Easter Basket Ideas | For Little Boys

Pete the Cat Book | Ninja Turtle | Magnetic Blocks

Peep Socks | Bunny PJ's | Sunglasses | Super Hero Legos

As promised, I'm sharing some of my Easter basket ideas for little boys.  My son is 3.5, and currently OBSESSED with all things super heroes, Ninja Turtles, and he loves to build things and take them apart on repeat.

As previously mentioned, I always like to throw in some sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and candy treats too, but books, a few toys, and some things that my kids can actually wear/use get tossed in as well.

It's worth noting, that if your boys are really young, you may want to avoid these type of Lego sets and stick with the larger Duplo variety.  We ONLY play with these when younger siblings are napping, and always at the kitchen table.

Hopefully this provides some fun inspiration for you!

Easter Basket Ideas | For Little Girls

bunny purse | bow | jelly shoes

chick socks | sidewalk chalk | sunglasses

bunny book | stuffed bunny

Easter is fast approaching, and with so much going on around here in the next month, I am trying to be proactive and put together Max and Ella's baskets ahead of time, just in case baby decides to arrive before or around the holiday!

I'm sharing some of my favorite ideas for what to put in a little girl's Easter basket today, and will be sharing some ideas for little boys (what's going in Max's basket), sometime this week.

I stumbled across the little bunny purse the other day, and almost died when I turned it around and it had a tail on the back.  It was so cute, I couldn't pass it up.

I always like to put sidewalk chalk and bubbles in my kid's basket to play with as soon as it starts warming up, and of course, there will be some candy treats too!

My Favorite Items for Toddler Easter Baskets

This year will be Max's second Easter, and it's a sure bet, he's much more aware of what will be in his basket now then he was last year at this time.

That being said, I have been trying to be proactive in collecting items to put in his basket from the Easter Bunny, just in case his little sister decides to arrive a few days early.

I've compiled a list of some of the things I've collected for him, as well as additional items that I love for toddler girl's too.

I willingly admit, that I do allow Max to indulge in sugary treats from time to time, so just to forewarn you, his basket will contain some sweets, but the majority of items in the basket are sugar/candy free!

1.  Happy Easter, Mouse!  From the series, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, these books are adorable.
2.  Crayola Sidewalk Chalk and Crayola Twistables Crayons, Now that it's finally spring, we love to get outside and be creative with chalk, and these crayons are great!
3.  Baby Bracelets from Lucky Sage Shop on Etsy, I'm pretty much obsessed with everything from this shop, but these baby friendship bracelets are seriously the cutest thing ever!
4.  If you crochet, you might considering using this free pattern from Lion Brand Yarns to make your own Easter Bunny. I'm making one for Max!
5.  Crocs, I know not everyone loves them, but they are great for outdoor play. Easy to slip on, and easy to clean!
6.  Adjustable Jersey-knit Headbands from my Etsy shop!
7.  Play-Doh Eggs, Every toddler loves Play-doh, and these eggs are perfect for little one's Easter Basket.
8.  Freshly Picked moccs, because they are the best baby shoes ever... I want them in every color, I even want them for myself!
9.  the Zoku Slush and Shake Maker, If you have not experienced the Zoku yet, you don't know what you're missing.  We have the popsicle maker, which freezes homemade pops in under 8 minutes, but now we are adding this to our collection!
10.  Eco Eggs, I purchased these last year, and just love the concept!

In addition to the things listed above, I have had great luck finding things in the Target Dollar Spot! Max's basket will include bubbles in the cutest little carrot shaped containers, some Easter stickers, a coloring book, a Peeps lollipop, among other things.

There are so many options out there besides candy.  For example, we will be filling our Eco Eggs with edible items such as fruit snacks, Annie's cookies/crackers, etc.  Use your imagination and have fun with it.  I'm always a fan of homemade items too!
-J