Not to sound like a Scrooge (or whatever the Easter equivalent would be) but I am not a fan of regular Easter baskets. I mean, I can get behind how cute they are, especially the ones in bright colors that have fabric liners with cute springtime animals festooning them. So you’ll probably think my reason is really silly. Honestly, they’re just a big pain to store. Especially if you have a handful of kids. like I do. Keep reading for more ideas on alternatives to Easter baskets.
why I searched for non-traditional alternatives to Easter baskets
It’s not like I’m a minimalist. However, I try not to hold onto a lot of superfluous items. When it comes to seasonal decor I try to store it as efficiently as possible. Traditional Easter baskets don’t stack into each other very well. They end up taking up a lot of room for something you use one day.
My second reason is that I like things like that (Easter baskets, Christmas stockings) to match. At least I like them to coordinate. It’s nice to go with something on-traditional that might be easier to find each year.
6 alternatives to Easter baskets
Bushel Baskets
When I was looking at Easter baskets when we were first married I fell in love with small bushel baskets. You can find them all year long, plus they stack into each other. Even better–they get a lot more use then just for Easter. This is what we use and they’re perfect for us!
Sand Pails
I don’t know about you, but we go through sand buckets pretty quickly over here. They tend to break easily and seem to only last a season. If you household is like ours, wouldn’t a new sand pail be a great Easter basket to welcome the warmer weather and replace your old one? Plus, they are really inexpensive!
Storage Bins
Check out these adorable totes and baskets I found on a recent trip to Target. There are so many decorative bins out there that would make beautiful Easter baskets. Then have a great second life as storage for toys, art supplies, or clothes!
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Watering Can or Flower Pot
If your little one has a green thumb then they’d probably love something that they can use outside. A little plastic flower pot or fun watering can with a favorite character on it would put a smile on both your faces when they use them outside to help you in the garden! You can usually find a ton of outdoor things geared towards kids at this time of year at Target, Kmart, and Walmart.
Reusable Bags
Reusable bags have become really popular, and you can find them in pretty much any dollar store (these cute Dr. Seuss bags were in my local Target dollar bins) and near every grocery store checkout. These are great alternatives to Easter baskets because they’re so practical! They make great pool or library bags for your littles, plus you can borrow them and use them for your next shopping trip!
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Edible Candy Basket
If you’re not sure what I mean by an edible basket then check out this post or this post. The great thing about these “baskets” are that once the candy is eaten, there’s nothing to store! These are great if someone in your family REALLY loves candy, although I think if I went this route I would make sure that everything inside the basket was candy-free.
What does your family use for Easter baskets?
