Are you looking for Easter basket ideas for adults? Look no further! I have a ton of ideas of the perfect Easter basket stuffers for adults. Many of these ideas would be a great option for teens as well.
While the Easter bunny may bring the kids Easter baskets, I still love to do Easter baskets for the adults in my life. They make thoughtful gifts for family members, a best friend, older kids, college student, neighbors, teachers, husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, and more. It could become one of your favorite Easter traditions.
Filling Easter baskets is like a filling a Christmas stocking – you get to fill it with tons of the receivers favorite goodies. It is so much fun to spoil your favorite people anytime of year. And filling an Easter basket for someone is the perfect way to show them you care during the Easter season.
In the spring, you could just give Easter gifts but why not make it a little more special by creating a gift basket in the form of an Easter basket? There is something so special about a basket full of items vs. one larger single gift. It’s a great way to go an extra step in your gift giving.
Delivery can be done anytime during the spring season – not just Easter morning. There’s no need to wait until Easter Sunday – you can deliver the basket anytime during the spring season.
With so many different adult Easter basket ideas, you will easily be able to fill a basket full of items. You can use a traditional basket, an inexpensive bucket, wicker basket, or even use an item that can work as both a gift and a basket (cute storage bin, toolbox, tackle box, etc.) Just add some Easter grass instead of tissue paper and any container can become an Easter basket.
Don’t let your little kids be the only ones to get sweet treats this time of year! You’ll make anyone’s day a whole lot better with a fun Easter basket you made just for them.
Having an Adult Easter Egg Hunt?
Kids aren’t the only ones that love to hunt for Easter eggs. Just like making Easter baskets for adults and teens, why not host an adult Easter egg hunt? If you are doing egg hunts for adults, don’t miss out on my list of over 100 ideas for Easter egg filler ideas for adults and teens.
Indulgent Items Make People Feel Extra Special
If it is in your budget, I love to also include at least a few indulgent items that the receiver would never buy themselves. Give them some items that are a little bit more special than their every day items. There are all sorts of indulgences you can give – fancy chocolate, an expensive bottle of wine, fancy candle, fresh flowers, cologne, etc.
Should the Basket be Themed?
That’s totally up to you! When building an Easter basket, you could do the person’s favorite items or go with a theme. I’ll share some ideas for some themed baskets and then share a list of other general Easter basket filler ideas.
Think outside of the box for your actual basket if you are going with a theme. For example, wouldn’t this planter make an adorable basket for a garden-themed adult Easter basket?
Add a Chocolate Bunny for an Instant Easter Basket
Since can’t find a premade Easter basket for adults (well at least not easily), check out this list of ideas for adult Easter basket fillers. To make any basket (themed or not) into an “Easter” basket, just add a chocolate bunny!
Sweet Treats Other Edible Items
I always like to include some favorite candy and food items in the basket. I mean, who doesn’t love a Easter candy?
- Jelly beans
- Chocolate bunnies
- Chocolate eggs
- Hardboiled eggs
- Other Easter treats
- Granola bars
- Protein bars
- Protein drinks
- Flavored water
- Favorite soda/drink
- Special Coffee
- Mini wines
- Mini liquor bottles
- Artisan meat items (sausages, cheese, etc.)
- Fruit
- Beef jerky
- Nuts
- Speciality jellies & jams
- Trail mix
- Dried fruit
- Sunflower seeds
- Pretzels
- Chips
- Bottles of hot sauce
- Gum
- Mints
- Water enhancing packets
- Nutella jar
- Coffee pods
- Bags of coffee
- Tea bags
- Snack size bag of pickles
- Olives
- “Special” Gummies or candy
Non-Edible Easter Basket Ideas for Adults
- Gift cards
- Tickets to a concert, museum, show, etc.
- Lottery tickets
- Adult coloring books
- Art supplies (color pencils, pens, erasers, sketchbooks, etc)
- Markers
- Water bottle
- Fidgets
- Ear buds
- Fresh flowers
- New book
- Magazines
- Easter decorations
- Deck of cards
- Small game (like Cards Against Humanity or Bananagrams)
- Poker chips
- Candle
- Glassware/stemware
- Mugs
- Teabag holder
- Blank notebook/journal
- Notepad
- Post-its
- Lip balm or chapstick
- Lotion
- Body wash
- Bath bomb
- Bath oil
- Speciality soap
- Nail polish or polish strips
- Make up
- Hair products
- Headband
- Hair ties
- Hair clips
- Beard balm or oil
- Beard brush
- Cologne or perfume
- Novelty socks
- Pocket knife or multi tool
- Tools
- Magnetic tool wrist cuff
- Measuring tape
- Power bank
- Lanyard
- Keychain
- Pop socket
- Flashlight
- Expensive razor
- Charging cables
- Cord wrap
- USB Plugs
- Video game
- Luggage tag
- Scalp massager
- Telescoping back scratcher
- Golf balls
- Golf tees
- Homemade coupons
- Stress ball
- Sleep mask
- Essential oil
- Car air freshener
- Jewelry
- Jewelry dish
- Croc charms
- Car dip holders
- Car cleaning putty or gel
- Bag clips
- Sunglasses
- Flip flops
- Wallet
- Coin purse
- Wristlet
- Shirt cuffs
Easter Basket Themes
Here are some of my favorite theme ideas for Easter baskets.
