Easter baskets don’t need to be expensive – here are some awesome Dollar Tree basket stuffers and themes that won’t break the bank.
Easter Basket goodies don’t need to be expensive. I love finding fun things and yummy treats to put in my children’s baskets every year but it can really start to add up!
I went to the Dollar Tree recently and was really impressed with the Dollar Tree Easter products they had to offer. You can find basket goodies for just about anyone on your list!
You can really get the best products at the Dollar Tree!
I thought it would be fun to put together some ideas for different types of baskets you might be putting together. Whether it is for your own kids, your spouse, a friend or a neighbor- there are endless possibilities!
Since we are all looking for stuffers and ideas for different ages and interests, feel free to click on the link below that is most helpful for you – it will take you straight to that section this post!
Table of contents
Easter Basket Ideas
Originally written in 2017; Updated in 2020.
Dollar Tree Easter Baskets
First of all, their Easter basket selection is pretty good! They might not be the largest in size but they are all darling and can definitely fit a lot of items.
They typically have a great selection in store – but you can always go online as well if you’d rather. This is a good option if you need to buy in bulk – you can browse that selection here.
Here are some of the different kinds of Easter baskets that are often in stock at the Dollar Tree:
- Easter Bunny Shaped baskets
- Cotton Bunny easter sacks
- Cute animal-themed baskets
- printed pictures)
- Sports Themed Easter Pails
- Oval Plastic Baskets
- Monster Face Baskets
- Die Cut Easter Bags
- Colorful Easter Pails
- Fabric baskets
- Pastel Easter Baskets
- Bamboo Easter basket
- Jumbo Easter Egg Shaped Containers
- Square Paper Printed Easter Pails
- Plastic woven baskets
- Bamboo Woven Pastel Baskets
They also sell plastic Easter grass– so be sure to pick some of that up too.
What to Put in an Easter Basket
So what should you even put in an Easter basket?! There’s always a lot of debate on what you should do – and really, it’s up to you to decide how much or little you want to do for your family members.
We try to keep things pretty simple around our house (hence why the Dollar Tree is our go-to spot!). I don’t think you have to spend a lot of money for a fun gift.
Here are some $1 Stuffer Ideas that you can almost always find at the Dollar Tree.
- Plastic easter eggs – The Dollar Tree has so many styles. You can stuff these with jelly beans, little pieces of candy, etc.
- Candy – there are so many different kinds of Easter candy – jelly beans, chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, peeps…definitely one of the best places to get candy, I think!
- Crayons
- Pencils
- Little toys
- Coloring Books
- Puzzles
- Candles
- Erasers
- Toothbrush
- Stuffed animals
- Bubbles
Make sure you go into your local store to see what they have. There are always items that I find that I never would have thought of on my own – especially seasonal items. They always seem to have something new every year!
And now we’ve put together some ideas for different themed baskets and what stuffer ideas you could put in them for the enjoyment of the recipient.
Baby
I have written an extensive post about Easter basket ideas for babies and toddlers, which has even more ideas. But there are plenty of items to be found at The Dollar Tree that your child will love (or essentials you need to buy anyway – because, let’s be real. They aren’t going to remember!)
- Stuffed animals (you could even make a personalized baby animal with iron-on vinyl)
- Sippy cups
- Cutlery set
- Water-filled teether
- Plastic eggs – you could even put some beans or rice in these and then tape them shut to make them rattles!
- Rattle
- Shampoo or Body Wash
- Board book
- Washcloths
- Fleece Blanket
- Socks
- Bandana Bibs
- Toothbrush (these finger ones work great for babies)
Toddler/Pre-Schooler
- Bubbles
- Kites
- Character Activity Kits
- Jump rope
- Candy
- Magic Towels
- Stuffed animals
- Modeling clay
- Character toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Crafts
- Plastic dinosaurs
- Coloring books
- Various Toys
- Sticker/Activity Books
- God Made…padded books
- Balls
- Water ‘n Color Art Kits
- Wood puzzles
- Colorful plastic tumblers
- Character figurines
- Animal Figurines
- Play-doh
- Play-doh tools
Elementary Kids – Boy and Girl
- Dry erase and chalkboards
- Licensed character cups
- Craft supplies
- Mason Jar with Lid and Straw
- Pokemon cards (these are huge hits with our kids!)
