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Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by putting together a fun and festive Easter basket? From classic basket ideas to creative themes your kids are sure to love, we’re here to inspire you to make the holiday special with the help of Welch’s® Fruit Snacks!
To bring these ideas to life, be sure to stock up on Welch’s® Fruit Snacks at a store near you. Now, let’s hop to it!
Traditional Easter baskets are great, but sometimes it’s fun to shake things up and surprise your kiddos with a fun themed basket that plays into what they love. Try these ideas:
Maybe you have a kid that’s super excited for summer to begin, or perhaps you’re planning a family vacation to a sunny destination. Either way, these summer-themed Easter basket must-haves will fit the bill! Include flip flops, sunscreen, aloe gel, a visor, sunglasses, and more. Add the perfect tropical touch with Welch’s® Fruit Snacks Island Fruits, which feature a mouthwatering combination of island flavors: Strawberry-Banana, Tropical Punch, Pink Grapefruit, Guava-Kiwi, Mango and Pomegranate-Passionfruit. They’re packaged for an on-the-go lifestyle, making them great snack ideas for the beach.
What are the top items for Easter baskets with a sports theme? Consider giving your little athlete Easter basket goodies like a water bottle, baseball cards, a mini basketball, and socks featuring the logo of their favorite team. Be sure to include Welch’s® Fruit Snacks Reduced Sugar—the perfect better-for you treat to fuel young players during games and practices. They’re also individually packaged, making them a great choice for travel sports. Featuring Whole Fruit as the main ingredient, these non-perishable snacks have 25 percent less sugar than regular Welch’s® Fruit Snacks and 100 percent of the mouthwatering taste.
Have a little film buff at your house? Here’s how to make easy Easter baskets for mini movie enthusiasts. Start with a giant popcorn tub as your basket and add Easter basket treats like microwave popcorn, slippers, movie merch with their favorite characters, and Welch’s® Juicefuls® Juicy Fruit Snacks. These fun-to-eat Easter basket goodies are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, and E as well as gluten-free and non-GMO. Plus, they have a mouthwatering taste that’s the perfect alternative to classic movie candy.
We’ve got spirit, yes we do! Whether your kid plays on a school sports team or is simply filled with school pride, it can be fun to put together a basket themed around school spirit. What are some Easter basket must-haves in the school pride category? Start with apparel and merch like a logo T-shirt, hat, water bottle, pencils, and vinyl stickers for their laptop. You can also go the route of school colors by including items like socks, scrunchies, and nail polish in the appropriate hues. Another way to bring in school colors is Welch’s® Fruit Snacks! These yummy snacks come in a variety of packaging colors to coordinate with different flavors. Look for boxes that are red, blue, orange, and more to match their school colors.
Wondering what to get kids for Easter when you’re buying for a group? Whether you’re hosting Easter activities for kids at your house or are planning a school party as a class mom or teacher, consider putting together mini Easter gift baskets with just a couple small items. Here’s what to fill an Easter basket with when you have limited space and a limited budget.
Start with a tiny basket or bucket, which you can buy in bulk, or even use a plastic cup in Easter colors. Then add small items such as pencils, rubber balls, lip balm, stickers, and festive Easter basket treats like:
Welch’s® Fruit Snacks Easter mixed fruit edition features fun Easter shapes like bunnies, eggs, flowers, and chicks. Made with Whole Fruit as the first ingredient, these Easter basket must-haves are a good source of Vitamins A, C & E and come in fun holiday packaging that’s perfect for egg hunts, Easter basket fillers, and more. Plus, they’re allergen-friendly and individually packaged, making them a smart choice for classroom distribution.
Welch’s® Fruit ‘n Yogurt™ EGGS are chewy, strawberry bite-sized snacks with a center that is made with Whole Fruit and surrounded by Creamy Yogurt. Packaged festively for Easter egg hunts and basket fillers, these gluten-free Easter basket must-haves feature a good source of Vitamins A & C and have natural flavors
While the history of Easter baskets goes way back to ancient times, modern convenience makes it easy to create a basket your kiddos will love! Here’s a quick guide to how to make easy Easter baskets.
You don’t need a traditional wicker basket to make a great Easter gift. Consider using items that can be repurposed later, like:
To create a nice base and make your basket look fuller, add some decorative filler such as:
The best part of any Easter basket is the goodies inside! If you’re not making a themed basket like the ones we mentioned earlier, then go with classic Easter basket treats like candy, small toys, and other goodies. What is usually in an Easter basket if you go the traditional route? Try these ideas:
Start by placing the larger items in the back and layering smaller items in front. Use filler to keep things in place and make sure all goodies are visible. If you’re using a cellophane wrap, gather it at the top and tie with a ribbon for a polished look. Make your basket extra special by adding a handmade tag, decorative bow, or other final touch.
We hope our Easter basket ideas and tips inspired you to get creative this year! Remember to pick up Welch’s® Fruit Snacks—the ultimate Easter basket filler to keep everybody “hoppy.” Find them at a store near you using our Where to Buy feature in the right-hand menu!
