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13 Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas for Adults and Teens
If you’re looking for creative non-candy Easter basket ideas for adults or just trying to think outside the box of the traditional Easter basket, this post is for you.
The sky is the limit when it comes to building an Easter basket for an adult or a teen, which can be exciting and overwhelming. That’s why I recommend picking a theme.
Themes let you customize your Easter basket to the recipient. Think about their favorite hobbies, sports, interests, etc.
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This list of non-candy Easter basket ideas is meant to inspire you to make a themed basket for adults, but it can also be used to help you build a basket for the teen, young adult, or college student in your life. If you’re hoping to give them a basket that will brighten their day without making them feel like a child, you’ve come to the right place.
These baskets can easily be adjusted for any budget. If you only have a little money to spend on a basket, you can head to the Dollar Store to find fun gifts for a good price.
There are two things I try to avoid for Easter baskets, junky toys and candy. That being said, there are still plenty of items you can buy at discount stores without indulging in either one of these items.
Celebrate love, rebirth, and the beginning of spring, with a personalized Easter basket for the people on your list. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make someone feel special.
Pick from this list of non-candy Easter basket ideas for adults or come up with your own idea to make someone feel extra loved this Easter.
1- Jesus is the Reason for the Season Easter Basket Ideas
Does your girlfriend or sister celebrate Easter as resurrection Sunday, the day Jesus conquered death? This is a great Easter basket idea for her. Gel pens, scented candles, and fancy tea would also go well in this basket.
Your Christian basket could include:
Colossians: Rooted in Him
Daily Grace Co. has a lot of great studies, not to mention they are so pretty. These studies would make great basket fillers.
Women's Prayer Journal
A prayer journal is perfect for keeping all those prayer requests in one place.
2- The Handyman Basket
An Easter basket filled with DIY-related items might be perfect for the tinkerer in your life. If you aren’t sure what things they might need, go with items that DIY-ers always need more of like sandpaper, clamps, and hand lotion. Maybe even band-aids.
To make this basket extra thematic, you can use a Lowes or Home Depot bucket as the basket.
Your handyman basket could include:
Contour Gauge Tool
There are so many helpful applications for a contour gauge. Your friend or loved one will love this tool.
Universal Socket Tool
The universal socket tool allows you to deal with bolts of all sizes without having to find the perfect wrench size.
3- The Athlete Basket
Score points and fill this Easter basket with sports accessories that you know your friend or loved one will get good use out of.
Any athlete could benefit from Icy Hot roll-on or sneaker deodorizers. If this gift is for someone who lives in your house, you’ll get to benefit from better-smelling sneakers as well.
4- The Kiss the Cook Easter Basket
Give an Easter basket filled with kitchenware, accessories, and gadgets to the person in your life who loves cooking.
If they are the kind of chef who already has all of the best kitchen tools, check out these creative gift ideas that they will be excited to add to their collection.
Your home chef basket could include:
Sur La Table Easter Egg Pot Holder
Isn’t this pot holder adorable? I love how sweet and simplistic the Easter egg design is.
Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder Set
If the chef in your life doesn’t already own a pair of these, I highly recommend them. Every home should have a set of battery-operated salt and pepper grinders.
Long Range Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer
If you want to get boujie with your culinary Easter basket, spoil your friend or loved one with a Meater. This gadget will give them peace of mind as they split their time between the grill and the kitchen.
5- The Wine Basket
The wine enthusiast in your life will enjoy this basket almost as much as they enjoy Easter brunch!
Be careful, though. You might find yourself building two wine baskets, one for your friend or loved one and one for yourself.
Your wine-lover basket could include:
El Corko Silicone Wine Stopper
What kind of friend or relative are you if you don’t get them this sombrero wine stopper? I’m not sure what is better about this cork: how it looks when it is in the bottle or how it looks when it is hanging from the neck of the bottle
Charcuterie Board Gift Set
This charcuterie board is awesome because it has a special place to store the utensils and labels. This board would work great for Easter charcuterie boards or just boards for any occasion.
6- The Pet Parent Basket
The pet parent basket is an easy one! Collars, collar charms, inexpensive pet clothes, snacks and toys can all be found at any pet store or department store.
Pet photo frames are great too and are easily found in most stores.
Your pet parent basket could include:
FurBall® Pet Hair Remover
People with and without pets love this product. The hair is one of the biggest downfalls of owning a pet, but the FurBall helps minimize that issue. They not only reduce pet hair in the washing machine or dryer. They can also replace dryer sheets altogether.
