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Last chance! The 20+ best Easter basket stuffers that'll arrive in time — from $2

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May their heart be as full as their basket! (Photos: Amazon)

The birds are tweeting, the flowers are blooming and the Easter bunnies are plotting. Alas, spring is here! We've been hopping around to find the most eggs-cellent Easter basket ideas to help you shower your little loved ones with sweetness. From edible grass to a dozen egg crayons, there are surprises aplenty. (We kept your budget in mind, too — springtime explorer kit for just $2, anyone?) And if want to treat the whole fam, jump to gourmet gift baskets from the likes of From You Flowers. Just don't wait too long to shop: You can currently still get all the gifts below in time for Easter Sunday thanks to Amazon Prime, two-day shipping, etc, but that won't last forever! Happy hopping, er, shopping.

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Light up the night with this squishy silicone sweetie, which offers a choice of nine soothing hues. You can set the timer for 15, 30 or 60 minutes and adjust the brightness with the little remote. It's rechargeable too!
$23 at Amazon

Said one big fan: "This little nightlight is amazing! It is so cute, so soft and so squishy. Comes with a remote where you can choose the color you'd like, the sequence, adjust the brightness, or turn it off. There's an option to have just one color, to have it gently fade from one to the next or blink from one to the next."

If you've got a sweet basket theme going, this edible grass is irresistible. And what a fun topper for Easter cupcakes and such!
$3 at Target

"The absolute best candy on the market," gushed one shopper. "This is heaven sent. The taste is phenomenal and absolutely just melts in your mouth. It’s honestly the best Easter gift ever. If you want to impress someone with your Easter basket skills just fill a massive bucket with this delicacy and you will most definitely impress."

They might expect to find Peeps candy in their basket, but maybe not a Peeps plushie, and certainly not a cuddly heated one. Best Friends Furever!
$34 at Walmart

And yes, you'll need to include the Peeps marshmallow chicks too. And the Peeps fake nails and so on.

For a fun Easter twist, scatter these crayons through the basket or (better yet) present them in an egg carton!
$34 at Amazon

"An excellent set for toddlers and older kids who need extra help with their fine motor control and developing skills," wrote a five-star fan. "They are the perfect size for small palms and they are easy to use. They are very easy to wipe clean and are quite durable. My toddler often snaps crayons as she learns how hard to press and hold them. These hold up perfectly."

How about some Lego fun? This 293-piece set comes with a posable head and ears, plus a meadow setting with two customizable Easter eggs. It's designed for ages 8+, but younger kids will love it with a little help from you.
$22 at Amazon

One happy shopper wrote: "Easy enough for a 10-year-old to understand on their own. Was able to build the seal without any help. She thought it was the cutest thing ever. Now she can take it apart and build the bird or bunny."

Ooey-gooey, handmade marshmallow-scented slime. They'll love feeling around for the charm inside! This is why we love Etsy.
$11 at Etsy

"Lightning speed shipping, exactly as pictured and perfect for my eight-year-old's Easter basket," wrote a fan.

New this year, sweet little Elea is small enough to fit in their basket and soft as can be.
$14 at Amazon

"Very soft and cuddly!" wrote a five-star fan of the Kellytoy stuffies.

Be sure to add a book to their basket! This New York Times bestseller by Eliza Wheeler first pubbed in 2017, but it'll be new to them and so perfect for spring. An artfully told tale about nurturing nature.
$8 at Amazon

Why not include a $5 sunflower seed packet with the book as this delighted reviewer did: "A beautifully illustrated book. A tender story! Little seeds...little children. I enclosed a packet of sunflower seeds for my grandchildren with the book."

A simple magnifier, some tweezers, a catch-and-release bottle ... What more does a young springtime explorer need?
$7 at Walmart

And if they're into observing from afar, add this Melissa & Doug binocular and compass set for $14.

Kids will love hunting for their fave egg design in their new cozy jammies. These come in a variety of styles (there are a bunch of bunnies).
$23 at Amazon

"Awesome jammies," said a five-star reviewer. "I liked the fact that this product was exactly what I had hoped for and expected!"

