Easter is that one holiday everyone rejoices over. It falls in Spring. When trees and flowers are blossoming beautiful, fragrant buds. The days are getting welcomingly warmer. And summer is on the horizon. Plus, it’s filled with treasured family traditions…like dying eggs vibrant colors, endless Easter egg hunts and festive baskets overflowing with all sorts of goodies.

In my book, Easter baskets are truly one of the most fun gifts to put together. The cool part…the Easter Bunny can choose to either keep them super simple or go all out and get crazy elaborate. Growing up my basket was basically filled with nothing but candy…and lots of it. Chocolate bunnies, Brach’s jelly beans, yellow marshmallow peep bunnies, See’s Candy chocolate eggs and Cadbury eggs. Thankfully, I just ate a little at a time. Avoiding any chance of falling into a deep sugar coma. Now that I am a mom, there’s no way I am going to allow the Easter Bunny to just fill my kid’s baskets with sugary treats. Apparently, the Easter Bunny of the 70s and early 80s had a BIG sweet tooth {atleast at my house}. But times have changed. It’s 2019 and the Easter Bunny is more about filling baskets with thoughtful little gifts for our baby chicks.

Having children of my own that span from toddler to adulthood … I have included Easter basket ideas that cover all age ranges. Yes, the Easter Bunny delivers baskets to everyone in our family. Even mom and dad. No one gets left out!

I hope you find these lists helpful. I have broken them down by what stores they are from. Apparently, the Easter Bunny has some favorite places he likes to find unique trinkets at for his carefully thought out baskets.

Before I share those….here’s a quick list of no fail, go-to items you can pretty much find anywhere-mostly for the younger crowd:

1. Bubbles
2. Mini Kites
3. Sidewalk Chalk
4. Coloring Books
5. Crayons/Markers/Fun Pens or Colored Pencils
6. Sketch Books
7. Watercolor Paints
8. Balls
9. Beach Toys
10. Playdough
11. Nerf Gun
12. Bathing Suit
13. Flip flops
14. Beach Towel
15. Beach/Pool Toys

Now for the out-of-the-ordinary, extra special Easter Basket Finds I thought would put smiles on your children’s faces come Easter morning.

And don’t forget! Easter is in just a few weeks….so for those of you last minute bunnies….get hopping…..

1. Rainbow Maker This rainbow maker attaches to the window with a suction cup or can be hung from the top of a window sill. The swarovski crystal rotates and refracts sunlight to create a swirl of rainbows. My daughter has one and every evening her room is filled with the most beautiful rainbows.
2. Surprise Bunnies Fluff up Easter baskets with these bunny surprise balls. Unwrap the layers of tissue to reveal jokes, temporary tattoos, and a little Easter Surprise! Good for all ages.
3. Hedgehog with Bunny Ears Plush This little guy is just waiting to be found in someone’s Easter basket! Kids will love this cute plush hedgehog made even more adorable with bunny ears. And he’s oh, so soft.
4. Bunny Bath Fizzers Add some fizzy fun to your little ones Easter basket this year. Set of 2 bath fizzers comes in a decorative bunny box with a festive jelly bean scent. How fun is that!?!
5. Wall Climber Car Hold on to your hats and defy gravity with this wall climbing car! Using vacuum suction technology the Wall Climber can be used on walls, windows and even the ceiling! A zero gravity remote control car is not only cool but also creates endless fun. Simply turn your walls into a race track and remember to take a sharp turn around those picture frames. For the big boys!
6. Pacman Mini Arcade Keychain Grab the most iconic and popular arcade game, Pac-Man in its tiniest size ever! Comes with the complete gameplay, full-color, hi-res screen, authentic game sounds, joystick and two control buttons in a backlit arcade style cabinet. No coins or small change is needed! How cool is that?! I put one of these in my college son’s Christmas stocking and he loved it! I even played with it and it was super fun!
   
