These 12 Easter Baskets Are For More Than Just Kids
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When it comes to celebrating Easter, there is something that each one of us holds dear. For some, that could be time spent with friends, family, or loved ones. It could be watching children search for eggs throughout the yard. For others, it could be endless amounts of chocolate and jelly beans. But for us, one special memory will always be engrained in this holiday—Easter baskets!
Yes, whether you were a family who loved them or hated them (that fake grass does get everywhere), you have to admit that you can’t miss them. But, instead of heading to the store to buy a generic, pre-packaged one, this year we’re offering up ideas so that you can make your own.
Of course, these baskets are meant to give you a bit of inspiration for a unique take on the traditional gift basket. With each one of us on a budget this year, we think it’s more important than ever to be intentional with not just what we spend our money on, but how we spend our money. And, when it comes to Easter baskets, personalizing a special gift is going to be something that they will cherish and keep—not just toss aside when the holiday is over. So, whether you spend $5 or $50 putting together your basket (seriously, it’s the thought—not the money spent—that counts!), we’re sharing some of our favorite Easter basket gift ideas to help get you started on making this holiday extra special!
Loved Ones
For Easter, your loved ones can be some of the most fun people to curate a gift basket for—after all, you know them best! Whereas the younger kids on your list might want a large assortment of chocolates, candies, and other sweets, your parents or grandparents might want something a bit more…well, adult. So, while we know that everyone has a vastly different budget when it comes to gift giving, if you’re looking to spoil them a bit, we suggest picking one larger gift to build and theme the basket around. Do they love to spend time in the kitchen? Why not create a basket with a new mug? A special person in need of some self-care? This could be the perfect time to add to their candle collection! The best part about Easter baskets is that they are unique to that person!
Parents
Shop:
Basket |
Chocolate Almonds |
Salami |
Kitchen Towel |
Floral Mug |
Bunny Vase |
Hand Wash |
Wine Aerator
For your parents, something a bit more sophisticated is called for. We love the idea of curating a seasonal—yet delicious—basket of some of their favorite items, whether they love their morning cup of coffee, a glass of wine in the evening, or love to entertain with a charcuterie board. And, for a festive touch, a floral rabbit vase is perfect for the holiday, but can be used all spring and summer long to hold Mom’s favorite blooms.
Significant Others
For your significant other, you might want to lean a bit more into their interests. Since this is someone that is extra close to you, you can offer a little self-care in the form of a Kindle (you could even download a few new books for them to read!) or a relaxing candle. For the traveler, a new custom luggage tag could be a sweet and thoughtful gift, while a vinyl album or headphone case could be perfect for a music lover.
Grandparents
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Basket |
1. Tea Sampler |
2. Gold Spoons |
3. Socks |
4. Gourmet Cookies |
5. Candy Dish |
6. Tote Bag |
7. Chocolate Truffles
What do your grandparents really want? After all, they are more likely to be the ones to spoil everyone else on Easter, not themselves. Instead of eating the leftover kids’ candy, we curated a basket full of sweet treats that have a much more upscale feel. And, after a long, busy day of egg hunting and entertaining, why not treat Grandma to a little relaxation time for herself with a pair of cozy socks and a cup of tea to unwind?
Siblings
Shopping for your older brothers or sisters can be a fun challenge since they might like many of the same things that you do (and you might even want their basket when you’re done). Now, many of these items can be more expensive, so we suggest picking one, but centering the basket around fashion, tech, or even the outdoors can be a unique way to make them feel included in the holiday, even if they are the adults at the party.
Kids
When you think of Easter baskets, you might immediately think of the bright, colorful eggs stuffed full of jelly beans. While that could make for a great Easter basket, if you are looking to personalize it a bit more, you can take a bit of inspiration from us! Instead of focusing on what they can eat, this could be a great time to add to their book collection if they are younger or colorful accessories, if they are a budding fashionista. The best part about giving an Easter basket to those in this range is that they’re sure to love it and remember it for years to come.
Kids (Ages 3-5 Years Old)
When you think of Easter eggs and baskets, this might be the first age that you think of. But what is there to put into a basket that is age-appropriate but not full of sugar? We love the idea of giving them Easter-themed activities that they can enjoy, whether that is coloring or a fun (or silly) toy to play with. Another great Easter basket for both child and parent? A cute pair of pajamas and a new book to read together at bedtime!