- Press-on nails
- Foam Footballs
- Sports trading cards
- Wood Craft project kits
- Glass marbles
- Candy
- Glow in the dark toys
- Markers
- Slime
- Pocket size word hunt books
- Notebooks (my son LOVES to draw, so we never have enough of these)
- LEGO-like Building Blocks and Figurines
- Building block base plates
- Learn to draw books
- Foam dart finger shooters
Teenagers and College Students
- Cell phone cases and screen protectors
- Charging cable
- Tumblers
- Dollar Tree gift card
- Deck of cards
- Flip flops
- Game Dice
- Beauty products
- Spray String
- Hair products (scrunchies, headbands, etc.)
- Body wash
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Sleep mask
- Sudoku
- Candy
- Learn to draw books
- Nail polish
- Books
- Bubble bath
- Mandala Adult Coloring Book
- Make- up
- Adult Coloring Books
- Lotion
- Body spray
- Candles
Sports Fan
Make sure you put these items in one of the fun Dollar Tree sports Easter baskets!
- Return sports ball
- Sports trading cards
- Sports-themed Easter Eggs
- Sport Sunglasses
- Football Shaped Glass Tumbler
- Flying Discs
- Glass Sports Mug
- Salted peanuts
- Sports Cones
- Water Bottle
- No Show Sports Socks
- Sport Penetrating Heat Rub
- Table Tennis balls
- Over the ear sports headphones
- Rubber Baseball
- Sore Muscle and Back Soak
- After sun aloe vera wipes
Pet Easter Basket
We can’t forget a basket for animal friends! The Dollar Tree has a variety of items that would work great in a pet’s Easter basket.
- These paw print plastic treat jars would be a great basket!
- Oral care dog treats
- Pet grooming tools
- Food/water bowl – lots of styles and types available!
- Small dog leashes
- Rope dog ball
- Plastic ball and bell cat toy
- Cat treats
- Cat toys
- Pet bandana
- Unstuffed plush dog toy
- Chicken dipped rice sticks
- Polyester dog toy
- My Pet’s Friend Odor and Stain Remover
- Pet brushes and combs
- Cat scratchpad
- No hide bones
And for a pet lover…
- Animal printed wall decor
- Pet-themed coffee mug
- Pet-inspired Picture Frame
- Pet-inspired kitchen towels
- Pet-themed sticky notes
Crafter/Artist
You can find so many fun art supplies at The Dollar Tree! If you have a budding artist or craft-a-holic in your house, you could put together a really cute and fun basket with some of the items below (even if they are an adult – there are so many awesome vinyl blanks at the Dollar Tree!):
- crayons
- markers
- stickers
- coloring books
- paint
- erasers
- paint projects
- Easter dying kits
- foam shapes
- glue
- glitter
- notepads
I put together this basket as an example of how much you can put in one- I couldn’t resist adding some Peeps- because they are a staple in every Easter basket, am I right?
Disney Fanatic
Oh my – there are SO many fun Disney themed items at the Dollar Tree!
The best part is that a lot of the Disney stuff is Easter themed so it works out great for stuffing an Easter basket.
- Disney candy
- Disney puzzles
- Disney toothbrushes
- Disney straw
- Disney Figurines – we LOVE these!
Chocolate and Candy Lover
There is no shortage of chocolate available to you at the Dollar Tree! Their aisles are packed with all sorts of candy and chocolate so you will definitely be able to find lots of goodies for your loved ones.
What are some of your favorite Dollar Tree finds that you love to put in your kids’ Easter baskets?
Oh- and a bonus tip- my Dollar Tree had discounted Valentine’s candy on sale, too! So be sure to stock up on candy and treats that way as well!
“Hoppy” Shopping!
Easter baskets don’t need to be expensive – here are some awesome Dollar Tree basket stuffers and themes that won’t break the bank.
Easter Basket goodies don’t need to be expensive. I love finding fun things and yummy treats to put in my children’s baskets every year but it can really start to add up!
