Hi friends!!! I’m so excited to celebrate Easter this weekend. Ive’ rounded up some last-minute Easter basket ideas that your kiddos will ACTUALLY use (and none of them are candy!) Now, don’t get me wrong, I’ll definitely be throwing in a chocolate bunny or two – but having thoughtful items that they’ll use throughout the year is TOTALLY worth it.
First up – YOUNG GIRLS – Ages 6 to 8
- Mini Magna Tiles – Need I say more!? These are a go-to for all my kiddos around this age. They can play for hours! The mini size is great for travel, too.
- Gardening Tools – LOVE this for Spring time. Get your littles outside and plant some fresh flowers!
- Science Experiment Eggs – This is sure to make Easter morning a big hit. Your kiddos will be ready to put on some science experiments!
- Water Balls – A summer favorite! From the yard to the pool and even the bath – these keep the fun going all summer long.
- Reusable Water Balloons – SO much better than regular water balloons – no clean up necessary! and no need to buy more water balloons every time you all decide to have a summer party or afternoon pool sesh!
- DIY Friendship Bracelet Kit – LOVE these for sweet best friends or sisters!
- Tie Dye – FOREVER a childhood favorite activity!!!
- BOGG Rain Boots – While I wish it was 80 degrees and sunny everywhere, we still have quite a few chilly, rainy days ahead. These will keep your girls warm and dry – and they are SO cute.
- EASTER BASKETS – Still need an Easter basket!? These are adorable and have several color options!!!
- Playdoh Easter Eggs – Pre-filled Easter eggs with Play-doh. These are PERFECT!
- Hair clips – These are so nostalgic and making a BIG comeback. Makes any hairstyle even cuter!!!
- Bunny purse - This purse will be adorable all-year long!
- Glasses – The cutest glasses for your girls! Heck, even I want these!!!
- Chalk – Another Spring and Summer favorite.
NEXT – BOYS Ages 7-10 Years Old
- DIY Wooden Birdhouse Kit – Encourages creativity and a connection with nature as kids assemble and decorate their own birdhouse
- Glow in the dark Capture the Flag – SUCH a fun game for the late evening summertime activities!!! Perfect for the backyard.
- Paracord Bracelet Craft Kit – Rugged, “cool,” and practical. Teaches survival skills and keeps busy hands focused!
- Leather Adventure Journal– An awesome custom journal for documenting outdoor adventures and sketches
- Kendama Toy – This toy is a perfect item for your boys to learn a new skill!
- DIY Terrarium Kit – This has FUN written all over it. A great experimental toy for middle-schoolers
- Boomerang – A nostalgic favorite; This toy stands the test of time!
- Portable Hammock for Kids – Going camping this summer? Bring this portable hammock with you! Can also be great for the grandparents house, or even a fun activity in your backyard!
- Taco cat goat cheese pizza – Need I say more!? Family game night!!!!
- Science Experiment Eggs – This is sure to make Easter morning a big hit. Your kiddos will be ready to put on some science experiments!
- Walkie Talkies – These walkie talkies look like SO much fun. Perfect for kids that don’t have cell phones and simply want to use them to play around the house!
- Fidget toy – Car ride coming up? Long wait-times for appointments? Grab this for your kiddos to keep them busy!
- Rain Boots – While I wish it was 80 degrees and sunny everywhere, we still have quite a few chilly, rainy days ahead. These will keep your boys warm and dry – and they are SO cool.
- Water Balls – A summer favorite! From the yard to the pool and even the bath – these keep the fun going all summer long.
- Outdoor game – A great way to get outside and have fun!!! Say goodbye to the TV and hello to fun outside. Great thing about this? Can be played inside too if it’s raining or dark!
LAST BUT NOT LEAST, TWEEN GIRLS!!!
- Fun Crew Socks – These are adorable and totally give Anthro-vibes!
- Punch Needle – Such a fun way to spend an afternoon! Order 2 and make them together!
- Outdoor game – A great way to get outside and have fun!!! Say goodbye to the TV and hello to fun outside. Great thing about this? Can be played inside too if it’s raining or dark!
- Slammo – A perfect game for the backyard or the beach! Fun for the tweens – and the whole family!
- Bracelet Kit – LOVE a friendship bracelet, and your girlie will too!
- Lego – Legos aren’t just for the boys! This super cool Lego set will have your Easter filled with fun.
- Monogram wallet – Your tween is going to LOVE this. Gives a higher-end look for less!!!
- Initial Necklace – Initial necklaces are all the rage right now, and the pops of color are so fun for the Summer!!!
- Jewelry case – Another look for less! A perfect way for your tween to keep all her jewelry organized as she goes from school to sports.
- Ooly pens – These glitter pens are SO beautiful and fun to write with. Order some for your girlie and yourself!!!
- Hair ties – You can never have too many hair clips, and these won’t pull her hair out!
- Hair clips – Hair clips are SO in right now. Your tween will be trendy and cute in these hair clips!!!
- Slippers – I LOVE these slippers! Cute and comfortable!!!