51 Things to Add to Easter Baskets Besides Candy

A list of 51 things you can include in your kids’ Easter baskets instead of candy.

There seems to be a constant stream of candy coming into our house all year long.

First, there’s Halloween, Christmas, and Valentines day where our girls acquire mounds of candy that last for weeks on end.

Then there are holidays like the Fourth of July where candy gets thrown from parade floats and kids make a mad dash to grab as many Jolly Ranchers and Sweetarts as they can.

Plus there are the numerous birthday party goody bags received throughout the year – filled with Starbursts, Tootsie rolls, and little chocolate candies.

Add to that trips to the dry cleaner, hardware store, hair salon, and bank where kids are encouraged to pick up a lollipop or two.

The barrage of candy is endless.

So this Easter I’m looking for ways to cut back on the candy I add to my daughter’s baskets. Little trinkets and games, craft kits, and even seeds to plant in our garden are all fun gifts for kids to receive on Easter morning.