8 DIY Easter Basket Ideas for Kids That Prove That You’re Basically a Pinterest Mom

After the holiday, this tote would be perfect for toys, school supplies, books, or whatever your kid wants to throw in there. (We'll just pretend that one of each pair of socks won't end up in this tote.)

The pattern is so sweet, and the tote is durable and useful.

Why buy plastic grass that gets stuck everywhere when you can buy biodegradable paper grass that's actually soft and fun? Another huge bonus? It doesn't destroy your vacuum nearly as easily.

Let your children's imagination go up, up, and away with the LEGO Dots rocket cup holder. Flat surfaces make this kit easy to manipulate, keeping it fresh and fun with every iteration your little scientist can create.

On the search to see the bald eagle in Central Park? Maybe you're looking to the top of an Appalachian mountain or across the Grand Canyon? Your explorer can see the world close up with these surprisingly strong binoculars.

Ditto is the cutest little interactive robot. Push his button, and he will repeat back anything you say to it, with up to 20 seconds of recording time. Will your kids make it say "my sister is a butthead"? Yes. And it will do it with an adorable poseable body and LED eyes.

(Batteries included)

Interconnecting blocks shaped like asterisks are way more fun than you think. They make you really think to design the shape that you want, helping your child learn spatial reasoning and problem-solving. Plus, the texture is very soothing and fun to play with.

Two real, natural geodes the size of a tennis ball, along with instructions on how to get to the center, are in this fun gift. Inspire the future generation of geologists and gemologists, or just spark your child's interest in the world with this.

Your kid can leave their markers uncapped in this bin, and it won't leak all over your carpet. Same with watercolors. That on its own is worth it. It makes a sweet, creative Easter basket, and the color is just right for the holiday.

What would Easter be without a little chocolate? Make it on-theme with these solid milk chocolate crayons. They're a delicious way to sweeten up the holiday.

And who wouldn't want to have their art basket and eat it, too? Easter is a time of family and fun, and since these are sharable, I don't see why your kids wouldn't want you to have one as well.

We know that this coloring book is designed to be used with paint daubers, but it could also be used with any artistic tool your child likes. However, if your little does use it with a dauber, it gives fun instructions on how to do it.

Not only are these a 3D animal set designed to be colored, but they're also a fun puzzle to put together that becomes a piece of art all on its own.

Twelve markers are included, so you don't need to worry about buying anything extra for it, and once it's done, it looks so great on a shelf or desk.

Has there ever been sweeter or more festive sidewalk chalk? An 18-pack of chick-and-egg sidewalk chalk is perfectly sized for little hands to grip and make beautiful temporary art, or even just a hopscotch grid. Let your children's creativity go wild with this 18 pack of adorable chalky chickies.

A smock isn't just cute, it's entirely necessary. It saves clothing and makes your life as a parent or guardian so much easier. And if you're going to gift a smock, you may as well make it a fun pattern.

These wipe down easily, have a few pockets for art supply storage, and overall, they're just a really good idea. (Even at mealtime!)

It's the paper doll sticker of silly Easter bunnies. A little bit art, a little mix-and-match fun, it's a great time killer and inexpensive basket stuffer that you can use to round out your basket and entertain your little ones. It's perfect for long car trips as well.

Little kids are obsessed with animals that are made into unicorns. This plush is soft, squeezable, and, oh, so sweet.

And it's Ty, which millennial parents will remember from the Beanie Baby days, but we promise, they are so much more than that now. They're an entire, expansive line of plush toys that are still just as cuddly and huggable as they ever were.

This unicorn barf cotton candy is honestly just hilarious. Kids will love the silliness of it and all of the pastel-colored sugary goodness. It's a win all around.

Try it on top of ice cream for a dissolving topping. Or stir it into seltzer for a kiddie cocktail. It's really just an entertaining present all-around.

If you thought the unicorn trend was slowing down, we have news for you: It's not! Your sweetie who's obsessed with unicorns will be delighted to carry this Lip Smacker Lippy Pal Lip Balm in her backpack. It's like a little stick of magic!