This year I decided to make candy-free Easter baskets because we have adopted an alkaline vegan lifestyle and candy is not included in the Dr. Sebi approved foods. Although I will allow my little ones to enjoy candy every once in a while, I opted for candy-free Easter baskets this year. Whether you are a vegetarian, vegan, alkaline vegan, or an omnivore limiting your children’s sugar consumption, particularly candy can be very beneficial for their health.
Pinterest has a ton of ideas for candy-free basket fillers. My favorite was this shopping list by Wonder Mom Wanna Be that categorizes each list with age appropriate gift ideas. I was able to use this list as a guide to creating age-appropriate Easter baskets for each of my children that I know they will enjoy. I have preschool aged up to teen children in my home so here’s the low down of what I put in their baskets.
Sonata’s Easter Basket – Age 4
- Stuffed animal
- bubbles
- toothbrush
- paint with water activity book
- Little Cosmetics Pretend Makeup Dream Set
- egg-shaped sidewalk chalk
- plastic eggs with small toys inside
- Playdough
Israel & Jeremiah’s – Ages 7 & 10
- Stuffed Animal
- bubbles
- toothbrush
- coloring books
- yo-yo
- egg-shaped sidewalk chalk
- Playdough
- plastic eggs with small toys inside
- Science experiments kit
Destin’s Easter Basket – Age 12
- yo-yo
- puzzle book
- plastic eggs with privilege coupons inside
- toothbrush
- Rubix Cube
- earbuds
Elijah’s Easter Basket – Age 16
- Game of Things
- toothbrush
- yo-yo
- puzzle book
- plastic eggs with privilege coupons inside
- Acne Facial Kit ( May seem weird, but he’ll appreciate this!)
I hope this gives you an idea of what you can put inside your little ones or “big” ones Easter basket this year! Especially if you have opted for the no-candy route. If you have any additional ideas of non-candy basket fillers, please drop them below in the comments. I look forward to your suggestions. Happy Easter!
