Easter is just a few weeks away and if you are like me, you are on the hunt for basket fillers. Finding the perfect gifts for those Easter baskets is not always simple however, especially if you are working with a budget. But, before you stuff those baskets with candy and cheap toys, check out some fillers that are both fun and affordable.
Aerobie Pro Ring™
Get the kids outside and active with the Aerobie Pro Ring. The thin design allows it to travel long distances and the soft edges ensure comfortable catches. It also has an open center for personalized throwing and catching. It has a 13-inch diameter and even set the Guinness World Record for the farther throw at 1,333 feet. It is available in an assortment of colors. You can find the Aerobie Pro Ring at Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, BJ’s, REI, Academy, Olympia Sports, Amazon, Big 5, Meijer, Fred Meyer, Hobby Lobby, Scheels and Dunham’s Sports. For ages 12 and up. $9.99
WONDER PARK Clip-On Plush Assortment
Meet the official souvenir of Wonderland – The Wonder Chimps! They are super-soft and smell like cotton candy, just like in the movie. Kids can collect them and clip-them on to take them wherever they go. There are several to choose from. Manufacturer: Funrise, Ages 3+ SRP $4.99
GAZILLION Mini-Hurricane
With the GAZILLION Mini-Hurricane, kids can blow a gazillion bubbles in just seconds. Simply pour the solution in the reservoir and just press the button to watch a colorful storm of bubbles. It is the coolest bubble machine and hand-held blaster this season. It includes a 4 oz bottle of Gazillion Premium Bubbles solution.
Ages 3+, SRP $5.99
Cutetitos
Cutetitos are adorable stuffed animals wrapped and hidden in burrito blankets. Kids can unroll them and discover the collectible fun. There are 12 different Cutetitos including super rare ones. Each one comes in a blind bag to take the excitement up a notch. The assortment includes Slothito, Puppito, Bunnito, Monkito, and more. Another fun surprise is finding the Cutetitos personality. Is it mild, medium, hot, or super spicy?
Manufacturer: Basic Fun!, Ages 3+, SRP $9.99
PAW Patrol Paddlin’ Pups
If your little one is learning to swim or just loves to have fun in the tub, SwimWays PAW Patrol Paddlin’ Pups are a perfect Easter basket filler. With just a twist of the winder on the side, these adorable characters move through the water all on their own. Choose from Chase or Sky and watch your child’s imagination light up as they go on pup inspired adventures. These Paddlin’ Pups are available at Target for ages 4 and up. No batteries required. $7.99
ZooBalloos™
ZooBalloos are squishy, everlasting balloon-animals that never deflate! Each one comes in a capsule containing a blind-packed ZooBalloos figure, stickers, and a surprise self-inflating balloon. Just set it on a hard surface, bop it, shake it, and it inflates. It pops out of its wrapper with a sprinkle of confetti with a safe, baking-soda chemical reaction. Kids will love watching the magic come to live.Series 1 includes 28 ZooBalloos including 18 common, 8 metallic rare, and 2 glitter ultra-rate.
Manufacturer: Basic Fun!, Ages 4+, SRP $5.99
Swim Goggles Assortment
Kids can take their unique personalities to the water with Swim goggles from SwimWays. They are comfortable, safe, and feature fun characters. The goggles are made with soft construction, a water-tight seal, and an adjustable head strap. Choose from Paw Patrol’s Chase and Skye, Disney Princess Ariel, Star Wars – Chewie, or Spider-Man. Available at Target for $4.99 each. Ages 3 and up.
Disney Princess Ariel Glitter Dive Wands™
Sprinkle a little magic on those Easter Baskets with Disney Princess Ariel Glitter Dive Wands. Not only do they feature Ariel, Sebastian, and Flounder, each wand contains liquid glitter that sparkles underwater. Kids can use them as dive sticks for swim practice or to bring their imaginations to live outside of the pool. The wands come in a pack of three and they are available at Target and Amazon. $9.99 For ages 5 and up.
Hairdorables Pets Series 1
Meet the newest members of the Hairdorables #SQUAD from Just Play. They about the cutest and most loveable fur-friends ever! Each one has that “Big Hair, Don’t Care” personality that kids adore. Pull and peel to reveal 8 surprises inside. Each one comes with accessories, stickers, and more. There are 24 amazing pets to collect in Series 1 including 1 ULTRA-rare.
Ages 3+, SRP $7.99
Smash Crashers
Kids will love crashing the trucks and unboxing the collectible stuff with Smash Crashers from Just Play. With the trucks crash, two mystery crates pop out with surprises hidden inside. There are 12 trucks to collect, each with a unique design full of personality. Series 1 has 50 unique figures, all with gross-out theme such as Bathroom Brigade and Grossout Garage. Ages 5+, SRP $6.99
Grumblies Miniacs
Kids can take their favorite Grumblies character anywhere with the Grumblies Miniacs. These miniature versions are just as grumpy as the bigger ones with lively facial expressions and colorful, shapeable hair. They are perfect for throwing on the end of a pencil, in a pocket, or displaying on a shelf with the stackable packaging. There are 12 different styles to collect and each one comes in an individual blink pack.
Manufacturer: Skyrocket, Ages 5+, SRP $3.99
Pomsies
Pomsies are back with Wave 3 featuring new animal characters: Bubblegum the puppy, Winter the unicorn, and Kiwi the koala. The #1 selling special feature plush in 2018 according to NPD, Pomsies have wrap-around tails and two modes of interactive play. Kids can choose from Virtual Pet Mode and Freeze Dance Mode. Each animal has 50 different reactions with light-up eyes and adorable sounds. Kids can pet the 3 touch points on their head, nose, and mouth to watch them come to life.
Manufacturer: Skyrocket, Ages 3+, SRP $14.99