Easter means bunnies and baskets, church and the cross, brunches and egg hunts, chocolate and candy. So there is a good chance your weekend will be full of festivities and we’ve got you covered. Dresses and suits, to family matching fashions, and gifts ranging from learning to faith, cooking to on-the-go. Check out our picks for the perfect holiday!
SUNDAY BEST BUNNIES
Statistically most Americans attend church at Christmas and Easter, so if you are planning to take your family this Sunday, Pippa and Julie have the perfect collection for Easter service.
The mother-daughter run children’s fashion brand is based in the Big Apple and offers clothing for kids who want to express themselves boldly. From the iconic sophistication of Park Avenue to the boho chic vibes of Greenwich Village, every style is inspired by New York City.
We love the vintage inspiration with a twist that makes the dresses modern. Plus most of the styles can be washed at home so whenever your child wants to play they don’t have to reserve their dress just for a special occasion.
BRUNCH BOUND BUNNIES
Since we live in San Diego the window is much wider for what kids can wear to brunch. From a linen short sleeve shirt paired with shorts and a pair of flip-flops for a beachy-brunch look, to a full suit complete with bow tie and pocket square for a formal brunch feel, dressing boys has gotten to be so much more fun.
We love the collection from Appaman. Their spring suiting has some seriously sharp style. Great colors and fabrics. Plus they have sports jackets and blazers that come in fun prints and bold colors ranging from tropical to sharks, scuba blue to poppy red. The quality is great and our kids are actually comfortable in the clothes too!
MATCHING BUNNIES
Whether you are going on an Easter Egg hunt or just want something a little more casual for the Spring family photos, Hanna Andersson has the cutest matching ensembles. Many people will recognize Hanna Andersson for their family matching Christmas pajamas, which we LOVE! (see our Christmas TV segment for when we even had our grandparents in matching pajamas). But they also have coordinating pieces and pajamas for each season.
From pastel plaids to whimsical prints, you can find something for baby to young adult. Some of their lines even have coordinating pieces for mom and dad. Our littles love “twinning.” We love Hanna Andersson because they often have a shirt for brother and a coordinating dress for sister.
PERSONALIZED BUNNY
If your kids are like ours, they love to see their name — we can be in the car, at the movie theater, or by street signs and if we spot any of the letters in my son’s name he yells out, “Oh look a ‘K’ like in my name!” So you can imagine the excitement whenever he gets a gift with his name on it.
From clothing labels to pajamas, seasonal mugs to everyday lunch boxes, Stuck on You has something for every member of the family. All their designs are created in-house and they listen to the desires of their customers to come up with new products. Plus we love their smart website where you can see your designed, personalized product before you purchase it. So punch up your Easter basket with a little personalization.
FOR EVERYBUNNY
From puzzles and play food, we love Melissa and Doug because their toys inspire learning and creativity. Melissa and Doug has some great options to fill your children’s Easter Baskets. Some of our favorites are their reusable sticker pads, On the Go books and coloring pads. Each of these are under $5. We love using the On the Go and reusable sticker pads when we travel or go to a restaurant. We save it for that special occasion. They can do it on the plane or car ride and even when we reach our destination when there is downtime. There are even On the Go craft sets for older ones. Melissa and Doug even has some faith-based On the Go, reusable sticker sets and toys so that you can use them to teach your child about the true meaning of Easter.
We paired them with one larger item like play food, a puzzle, or wooden play set.
FOR OLDER BUNNIES
Sometimes when the bunnies get older, it can be harder to find items to fill their baskets. Osmo is a great option for ages 5-12. They are STEAM-centered games that work with an iPad, iPhone or Fire tablet. From learning how to code to math and geography, your kids will be begging to play. One of the latest additions is the Super Studio series, where kids can learn how to draw their favorite Disney characters. Whether you are just starting out or an aspiring animator, your kids will be amazed seeing their drawings come to life alongside their favorite stories.
We first fell in love with Osmo when little sister entered the world. We needed something that big brother could do to have quiet time. We love it because it is purposeful screen time. We use it alongside what he is learning in school to practice spelling and math.
BIG EGG ITEMS
We all have that one bunny in the family that likes to give a “bigger” gift every once in a while. It could be grandma or it could be just getting one larger gift versus lots of small gifts. Teamson Kids has the cutest play kitchens. From rose gold and red kitchens to farmhouse and modern styles, you can match your kitchen or get your kiddo the kitchen you, I mean they always dreamt of! They are made of eco-friendly MDF so your family can enjoy it for years to come. They have various sizes too.
Our kids love the ice cube machine, putting their cake in the “oven,” or making tacos on the “stove.” I love it because it keeps them entertained while I am preparing our dinner and it has increased their love for wanting to help out and make meals and bake.
We were given items from Appaman, Hanna Andersson, Melissa & Doug, Osmo, Pippa & Julie and Teamson. All of our thoughts and opinions are our own.
