It has recently come to my attention that a number of people think that Easter baskets are something people eventually age out of, like trick-or-treating at Halloween. Well, I am here today to emphatically debunk this myth. Mamas, even though you are an adult, you are never too old for an Easter basket of your own! Goodness knows you’re probably the one making sure the rest of your family’s baskets are full of fun surprises. You certainly deserve to partake in the fun!
I come from a family full of adults who LOVE to fill adult Easter baskets (and stockings at Christmas) just as much as they love tending to those of the children.
As a child, we had almost as much fun seeing what Santa and the Easter Bunny had left for our parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles as we did pouring through our own baskets and stockings. So don’t forget the adults at your Easter celebrations this year.
If you have family coming to join you (thank you, Covid vaccines!), encourage them to bring their baskets. Plan to fill each other’s baskets with fun surprises, even if it’s just you and your significant other. And if you’re the lone adult this year, I am giving you permission to feel zero shame in making up a basket for yourself right alongside those of your children.
If you have your kids’ baskets ready but are in need of some ideas for the adult baskets, look no further. I have you covered.
For the Epicurean
- Tea + infuser
- Coffee + mug
- Good chocolates (think Lindt or Gharidelli)
- Vintage candies (Necco wafers and clove gum always make my husband smile)
- Jerky
- Smoked salmon
- Quality olive oil and vinegar (Head downtown to The Bodacious Olive for a great selection)
- Hot sauces
- Jars of olives, artichokes, and pickled vegetables
- Nut butters, cookie butter, and Nutella
- Jams, lemon curd, and honey (try hot honey)
- Snacks from around the world (World Market has a great selection)
For the Bartender
- Individual bottles of craft beer
- Wine (yes, you can creatively fit a whole bottle of wine in a basket if you try or else grab a single serving size)
- Airplane bottles of liquor + cocktail mixes
- Artisan sodas
- Whiskey rocks
For the Chef
- Cupcake liners (paper or silicone)
- Candy/meat thermometers
- Unique kitchen utensils or measuring spoons/cups
- Pretty or funny dishcloths, tea towels, napkins, and potholders
- Dash Bunny Mini Maker
For the Gardener
- Seed packets
- Gardening gloves
- Tiny succulents and succulent pots
- All things spring & garden from local store, Rusted Arrow
- Window Bird Feeder
For the Athlete/Outdoorsman
- Mini flashlight
- Water bottles
- Exercise bands
- Jump rope
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Fishing lures
- Baseballs
- Golf balls and tees (These look a bit like Easter eggs)
For the Fashionista
- Jewelry
- Cuff links
- Ties
- Sunglasses
- Patterned socks (These are my favorites for Easter)
- Birkenstock Sandals
- Vivian Drew Earrings
For the Beauty-Conscious
- Makeup
- Perfume/cologne
- Korean face masks
- Hair Ties
- Lip Gloss with plumping
- Nail polish
- Manly toiletries (we love Duke Cannon products)
For the Office
- Pens/sharpies
- Note cards/stationery
- Easter colored paper clips
- Portable phone charger
- Reading/blue light glasses
- Air pods/headphones
For the Reader
- Books (Our next book club pick, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, would be perfect!)
- Magazines
- Journal
- Bookmarks
Miscellaneous
- Card games
- Gift cards
- Mini Nerf guns
- Multi-tool/Pocket knife
- Cigars
- Portable Charging Block
- Candles
- Vintage Etched Glasses
- Clevermade Bag
