It may still be winter — and it sure feels like it in many parts of the country — but Easter is right around the corner. The holiday is, of course, a great opportunity for family fun via egg hunts, adorable pastel clothing and colorful springtime flowers. But the very best part has to be creating Easter baskets for your loved ones, a time-honored tradition that sets the whole tone for the day.
With this handy cheat sheet, you can be confident that your Easter baskets are assembled with the perfect combination of candy, toys and treats. Here are five easy-to-create Easter baskets for the special people in your life — from toddler to teenager, each assembled with contents available at CVS.
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For Your Little One
Begin with an imaginative base for your youngest. Choose between this adorable Felt Carrot Basket, this soft Plush Bunny and this cartoonish Peeps Basket, sure to make any toddler smile. Line it with colorful grass (go crazy—make it purple) to lay the foundation for their Easter wonderland.
Next, pick some plush friends they can keep for Easters to come. These pastel-hued Squishmallows are ridiculously cute and perfect for spring. Go big with this 17-inch Peeps Plush, or pick out a Marshmallow-Scented Mini for an extra-sweet surprise. Then toss in some toys they’ll find captivating throughout the holiday — a win for them and you. Solid options include this Springtime Play-Doh Set, a Sense & Grow Textured Bean Bag to promote sensory play or a Peeps Chalk & Stencil Set for the budding artist.
Finally, it’s time for the sweet treats. Peeps are, obviously, an Easter essential, whether you go crazy with the Party Cake edition or classic with Cotton Candy Chicks. Add some Lindt Carrots or a few Gold Bunnies if your young one has a predilection for chocolate.
For Your Tween
They’ve likely aged out of the Easter Bunny phase, but a basket with some thought behind it can still put them in the holiday spirit. Start with an elegant white wicker basket, and then head to the beauty/self-care section to fill it with this Hello Kitty Lip Smacker Trio if they’re on the younger side, or perhaps these floral Burt’s Bees balms for a more mature option.
Upgrade their springtime accessories with mini flower and butterfly hair clips, bright pink or pastel nail polish and Easter-themed skincare kits. Complete the basket with these Lindt Chocolate Tulips — because even the biggest kids can’t resist a treat.
For Dad
Parents deserve some Easter love, too. Select a small basket, skip the toys, and go straight for the chocolate and candy. Make the classic Ferrero Rocher seasonal with this Easter Bunny. Classic Lindt Mini Eggs are another once-a-year treat, along with a Tie Dye Egg Decorating Kit he can use with the kids for a fun post-breakfast Easter activity.
For Mom
Curate a basket that brings the spa home. Start with this Bunny Rope Basket: It’s simple and chic, and embraces the seasonal cheer. This Blossom Roll-On Lip Gloss Set is the perfect floral treat, along with an orchid bath bomb for a night of pampering. And fill up the rest with chocolate, whether she prefers Lindor Truffles or some caramel-filled Ghirardelli Squares.
For Your Neighbor
Put together an adorable basket for the family next door. Delights to assemble in this classic woven wood basket start with a Gold Lindt Bunny, a box or two of Peeps and a classic bag of malted milk eggs. Tuck in a Peeps Lip Set if they have pre-teen daughters, or a LEGO set to make any kid smile.