I went to the Dollar Tree recently and was really impressed with the Dollar Tree Easter products they had to offer. You can find basket goodies for just about anyone on your list!
You can really get the best products at the Dollar Tree!
I thought it would be fun to put together some ideas for different types of baskets you might be putting together. Whether it is for your own kids, your spouse, a friend or a neighbor- there are endless possibilities!
Since we are all looking for stuffers and ideas for different ages and interests, feel free to click on the link below that is most helpful for you – it will take you straight to that section this post!
Table of contents
Easter Basket Ideas
Originally written in 2017; Updated in 2020.
Dollar Tree Easter Baskets
First of all, their Easter basket selection is pretty good! They might not be the largest in size but they are all darling and can definitely fit a lot of items.
They typically have a great selection in store – but you can always go online as well if you’d rather. This is a good option if you need to buy in bulk – you can browse that selection here.
Here are some of the different kinds of Easter baskets that are often in stock at the Dollar Tree:
- Easter Bunny Shaped baskets
- Cotton Bunny easter sacks
- Cute animal-themed baskets
- printed pictures)
- Sports Themed Easter Pails
- Oval Plastic Baskets
- Monster Face Baskets
- Die Cut Easter Bags
- Colorful Easter Pails
- Fabric baskets
- Pastel Easter Baskets
- Bamboo Easter basket
- Jumbo Easter Egg Shaped Containers
- Square Paper Printed Easter Pails
- Plastic woven baskets
- Bamboo Woven Pastel Baskets
They also sell plastic Easter grass– so be sure to pick some of that up too.
What to Put in an Easter Basket
So what should you even put in an Easter basket?! There’s always a lot of debate on what you should do – and really, it’s up to you to decide how much or little you want to do for your family members.
We try to keep things pretty simple around our house (hence why the Dollar Tree is our go-to spot!). I don’t think you have to spend a lot of money for a fun gift.
Here are some $1 Stuffer Ideas that you can almost always find at the Dollar Tree.
- Plastic easter eggs – The Dollar Tree has so many styles. You can stuff these with jelly beans, little pieces of candy, etc.
- Candy – there are so many different kinds of Easter candy – jelly beans, chocolate eggs, chocolate bunnies, peeps…definitely one of the best places to get candy, I think!
- Crayons
- Pencils
- Little toys
- Coloring Books
- Puzzles
- Candles
- Erasers
- Toothbrush
- Stuffed animals
- Bubbles
Make sure you go into your local store to see what they have. There are always items that I find that I never would have thought of on my own – especially seasonal items. They always seem to have something new every year!
And now we’ve put together some ideas for different themed baskets and what stuffer ideas you could put in them for the enjoyment of the recipient.
Baby
I have written an extensive post about Easter basket ideas for babies and toddlers, which has even more ideas. But there are plenty of items to be found at The Dollar Tree that your child will love (or essentials you need to buy anyway – because, let’s be real. They aren’t going to remember!)
- Stuffed animals (you could even make a personalized baby animal with iron-on vinyl)
- Sippy cups
- Cutlery set
- Water-filled teether
- Plastic eggs – you could even put some beans or rice in these and then tape them shut to make them rattles!
- Rattle
- Shampoo or Body Wash
- Board book
- Washcloths
- Fleece Blanket
- Socks
- Bandana Bibs
- Toothbrush (these finger ones work great for babies)
Toddler/Pre-Schooler
- Bubbles
- Kites
- Character Activity Kits
- Jump rope
- Candy
- Magic Towels
- Stuffed animals
- Modeling clay
- Character toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Crafts
- Plastic dinosaurs
- Coloring books
- Various Toys
- Sticker/Activity Books
- God Made…padded books
- Balls
- Water ‘n Color Art Kits
- Wood puzzles
- Colorful plastic tumblers
- Character figurines
- Animal Figurines
- Play-doh
- Play-doh tools
Elementary Kids – Boy and Girl
- Dry erase and chalkboards
- Licensed character cups
- Craft supplies
- Mason Jar with Lid and Straw
- Pokemon cards (these are huge hits with our kids!)
