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16 Under-$25 Easter Basket Treats That Kids Will Find Legitimately Delightful

Adam Schubak
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Easter Basket Ideas For Kids
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Easter traditions vary from family to family. Some parents go all out, filling up baskets with treats and gifts that start to get as big as a Christmas haul. Others keep it limited to a much smaller scale, with little sweets and trinkets to put a smile on their kids’ faces on Easter Sunday.

If you’ve been racking your brain trying to figure out what you could give your child that they won’t stop playing with and forget about within a day, we have you covered! We found a bunch of options for various age groups to add to their basket for $25 or less.

A charm bracelet kit for a kid who loves crafting
A charm bracelet kit for a kid who loves crafting

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A charm bracelet kit for a kid who loves crafting

Make It Real has a knack for creating craft kits kids can't get enough of. With over 3,400 5-star reviews, this charm bracelet set is another home run. Kids can make up to 10 custom bracelets with the 194 pieces that are included.

$10 at Amazon

A sticker activity book from a beloved brand
A sticker activity book from a beloved brand

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A sticker activity book from a beloved brand

Whether you have upcoming travel or you're trying to limit screen time, Melissa & Doug's activity books will keep the little ones busy as they devour page after page. The set includes a Parsnip the Bunny stamper and 300 stickers to place across the 24-page book.

$15 at Amazon

A mess-free sand playset
A mess-free sand playset

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A mess-free sand playset

Many parents already know about the magic that allows their kids to play with sand without it getting everywhere. The Kinetic Sand Squishblossom set has molds to create a blooming flower in a convenient portable pot along with 8-ounce packs of neon pink and yellow sand.

$8 at Amazon

A retro keychain blind bag
A retro keychain blind bag

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A retro keychain blind bag

No, you haven't travelled back in time to the 1980s. Rainbow Brite is back! She has a whole new line of dolls, but speaking more to today's youth, there's also this line of blind bags containing keychain figurines. You can buy them in sets of three, so they'll have multiple chances of scoring the character they're hoping for.

$11 at Amazon

A mini cake baking set for your little chef
A mini cake baking set for your little chef

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A mini cake baking set for your little chef

Tasty Tinies kits are the perfect size for an Easter basket and a more interactive treat than just giving them a bag of candy. Meant for kids aged six and up, each box comes with the ingredients and tools needed to create two microwaveable mini cakes.

$8 at Amazon

A set of squishy building blocks
A set of squishy building blocks

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A set of squishy building blocks

Squeeze 'em. Stretch 'em. Stack 'em. The sky is the limit. This set of 20 Jelly Blox is as much fun to take apart as it is to put together. The pieces also have different sensory features making them much more than just simple building blocks.

$20 at Amazon

A bunny plush who can play with your baby
A bunny plush who can play with your baby

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A bunny plush who can play with your baby

It wouldn't be Easter without a visit from the bunny. GUND baby's peek-a-boo Flora plush toy uses her ears to cover her eyes providing laughs and entertainment to your baby long after the holiday is done. Don't ignore Flappy the elephant though, he's slightly less festive but just as adorable!

$20 at Amazon

An easier way to decorate Easter eggs
An easier way to decorate Easter eggs

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An easier way to decorate Easter eggs

Things can get very messy when it comes to dying and painting eggs this time of year. This Peeps-shaped holder spins your egg and comes with six pastel markers for decorating.

$24 at Amazon

A bead craft fit for a princess
A bead craft fit for a princess

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A bead craft fit for a princess

The days of needing an iron or glue for bead art are over. With Aquabeads, kids can do all of the work on their own from creating the art to making the beads stay together with a spritz of water. This Disney-themed set comes with everything they'll need to recreate their favorite princess.

$16 at Amazon

A different way to color with markers
A different way to color with markers

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A different way to color with markers

Coloring with plain old markers is fun, but can quickly become tedious. Crayola's Colourwhirls turns it into a bit of a game. Load markers of your choosing into the spinners and let 'em rip to create a unique design every time.

$12 at Amazon

A card game for the whole family
A card game for the whole family

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A card game for the whole family

If you're looking to get a little competitive this Easter, add Flip7 to their basket. Players take turns adding cards to their pile without getting two of the same card. It's frustrating and exciting at the same time. The game is just a deck of cards, which makes it great for traveling.

$13 at Amazon

A toy they'll bring everywhere this summer
A toy they'll bring everywhere this summer

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A toy they'll bring everywhere this summer

Koosh is another throwback brand kids today can still enjoy. Some slingshots may be dangerous to play with, but not when you're launching soft and squishy Koosh balls. Each slingshot comes with three mini balls for target practice or a game of catch.

$15 at Target

A soft and squishy plushie
A soft and squishy plushie

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A soft and squishy plushie

Who says an octopus has no place at Easter? Sweet little Caleb just wants to be part of the holiday fun, so he put on his bunny ears and he's ready for duty. We challenge you to find a more adorable friend to stand guard over the rest of the goodies in the basket.

$10 at Amazon

A different kind of Easter egg
A different kind of Easter egg

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A different kind of Easter egg

If you're shopping for a kid who prefers something a bit more adventurous than bunnies and baby chicks, Crystalynx Dragons are the answer. Each egg comes with one dragon that can be taken apart and mixed up with other dragons in the set. Don't be surprised if this ignites a new obsession for them. Be prepared to collect them all.

$15 at Walmart

A recolorable lamp
A recolorable lamp

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A recolorable lamp

Cost is just one of several reasons why you may want to consider having them decorate this lamp instead of real eggs. Light-Ups come with a lamp that glows three different colors and four washable markers so they could change up the design whenever they please. Once they're done, it can be a festive nightlight in their bedroom.

$8 at Amazon

A colorful doll with her own sticker set
A colorful doll with her own sticker set

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A colorful doll with her own sticker set

Move over Barbie, there's a new doll in town ready to take the world by storm. Decora Girlz are 5-inch toys that come in mystery boxes and each one has a different theme. There are 19 dolls in the collection and they all come with stickers and accessories.

$5 at Amazon

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