Easter 2023: Top gift ideas that aren’t chocolate
These non-edible Easter gift ideas will make your loved ones forget all about sugar.
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More and more Australian shoppers are heading in-store and online for a gift that won’t melt this Easter.
While chocolate is still traditionally the most popular treat, Australian Retailers Association chief executive Paul Zahra says many shoppers, and parents, are seeking out other forms of indulgence across the Easter season, “particularly as it falls during a school holiday period”.
“Gifts such as clothing, sleepwear, games or toys can provide enjoyment across the Easter break – serving as a long-lasting holiday treat,” Zahra says.
“Arts and craft gifts can keep the kids preoccupied during those chaotic Easter family gatherings. They’re also a good way to promote thinking and creativity.”
New research by ShopFully Australia shows hampers are the most popular gift choice for Easter, with 24.9 per cent of those surveyed planning to purchase one.
About 28.6 per cent will purchase candles and home decor, and 21.2 per cent will buy gift vouchers or experience gifts.
“Craft kits and books are also trending, perhaps hoping to encourage kids off technology for the long weekend,” Brendan Straw,country manager of ShopFully Australia, says.
“For last-minute shoppers, alcohol is always a convenient option, as are indoor plants, both readily available at major supermarkets.”
Check out these Easter gift ideas that aren’t chocolate.
This book is a simple and dramatic retelling for young children of Jesus’s resurrection and is beautifully illustrated. $8 from Target.
Elevate his Easter celebration with a basket full of delectable almond treats, including shower oil. $25 from L’Occitane.
Gift the kids with this cool egg hunt grabber - a perfect accessory for their egg hunt. $2.50 each from Kmart.
A very happy Lush Easter gift pack
Contains two bath bombs for cheerfully sweet bath art, accompanied by a pair of reusable bubble bars. $44 in-store from Lush.
Perfect for a morning cuppa, these ceramic mugs feature fun prints and are great for pairing with sweet treats. $5 each from Big W.
Adorn their home with this adorable bunny pot. $9 from Kmart.
Beatrix Potter alphabet letters
From A to Z, these charming three-dimensional letters feature favourite Peter Rabbit characters. Spell out a name to give as a personalised gift. $24.95 each from David Jones.
Includes four loose leaf tea flavours, including hot cross bun, tiramisu, toffee and lamington. $45 from T2.
These Easter wax melts contain syrupy brown sugar, whisked butter and rich Madagascan vanilla. $14.99 from Dusk.
Keen chefs can create delicious pastry and whip up fluffy meringue with this blue velvet stand mixer. $1049 from Harvey Norman.
Let the kids create their own Easter suncatcher for the home. Comes with eight suncatchers, non-toxic paint colours and a brush. $7.98 from Bunnings.
Glasshouse Fragrances sweet buns candle
This new fragrance is bursting with candied orange, cinnamon, maple, vanilla and tonka bean. $59.95 from Peter Alexander.
These Hatchimals CollEGGtibles mystery toys for kids are great basket stuffers. $25 from Big W.
The kids will be hopping around in these adorable scuffs while keeping their tootsies toasty warm. $35.95 from Peter Alexander.
So soft and comfy for your wascally wabbit. Collect the family set. $19.20 from Target.
Treat your little hunny bunny with this cotton pyjama set, ideal for winter. $11.20 from Best & Less.
The ultimate Easter pom-poms book and kit
Let kids create their own bunny or chick with this kit, which includes wool, stencils, felt, pom-poms and more. $10 from Big W.
The perfect way to gather eggs, treats and more around the yard. Can be used all-year round. $29.95 from Myer.
Let them shuffle around the house and hunt for those eggs with these novelty slippers. $14.99 from Bed Bath n’ Table.
You can’t go past an egg-shaped cookie. Finished with sprinkles, red tissue paper and a big red bow, this is the perfect gift for someone special. $32 at participating Mrs Fields stores.
Make your little one smile with this 29cm bunny, perfect for cuddling and snuggling. $12 from The Reject Shop.
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