- Press-on nails
- Foam Footballs
- Sports trading cards
- Wood Craft project kits
- Glass marbles
- Candy
- Glow in the dark toys
- Markers
- Slime
- Pocket size word hunt books
- Notebooks (my son LOVES to draw, so we never have enough of these)
- LEGO-like Building Blocks and Figurines
- Building block base plates
- Learn to draw books
- Foam dart finger shooters
Teenagers and College Students
- Cell phone cases and screen protectors
- Charging cable
- Tumblers
- Dollar Tree gift card
- Deck of cards
- Flip flops
- Game Dice
- Beauty products
- Spray String
- Hair products (scrunchies, headbands, etc.)
- Body wash
- Shampoo
- Deodorant
- Sleep mask
- Sudoku
- Candy
- Learn to draw books
- Nail polish
- Books
- Bubble bath
- Mandala Adult Coloring Book
- Make- up
- Adult Coloring Books
- Lotion
- Body spray
- Candles
Sports Fan
Make sure you put these items in one of the fun Dollar Tree sports Easter baskets!
- Return sports ball
- Sports trading cards
- Sports-themed Easter Eggs
- Sport Sunglasses
- Football Shaped Glass Tumbler
- Flying Discs
- Glass Sports Mug
- Salted peanuts
- Sports Cones
- Water Bottle
- No Show Sports Socks
- Sport Penetrating Heat Rub
- Table Tennis balls
- Over the ear sports headphones
- Rubber Baseball
- Sore Muscle and Back Soak
- After sun aloe vera wipes
Pet Easter Basket
We can’t forget a basket for animal friends! The Dollar Tree has a variety of items that would work great in a pet’s Easter basket.
- These paw print plastic treat jars would be a great basket!
- Oral care dog treats
- Pet grooming tools
- Food/water bowl – lots of styles and types available!
- Small dog leashes
- Rope dog ball
- Plastic ball and bell cat toy
- Cat treats
- Cat toys
- Pet bandana
- Unstuffed plush dog toy
- Chicken dipped rice sticks
- Polyester dog toy
- My Pet’s Friend Odor and Stain Remover
- Pet brushes and combs
- Cat scratchpad
- No hide bones
And for a pet lover…
- Animal printed wall decor
- Pet-themed coffee mug
- Pet-inspired Picture Frame
- Pet-inspired kitchen towels
- Pet-themed sticky notes
Crafter/Artist
You can find so many fun art supplies at The Dollar Tree! If you have a budding artist or craft-a-holic in your house, you could put together a really cute and fun basket with some of the items below (even if they are an adult – there are so many awesome vinyl blanks at the Dollar Tree!):
- crayons
- markers
- stickers
- coloring books
- paint
- erasers
- paint projects
- Easter dying kits
- foam shapes
- glue
- glitter
- notepads
I put together this basket as an example of how much you can put in one- I couldn’t resist adding some Peeps- because they are a staple in every Easter basket, am I right?
Disney Fanatic
Oh my – there are SO many fun Disney themed items at the Dollar Tree!
The best part is that a lot of the Disney stuff is Easter themed so it works out great for stuffing an Easter basket.
- Disney candy
- Disney puzzles
- Disney toothbrushes
- Disney straw
- Disney Figurines – we LOVE these!
Chocolate and Candy Lover
There is no shortage of chocolate available to you at the Dollar Tree! Their aisles are packed with all sorts of candy and chocolate so you will definitely be able to find lots of goodies for your loved ones.
What are some of your favorite Dollar Tree finds that you love to put in your kids’ Easter baskets?
Oh- and a bonus tip- my Dollar Tree had discounted Valentine’s candy on sale, too! So be sure to stock up on candy and treats that way as well!
“Hoppy” Shopping!
Holly says
This post was very helpful. Thank you!
Katie says
You’re welcome!
Kate says
Love your Dollar Tree posts! We have one right by our house, and I never thought to check it out until I read one of your posts. I found some great stuff for my son’s birthday party and paid much less than if I had bought it elsewhere. Thanks for the great ideas!!
Cindy Maudsley says
Yay! That is why we do these! So glad you found some things for your son’s birthday 🙂
Chelsea @ Life With My Littles says
These are all so awesome! I definitely will be heading to the Dollar Tree to fill my kids’ Easter baskets!