This Easter, fill their basket with summer fun.
Easter baskets don’t have to be all about candy or plastic eggs. The best ones are filled with a mix of fun, creativity, and a few delicious treats that kids can enjoy long after the egg hunt is over.
This year, think of your Easter basket as the start of spring and summer fun. A little outdoor play, a little creativity, and of course, something tasty to snack on.
The Easter Basket Formula
Not sure where to start? Here’s a simple formula to get you started:
- 1 active play item (outdoor games, swim gear, sidewalk chalk)
- 1 creative activity (art supplies, our SuperBunnies printable, crafts)
- 1 seasonal essential (water bottle, hat, sunscreen, sandals)
- 1-2 treats they love (freezies, juice boxes, their favorite snack)
- A note from the Easter Bunny (optional, but always a hit)
Mix and match based on your kid's interests, and you've got a basket that feels thoughtful, fun, and made to last.
Build Around a Theme
Themes make basket building way more fun. Pick a theme your kid loves and build around it. Here are a few easy ideas:
- The Swimmer: Swim goggles, a fun pool float or dive toy, sunscreen, and flip flops. Add a pack of SuperFruit Freezies for post-swim snacking, and try this freezie hack with an insulated bottle to bring frozen pops on-the-go this summer!
- The Outdoor Explorer: Sidewalk chalk, a bubble wand, a jump rope, and some outdoor activity cards for kids who love being outside. Pair it with our SuperJuice Prebiotic Juice Boxes for easy sipping between adventures.
- The Budding Artist: New coloring supplies, sticker books, a sketchpad, and our SuperBunnies printable. Kids can color and cut out bunny ears to decorate their freezie pops, turning snack time into a creative Easter activity.
Don't Forget the Treats
A little sweetness belongs in every Easter basket. A pack of DeeBee's SuperFruit or SuperJuice Freezies are the perfect addition. Made with real fruit and big on flavor, they're a treat worth stashing in the basket (or the freezer for later).
Other easy basket treats: applesauce packs, granola bars, fruit snacks, and small cookie or cracker snack packs for on-the-go moments.
Make It Last Beyond Easter Morning
The best Easter baskets don’t end when the candy is gone. Instead of filling baskets with things that get used once, focus on items that spark ongoing fun. A favorite outdoor toy, a creative activity, a refreshing snack, something they’ll reach for again and again. Less filler, more joy.
Want more ideas for keeping kids entertained this spring? Check out Let Creativity Bloom: 5 Easy Spring Crafts for Kids.
