25 Inexpensive Gifts For Your Easter Basket

By: Emily Johnson | Published: Apr 03, 2023

If you’ve gone outside lately, you might have noticed a change in the air. The breeze is getting warmer, the birds are chirping, and the sun is starting to peek out through the clouds. Spring has officially arrived, and while it might still look a whole heck of a lot like winter where you live, just keep repeating this mantra to yourself over and over: “The end is near. I will be able to go outside soon without the air making my face hurt.”

And with spring comes the most pastel of all holidays: Easter! April 9th will be here before you know it, so why not start shopping now for your favorite little (or big) one’s Easter basket? Whether you’re searching for basket goodies for a 4-year-old or a 21-year-old, these stuffers are sure to be a hit. Start scrolling to discover all sorts of fun little products that won’t break the bank.

These Slanted Tweezers Are Great For Teens and Tweens

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Okay, so this first one might not scream “Easter,” but if you’re looking for basket stuffers for someone a bit older, these tweezers are sure to please. They feature a strong wide grip and slanted tips for precise plucking, and the stainless steel construction makes them basically indestructible. Plus, they come in adorable light blue and yellow shades, in case you want to make them look a bit more Easter-y. 

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This Easter-Themed “Would You Rather” Game is a Laugh Riot

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While this hilarious “Would You Rather” game is technically supposed to be for kids, it’s funny enough to make the whole family crack up. It’s filled with hard-hitting questions such as “Would you rather fight a giant Easter bunny using only your legs or a miniature elephant using only your head?” Really makes you think, doesn’t it?

These Pimple Patches Send Blemishes Packing

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If you’re making an Easter basket for a teen who could use some help in the pimple department, these Dots for Spots pimple patches are a super easy way to banish blemishes. They’re ultra-thin, totally translucent, and use hydrocolloid to remove pus and shrink zits in as little as six hours.

This Suncatcher Kit is Perfect For Crafty Kiddos

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With multifaceted crystals that catch the light beautifully and a variety of fun options to choose from, this suncatcher kit is a great screen-free activity that crafty kids will love. It comes with over 1,300 gemstone stickers, two color guides, two window designs, and double-sided mounting tape so little ones can display their dazzling creations.

These Foot Peel Masks Make Feet Baby-Soft

Tuck some pampering into a teen or tween’s Easter basket with this two-pack of foot peel masks. To use, simply slip the booties onto clean feet, keep them on for 60 seconds, then remove and discard them. Within two weeks, dry skin will peel off to reveal baby-soft skin free from cracks and callouses. 

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This Bike Phone Mount is An Adventure Essential

Got an avid biker on your Easter list? This bike phone mount is surprisingly affordable, ridiculously durable, and small enough to fit into a basket. It’s compatible with both iPhones and Androids and has a secure design that keeps your phone safe and visible, no matter how rough the terrain.

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These Stretchy Strings Glow in the Dark

A word of warning: You’ll want to steal these stretchy glow-in-the-dark strings for yourself, so you might want to buy two sets, just to be safe. The stretchy design makes them great for calming down overstimulated kiddos, and the fun glowy feature can even make nighttime go more smoothly. They’re also latex and BPA-free.

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This Milk Frother Whips Up Barista-Level Coffee Drinks

If you have a caffeine lover’s Easter basket to fill, this milk frother would be right up their alley. It whips up coffee shop-quality lattes in your very own kitchen and transforms steamed milk into a light and airy treat in just 15 seconds. It can even be used to mix up smoothies and scramble eggs.

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This Derma Roller is Like a Mini Spa Treatment

I know what you’re probably thinking: Why would I put something that looks like it would be horribly painful in my loved one’s Easter basket? But trust me, this derma roller is not designed to hurt. It should be a more prickly feeling than painful, and the results rival a $100-plus professional micro-needling appointment.

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This Bunny Stepping Stone Is Perfect For Spring

Put a spring in their step and add a splash of color to your garden with this paint-your-own decorative bunny stepping stone. The kit comes with an 8.25-inch ceramic rabbit, six different colors of paint, and one paintbrush. And if your kid isn’t wild about bunnies, there are 15 different fun options to choose from.

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This Burt's Bees 2-Pack Hydrates and Conditions

Perfectly packed in a cheery floral package, this dragonfruit lip balm and lemon butter cuticle cream two-pack from Burt’s Bees just screams “spring.” The cuticle cream has a deeply hydrating formula and fresh lemony scent, while the lip balm smells sweet and tropical and keeps your lips hydrated all day long.

