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for some non candy items to put in those Easter baskets (or perhaps the
little plastic eggs used for Easter egg hunts)? Here are some of
our favorite ideas!
1.
Vinyl Easter Finger Puppets
They
will have hours of fun with these brightly colored, 1.5" vinyl
rabbit and chick finger puppets! A box of 12 costs just $2.95. Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
(Item # IN-39/1124).
 2.
"Some Bunny Loves You" Stamps
These
cute stamps are even easy for preschoolers to use. Assorted designs and
colors. A box of 24 costs $5.95. Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
(Item # IN-12/1849).
3.
Easter Sticker Kit
Any
child would be delighted to receive this awesome kit, which includes 200
stickers and two gift bags for decorating. $5.99. eSticker.com
 4.
Plastic Duck Whistle Necklaces
These
whimsical whistles will certainly put a smile on the recipient's
face. Too cool! 2" long, attached to a 28" long
nylon cord. A box of 12 costs $4.95. Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
(Item # IN-39/304).
5.
Tender Tails Easter Egg
Bunny
Designed
of soft plush, this little bunny
features colorful embroidered detailing on his bean-filled belly.
8" high. He comes with a gift card that describes the significance
of the Easter egg colors (for example, "green is the springtime
sign of rebirth...yellow's for the daffodils that sway in the breeze,
giving glory to God and nectar to the bees.") $7.95 from
Abbey Press 
(Item #03724).
 6.
Easter Character Bubble Bottles
Any
child would love this unique bunny packaging. Makes bubble blowing
even more fun! Characters measure 3”; bottle is filled with 1-oz.
bubble solution and a blowing wand. A box of 24 costs $3.95. Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
(Item # IN-37/64).
7.
Easter Scratch and Smell Stickers
Great
basket stuffers, these stickers come in four mouth-watering scents:
Fruit, Chocolate, Flower and Jelly Bean. Sheet Size: (4) 3 3/8" x
11 1/2" $4.99. eSticker.com
8.
Homemade coupons
You
can easily whip these up on your computer or by using rubber
stamps. Tailor them to the recipient. For example, a child's
coupon might be redeemable for a sleepover with a friend or a no-chore
day; an adult's coupon might be redeemable for the dessert of his/her
choice or a backrub.
 9.
Spring Whimsy Kaleidoscopes
Is
there anything more fascinating than a kaleidoscope? These 5 1/4”
cardboard kaleidoscopes feature spring drawings. A box of 12 costs
$4.95. Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
(Item # IN-18/811).
10.
The Legend of the Daffodil Bear and Card
A
great gift for the daffodil lover! This sweet bear is made of of
super-soft plush and plumped with beans. His belly features an
embroidered daffodil design. He measures 12" high and comes
with a gift card that tells how angels turn stars into daffodils.
$9.95. Abbey Press
(Item #09023).
 11.
Easter Glitter Lipgloss on a Keychain
Perfect
little gift for those hard-to-please preteen and teen girls! Each
measures 3 1/4”. Assorted designs, colors and scents. A box of 12
costs $11.95. Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
(Item # IN-37/27).
12.
Clay Dough Easter Pins
Another
nice gift for the hard-to-please. Great in an Easter basket, or
tuck it in with your Easter card. These 2" pins are made of
clay dough. A box of 12 costs $9.95. Oriental Trading Company, Inc.
(Item # IN-37/150).
13.
Money
No,
don't just throw a torn, wadded up dollar bill in that Easter
basket! Instead, tuck a gold dollar coin, a rare coin or some
foreign currency inside a unique container, like some of those mentioned
in our article: Unique
baskets and candy containers for Easter.
A great gift idea
for the coin collector!
14.
Easter stencil book or Easter Activity Book
A
cute little activity book for kids. Available from MisterArt.com
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