Alternative Easter gift ideas

Personalised Easter Bunny Photo Socks, £22

Socks are a Christmas stocking filler classic, so why can’t they be the same at Easter? These personalised Easter socks are the perfect gift for those who don’t like chocolate, but do like a bit of playful humour. Unlike chocolate, these socks are a lasting gift that your recipient can enjoy for years to come. The personalised element of this gift will make your giftee feel special in a way that traditional treats could not!

Easter Eggs Craft Kit With Paint And Glitter, from £19.50

This egg decorating kit is the perfect Easter gift for your crafty, chocolate-avoiding friends. A thoughtful gift that can be enjoyed solo or shared with others, creating Easter decorations that can be enjoyed year after year.

Hand Painted Daffodil Taper Candles, from £16

If you’re looking for an Easter gift that’s just as sweet as chocolate these delicately hand-painted candles are a perfect choice! With a beautiful springtime charm, these candles can be used for an Easter tablescape, lighting up a cosy evening, or simply as decoration. A thoughtful and lasting way to celebrate the season – way better than a chocolate egg that disappears in minutes.

Garden Focaccia Bread Baking Kit, £19.99

Bread is having its moment, from sourdough to focaccia, everyone is baking it, which is why this focaccia baking kit is the ideal Easter gift for your sugar loathing mates. Still edible like a chocolate egg, but it comes with the need for creativity and a lot less sugar!

The Sherbert Macaroon Dried Flower Bunch, from £44

Why would you choose a chocolate egg that lasts for two minutes over a bouquet that lasts forever? This vibrant dried floral bouquet is the ultimate Easter gift for someone who prefers petals over pralines. In beautiful springtime hues, it is the perfect way to brighten a home for Easter and beyond.

Personalised Hand Iced Easter Egg Postal Biscuit, £7.50

Hand iced and almost too beautiful to eat, this personalised Easter egg biscuit is the perfect Easter treat for those who don’t like chocolate but still have a sweet tooth. What makes it even better is that it fits through the letterbox, making it the perfect postal surprise for someone special.

Tulip Handle Pink And White Chequered, £19.95

A gift that lasts is always the better option, and this tulip handle mug is a fantastic example. For the friend who prefers a cuppa over chocolate, this spring inspired mug will make every sip that bit more joyful.

Muti Wear Cotton Reversible Shoulder Tote Bag, from £22.95

This gingham tote bag is the perfect practical gift for those who prefer to avoid more traditional easter gifts. Ideal for springtime strolls and farmers market hauls, this reversible bag will be your giftee’s new go-to bag for their everyday wonderings.

Hot Cross Bun Soap, £6

Who says Easter gifts have to be edible? This hot cross bun soap is the ultimate guilt free indulgence, giving you all the warm, spiced, and sweet scented goodness of the classic Easter bake.

Personalised Hot Cross Bun Gin, from £18

Sticking to the hot cross bun theme, this boozy option is a great gift idea for the friend or family member who still enjoys a consumable Easter treat, but of the less traditional kind. Full of flavour, this Easter tipple can be personalised to make it a little more thoughtful.

Hot Cross Crumpets! Limited Edition Easter Crumpets, from £27.99

Know someone who wants to skip the Easter morning chocolate breakfast? Then these hot cross crumpets are the perfect alternative for an equally as indulgent start to the day. Slather them with butter or douse them in honey, for a sweet start to the day – Easter or not!

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