Skip the Sugar: Creative Easter Basket Ideas Kids Love

(99.9 KTDY) - Easter morning, your children likely are ready to wake up and rush to see what the Easter bunny has placed in their baskets. Easter candy is colorful, delicious, and kids can't wait to see what they have.

If you're one of those parents who might want to know about other ideas for Easter baskets besides candy, there are some really cute, affordable ideas for baskets. Let's face it, you might not want your child to eat candy for a week.

Let's take a look at some ideas for filling baskets that won't break the bank and hopefully keep kids entertained.

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Bubbles Are Something Fun to Put in an Easter Basket

What child doesn't love blowing bubbles? You can usually find a three-pack of bubbles at most retailers for a reasonable price. Bubbles can go a long way in entertaining a child.

Giant Sidewalk Chalk Is a Great Idea for an Easter Basket

One idea for an Easter basket item that is usually affordable and fun for kids is giant sidewalk chalk. Sidewalk Chalk, whether it's Easter shaped or giant sticks, lets your child use their imagination to draw whatever they want. It gives them a fun task to do outside in the sunshine, so they don't have to be stuck indoors playing a game console or on a phone.

Get a Pack of Vegetable Seeds or Flower Seeds for an Easter Basket

Grabbing one or two packs of vegetable seeds for your child's Easter basket is a way not only to put something different in their basket, but also to help your child with an activity. Seeds are generally inexpensive, and while y'all are learning to grow something, your child won't even notice they are learning while enjoying something fun and different.

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Free Chore Cards Are a Simple Way to Fill an Easter Basket

Most children have chores or tasks that they do each week to help out around the house. Why not create a few handwritten cards that offer them a pass redeemable by you, allowing them to avoid one chore? It's different, and it's extremely cost-effective. If you want something fancier, make them on your computer.

Books or Puzzle Books Are a Non-Treat Item for an Easter Basket

A search at any dollar store will let you find books for kids of all ages. Whether they like puzzle books or stories, you can find plenty of options to pick from at various dollar stores. Most of the items you can find are affordable, and some may even come in packs of three.

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Fun Items for the Pool Are a Great Addition to an Easter Basket

Whether you know the neighborhood pool is opening soon or your family is planning a trip to the beach, pool toys are a great addition to Easter baskets. A bonus is that most of the items can be found for an inexpensive cost. And to take things a step further, if your but is bigger and if it's time for a replacement for their swimwear, your kids would love to get that in their baskets.

Grab a Decorative Water Bottle to Put in Easter Baskets

A regular plastic water bottle from any dollar store is typically very inexpensive and a fun thing to put in an Easter Basket. As the days grow ever warmer, a child would be happy to have an extra water bottle. In addition, there are so many affordable options that have themes or characters.

Grooming Items Are a Fun Thing to Put in an Easter Basket

Whether it's decorative hair accessories or combs, items for your child's hair are fun for them and useful for you, especially as summer approaches. You can get them in the habit of taking care of their own haircare needs with the items that you buy.

Younger Children Will Be Delighted to Find Stickers in Their Easter Baskets

If you are looking for something fun, the little kids will likely love it. Then, look at any sticker section in a dollar store, as the selection is huge.

Consider Putting a Kite in Easter Baskets

Recently, two days in a row, I saw someone flying a kite near our neighborhood, and I thought what a great idea for a child's Easter basket. With the many parks in our area, you are sure to find wide open space if you don't have any at home. It's another way to get your children outside.

Crazy, Bonus Idea for Easter Baskets

Instead of candy, you can go all natural and put actual vegetables in an Easter basket. It sounds crazy, but it sure might be hilarious and cute to see a big carrot stick popping out of an Easter basket.

Enjoy Easter!