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Easter is just around the corner and that means for those who celebrate, it’s time to start thinking about filling those Easter baskets. While I love a good old chocolate bunny or cross in mine, with allergies and sensitivities to food, that can become a nightmare. Have no fear, I have compiled a list of must-have, non-candy Easter basket items that kids of all ages are sure to love!

Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Kids and Teenagers

Little ones to age 10

• outdoor chalk
• spring outfit (Green Kids is the perfect place to find something new-to-you!)
• new pair of sandals or shoes (Wal-Mart is the perfect place to shop for inexpensive shoes.)
• puzzles (Dollar Tree has lots of these for only one dollar.)
• Play-Doh or Silly Putty
• kites
• jump rope

• plastic kid-sized garden tools
• bug finding kits and butterfly nets
• a favorite DVD
• crayons and pencils (They now make erasable colored pencils too!)
• coloring books
• board books
• activity books (think get ready for preschool, third grade etc.)
• stickers (these reusable sticker books are great if you have a long car ride)

• beach gear (pails, shovels, balls etc..)
• sunglasses (we’ve gotten the cutest ones at Green Kids)
• Easter themed socks
• Dolls
• children’s Bible
• Matchbox cars
• Lego
• educational games

Tweens and Teens

• a favorite magazine subscription
• hair products (spiking gel, dry shampoo)
• new hair styling tool
• sample size personal care items perfect for purses, lockers or cars (Target, Wal-Mart and Meijer have great travel-size sections)
• nail polish, manicure items, nail files, etc.
  (Read how to create a fun spa basket for teen girls as well as how to create a cool nail kit for younger ones using only items found at Dollar Tree!)
• gift cards (the ideas are endless! (We love Starbucks, Subway, Target and Dollar Tree.)
• new phone case
• perfume, cologne or bath spray
• soaps and lotion
• sunglasses (Forever 21 is a great place for this and my next suggestion… .)

• inexpensive jewelry
• fun socks
• healthy snacks
• wallet or ID holder

Head here for last year’s list for even more suggestions!

Did I miss something? Let me know in the comments!