How To Create AMAZING Easter (Gift) Baskets

Boring Easter baskets, meet your match!

As we gear up for Easter festivities, there’s one tradition which always spreads smiles, no matter your age – Easter baskets! These festive gift baskets usually come full of the standard fare: jellybeans, chocolates and treat-filled plastic eggs. But if you’re tired of the usual candy craze and looking to do something a bit more creative this year, look no further.

Whether you’re putting together Easter baskets for kids, teens, friends or even yourself, make this holiday extra special for the ones you care about with these four themed gift baskets fit for Easter-lovers of any age (chocolate bunnies encouraged, but not required). From ideas for the basket itself to fun fillers to who it’s perfect for, we’ve got you covered.

1. Easter basket idea for kids: Zoo animal basket

For this themed Easter basket, look to animals for inspiration! Fill your basket with goodies featuring your little one’s favorite critter or go wild with a variety of animal-inspired treats. For toddlers, we find the Littles Carry-All^TM Caddy and the Small Essential Storage Tote make the perfect mini Easter baskets. Plus, to make them truly zoo-themed, you can personalize these styles with your child’s name and an animal Icon-It™ – choose from elephants, fish, owls and more! 

Fill this basket with:

• Animal stickers
• A stuffed animal
• A Cinch Sac personalized with an animal Icon-It™ (We also love the sloth, llama and fox designs!)
• Animal crackers

 

2. Easter basket stuffers for teens: Next stop, summer

When Easter arrives, we know summer is just around the corner! Your teens will be excited for summer break, so why not gift them a basket full of essentials they can use on their summer adventures? We think opting for a Small Essential Storage Tote for this Easter basket is a great choice for teens and tweens – it makes a perfect little goodie bag, plus they’ll be able to use it long after the holiday is over as a lunch sack or tote. Or, you can tuck their goodies inside the chic Felt Storage Bin, which transitions easily into a convenient room organizer after the Easter candy is long gone.

Fill this basket with:

• Tumbler or water bottle
• Sunglasses
• Scrunchies
• Gift card to an ice cream shop
• Clear Clip Pouch (This food-safe pouch is perfect for summer snacks!)
• Photo Key Fob (Personalize this keychain with a fond summer memory.)
• Fruity gummies

 

3. Self-care Easter basket ideas for adults

Everyone loves a thoughtful gift, which is why we believe Easter baskets aren’t just for kids! Gifting a friend (or yourself!) a sweet basket full of self-care essentials is a great way to show you’re thinking of them and that you care. For an elevated take on the Easter basket, go for a Tiny Utility Tote embroidered with the name, initial or monogram of the person you’re giving it to.

Fill this basket with:

• Eye mask
• Lotion
• Essential oils
• Candle
• Notecards with encouraging words or a thoughtful note written on them
• Flowers
• Notebook or journal
• A cute makeup pouch (The Half-Moon Pouch is our personal fave.)
• Mug
• Tea
• Chocolate or homemade cookies

 

4. Easter basket idea for anyone: Cute crafts!

This one is an Easter basket idea (or birthday gift) for all! Get creative with an arts and crafts themed basket filled with colorful art supplies and stationery. Cater your basket to crafts you know the person enjoys or choose a variety of fun supplies so they can let their imagination run wild. The Canvas Storage Caddy has all the pockets you need to tuck pencils, pens and some sweet Easter treats inside, plus it looks even cuter when personalized with an embroidered monogram.

Fill this basket with:

• Markers
• Sketchbook
• Paint
• Paintbrushes
• Decorative tape
• Colored pencils
• Colorful paper
• Stickers
• Sticky notes
• Pencil pouch (We recommend the Zipper Pouch or Mini Zipper Pouch.)
• To match this creative basket, go for a creative treat! We love these Easter treat ideas from Country Living.

We hope these creative Easter basket ideas for all ages help you make this holiday one to remember! For even more gift ideas and inspiration, check out our Easter collection, where we’ve rounded up gift baskets of every size and shape for you plus sweet little gifts to fill them with.

Looking for more gift ideas???? I’m happy to help you get creative to create the perfect gift.  Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!

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5 Bags Every Woman Needs!

Satchels and clutches and duffles, oh my! With so many bag styles to choose from, it can be tough to decide which carryalls to add to your collection. The right bag can add a pop of personality while keeping you organized and ready to tackle the day.  What kind of bag do you like????

#1 The Professional Tote

I don’t know about you BUT I love bags that are versatile whether you are a busy mom, a working women or a student.  Maybe you wear ALL of these hats and more.   Here is some favorites to take you from work to the gym to date night! I’m a BIG bag kind of girl so my fave is the Modern Tote!

Whether you work in an office, are running to class or just love to have ALL the essentials with you while out and about, a classic tote is a staple! Toss your laptop, books or planner (maybe even a snack or two) into this iconic over-the-shoulder style and you’re ready to slay the day. Is it just us, or does carrying a tote totally make you feel like you have your life together?

Top Totes: Modern Tote, Cindy Tote^TM

 

#2 The Compact Crossbody

Sometimes a no-fuss purse is exactly what the situation calls for. A small crossbody makes the perfect add-on to date night looks and casual outfits alike, and it’s just right for those who prefer a more minimal everyday bag. Plus, having your hands free means more hands for waving hello, holding ice cream cones, petting dogs… Wait, where were we? LOL!  

My favorite is the Inspired Crossbody!  It is my 3 in 1 bag!  I used it as a wallet, add the crossbody strap when I needs hands free and if I need a clutch, I add a wristlet strap!  

Crossbody Crushes: Boutique Crossbody, Inspired Crossbody Ltd.

 

#3 The Versatile Backpack

The roominess of a tote meets hands-free ease! Backpacks are a must-have for everything from travel to outdoor adventures, and with so many styles, there’s an option for every outing. Sporty, functional backpacks are great for hiking, day trips, airplane carry-ons or even diaper bags, while elevated faux leather backpacks make fashionable, on-trend options for work or everyday wear.

Our Backpack Picks: High Street Backpack, Adventures Backpack

 

#4 The Perfect Gym Bag

Think of your gym bag as your sporty sidekick – having all your workout gear together and organized can be just the motivating boost you need to get out the door and get moving. Of course, gym bags are ideal for activities like sports, yoga, dance, weightlifting and much more, but they can also double as overnight bags!

Our Go-to Gym Buddies: All Packed^® Mini Duffle, Cinch Sac

 

#5 The All-star Accessory

OK, so they might not be bags exactly, but we think a wallet or pouch are absolutely essential to any bag arsenal! These little accessories help keep things like cash, cards and IDs in place instead of floating around in the depths of your purse. Pouches are especially handy for keeping essentials like lip balm, hair ties, phone chargers and makeup organized and in reach. You can even carry these accessories solo by clipping on a matching Wristlet Strap!

Our Must-have Accessories: All About the Benjamins^®, Rubie Mini

Ready to refresh your bag collection? Learn how Thirty-One Insiders can earn rewards like product credits, half-off items and exclusive styles here!

Have a ThirtyOne-derful day!