Split Elk Antler
A split antler is one of the best toys you can give a dog. The recipient of your Easter basket will be especially grateful for an all-natural treat that keeps their dog entertained and isn’t immediately torn to shreds.
You’ll also love:
7- The Music Lover Basket
iTunes gift cards are an obvious choice for music lovers. Great headphones or earbuds are available everywhere for ten dollars or less.
Skins and cases for MP3 players are cool and inexpensive as well. Let’s look at some more creative ideas you can add to your basket.
Your music lover basket could include:
Game That Song - Fun Music Card Game
Think Apples to Apples but with music! The music lover in your life will love this game that requires fast thinking and familiarity with a wide range of songs.
Acrylic Personalized Gifts Spotify Plaque
Music lovers are always putting moments to music in their heads. Get your special someone this frame to capture the feeling of a special moment. You’ll be bringing their musical imagination to life.
8- The Green Thumb Easter Basket Ideas for Adults
Does your loved one or friend have a gift for gardening? If so, it’s likely they already have the necessary gadgets and tools they need. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t items you can’t replace or improve.
Your gardener’s basket could include:
Gardening Log Book and Planner
It’s possible they already have a journal they use, but when they run out of pages in that one, they will already have a new one!
K-Brands Auger Drill Bit for Planting
If your friend or loved one is an avid gardener, they will probably enjoy saving a little time on digging holes. This drill bit cuts down on the time needed to plant bulbs, plants, and seeds.
9- The Crafter Basket Ideas
Craft supplies are easy Easter basket fillers for the crafty person in your life. A gift card to their favorite hobby store might be appreciated.
If you know what kind of crafting they enjoy–like knitting, scrapbooking, or embroidery–you can find items that will help their current projects. Otherwise, here are a few general art supplies they might enjoy.
Your crafter basket could include:
Macramé Wall Hanger Kit
Macrame kits are all the rage. If your crafter friend hasn't tried it yet, a small kit may be all she needs to start a new passion.
The Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit
If your friend or loved one is crafty and they have expressed an interest in crochet, this kit is perfect for them! As seen on SharkTank, The Woobles offer lots of adorable design options.
You’ll also love:
10- The Treat Yo’ Self Basket
The treat yo’ self basket is easy to fill! Lip balm, nail polish, hair accessories, face mask, lip gloss. The ideas are endless! Gourmet chocolates and snacks would be appropriate too.
Your basket could include:
Ice Cream Pint Holder - Treat Yourself
Give the gift of ice cream pints without cold hands! These ice cream koozies are just adorable.
BROOKSIDE Dark Chocolate
Most people have a snack or food that they associate with luxury. My treat yo’ self snack is Brookside’s dark chocolate acai and blueberries. They taste like extravagance.
11- The Brainy Basket
If your friend or loved one is a whiz at Rubik’s cubes and riddles, there are plenty of gifts you can get them, including a sudoku book and brain teasers.
Your brainy basket could include:
iDventure Cluebox
Give their brains a new workout with this puzzle that is solved in several steps. My puzzle-loving daughter had a blast solving it.
Smart Egg Labyrinth Puzzle Maze
Replace the traditional easter eggs with this challenging egg puzzle.
12- The Coffee Addict Basket
The coffee addict theme is great for an adult Easter basket. For this basket, we will allow chocolate-covered espresso beans despite our non-candy items rule.
Just picture your favorite coffee lover opening this Easter basket first thing Easter morning and having new coffee toys to play with.
Your coffee lover basket could include:
Iced Coffee Koozie
Who said practical items can’t also be cute and original?! If the recipient of your Easter Basket is also a Potter Head, they will love this “Acceptance letter” design.
Glass Cups with Lids and Straws
I can attest that these glasses enhance any drink I put in them, from water to iced coffee. They’re trending for a reason!
13- The Inner Child Basket
Encourage someone to let their inner child out with this super fun basket. This gift also doubles as a great kid’s Easter basket, although you might want to choose a different action figure.
Automatic Bubble Machine
This fun gift can be very useful at their next party too. 20,000 bubbles per minute, anyone?
Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure
Let the young-at-heart basket meet the comedy of an adult. Who needs this crazy cat action figure in your life?
You’ll also love:
I hope you found some fun ideas for Easter Sunday gifts.
Feel free to mix and match several ideas and trinkets based on your loved one’s hobbies and interests.
Easter is about rejoicing and celebrating love. Your family and friends will treasure their gift from their very own Easter Bunny.
Have a few of your own best non-candy Easter basket ideas to share? Let us hear in the comment section!
Happy Easter!
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