For me, it’s a little hard to believe that Easter is only a few short weeks away. However, that means it’s time for me to get busy coming up with the perfect Easter basket ideas for my kiddos! While I don’t necessarily have anything against traditional Easter baskets filled with sweet treats, I tend to be the type of mom that goes more with ideas that don’t get the boys hyped up quite so much. I love including simple toys, sweet stuffed animals and fun activities. But as any mom knows, an Easter basket isn’t really complete without something to eat sitting inside so this year, I went outside the box and came up with some kid-approved Candy-Free Easter Basket ideas that are sure to be a hit in any home!
The first thing to remember when creating an Easter basket for any kid is that each child is different and each Easter basket should reflect the things that they love and enjoy! With this in mind, I headed to my local Walmart in search of items to fill the perfect candy-free Easter basket for my littlest. I was immediately drawn to the Easter aisles at the front of the store and their endless selection of perfect odds and ends that were sure to make my Easter basket a success! If you’re stumped on what to put in your child’s candy-free Easter basket here are a few ideas to inspire you!
Simple Non-Candy Easter Basket Fillers:
- Coloring Books
- Crayons
- Colored Pencils
- Sketch Paper
- Bubbles
- Water Balloons
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Stickers
- Activity Books
- Small Toys
- Action Figures
- Play-Doh
- Slime
- Plastic Eggs with Small Toys Inside
- Plush Toys
- Temporary Tattoos
- Small Balls (Ping Pong, Mini Sports Balls)
- Mini Frisbees
- Game Cards
- Jump Rope
- Slinky
- Play Jewelry
Once I had picked out a simple basket and a handful of the non-candy ideas above, I was almost finished but I know that in my home, Easter is not complete without something to eat inside our Easter baskets. As I mentioned, this year I really wanted to stay away from sweets so I began walking up and down the snack aisles looking for something to complete my candy-free Easter basket. As soon as I saw the Slim Jim Original and Mild Smoked Snack Sticks in the Gable Top boxes, I knew I had the perfect finishing touch for my candy-free Easter basket.
You see, not only are these individually wrapped snacks a perfect item to add to my Easter baskets but they also just happen to be a favorite of both my kids! They are so easy to stick into their lunchboxes or for them to grab as they are on their way out the door for sports practice. Knowing this, I was thrilled that I could complete their candy-free Easter basket with an item that they can not only enjoy on Easter but in the coming weeks as well. I also noticed while I was making my purchases at Walmart that I could create my own virtual Easter Basket by visiting SlimJimBoldBreak.com and enter for a chance to win on of 20 $100 Walmart e-gift cards* (more on that later). With ideas filling my head, I quickly made all my purchases, returned home and laid out everything that I had bought to create my candy-free Easter Basket!
I’ll be honest, the really awesome thing about this candy-free Easter basket is that in addition to it having the perfect Slim Jim snack inside that everyone loves, it also provides hours of fun instead of a single few minutes of candy! With all the items I had purchased at Walmart, including my Slim Jim snacks, I was able to fill my candy-free Easter basket to perfection and style it in a way that was really cute!
Once I had my candy-free Easter basket made for my little guy, I quickly hopped over to the Slim Jim website and was able to create a fun virtual Easter basket and use my creation as an entry into the Slim Jim sweepstakes! All I had to do was go to this website, choose the items I wanted to include in my virtual Easter basket and then enter my basic information for a chance to win on of 20 $100 Walmart e-Gift cards. 5 winners are awarded each week and once you’ve created an entry, you can share it on your social channels for a chance to get extra entries and increase your chance of winning*.
This fun virtual Easter basket literally takes less than five minutes to make and simply for submitting your fun creation, you could win a Walmart e-Gift card to help you fill your candy-free Easter basket! Be sure to click on the image below to get started today!
So, what are you waiting for? Make this year’s Easter basket about finding items that everyone in your family will love! Start by heading to Walmart today to stock up on Slim Jim snacks and a variety of candy-free Easter basket fillers that are sure to be a hit!
Then, don’t forget to create your virtual Easter basket online for your chance to win! Between your real life candy-free Easter basket and your virtual Slim Jim Easter basket, you’re sure to have an unforgettable Easter celebration!
Now tell me, what will you be placing your your candy-free Easter basket this year?
*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. The Slim Jim Build Your Own Basket Sweepstakes is sponsored by Conagra Brands, Inc. Open to legal U.S. residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 & older. Begins 12:00 a.m. PT on 3/1/18 & ends 11:59 p.m. PT on 4/1/18. Twenty potential winners will be randomly selected to each receive a $100 Walmart eGift card. Total ARV: $2,000. Odds depend on number of entries. For full details see official rules at SlimJimBoldBreak.com.
Slim Jims are such a cool idea for an Easter Basket! My daughter loves them, and I could see myself snacking on them too. I will have to be sure to do this, this Easter.
