Another fun part of Easter. Probably the kids favorite part, presents! I try to think of things that are not candy, because they already get candy in their eggs. Here is what I included this year in Joy and Deano’s baskets. Next year Teddy will get one too.
Joy’s basket:
- Trolls figurines (Poppy and Branch)
- Frozen Elsa kite
- Melissa & Doug On the Go color book (Love these!)
- Milk Chocolate Cross
- Ring Pop suckers
Deano’s basket:
- Trolls movie
- TMNT kite
- Melissa & Doug On the Go Water Wow book
- Milk Chocolate Cross
- Ring Pop suckers
I absolutely love the Melissa and Doug On the Go Water Wow books. They are reusable. And the kids love them. They are great for busy bags, travelling, keeping busy at a restaurant, in the car, etc. I love that the pen stores in the book. They have other types as well that use magic markers. That is the kind I got for Joy. But I prefer the water books. They dry and then you can use them over and over.
This year I did kites and Trolls. The kids love the movie Trolls, and Joy was asking for a kite after seeing a kid in the park with one. I also like to give them a chocolate cross instead of a bunny. A reminder of what the true meaning of Easter is.
Some other non-food ideas for your kids. Depending on age, they may not all be enjoyable. These are a few. But really, whatever your child enjoys, can go in.
- bubbles
- chalk
- flip flops
- books
- card games
- dolls/animals
- jump robe
- kites
- roller skates
- clothes
- Bibles
- beach towel
- movie
- legos
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Thanks for sharing, Laura! Did you give them to them already! I like chocolate cross idea. Where did you get it? Great way to emphasize true meaning, while capitalizing on kids’ candy obsession.
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Thanks! Yes we did give them early. We like Easter Sunday to be just about Jesus. I found the chocolate crosses at Wal-Mart. But I am sure you can find them anywhere.
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