12 Non-Candy Ideas for a Healthier Easter Basket
Erica Loop
Erica Loop
Erica Loop is a freelance writer living in Pittsburgh. When she's not busy creating kids' activities for her blog Mini Monets and Mommies, you can find her trying to hang out with her teenage son, being chased by her two Olde Boston Bulldogs or teaching a children's karate class (she's a third degree black belt!).
The post-Easter sugar high may not exactly top your must-see list when it comes to your child’s finest moments. Those chocolate eggs, marshmallow chicks, and jelly beans may be holiday standards, but that doesn’t mean your kiddo’s Easter basket has to overflow with sugary fluff. Whether your littles start bouncing off the walls at the slightest hint of chocolate-covered sweetness, they have food allergies, or you just prefer a healthier alternative, check out these non-candy Easter basket extras!
Crayola Glitter Sidewalk Chalk
Hey, it’s a special day, and that requires something that’s a bit out of the norm. Instead of regular ol’ pastel chalk, add some artsy awesomeness to your child’s sidewalk art with the glitter version.LEGO Friends Bunny’s Hutch
Celebrate the big bunny with this building set that’s perfect for older preschoolers (and a much smaller commitment than a live rabbit).Apple Park Picnic Pal Organic Bunny Blankie
It’s a stuffed plush toy and a cuddly blanket all in one. You can roll this bunny blanket up to stash it in an Easter basket, and then your tot can snuggle up with it.Easter Craft Stampers
Your kiddo can cover all the construction paper in the house with these cute Easter stampers.Crayola Modeling Clay
Your kids can build their own bunnies, chicks, and Easter eggs with this easy-to-use modeling clay.Melissa & Doug Slice & Sort Wooden Eggs
These aren’t exactly your typical Easter eggs, but they’re less breakable and totally fun for your kiddo to play with.Prismatic Egg Stickers
Your child will totally be into the glitz and glitter of these stickers. And you’ll be all for not having to sprinkle actual sparkles everywhere.<em>Pat the Bunny</em>
This classic children’s tale features a soft, fuzzy, touch-and-feel bunny that’s perfect for your toddler or young preschooler.Crayola Bathtub Fingerpaint Soap
Swap out the candy for something that’s so much soapy fun!Senger Organic Stuffed Bunny
This sweet, soft little bunny is 100-percent organic cotton. The handmade stuffie is sans plastics and contains none of those pesky petrochemicals.Bunny Rabbit Non-Skid Socks
These adorable bunny socks are fun to wear for Easter brunch — or on any other day of the year.Play-Doh Kitchen Creations Spinning Treats Mixer
Keep little hands busy with this fun Play-Doh set that will allow kids to make colorful treats without all the mess in the kitchen.Erica Loop
Erica Loop is a freelance writer living in Pittsburgh. When she's not busy creating kids' activities for her blog Mini Monets and Mommies, you can find her trying to hang out with her teenage son, being chased by her two Olde Boston Bulldogs or teaching a children's karate class (she's a third degree black belt!).
Erica Loop
Erica Loop
Erica Loop is a freelance writer living in Pittsburgh. When she's not busy creating kids' activities for her blog Mini Monets and Mommies, you can find her trying to hang out with her teenage son, being chased by her two Olde Boston Bulldogs or teaching a children's karate class (she's a third degree black belt!).
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