What Can I Give For Easter Other Than Candy?

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Alternative Easter Baskets

Substitute Easter Candy with Books, Toys, Gardening Supplies & More

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Feb 19, 2008 Barb Hacker

Trying to avoid the candy overload this Easter? Here are some ideas for alternative Easter basket fillers.

Candy is an Easter basket staple, but sometimes parents need to cut out candy all together or at least cut back on the amount of candy the Easter bunny brings. Here are some alternative Easter basket ideas for boys and girls.

Books

Books are great Easter basket fillers. Choose books that are at your child’s reading level and that are about topics your child is interested in. Superhero books, pirate or knight books, and books about insects are good choices. Easter books are also a nice touch. Here are some book suggestions:

How I Became a Pirate; written by Melinda Long, illustrated by David Shannon; Scholastic (2003)
Diary of a Worm; written by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Harry Bliss; Joanna Cotler Books (2003)
Beast Quest – Ferno the Fire Dragon; written by Adam Blade, illustrated by Ezra Tucker; Scholastic (2007)

Toothbrushes and Toothpaste

Easter is a good time to replace toothbrushes. Add a fun Crest Spin Brush to the Easter basket. Remember to include some children’s toothpaste as well. Tom’s of Maine has a line of children’s toothpaste that avoids the artificial colors and flavors of many other toothpaste brands. Try Tom’s Silly Strawberry flavor for a fun, springtime flavored toothpaste.

Outdoor Toys

With spring just around the corner, most children will enjoy getting small outdoor toys in the Easter basket. Bubbles, sidewalk chalk and water guns all make good additions to an Easter basket. Also consider Frisbees, foam glider planes, jacks and jump ropes.

Indoor Toys and Games

Add playing cards, small games like Uno, window markers, stickers and a flashlight to Easter baskets. Consider adding craft supplies for children who like to paint, draw and color. Crayons, paints and colored pencils in pastel colors are a fun addition to an Easter basket. Play-doh and modeling clay are nice additions. Some children may enjoy an origami instruction book and special origami paper.