Need something bigger than a basket to hold all those goodies? Consider this for the littles. It comes with four garden tools. Now imagine it filled with plushies and candy too!
$27 at Target

A fan wrote: "Perfect size for a two-year-old. He likes to pull and push. He likes to put his toys in it and pull them around."

Don't forget the solid chocolate bunny. We've spotted some pricey ones out there (and some unappetizing cheap ones), but finally landed on this Godiva goodness for under $10!
$8 at Target

"Love these classic bunnies! Got them for Easter baskets and got one for myself too," wrote a happy reviewer.

If polish is going to go on their little piggies, it ought to be nontoxic. This nail polish is safe and cruelty free with virtually no odor and the four fun colors are sure to delight!
$15 at Amazon

"I love this polish," wrote a fan. "It brings me peace of mind to know if my girls have their nails painted and then put their fingers in their mouths, it is non-toxic. The colors are great!"

Kids should be outside, jumping around with other kids. Did someone say double-Dutch? These are adjustable to any length and can be long enough for grown-ups to join in on the fun too — up to 16 feet.
$18 at Amazon

"Let’s play outside!" wrote a fan. "Love this rope! The neighborhood kids come by to jump rope and they all take turns. They also play limbo with it. Highly recommended."

These hollow chocolate eggs are hiding some special spring-themed toys. (These are a top request in our home.)
$6 at Target

"The kids love them and so do I," said a five-star reviewer.

Everything's so colorful this time of year— why should sidewalks be left out of all the fun? Let the kids bring them to life with this ultra-bright sidewalk chalk. Yes, it's totally washable!
$9 at Amazon

A pleased shopper wrote: "We have bought many different packages of sidewalk chalk and this is, hands down, the best quality for preschoolers. The square shape is really easy to hold. The tapered tip is great for easy contact with sidewalk or wall. They do now give off much dust. And best of all, they have been dropped many times and have yet to break."

Every kid whose loved a squishy has dreamed of designing their own. Now they can with this awesome paint-it-yourself kit, featuring a bunny, basket and more.
$17 at Amazon

"Super cute!" wrote a happy parent. "It's exactly what we wanted for an Easter craft. Perfect size. We cannot wait to paint them and put them out for Easter decorations."

These are tangerine-flavored, not carrot, thank goodness, but the carrot shape is delightful for Easter!
$9 at Amazon

"My children adore these tangerine carrot bags," shared a reviewer. "The flavor is so fresh and delicious and we all look forward to them at Easter."

How about a bunny for their doll? This fluffy lil' pet will get love year-round.
$8 at Target

A five-star shopper wrote: "This was a birthday present to be my daughter's doll's pet. She loved it — my daughter and her doll. It's so cute and super soft. You wouldn't believe how much all the kids have played with it. The lettuce and carrot are nice too. I'm very happy with this purchase."

Butterflies here, there, everywhere. Even butterflies in their hair. They'll get 12 clips in six colors. Great to hide inside eggs.
$5 at Target

"So cute," a fan posted. "I like that there are different colors so we can match with what we are wearing!"

For something lasting and beautiful, consider these beechwood musical eggs. Family-run Haba has been producing quality products since 1938.
$35 at Amazon

Haba's online shop is loaded with other great ideas too.

But what if the bunny left dino eggs that were ready to hatch? Now that would be a surprise. Nearly 12,500 reviewers have given this STEM set a solid five stars! Best for ages three to 12.
$20 at Amazon

Also available jumbo size! No hiding that one.

Gifts for the entire fam

Feast your eyes on this delightfully packaged treasure trove of yum brimming with tea cookies, a big choco bunny and cakes of lemon, raspberry and much more.
$60 at From You Flowers

This basket is a hit year after year! One fan wrote: "Our two family members were so surprised and happy to receive this basket. They really enjoyed the yummy treats, too. Still thanking us for it weeks later."

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.