easter egg hunts with my mum when I was a kid. In fact, I still have a stuffed toy to this day that was part of an Easter scavenger hunt!
-Lisa
It’s never too early for easter preparations! Love seeing how others celebrate.
I like the idea of going minimal. These are great ideas! Holidays have gotten out of control; I see people posting to facebook that their kids got a trampoline, bike, Xbox, etc. for Easter. It’s too much!
Time flies. I can’t believe easter is almost here. Thank you for these east basket ideas. I want to keep things minimalistic this time.
Oh my gosh! I love these Easter baskets ideas. Better to give them things that they need instead of candies.
This basket idea looks really good and perfect for kids. I loved your stuffed toys part though.
Hhhmmmm…I second the idea of getting them items they actually need. That way, we all save on money, too!
Great ideas for a minimalist Easter basket. I love the suggestion to include a book. I always include a book when gifting items to kids!
I just finished decorating for Easter! And although my kids are older now, these are wonderful Easter basket gift ideas!
Easter baskets can be a pain to get together sometime especially as kids get older, I love these helpful tips!
I love the idea of a minimalist basket for kids. I try to get my girls things they need so it doesn’t wind up on the floor.
Nice to learn some traditional practices from other countries such as these Easter baskets for kids. I like the items listed, it can also be used as a checklist for kids whenever they go on family trips.
these are great ideas and love the book ideas. Help people kids to love them. Great that when kids read books.
Thank you for giving us ideas on what we can put in our Easter baskets. I am thinking of not giving away chocolates this season coz they are no good for kids. These options you’ve mentioned are very achievable.
My kids always look up to the gifts. I put a couple of books in as well. My son is not much of a reader though.
What a lovely basket for kids. I always try to find useful gifts as well.