by: Lindsay Hutton
Are you looking for something a little healthier to put in your child's Easter basket this year? Avoid the inevitable sugar high with these great Easter candy alternatives.
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Egg-Shaped Chalk
With the weather warming up outside and the driveway begging to be scribbled on, your child will love seeing sidewalk chalk in her basket.
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Homemade Granola
If you want to put a little something sweet in your child's basket, fill a few plastic eggs with a delicious homemade version of granola.
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Craft Kit
Your child will love creating Easter decorations, especially with her very own craft kit filled with brightly colored paper, feathers, and beads.
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Spring Coloring Book and Crayons
A new set of sharp crayons and a coloring book filled with images of spring are the perfect way for any child to pass the time.
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Toothbrush
Your little one is sure to get his hands on some sugary candy, so keep his pearly whites healthy with a new toothbrush in a fun, bright color.
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Flower Seeds and Pot
If your child loves flowers, she'll have a blast planting and watering her very own plant. Look for hearty, easy-to-grow indoor plants that don't require a lot of care.
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Disposable Camera and Personalized Frame
Let your child go to town snapping pictures he can proudly display in his cool personalized picture frame.
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Stuffed Bunny
Every kid loves stuffed animals, and Easter isn't complete without at least one stuffed bunny to cuddle with.
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DVDs
Is there a new movie out that your kid can't get enough of? He'll be so ecstatic to see it in his Easter basket, he'll forget all about eating candy.
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Fresh or Dried Fruit
In-season fruits can taste as sweet as candy, and are much healthier. Mixed, dried fruits are also a good way to satisfy a sweet tooth without overloading on chocolate.