Simple, Clutter-Free Easter Basket Ideas Your Kids Will Love

Inside: Here is a fail-proof formula for simple, clutter-free Easter basket ideas for kids that won’t create more clutter in your child’s room.

It’s almost Easter, and we do Easter baskets in our house!

I know, I know. I’ve heard ALL the arguments against Easter baskets, but we do them. 🙂

Even if you don’t do Easter baskets or if those days are long gone, stick with me. I want to share with you how you can simplify any gift-giving occasion, while still giving meaningful gifts the recipient will absolutely love.

In our family, I don’t try to recreate Christmas. Since Easter falls in the Spring and warmer weather for us, we focus on more outdoor items to encourage our kids to stay outside!

Also, remember, you don’t have to buy ALL the things. Go for quality over quantity. The whole goal is to keep Easter baskets simple and clutter-free!

In fact, Americans spend A LOT each year on Easter, and by simplifying our Easter holiday habits, we will save money too!

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A fail-proof formula for creating a simple, clutter-free Easter basket for your kids!

1 – Remember, it’s Easter! (Faith-based Easter basket stuffer ideas)

Chances are, if you are creating an Easter basket for your child, you celebrate Easter. Use it as an opportunity to remind your children why we celebrate Easter with these faith-based Easter basket stuffer ideas.

There are so many wonderful items out there. This year, we are getting our girls books from the Action Bible series. That series has been a huge hit in our house, and there’s nothing like making Bible stories fun and easy to read.

Faith-based Easter basket gift ideas:

• A bible (there are sooooo many options out there for kids) – We love the Action Bible!
• A bible stories coloring book
• A cross necklace, bracelet, etc.
• Bible story-related crafts
• Christian music digital downloads/CDs
• A journal/devotional specifically for children or teens

2 – Books make the perfect Easter basket stuffer

Books are a huge priority in our home. While I love the library, I want my children to always have a book within reach, and we prioritize making books available to them.

We’ve gifted a variety of books over the years. Some years it was picture books. Other years, it was whatever chapter book genre they were interested in at the time.

We’ve also gifted them non-fiction books to help them learn a new skill. Like baking for kids, woodworking for kids, etc.

Get creative! You can never go wrong with a good book.

3 – Buy things the kids can use: think functional, needed, etc.

My kids know that every year they will get spring/summer footwear for Easter. It’s almost a running joke now. They will say things like, “Oh, I don’t need sandals yet, Easter is right around the corner!”

Since Easter usually falls during the change of seasons, think of items your growing children may need or want.

Clutter-free Easter Basket ideas include:

• Shoes
• Socks
• Hats
• Accessories for whatever sport they love
• Accessories for whatever hobby they enjoy
• Sunglasses
• Swimsuits
• Wireless earbuds / headphones
• Fashion jewelry
• Toiletry items, make-up, etc.

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4 – Buy items that encourage outdoor play

Next, look for Easter basket stuffers that encourage creativity and/or outdoor play. We almost always include some sort of toy or accessory that encourages the kids to get outside. It can be something as simple as a ball or it can be large, like a zipline!

Get creative based on your space and your child’s interests.

Easter basket ideas for outdoor toys:

• Balls
• Sport accessories
• Bicycle, skates, skateboard, and/or accessories (Bike basket, handlebar accessories; wheel accessories)
• Zipline
• Slackline
• Ninja line
• Tree swing
• Walkie-talkies
• Hiking backpacks
• Butterfly habitat
• Sidewalk chalk
• Wagon
• Fishing gear
• Camping equipment and accessories
• Headlamps, flashlights
• Jump ropes
• Frisbee
• Pool toys
• Gardening supplies
• Birdfeeder kit
• Bubbles
• Hammock
• Binoculars
• Waterguns
• Pocket knife / multi-purpose tool
• Jumbo games
• Drone (that works and won’t be super expensive if a kid/teen destroys it)

Here are even more outdoor toy ideas for your kids.

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5 – Look for Easter basket stuffers that encourage creativity and (screen-free) play

Finally, you can’t go wrong with anything that encourages creativity. It could be a book that teaches them how to do something new and creative, or it can be accessories for any hobby they love.

Here are a few Easter basket ideas that encourage creativity:

• Any art supplies
• Baking supplies
• Coloring books
• Paint by number
• Puzzles
• Games
• Yarn crafts
• Woodworking supplies
• Canvas, watercolor paper, etc.
• Journal, pens, markers, stickers
• Wooden eggs for painting
• Legos
• STEM kits
• Large magnets

Here are even more clutter-free gift ideas for your kids!

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6 – Candy

Every Easter basket needs candy and/or homemade treats. You know what your family loves, so stuff the basket with all of their favorite treats so they can eat enough sugar to make their bellies hurt!

We reuse the same eggs every year and stuff them with our kids’ favorite candies. It’s been a fun tradition everyone enjoys.

Clutter-free Easter Baskets

The above formula helps create the perfect Easter basket combo that creates clutter-free Easter baskets that everyone can appreciate! Keep Easter baskets simple and clutter-free, and encourage your kids to be creative and get outside!

With this formula, you can’t go wrong with creating a simple, clutter-free Easter basket your kids will love!