gift guide: easter baskets

I JUST loved finding my Easter Basket overflowing with adorable, colorful springy goodies + candy [and ALWAYS a stuffed animal]. I mean, my mom rocked Easter Bunny duty. But in addition to the obvious excitement of scoring a bunch of new treasures, I think I was also delighted by what all of those bright colors and cutie woodland creatures represented. Easter feels sort of like the gateway to what’s coming next; to carefree summer days and bright sunshine and hitting the road and SO much fun. I feel the same excitement for the season ahead when putting together my own boys’ Easter baskets and use it for inspiration so that they mostly end up filled with fun stuff for the summer sunshine. Things like pool or beach toys, summer clothes, lazy-day activities and stuff for travel can all fuel that giddy anticipation AND have purpose beyond the big day.

SO HERE are a few ideas to get you started so you can rock Easter Bunny duty, too. For more ideas, check out my posts on Art Supplies, Baking Stuff, Stocking Stuffers and Self Care for Tweens + Teens. And hop on, lovelies. GIFT A LITTLE HAPPINESS. xo

Easter Baskets for little kids

^^ Wonderful Child Kits on Etsy hand-makes THE cutest little sensory kits, like these over-the-top adorable Easter Play Dough Jars ^^

^^ Ooly always has THE cutest art supplies for any age, including these little Cat Parade Gel Crayons that are so darn cute ^^

^^ Beyond Yoga’s Leggings are THE softest you’ll find and mama or auntie or big sis can match ^^

^^ Your little mixologists of any age can create up to 120 of their own scents with Dabble & Dollop’s clever line of super clean bathtime gels + whips ^^

^^ Kiddos can get super creative with Evereden Fantasy Face Crayons for magical dress up ^^

^^ These adorable Felt Bunny Clips will be cute all summer long ^^

^^ Turn your bath into a sweet little party with Bubbles & Joy’s buildable mix & match Animal Parade or Construction Set of adorable non-toxic bath toys ^^ Use code ALLAFLUTTER10 for 10% off

^^ OMG these H&B x Love Shack Fancy Aprons are toooo cute and you can have a matching one, too [they also have adorable Star Wars and Sesame Street versions] ^^

^^ Your kiddo will be ready for summer with these adorable Personalized Flower Sunglasses ^^

^^ My boys loved this Green Toys Seaplane and all of the other awesome vehicles they make for the bathtub and pool and they last forever ^^

^^ Bubble Tree makes more sustainable bubbles, using recyclable aluminum bottles and bubble refill to keep the party going all summer ^^

^^ Preschoolers can make the cutest pairs ever with Eeboo’s adorable Rainbow Memory & Matching Game ^^

^^ Oh, I loved Miffy when I was little and this new plush babe is so nostalgic and cute [you can still get the Miffy Books, too] ^^

^^ Make each little bunny feel extra special with Custom Name Crayons in fun, springy colors ^^

^^ Primary makes THE cutest unisex basics for kiddos, including some crazy adorable Tees, PJs and Swimwear ^^

^^ Littles will love searching for Easter Eggs in this beautifully illustrated interactive Eggs are Everywhere Board Book ^^

^^ OMG how cute is this sweet li’l family of wooden Stacking Bunnies?! ^^

^^ Be the hands-down VIB with Super Smalls’ Easter Basket Bundles or any of their cutie bling [read more about why I love them here] ^^

^^ Be summer-ready with Zoku’s super cute Ice Pop Molds, like this adorable Fish Pop version ^^

^^ Tender Leaf Toys has THE cutest selection of wooden toys like these Rocking Baby Birds ^^

^^ Littles can help in the garden with this Silicone Gardening Tools Set in several really pretty neutral color palettes ^^

^^ Fun up your muffins, chocolates or homemade crayons with Handstand Kitchen’s adorable silicone molds in several cute themes ^^

Easter Baskets for big kids

^^ YAWN makes adorable awesome squeaky clean ‘beauty’ products perfect for younger kids that want to experiment without the gunk ^^

^^ This Easter Edition Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza is such an adorable version of the popular silly fast-paced card game ^^

^^ These scented Spring Smencils are adorable and made from recycled newspapers ^^

^^ Keep little bodies moving in super cool style with a rad Chance Basketball or Volleyball ^^

^^ My mom has been gifting my boys awesome holiday-themed Dylan’s Candy Bar Tackle Boxes for years and they never ever disappoint ^^

^^ Black Diamond's Wiz LED Headlamp can cycle through a rainbow of fun colors for a tent disco, plus some other great safety features for kids ^^

^^ This Lego Creator White Rabbit set is so cute and it has 3 different builds in one, including a seal and parrot ^^

^^ Your sports fans will love playing Sports Dice Baseball or Soccer ^^

^^ Pretty much every kid of every age will love these Reusable Water Balloons, they’re just so fun and don’t leave a zillion little bits to pick up ^^

