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Even though Easter is this week, have no fear! I have 32 cheap kids Easter basket ideas for you that you can easily pull together before this Easter:
- Easter Stickers
- Sidewalk Chalk
- Bubbles
- Jump Rope
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs (my personal favorite)
- Easter Book
- Coloring Book
- DVDs (our kids especially love VeggieTales & What’s in the Bible)
- Glow Sticks
- Mini Figurines
- Coupons for Family Time
- Little Stuffed Animals
- Homemade Cookies
- Flowers from the garden
- Markers
- Ponytail Holders
- Green Army Men
- Marbles
- Mini Craft Kit (Don’t forget to use a Michael’s coupon!!!)
- Fake Tatoos
- Family picture in a frame they can decorate
- Lost treasures that you’ve discovered around the house (you know what I mean, moms!)
- Balloons
- Ball
- Gum
- Play-Dough
- Notebook (make your own with paper you’ve cut into fun shapes or design your own on Zazzle.com!)
or fill Plastic Eggs with: - Pennies
- Jelly Beans
- Scripture papers
- Mini Erasers
- M&Ms
Now that you have all the best budget Easter Basket Fillers, read my top 7 Cheap Easter Basket Ideas I shared on my “Talk of the Town” TV segment. If you live in Nashville, you’ll also want to check out where all the Nashville Easter Egg Hunts are this year!
For eggs with a purpose, check out FamilyLife’s “Resurrection Eggs”. I featured them on my Daily Dash, so if you want to learn more, click HERE.
What are your favorite Easter treats to surprise your kids with?