   

1. Slip Silk Large Scrunchie Set These luxurious, hypoallergenic scrunchies protect delicate hair from the damaging tugging caused by traditional hair ties. Its wide surface area and high-grade silk fabrication reduces ridges and promotes soft, healthy locks. Check out the Anthro site…these come in a wide variety of sizes and colors.
2. Whitney Winkler Home State Mug Featuring a home state illustration and artfully gilded accents, this nostalgia-tinged mug is made by Whitney Winkler in collaboration with Anthropologie. Perfect for the out-of-state college student….a little piece of home in every cup.
3. Monogram Journal A thoughtful gift for any writer or dreamer, this monogrammed journal comes complete with a golden pen. I got one for Christmas in my stocking and use it for my daily to-do lists, weekly meal plan, and to keep track of my random ideas.
4. Delicate Monogram Necklace Sometimes, the best way to make a statement is to spell it out – this ever-so-delicate piece is sure to surprise and delight her.
5. Fancy Flamingo Stuffed Animal This whimsical flamingo is perfectly at home in your little one’s arms. Or sitting on their bed. Either way. She’s delightfully sweet.
6. Mouse in a Box Maileg mice are the cutest. There is only a little sister one left on the Anthro site at this time-they are that loved. My two year old can sit and play with hers forever. Maisonette, listed below, has a ton of really cute ones – so be sure to check out their website too.
7. Little Travelers Magnetic Play Set This darling little set sparks imaginative play and is great to take along to restaurants, perfect for long car rides…really it’s good ‘ole fun anywhere, anytime.
8. Bunny Ears Teether With too-cute bunny ears, this adorable teether will add a pop of whimsy to your baby’s first Easter basket.
9. Sea Plane Toy Designed to float when taken into a bathtub or pool, this brightly-colored sea plane is made from recycled plastic milk jugs to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Save the Earth….then again Earth Day is the day after Easter.

1. Sunnylife Unicorn Mini Xylophone It’s a play type of day so grab your kiddo’s new favorite toy. The sounds of summer just got so much better with this Sunnylife Unicorn Mini Xylophone. As little ones play with this xylophone they will be exploring key elements of language, like rhythm, volume and pacing while engaging their musical ear. They also grow their dexterity and get some practice with coordination, all in the name of imaginative, musical play. 
   
2. Tegu Blue & Green Magnetic Wooden Stacker Stimulate baby’s curious mind and curious hands with this magnetic stacker. Around three months, babies begin to explore their dexterity, develop hand-eye coordination and reach for objects. The pieces in this eco-friendly wooden stacker are designed with hidden magnets that are polarized to encourage problem solving, teach cause and effect and offer auditory and tactile feedback they crave. As babies grow into little kids, the magnetic people and unique shapes can be used for building and imaginative play. Perfect for that First Easter Basket!
3. Nailmatic Cosmic Bath Bomb Turn bath time into playtime! Pretty in pink bath time? A big yes, as our bath bombs leave no stains on skin or bathtub. Especially formulated for children. Vegan, cruelty free, incredibubbly awesome! Kids will enjoy this unexpected entertaining, playful and ultimately relaxing sensory play experience. Simply drop this groovy bath bomb into the tub and watch the water transform!
4. Sunnylife Unicorn Skipping Rope Turn the Great Outdoors into the GREATER Outdoors! Hop to it and don’t skip a beat with this magical Unicorn Skipping Rope from Sunnylife. On rainy days, help kiddo get the wiggles out by jumping rope in a safe area inside the house.
5. OMY Cosmo Glow in the Dark Removeable Stickers Take a rocket ship to the stars! You don’t need a big space for big creativity! These Omy removable wall stickers encourage creative, imaginative play at home or on-the-go. As children explore space, create a narrative or take on the role of an astronaut through sticker play they are developing communication, honing literacy skills and strengthening creativity.
6. Baby Bunny in a Carrycot Hello, little friend! This adorable handmade baby bunny is full of delightful details that create timeless beauty—a striped cotton body, carrycot and a button mouth (or pacifier!). Perfect for imaginary play with our make-it dollhouses or joining other plush friends, Baby Bunny encourages creative storytelling, dramatic play and role-playing. This petite plush toy is a perfect children’s gift and can be a valuable, gentle tool during times of social adjustment, such as starting a new school year or welcoming a new family member.
7. Wooden Bunny Racer These mini bunny push toys are a special gift! Perfect for little hands, as a child pushes bunny around their latest block creation, pretends to hop or makes up a story with bunny as the star he/she is exercising essential physical and cognitive skills while having fun. 
8. Tegu Magnetic Racers These magnetic racers have got the need for speed! Complete with a chassis, body and driver, each racer is ready to roll. The three magnetic parts make it possible to mix and match to build the coolest looking car.