Kids (Aged 6-10 years)
Those in this age range will want something that doesn’t feel as childish as the baskets for the younger children, but also something a little more mature might not yet be appropriate for all. Instead of coloring books, we chose activity books. And for toys, we went with sidewalk chalk so that they could enjoy the outdoors and express their creativity at the same time (plus, it’s easily washed when they’re done!). And instead of a bedtime story and pajamas, why not gift them a new pair of furry slippers and a blanket to curl up in when the day is done?
Pre-Teen (Aged 10-12 Years)
This might be one of the hardest age groups to put a basket together for! For the girl who is beginning to love fashion, a bright pack of butterfly clips and lip balm could be just the thing. And, if they are feeling artistic (and you know that the parents would approve) you could add in some cool, temporary glitter body art. If they are more creative, we love these mini packs of Legos.
Young Adult (Aged 13 And Over)
What to get that adolescent in your family? Again, this is a great time to lean into their favorite hobbies or interests, but also a time when they are likely spending more time with friends. Why not give them something fun to share together, like a video game, or a way to remember these moments, like a mini camera? Again, someone who is growing up (or older!) and experimenting with fashion and makeup might like an adorable Easter themed outfit, or an eyeshadow palette to create new looks with.
Friends
While you’ve likely given—and received—an Easter basket from someone in your family, it may be less likely that you’ve given a gift to one of your friends. We think that this is a fun tradition that you could start with some of your best friends and a low-stress way to customize a gift that is completely for them. When it comes to your friends, you already have a pretty good idea of some of their interests or hobbies—they might even be close to your own! Much like members of your family, this is a great time to create a basket themed around one of the central items of your gift. Again, these baskets could be as simple or as lavish as you want—the important thing is that you make it special and have fun while doing it!
Girly Girl
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Basket |
1. Lip Gloss |
2. Jewelry Box |
3. Scrunchies |
4. Nail Polish |
5. Sunglasses |
6. Earrings |
7. Lip Balm
Friends are just fun to shop for, especially because you already know what they like. Honestly, for us, it’s like putting together a basket of your favorite things to gift. A friend who is a girly girl is going to love all things fashion and beauty, so small gifts that embrace that are a cute, yet personalized way to give a basket for them that they’ll love, instead of something filled with candy or silly knick-knacks. You could even choose a color theme and make the entire basket revolve around that as well (we chose pink!).
Fitness/Outdoorsy
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Basket |
1. Waist Bag |
2. Travel Box |
3. Hair Clips |
4. Bralette |
5. Shorts |
6. Stanley |
7. Watch Band |
8. Hammock
Making an Easter basket for someone who loves the outdoors might feel like the opposite of what you would usually see in a traditional basket. But, that’s why we love it. While items for baskets can get really expensive when you’re in this category, you can pick one central, more expensive item and round out the rest of the basket with more affordable items (like a new watch band). If they’re a gym lover, putting together a new workout outfit—in this case a bralette and shorts—could be a fun gift that doesn’t have to break the bank.
Homebody
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Basket |
1. Blanket |
2. Candle |
3. Mug |
4. Foot Mask |
5. Socks |
6.Robe |
7. Essential Oils
Have a friend that would rather stay home than go out? This could be the relaxing, cozy basket of their dreams. Let them get ready for the end of the night with a lightweight robe ( this one is under $25!) and the softest pair of socks imaginable. If they like to unwind at the end of the day with a beverage, a new mug for their favorite cup of tea—and a set of tea bags if you wanted—could be a most welcome after a long day. And our favorite? A foot mask to polish up their tired toes while they binge Netflix or start a new book.
Beauty Lovers
This beauty basket feels like the perfect blend of homebody mixed with self-care. After all, who doesn’t love to end their day with a few moments of skincare bliss with a face mask and a facial brush to rid their skin of the day’s stress? And to top it off before bedtime, they can indulge in a new moisturizer (mini size is the perfect affordable option) and a bit of rejuvenating lip balm as they head off to sleep.