^^ Keep boredom at bay with bright, fast-paced and fun Tenzi Buildzi ^^

^^ These Punilabo Japanese Pen Cases come in 10 ridiculously cute animal options to make any kiddo go ‘awww!’ ^^

^^ Slingshot Copters are super fun for just about any age and these have LED lights for extra nighttime fun ^^

^^ Ensure your kids are ready for long sunny days with a super insulating, indestructible [+ on-trend] Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler ^^

^^ Evereden has clean, fresh and cute skin and hair care for kiddos like this Cool Peach Multi-Vitamin Face Wash ^^

^^ Spread joy with these handmade Wildflower Seed Bombs in pretty pastel colors ^^

^^ Omy’s Giant Coloring Posters are an awesome summer or rainy day project and come in fantastic themes that appeal to every age ^^

^^ These little leatherette Cherry Hair Clips are so sweet, but that color palette is so pretty and sophisticated enough for older kids ^^

^^ Sidewalk Chalk Eggs never get old and these are a fun multi-colored set ^^

^^ Dribble, kick, bounce and pass this Watermelon Ball Jr underwater for hours of pool time fun ^^

^^ We love this whole series of Angela Nguyen’s How to Draw Cute… books ^^

^^ Athlete Girl has such cute new prints for summer swim ^^

^^ Knockaround’s Classics are super affordable polarized sunglasses in a million fun or neutral colors [they make a kids’ size for smaller faces] ^^

^^ My boys had so much fun with Mixy Squish Textured Air Dry Clay with the cool add-ins ^^

^^ Love these bright Lego Dots sets and they have really cute themes for a wide age range ^^

^^ Mudpuppy has an awesome collection of Glow in the Dark Puzzles for all ages, like this 500-piece Ocean Puzzle ^^

Easter Baskets for tweens + teens

^^ They’ll be so on-trend with a pair of Alo Half-Crew Throwback Socks in lots of cute colors ^^

^^ A crazy soft Jellycat Bashful Bunny [or any other animal] will be the cutest thing to ever hop into your teen’s basket ^^

^^ Inspire hours of outdoor fun at home, the beach or the campsite with an award-winning LED Tosy Flying Ring ^^

^^ Geometry has the cutest Washcloth Sets in a bunch of fun prints, just perfect for teen skincare routines ^^ Use code DarcieC15 for 15% off

^^ Tom Design on Etsy has a good selection of on-trend earrings, like these cute Huggie Hoops in either silver or gold ^^

^^ Tilly’s will get your teens geared up for warm days with a massive selection of Tees in both Kids and Adult sizes ^^

^^ Hoppy Salmon is a super cute Easter-themed version of the popular fast-paced card game ^^

^^ These hair ties are just so darn cute, they’d also be an adorable gift for friends ^^

^^ This One Love Organics Cleansing Sponge is gentle, but exfoliating and will last up to 3 months if used properly, plus it’s just cute ^^

^^ Remind them that they’re awesome with ban.do Write On Compliment Pencils ^^

^^ Make your own rad tie dye scrunchies, socks or Ts with Tulip’s Tie Dye Kits made for one artist or a whole party full ^^

^^ A cute pack of EOS Lip Balm will keep them chap-free all summer long ^^

^^ Play pass in the water [or anywhere] with this extreme Wave Runner Waterproof Football in a bunch of fun colors ^^

^^ ban.do has such an awesome collection of Rough Draft Mini Spiral Notebooks with sweet and empowering quotes to inspire ^^

^^ Yellow Owl Workshop has really fun DIY Crafting Kits, including these Happy Foods Rubber Stamps that are fun for creative teens ^^

^^ Send your teen off to the pool or beach with a hip Nomadix Original Towel, it’s compact, sand-resistant, odor-resistant and dries super fast ^^

^^ This set of Flower Claw Clips comes in a ton of fun colors and will tame wild summer hair with super cute style ^^

^^ This Extreme Outdoor Edition of Throw Throw Burrito comes complete with giant inflatable burritos for tons of fun with family and friends ^^

^^ Keep your cocoa hot and your tea iced on the go with a Hydro Flask Mug, perfect for camping and other adventures ^^

^^ Bring the summer tunes wherever you go with a waterproof JBL Clip 3 in lots of rad colors ^^

^^ Sport fresh fun nails all summer long with Ella + Mila’s Samba Collection, free of the 7 major polish toxins ^^

^^ The whole family will have hours of fun with Goodminton or its beachy sister Surfminton, both fun riffs on the classic games ^^

^^ I love my Porter Glass Water Bottle, there’s no lingering tastes or toxins, plus it’s really cute ^^

^^ Get everyone giggling with fast-paced, drawing-based Doodle Heist ^^

^^ OH! Sushi looks like such a cute and challenging twist on the basic wooden blocks and includes 10 different ways to play ^^

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