1. Playmobil Ice Cream Truck Grab a sweet treat from the Ice Cream Truck! Step up to the truck window to order one scoop or two and chat with friends while you enjoy your ice cream. My two year old loves her Playmobil toys. They also last forever and are timeless.
2. Barbie Chicken Farmer Doll & Playset For those little ladies who love Barbies…this one screams Spring with all those sweet little chicks.
3. Simple Classic Modern Tumbler Simple Modern Classic tumblers are double walled and vacuum insulated, which keeps your favorite beverage hot or cold for hours. Plus it comes with a straw lid and a flip lid. I bought this for my daughter and actually ended up using it for myself as it keeps my coffee hot for hours so I’m not rewarming my coffee several times every morning! I need to buy more!
4. Easter Slime Eggs Egg-cellent for those slime obsessed chicks in your life.
5. Waterproof Airpods Case Keep those airpods safe!
6. Infantino Good Bites Textured Carrot Teether A festive first Easter basket necessity.
7. TSACTE Harmonica Polyphony 24 Hole Key of C Prime for children, students and adult beginners. Santa tucked this into my two year olds stocking and this was a HUGE hit. She plays with it daily! A tiny musician in the making!
8. Selfie Ring Light Ideal for getting that perfectly lit selfie either with your phone or camera. My teenage daughter has this and I must say, it took the selfie game up a notch.
9. Corolle Mini Calin Raspberry Baby Doll This is an 8-inch doll that is lightweight and it’s little size makes her easy to take anywhere. My two year old has both a baby girl and boy and they are truly her favorite itty bitty babies.

1. Cheesy Pizza Sidewalk Chalk What’s better than real pizza? Pizza with glitter crust! Set includes four hand-painted sidewalk chalk pizza slices.
2. GLUX Thermochromic Super Putty GLUX is an amazing super putty that stretches like rubber, bounces like a ball, and tears like paper, and even shatters like ceramic when frozen! Thermochromatic GLUX is a putty that changes with the temperature of your hands from orange to bright yellow. Perfect for both kids and adults alike, this putty will never dry out. How great is that?! I think I want some!
3. New York Roullette & Nail Polish Duo Set Get into an empire state of mind with Nailmatic’s New York gift set, featuring Kitty pink glitter polish and Coconut Rollette lip gloss for the coolest kids in town.
4. Beetle Bath Car … Vanilla scented. Unfortunately, when I went to link this item it wouldn’t work. Not sure if this item is sold out. Or if the link is just not working. But there are lots of cute bath toys on this website worth checking out. Like the Oragami Bath Boat.
5. Crystal Growing Cherry Tree Science is always fun! No need to wait around all year for springtime – watch this simple paper cut-out turn into a “blooming” cherry tree instantly. This kit includes a paper tree form to grow crystals on, a tray, the terraforming solution (Potassium phosphate, water, HDPE plastic) and complete instructions. 
6. Bunny Wood Racer…sorry….but seems this item just sold out! So cute it raced right off their site! I do believe they just had a big birthday sale. Be sure to check for other cute wood racers.
7. Neon Rainbow Micro Streamers…Add these to a scooter! Bummer! The link to this is also not working. I would check the Maisonette website if you are interested in any of the items shown here that I couldn’t link at the time of publication. It might be that it is just having technical difficulties. Oh, for the love of technology.

Theses websites have countless cute things. It was so hard choosing items to feature. I hope you find something here that will help make your Easter celebration extra special this year. Happy Easter! Oh! Don’t forget to tuck in a chocolate Easter bunny!