10 cute things to put in an Easter egg that aren't candy
Sometimes chocolate candies are just way too much. Go sugar-free (or try a mix of both) with these sweet Easter gifts that fit in a plastic egg.
easter egg gifts
Mood ring
Enamel pins
Buy a multi-pack and spread them out between different eggs. Look for cool patches to decorate denim jackets, too. $8, ardene.com
Cool socks
Who doesn’t love a fun pair of socks? Roll each sock up and spread them out between two eggs depending on your kid’s foot size. These graphic ones come patterened with treats, unicorns, monkeys and other fun prints. $10, mastermindtoys.com
Lego minifigure
A minifig is the perfect size for tucking into a plastic egg. We’re all about these baseball figures. Go Jays! $15, mastermindtoys.com
Lip Smackers
The classic lip balm is available in an array of yummy flavours. If you’ve got a more mellow kid, a stick of Blistex works, too. $5 for a tin of four, walmart.ca
Bunny earrings
A pair of pretty spring earrings (clip-on or posts) are a fun surprise to find in an egg. $6, claires.com
Mini cars
At just $2 a pop, these bitty cars will keep bringing the fun long after the egg hunt is over. $2 each, mastermindtoys.com
Band-Aids
Because they make all the boo-boos feel better. Pick up a box of your child’s fave character or series. $5, walmart.ca
Temporary tattoos
Cut out individual tattoos from a sheet to burrow inside eggs. We love this old-school pack. $22, drakegeneralstore.c
Erasers
A cute eraser goes a long way, and these Beanie Boos are no exception. You could visit your local dollar store for a cute selection, too. $5 for a pack of six, mastermindtoys.com
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Amy is a freelance writer and editor based in Toronto, Ontario. Her work can also be found in publications like Chatelaine, Toronto Life and The Globe and Mail.