Coffee Lover Basket
- Coffee mug or tumbler
- Favorite coffee
- Coffee stirrers
- Specialty coffee syrups
- Coffee-flavored candy or treats
- Chocolate-covered coffee beans
- Gift card to a favorite coffee place
- Cute coffee sign or decor
- Biscotti
Book Lover Basket
- Books
- Book marks
- Gift card to a favorite bookshop
- Booklight
- Book sleeve or tote bag
- Blank notebook
- Pens, pencils, or highlighters
- Post-its
- Book-themed coffee mug
- Tea or coffee of choice
- Book lover decor
Adult Drink Basket
Create a theme based on the type of drink the person enjoys (wine drinker, beer, cocktails, etc.). Then pick the items that go with that type of drink.
- Favorite liquor, wine bottles, or beer
- Mixers (juice, soda, etc.)
- Glassware (wine glass, rocks glass, pint glass, shot glass, etc)
- Drink stirrers
- Wine charms
- Bottle pourer spout
- Whiskey rocks
- Corkscrew
- Pretzels
- Nut mix
- Cheese & crackers
- Coasters
- Fun cocktail napkins
- Drink shaker
- Muddler
- Decanter
Spa Gift Baskets
- Face masks
- Foot masks
- Massage oil
- Bath bombs
- Bath salts
- Candles
- Aromatherapy shower tablets
- Slippers
- Exfoliating gloves or sponge
- Nail polish or nail strips
- Lotions
- Sleep mask
- Specialty soaps
- Pumice stone
- Body scrub
- Any other spa items
- Luxurious chocolates
Movie Night Basket
- DVD (or gift card for a place to rent a movie digitally)
- Popcorn
- Candy (Easter candy)
- Soda or drink of choice
- Popcorn salt
- Popcorn seasoning shakers
- Popcorn bowl
Gardening Gift Basket
This is the perfect basket for someone with a green thumb. Modify it based on what type of gardening the person does (vegetables, indoors, flowers, etc.)
- Kneeling pad
- Gardening gloves
- Garden trowel
- Cultivator
- Spade
- Sun hat
- Hand pruners
- Adjustable nozzle
- Seed packets
- Potted flower
- Lawn ornament (gnome, turtle, rabbit, etc)
Charcuterie Baskets
- Cutting board
- Cheese knives
- Cured meats
- Hard cheeses
- Honey
- Honey dipper
- Jams & jellies
- Speciality nuts
- Olives
- Crackers
- Fresh loaf of bread
- Fruit
- Figs
- Dried fruit
- Toothpick flags
- Mini forks
- Mini spoons
Chef or Baker Basket
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Immersion blender
- Digital food thermometer
- Serving utensils
- Apron
- Spices
- Pastry bags
- Pastry tips
- Spatula
- Dish towel
- Speciality salt
- Cookbook
- Spoon rest
Craft Lovers & Makers Baskets
Select craft supplies based on the receiver’s favorite type of crafts. Here are some examples.
General Craft Basket
- Washi tape
- Stickers
- Hot glue gun
- Hot glue sticks
- Desk organizer
- Pens
- Markers
- Glue dots
- Paint brushes
- Stamps
- Stamp pads
- Cardstock
- High-end scissors
- Acrylic paint
- Glitter
- DIY books
- Craft room signs and decor
- Paper punches
Quilting & Sewing
- Spools of thread
- Fat quarters of fabric
- Cute pin cushion
- Seam ripper
- Quilting needles
- Marking pencil
- High-quality scissors
- Quilting or sewing signs and decor
- Cutting mat
- Rotary cutter
- Quilting book
- Sewing patterns
- Pattern weights
- Wonder clips
- Thread gloss
Cricut/Silhouette Machine Users
- Cutting mat
- Weeding tool
- Tweezers
- Burnishing tool
- New blades
- Permanent vinyl
- Heat transfer vinyl
- Transfer tape
- Heat safe tape
- Teflon pressing pillows
- High-quality scissors
- Nail polish holder (weeding “trashcan”)
- Marker set (that fits in the machine)
- Cardstock in fun colors
- Tumbler holder
- Blanks for crafting (shirts, tumblers, mugs, etc.)
Planner Lover
- Various planner stickers
- Washi tape
- Pens
- Highlighters
- Cute paper clips
- Planner filler pages
- Planner cover
- Blank notebooks
- Planner discs
- Post its
- Stamps
- Stamp pads
- Bookmarks/Dividers
- Planner punch or hole punch
- Elastic pen holder
- Pencil pouch
- Paper punches