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This Rabbit Stuffed Animal Is Seriously Soft

With long floppy ears, realistic-looking features, and plush fur that’s incredibly soft to the touch, this stuffed bunny is sure to become your little one’s new BFF. It’s handcrafted for premium quality, and the durable polyester fabric offers the perfect amount of squish. Tie a sweet pastel-colored bow around his neck to complete the Easter theme!

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This Mini Garden Kit Has a Mermaid Aesthetic

This little mermaid-themed terrarium is downright magical. It features everything little ones need to grow their own mini garden, including quick-growing chia seeds that sprout in as little as three days. Kids will love watching their garden grow, and tending to their plants encourages patience and responsibility. You can also choose from dinosaur and unicorn-themed gardens.

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This Playfoam Is Mess-Free Fun

Unlike Playdough which dries out and gets ingrained into your carpeting forever, this Playfoam won’t get hard or sticky no matter how long you leave it out, and the mess-free design makes it perfect for on-the-go fun. Add one to your kid’s basket and watch them use it to create wonderfully squishy Easter eggs.

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This Slinky Toy Is a Timeless Classic

Add a bit of nostalgia to their Easter basket with this classic Slinky spring toy. For less than $4, you can give your kids the same little gadget you played with when you were their age, and you can work together on mastering the “walking down the stairs” trick that’s actually way harder than one would think.

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Kids Love These Squishy Little Critters

Kids are obsessed with these squishy little animal toys, and it’s not hard to see why. First of all, they’re adorable. Each set of 20 includes an assortment of cute little colorful creatures that are perfectly sized for little hands. Secondly, they have a squishy consistency that’s not just fun, but also provides calming stress-relief for anxious kids.

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These Fidget Spinners Have a Cool Robot Design

If you have someone on your Easter list who couldn’t care less about cute bunnies and colorful craft kits, these robot fidget spinners are sure to impress. The 3-piece set includes a trio of spinners in red, yellow, and blue, and the movable arms allow you to spin it like a typical fidget spinner as well as create your own little robot friends.

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These Scratch-Off Notes Are Way More Fun Than Post-Its

Sure, these scratch-off notes are technically marketed for children, but what grown-up wouldn’t love some colorful Post-It notes to brighten up their desk? Each note is black until you scratch off the surface to reveal a rainbow of colors underneath, and the set includes a wooden stylus to write or draw.

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These Peeps Gummies Are a New Spin On a Classic

Is it even Easter if you don’t include at least one package of Peeps in their basket? Check out these Peeps gummies, which are bunny and chick-shaped gummy candies with the same marshmallow flavor as the original. Warning: Once you try these gummies, you may never be able to go back to the full-sized version.

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This Cotton Candy Has a Hilariously Goofy Name

Every child on earth (as well as a few adults) would find this bag of cotton candy “Bunny Farts” hilarious, and seeing as Easter is all about bunnies, you pretty much have no choice but to include it in your little one’s basket. The best part? 10% of all profits are donated to charities for children with disabilities.

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This Slide Puzzle Provides Hours Of Entertainment

Way cooler than a Rubik’s cube and perfect for kids and adults of all ages, this rotate and slide puzzle will make anyone’s Easter basket a whole lot more fun. It’s made from non-toxic ABS plastic and the sturdy construction keeps the pieces intact. To play, rotate and slide the puzzle pieces to create elaborate patterns.

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This Dino Bath Bomb Makes Bathtime Rawr-some

If you struggle to get your kids into the tub, consider tucking this dino bath bomb into their Easter basket this year. Each fizzy bath bomb is shaped like a large dino egg and creates an explosion of colorful bubbles seconds after you drop it into the water. Then, once it’s dissolved, it reveals a cute little plastic dinosaur toy.

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These Magnetic Rings Must Be Seen To Be Fully Appreciated

The concept of this magnetic ring toy is simple, but the result is downright captivating. It’s tough to describe them without making them seem horrendously boring (three magnetic rings), so it’s probably best to just watch the video in the product description to see what these babies are capable of.  Bonus: They’re only five bucks!

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These Shower Steamers Instantly Revitalize

These relaxing shower steamers are a thoughtful way to show your loved ones that you care, and what better day to show them that than Easter? The 8-pack of steamers are infused with eucalyptus and mint that create a calming aromatherapy effect, and the clean-dissolving design won’t leave behind any grit or stains on your tub.

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