Easter isn't really Easter without candy, right? The Peeps, bunny-shaped chocolate [1], themed candy dispensers, and egg-shaped bubble gum are delicious and fun to munch on, but if you're getting a little tired of all the junk you'll need to stash (and eventually eat) for the holiday, you're not alone. If you want to cut back on the sweets [2] but still give your kids an epic Easter egg hunt [3] this year, there are plenty of ways to do it that will keep them satisfied. Whether you want to hide these tiny toys in plastic eggs or ditch the eggs altogether and scatter the toys themselves around your yard, keep reading for 16 options that will have your little ones hopping for joy [4] (and not because they're on a sugar high).
Finger Puppets
Finger puppets [6] ($8) are easy to squish up and fit into an Easter egg, and they offer hours of pretend play for little ones.
Stickers
Who doesn't love stickers [7] ($1)? You can decorate or fill an egg with these.
Key Chains
Key chains are fun for kids to collect, and this pom-pom key chain [8] ($5) will surely make your kids smile.
Bouncy Balls
Bring back some nostalgia from your own childhood with these colorful bouncy balls [9] ($5).
Dice
Kids can come up with multiple uses for playing with dice [10] ($12, originally $13), and you could fit at least two into one egg.
Temporary Tattoos
Kids love temporary tattoos [11] ($5), and since there are so many to choose from, you're sure to find a sheet each child at your hunt will love.
Bubbles
Bubbles are a staple for kids when Spring finally arrives, and they can carry these mini bubble bottles [12] ($4) around anywhere.
Water Beads
These water beads [13] ($6, originally $9) expand into soft, squishy, marble-sized balls when put into water. So cool!
Puzzles
These mini puzzles [14] ($1) are much more manageable for little kids than ones with hundreds of pieces.
LED Rubbery Creatures
Kids will love to squish these rubbery creatures [15] ($1) until they light up inside.
Self-Inking Stamps
Your kid will go crazy for these self-inking stamps [16] ($8).
Tsum Tsum Characters
If your kids are anything like mine, they'll love collecting and stacking tiny Tsum Tsum figures [17] ($5) from all their favorite Disney movies and shows.
Bracelets
Both boys and girls will love having a fun bracelet [18] ($2) to wear on Easter.
Lip Gloss
How cute are these unicorn-shaped lip glosses [19] ($11)?
Lego People
There are so many different Lego characters [20] ($24) out there, it'll be a piece of cake to find some every kid in your family will love.
Shopkins
Shopkins [21] ($11) open up a world of imaginative play for kids and often come in packs of 12 or more, so you'll have plenty to fill all the Easter eggs.