I love this idea. I’d rather give my kids treats full of protein than treats filled with sugar. It doesn’t hurt that my kids love Slim Jim, either. =)
Stacie recently posted..Chic and Affordable Wedding Dresses Under $100
I have noticed more and more parents are going for no candy Easter baskets or at least less candy in the Easter baskets. Long as there is one chocolate bunny in the baskets everything will be fine around my house.
I typically fill baskets with books and toys and minimal candy. Even the big, pre-filled baskets at the stores have less candy and more small toys, trinkets or activity books. Thanks for the contest info. I’ll have to stop by and create my online basket.
tomi C recently posted..Maple and Brown Sugar Air Fryer Bacon
I choose candy-free ideas for our Easter baskets as well. The kids don’t miss it and it’s better for them!
Ashley recently posted..Candy-Free Easter Basket Ideas
I get in a little trouble every year for stuffing the grand kids baskets full of sweets! lol. This is a great idea, I’m going to try this. I know it is a much healthier option.
Yes!!! These are such great ideas! I try my best to keep sugary treats at a minimum! My kids (especially my oldest) would love these ideas!!
This looks like a fabulous basket. My kids would be offended if there weren’t candy in their baskets though, but they would like all of this in a basket-plus candy. We do enjoy Slim Jims!
My son has never been a huge candy fan. His basket always has sunflower seeds, jerky and usually a game of sorts.
EGGCELENT baskets! Indeed Easter baskets do not need to have candy in them! As a mom of a type 1 diabetic, I have done baskets without candy for years. I love your ideas!
Joely Smith recently posted..Fashion Focus: The Perfect Blouse For Everything
I love this idea. So much candy around on this holiday that it’s nice to have some alternatives.
Candy free baskets need to be fun and your ideas are perfect! I do like to give bubbles and coloring books in mine.
I love all the items you picked for your Easter basket and of course I’m a big fan of keeping them candy free! I love when people do themes for their baskets with non candy items and this year we will definitely be putting plush bunnies in them like you did! so cute
Melissa Chapman recently posted..Top O’ The Morning! Tipsy Treats To Consider For Your St. Patrick’s Day Party
My kids love Slim Jim too. I have honestly NEVER tried one but I would add it to their baskets!
I love this. My boys love slim Jim’s. We will definitely be getting this basket. A mans easter basket of sorts .
Great ideas! I love candy-free Easter baskets and… my kids and grandkids have learned to love them too!
Cathi Crismon recently posted..Springtime M&M Sugar Cookies
I am trying to do candy free Easter baskets this year, too. I’m also avoiding all of the little junk toys that will just end up in the garbage. My kids really need to learn that we don’t need so many things to be happy.
Candy free Easter baskets are such an awesome idea and I like the suggestions you have in this post. Even parents who give their kids some candy can cut back, replacing those sweets with healthy treats and/or fun activities and toys.
janis recently posted..DIY LED Light Wall Hanging Project Easy Way to Add Cozy Ambiance to Any Room
This is a really nice basket. My kids would really love to see this on Easter morning. We love Slim Jims too. They’re so good!
I always struggle to know what to fill Easter baskets with because I do not like to do a lot of candy. These are great ideas that will help me out a ton, thanks!
This is a cute idea! I try to incorporate books, dvds and little toys in the girls baskets vs. candy.
Heather recently posted..The Day My Heart Shattered
So nice to see people putting together a candy free Easter basket. I mean, chocolate and candy is awesome but too much of it isn’t healthy for the kids.
These are really great ideas. We have a couple candy favourites in our baskets each year but mostly go candy free. Slim Jims are something my daughter would actually prefer over candy too!
Cyn Gagen recently posted..Free or Low Cost Things to Do in London Ontario
Your kiddos are adorable! I love these tips - just started my Easter shopping yesterday and I’m trying to stay clear of candy, especially for my toddler. My older son would love an entire basket filled with Slim Jim lol
Allison Cooper recently posted..How to Actually Choose Pregnancy Safe Makeup
Now that my kids are older, gone are the days when I prepare Easter basket for them. They still love some good candies though.
What a fantastic idea. This year I am limiting the candy to 1 per basket! So this is a great option, especially for my teen who would LOVE this!
It is good to go for candy free easter baskets. Also as you mention it is so important to make the baskets keeping in mind the preferences of the kids. Some great pointers to take a leaf out of.
These are all good suggestions for candy Free Easter baskets. I have been wondering what to put in my granddaughter’s basket this year.
Slim Jims go in baskets so nicely! My kids juts love those meat sticks.
Candy free Easter baskets are something that you rarely see but is such a great idea. I have been wanting to do this for years and I think I just may this year.
Ohhh, good thing I was able to read thisz i almost forgot about easter! Glad that I also got an idea about what to prepare for kids over easter hunt.