It's almost Easter and I am having fun being creative this year! I grew up getting a couple gifts instead of a basket full of candy and that's something that I've continued with for my family. I rounded up some of my favorite non-candy items that would go great in an Easter basket! Not included are my yearly essentials - bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and some sweet treats!
TOOLS TO LEARN ABOUT EASTER
Over the past few years I have found some really great items that have helped teach my kids about the true meaning of Easter.
The Easter Story Egg - This is an interactive nesting egg that helps tell the story of Easter. It starts on Palm Sunday.
A Storybook Easter - These flashcards start two weeks before Easter. There is a daily Bible verse and a story to read that corresponds to The Jesus Storybook Bible.
BABIES
ezpz Tiny Cup - This cup is the cutest! My little one loves to play with it and it's great for teaching them to drink from an open cup.
Watermelon Teether - My boys have loved these teethers because they're more rubbery than hard.
Bella Tunno Hangry Silicone Bib - If you're not already using silicone bibs, WHY?! They're so easy to clean and I love this one because we all know baby gets hangry!
Grabease Utensils - These tiny little utensils are great for teaching baby how to self feed.
TODDLERS
His Kids Co Silicone Coloring Mat - They can color them again and again, just simply clean with a wipe or water.
Nutridashe Food Picks - Make meal time more fun using these adorable food picks.
Tubby Todd Bath Bombs - 10% off using my link. We LOVE Tubby Todd and their bath bombs not only smell amazing but they don't irritate my sensitive skinned little guy. And if you haven't already just get the All Over Ointment while you're at it ;)
Kid Made Modern 9ct Washable Rainbow Paint Sticks - These paint markers make painting a lot less messy but just as fun!
Pandas Love Series - These ABC board books have beautiful illustrations and are a great way to teach young kids their alphabet while also talking about trying new foods!
SCHOOL AGE KIDS
Pandas Love Pickles: Let's Eat! - My kids cookbook is the perfect gift for your little foodie in your life! The recipes are fun and simple to make. It's a great way to get picky eaters excited to try something new!
Fred Dino Chopsticks - These chopsticks are my preschoolers current obsession. He wanted to play with them even when it's not meal time!
Books - This will vary by age but my oldest loves reading Pete the Cat series and graphic novels like Dog Man.
UNIQUE BASKET IDEA
Lone Cone Rain Boots - I love practical gifts and stuffing rain boots full of goodies it the perfect way to start spring! Use my discount code LCEASTERBOOTS10 for 10% off!
Swoop Mini Bag - We have the large version of this bag and I LOVE it. The boys can throw all of their toys in and easily swoop it up. It would be perfect to pack this mini bag with their Easter goodies! The best part is it totally useable again and again for their toys.
What are some items you love to include in Easter baskets?
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