We all know kids love chocolate. Easter eggs, bunnies, and sweet treats are often the biggest highlight of the season. But this year, why not surprise them with something that lasts longer than a sugar rush? At Dinkleboo, you can find personalised keepsakes and fun gifts that are not only thoughtful but also meaningful. From storybooks that feature their name to custom sketchbooks and backpacks, these are the kinds of surprises they'll treasure long after the last chocolate egg is gone.
Dinkleboo's Eggcellent Easter Hamper Starter
A basic easter hamper is easy to put together with help from our eggcellent product range. Make the hero an Easter book, then add a personalised Easter mug or Easter cup, an Easter bag, and Easter stickers or Easter labels. Finish with a few more chocolates than you really should.
- An Easter book turns your hamper into a keepsake.
- Personalised Easter gifts make the hamper feel made for them.
- Reusable items like Easter mugs and Easter bags keep working after the holiday.
- Easter stickers and Easter labels add fun and volume.
Why Go Beyond Basic Chocolate This Easter?
Yes, it's about the chocolate but we all know that chocolate won't last long! Going beyond chocolate means your Easter gifts will remain uneaten after the holiday and make gifting easier if you're making up different hampers for friends and family. Instead of buying way too much chocolate, you can gift substance with an Easter book, an Easter cup, and an Easter bag.
Start With the Hero: An Easter Book They'll Reread
Choosing just one standout item? Pick the Easter book first, as it sets the tone for the whole hamper. Dinkleboo's Easter books make kids the star of the story and make a forever keepsake.
Eggciting Easter Books for Kids: A Simple Age Guide
- Toddlers: Shorter stories and simple language work best.
- Preschoolers: Look for an Easter book with adventure beats, plus playful characters.
- Early primary: Longer stories can work if the child likes being read to or is starting to read with you.
Making more than one hamper? One Easter book each is an easy rule that keeps things fair.
Why a Personalised Easter Book is a Fantastic Gift
A personalised Easter book says, 'This was made for you.' They point at their name, and they ask to read it again. If you're aiming for a gift that feels personal, a personalised Easter book is one of the easiest wins.
The Dinkleboo Easter Hamper Formula
Step 1: Pick a theme
- Bunny and pastel
- Bright rainbow
- Neutral keepsake tones
- Outdoorsy colours
A theme makes a small hamper look premium because everything belongs together.
Step 2: Choose your Easter book
A custom Easter book is the hero gift that really shapes the hamper, turning it from a treat pile to a present.
Step 3: Add a 'use it today' item: an Easter mug or Easter cup
A personalised Easter mug or Easter cup or even a plate or bowl are all practical gifts that make mornings feel special. If you're aiming for Easter mugs that can be used year after year, stick to a design the child will still like after Easter.
Step 4: Add an egg-hunt helper: Easter bag
An Easter bag is a fun egg-hunt accessory for collecting eggs and carrying snacks.
Step 5: Add tiny magic: Easter stickers and labels
Use Easter stickers for:
- Sealing treat bags
- Decorating Easter cards
- Making clue notes for an egg hunt
Add Easter labels if you're packing anything that might get mixed up or if you want to label treat bags.
Step 6: Finish with a little chocolate
Or a lot of chocolate. We know all kids love chocolate, but a lasting keepsake is a lovely addition.
10 Easter Hamper Ideas for Kids
Easter comes with a lot of occasions and if you're trying to limit visits to the dentist or prevent too many sugar highs, planning a few little hampers for different situations can be extremely helpful.
1) Storytime and Sips Hamper
- Easter book
- Easter mug or Easter cup
- Small chocolate bunny or mini eggs
Perfect for kids who love bedtime routines.
2) Egg Hunt Adventure Kit
- Easter book
- Easter bag for collecting
- Easter stickers
Send them out to enjoy the hunt. Perfect for kids who want a mission.
3) The First Thing in the Morning Hamper
- Easter book
- Easter cup, plate, bowl and cutlery
- One small breakfast treat. Give a few more choccies after breakfast.
Perfect for families who do gifts before the Easter event.
4) The Crafty Kid Hamper
- Easter book
- Easter sketchbook
- Sticker pack and a few eggs – make that more than a few.
Perfect for a calm afternoon after the sugar buzz.
5) The Outdoor Picnic Hamper
- Easter book
- Easter bag
- Easter cup, plate, bowl and cutlery for the adventure
Perfect for park catch-ups and family gatherings.
6) The Little Helper Hamper
- Easter book
- Easter drawstring bag with a good selection of treats
- Easter stickers and labels
Perfect for toddlers who want to feel included.
7) The Sibling Set
- One Easter book each
- Matching Easter cup, plate, bowl and cutlery set for each child
- Matching Easter bags with exactly the same amount of eggs in each!
Perfect for two or more kids.
8) Cousins' Mini Hampers
- Easter book
- Easter stickers and labels
- Your choice of chocolate treat
Perfect for big family Easter lunches.
9) The Sleepover at Nan's Hamper
- Easter book
- Special Easter cup, plate, bowl and cutlery for Nan's house
- Easter stickers and a small treat
Perfect for kids who love taking a special kit with them.
10) The Classroom or Party Favour Idea
- Easter stickers or labels
- A tiny treat
- Easter bag
Perfect for families who like to give a little something to friends.
Shopping Tips for Personalised Easter Gifts
Personalisation is fun, but it rewards a quick double-check.
- Confirm the name format you want.
- Check spelling twice before checkout.
- Group hampers by child as you build them.
Planning an Easter morning egg hunt? Prep the bag and stickers the night before.
Shop Easter Gifts and Easter Books at Dinkleboo
Pick your Easter book first, then add an Easter mug or cup, an Easter bag, and an Easter sticker or label, plus a little chocolate for the Easter feel. Buy Easter gifts at Dinkleboo AU and build a hamper that lasts longer than the chocolate.
