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As a Parenting Editor, My Favorite Easter Basket Ideas for Kids and Tweens Are All Under $25

That includes iconic brands like Squishmallows, LEGO, and Peeps.

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Easter arrives early this year, on April 5. With a matter of weeks left to plan a big egg hunt and find thoughtful gifts for your kids’ Easter baskets, I’m on the lookout for things to make your holiday weekend special while sticking to a budget. To help you accomplish both of these things in one fell swoop, I picked out the best Easter basket gifts under $25.

Whether you're shopping for babies, young kids, tweens, or even your hard-to-shop-for teenager, these budget-friendly basket fillers come from some of my favorite brands. There’s a bubble wand for your Bluey-obsessed toddler, LEGO sets for the little builders in your life, and some beauty products for the picky teen. I even included unique Peeps you may have never seen before! Start stocking up on Easter basket goodies now so you’ll be ready for April.

Give them a new twist on the usual lip balm. These lip butters are thick and moisturizing, and a little goes a long way. I have one sitting on my desk at all times, and it has been saving my lips all winter long.

This little hamster holding a bright spring flower is so adorable, and it's a popular set right now, too. After the holidays, it can be rebuilt into an eagle or a hedgehog. Other Easter-themed sets include this cute bunny or even an Easter basket—so you've got plenty of options!

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There are so many cute Easter-themed Squishmallows out there, but this pastel Bigfoot bunny is a unique one to add to their collection. It’s 16 inches tall, so just make sure you have a basket large enough.

Bluey-loving toddlers will want to run outside immediately to play with this bubble wand. It lights up, plays a song, and comes with a small bottle of bubble solution (but to be honest, you may want to stock up on more bubble juice).

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This bunny-shaped solid perfume is so cute, even your pickiest teen won't be able to resist! TONYMOLY is a popular K-beauty brand known for its effective ingredients and cute packaging; this pick glides onto pulse points for a subtle wash of fragrance.

Here's a gift that can help develop skills like hand-eye coordination while they learn a few STEM concepts, too. Some of these glow in the dark, and they can make as many as 70 (!) paper airplanes with this kit. Best of all, it’ll get them playing outdoors in no time.

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Celebrate spring with a Play-Doh set that lets them get in on the gardening. This mini "tool box" contains gardening tools, pretend seed packets, and even a few molds to help them create stunning blooms.

If you need a cute basket to hold all the Easter goodies, let this best-selling wicker option be it. I love that this one comes with a festive, gingham lining. They’re sturdy enough for gifts, an Easter egg hunt, and I like that you can reuse them for the next few years.

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Pre-filled eggs are an easy way to add gifts to multiple Easter baskets, and I like that these stamps let little ones get creative when they play with them. Each stamp is different!

Their tastes may be changing by the week, but teens and tweens always appreciate a few grown-up gifts in their Easter baskets. These popular eye masks can give them a little spa day moment, since they're infused with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and amino acids.

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My teenage son still likes to break out one of our many UNO games every now and then (yay, family game night!). Uno Show 'Em No Mercy has a few fun twists to keep things interesting—the Skip Everyone and Draw 10 cards really raise the stakes in this version.

Your child will love getting to create their own bespoke jewelry piece with this cute (and affordable!) kit from Super Smalls. It comes with everything they'll need to get started: string, colorful beads, and even three fruit-shaped charms that feel perfect for spring.

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A soothing toy is a nice addition to a baby's first Easter basket. This snuggly soft bunny has crinkly arms and legs, tags for grasping, and a gentle teether.

Add a new holiday bedtime story to their Easter basket. This Amazon best-seller combines beautiful illustrations with charming animal puns for a story they'll want to revisit year-round.

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What could be more perfect for an Easter basket than these Peeps-themed Polly Pocket toys? Each miniature set comes with a doll, a few accessories, a bunny-shaped case that folds out into a picnic, and even a keychain.

Chances are, your child has heard of Jellycat—the brand that makes ridiculously cute plushies of everything from animals to food groups to sporting equipment. This happy boiled egg is so on-theme for Easter, though you can shop plenty of stuffed bunnies, ducklings, and lambs, too.

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Help them get creative with these pastel-hued magnetic tiles that let them use their imagination to build shapes and structures. Several reviewers note that this toy is great for long road trips or travel days, since there aren't too many little pieces.

Along with a traditional chocolate bunny, no Easter basket feels complete without some Peeps. You could go with the usual yellow chick, but did you know that Peeps also has a ton of fun flavors? Try these, plus flavors like butterbeer (a nod to Harry Potter), Dr. Pepper, or sour watermelon.

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To throw an epic Easter egg hunt, you’re going to need some pretty cool prizes plus with a bunch of cute eggs to hold them. This set of 36 are all printed with eye-catching designs, making it easier for the little ones to spot out in the wild.

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