15 Cheap Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Kids (That Aren’t Junk)
Looking for fun Easter basket gifts that won’t break the bank? Or end up forgotten in a few months?
You’re in for a hoppy surprise!
These budget-friendly Easter basket fillers are not only creative and fun but also practical enough to be enjoyed long after the holiday.
The cheap Easter gift ideas:
- Are budget-friendly and thoughtful
- Don’t contribute to junky clutter or sugar oveload
They’re just thoughtful little treasures that kids will actually use and love!
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Top 15 Cheap (But Awesome) Easter Basket Gifts For Kids
1. Durable Outside Gifts
It’s spring! So, encourage your kids to get out into the sunshine and fresh air. Plus, these gifts keep them active and give them a break from screens – a win for mental AND physical health!
For outdoor items try:
- Sidewalk chalk
- Bubbles
- Jump rope
- Buckets
- Bike accessories
- Fishing supplies
- Balls
2. DIY Crafts and Art Supplies For All Ages
For young kids, fill the basket with markers, crayons, stickers, and small coloring books.
Older kids love sketchpads, design pencils, watercolor paints, and brushes.
3. Spring Storybook Surprise
Pick up a fun spring- or Easter-themed book from the dollar section or a used bookstore. It’s a gift that keeps on giving every time they turn the page!
For older kids, get them a book on something they’re interested in. This Easter, I’ll be gifting a non-fiction book to my big kids to help them explore their interests.
4. DIY Planting Kit
Include a small pot, soil, and flower or herb seeds. Or check out this kit. Kids will love watching their plant grow.
You can also include their own gardening gloves and rubber boots if they like to do more!
5. Outdoor Adventurer Easter Basket Gift Ideas
Include a bug catcher, magnifying glass, or butterfly net. And don’t forget a FREE Nature Scavenger Hunt to help your adventurers explore.
6. Movie Night fun
All this takes is a fun movie, a small bag of popcorn, and a pack of candy. It’s easy and loved by all ages!
7. Kid Coupons
Make your own coupons for chores and favors or snag free coupons that you can give to the kids.
My kids’ favorite: Staying up late and no chores for a day!
8. A Reusable Sticker Book
Regular stickers are fun. But I’ve had to scrape them off of walls more than once. Reusable stickers are perfect for hours of creative fun without the mess. And they can be used again and again!
9. Snack Attack!
Tired of all the candy?
Add individually wrapped snacks like granola bars, fruit snacks, or mini bags of popcorn.
10. Hands on Toys
Toss in a small Lego set (they’re usually inexpensive and fun). Or grab play doh or kinetic sand.
These gifts are different than your typical junky toys. They offer sensory benefits, encourage hands-on building and problem-solving, and can give HOURS of fun.
Even my 13 year old will still engage with these!
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11. Science Experiment Items
Kids of all ages love seeing the magic of science. So, add simple items like baking soda, vinegar, food coloring, and instructions for fun at-home experiments.
Check out cool diy science experiments for kids >>
12. Mini Puzzle or Brain Teasers
A small jigsaw puzzle or a simple brain teaser toy is great for quiet time and sharpening problem-solving skills.
13. A Personalized Water Bottle
A fun and functional gift! Use stickers or paint pens to customize a plain water bottle with their name or favorite characters.
14. Family Fun Items
Encouraging family connection never goes out of style.
Include a board game, card game, or fun questions that can help your family bond, laugh, and have a good time together without the clutter.
15. Phone Accessories – Great for Teens!
A trendy PopSocket, phone case, cute phone grip ring, or fun charging cable makes for a useful and stylish Easter basket addition.
Need more teen ideas? Try gift cards to their favorite stores, packs of gum, air fresheners for their car, or an inexpensive journal to record their thoughts.
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