Easter is just around the corner and we’ve got basket ideas for everyBunny! From dresses and ribbons to shoes and transforming coats, we showcase some of our favorite outfit options. A twist to bath time, beauty for baby and mom, plus educational toys, doll carriers and books that celebrate the faith — all these amazing items will have you leaving chocolate and candy for the plastic eggs and getting creative with your child’s basket this Easter. Let’s hop to it!
EASTER SUNDAY BEST: FELTMAN BROTHERS
Whether you are attending Easter Sunday church service, going to brunch with the family, or planning an intimate backyard hunt, you can’t go wrong with Feltman Brothers smocked dresses and bubbles! Our girls have spent many holidays in these timeless designs and vintage style collections. Because of the heirloom quality we’ve been able to share with cousins and they in turn, have also fallen in love with new favorites that will be a definite keepsake as all our little ones grow.
From the lace trim to handmade pintucks and embroidery, each dress has a classic feel that we absolutely love! In fact most, when we look through photographs from birth, through toddler, and now as little girls, many of our favorite memories are enjoyed while wearing Feltman Brothers.
READY FOR THE HUNT: PEDIPED
Our kids are always up for a little adventure so hunting for eggs is a definite Easter highlight! We put candy, toys and even coins in our plastic eggs that get hidden around the yard so it’s not only rewarding to find (and collect the most) eggs, but it’s fun to see what the surprise treat is inside. pediped will be the shoes on our kids feet as the brand has been a mainstay since our kids first learned to walk. Thanks to their commitment to technology and safety, their shoes are not only comfortable and stylish but they are recommended by pediatricians and podiatrists for promoting healthy foot development. The boys love the sneakers and wear them to school and the park.
The girls love the sandals and the touch of glitter on many sandals. Both are big fans of the water shoes too… especially since we live near the beach and spend most of the summer in the ocean! A pair of pediped shoes would be the perfect addition to any age Easter Basket!
BUNNIES & BASKETS: MILLEDEUX
If you are looking for that finishing touch to your Easter outfit, Milledeux has you covered. They have the cutest Easter collection complete with bunny ears and baskets including bows and hairbands. Put your little bunny’s hair up in pigtails and add her bows and she is ready to go find some eggs! We love including these as part of their basket. From classic grosgrain to headbands and clips Milledeux also has a wide range of fabulous colors and styles to match all of your outfits. We love that they have everything from elastic headbands perfect for baby to clips and headbands for when they get older.
We love the story behind Milledeux as well! Named after their daughter Emilie and their two dogs, Milledeux uses nickel free metal, certified OEKO-TEX® ribbon and only hairstylist-grade alligator clips with no teeth, but strong enough to stay put in the thinnest of hair and even very short hair. From elastic headbands perfect for baby to clips and headbands for when they get older, they come in a wide range of styles and colors so that your budding fashionista will always have something to accessorize her outfit with.
JUST PEACHY BRUNCH: BIRD AND BEAN
Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your little one’s wardrobe and we love the dresses from Bird & Bean. The “You’re a Peach” print is part of their latest collection which includes long-sleeve and tank dresses in a handful of prints. The girls adore the Tulle Party Dress. They love twirling in it and it is perfect for spring activities or just playing at the house.
Bird & Bean uses fabric made of Modal and spandex, which makes it super soft, doesn’t shrink or pill, and is long-lasting. Modal is made from beech trees and holds its shape, color, and quality wash after wash after wash. All of their products are lead-free and safe too. In addition to their dresses, they also make pajamas, t-shirts and sleepers. The kids especially love Bird & Bean’s whimsical prints that feature ocean animals, safari, rainbows and more.
HE IS RISEN! ZONDERKIDZ STORIES CELEBRATE THE SEASON
Easter for many, including our families, is more than chocolate, candy, hunts, and that famous bunny. Easter is about remembering the resurrection of Jesus Christ and ZonderKidz has such a fantastic, and expansive, library of books that introduce, reinforce and celebrate the Easter story. We are big fans of the Berenstain Bears their titles of Easter Sunday, Easter Story and newly released Learn About Heaven are great ways for kids to learn as they hang out with their favorite Bear family.
Easter Love Letters from God has become a family favorite — actually the whole series — as a great way to go deeper in faith, and in this case, learn about the Holy Week. The lessons come alive with seven beautifully illustrated Bible stories are share with an encouraging letter (lift-the-flap style) that can be personalized to your child, and as if it is written directly to them from God.
And we love to rhyme so ‘Twas the Morning of Easter is lovely treat! Using the classic cadence of Clement Moore’s iconic poem, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” this gorgeous picture book shares the true story of Easter with little ones with read-aloud rhymes and engaging illustrations. ZonderKidz has so many other amazing titles that you are sure to find a beautiful book to include in this year’s Easter Basket.
BETTER TOGETHER: TULA BABY DOLL CARRIER
It seems like just weeks ago, we were running errands or going to events with our little ones in our Tula carriers. Now, they are the ones asking for a carrier for their baby dolls. We love that Tula makes carriers so that they can keep their baby dolls and stuffed animals close to them. They are made of 100% cotton. The doll carriers come in many of the same adorable prints as the Tula baby carriers and they are a perfect little gift for an Easter basket too.
And of course, if you are looking for an Easter basket item for a new parent, a Tula carrier is a must. Tula is our favorite baby carrier. They have so many stylish prints and patterns that you can match your outfit or show your personality. We love that you can use it from day one with newborns and all the way through their toddler years.
FOR THE CURIOUS: CUB COATS
Plush pals that transform into hoodies… Cub Coats! Our kids are smitten with the idea that they have a friend to snuggle that turns into a cozy hoodie to keep them warm on all their adventures. As a parents we love the idea of a transforming jacket, it makes being on the go so much easier. Whether it’s a quick errand or long road trip, Cub Coats keep our kids warm, stylish. From bestsellers like Uki the Unicorn to Dayo the Dinosuar and Benne the Bunny… the animals definitely capture the kids desire to be wild!
We love that they also have your favorite characters from marvel to Disney, Paw Patrol to Pooh, plus sports! That’s right from baseball to basketball, hockey to soccer, cheer on your favorite team — with your favorite buddy bear!
ADVENTURE AND PLAY: WONDER AND WISE
Whether you are back in the traditional classroom or continuing with virtual learning, we are always looking for items that will enhance our children’s learning. We love this Path to Math set from Wonder & Wise . It can help your child work on their math using these colorful wooden pieces. From simple addition to multiplication and more, we love that its hands on learning and the kids enjoy using it to help them solve the problems on their worksheets. It can be especially helpful for children to use manipulative when they are working out math problems. Plus, we always like putting a little educational item in the Easter baskets. Our kids love all of the play sets from Wonder & Wise including this plush cosmetic set. They love mimicking mommy as we get ready for the day. Plus, we love the creative conversations and interactive play that they come up with. Wonder & Wise also has some amazing play teepees, campers and tents to create fun spaces for your little ones to play.
SCENT OF SPRING: MUSEE BATH
If you are looking for an Easter egg alternative to chocolate eggs, we love Musee Bath. They have a set of golden eggs in pink and blue egg cartons that are perfect for Easter baskets. Their Easter collection includes their best-selling bunnies and two new balms, Spring Chick and Little Lamb!
We love using Musee because their balms and salts smell so good and they leave our skin feeling so soft. Not only are their bath balms handmade in the USA with ethically sourced, natural ingredients, their bath balms are cruelty-free, paraben-free and sulfate-free and safe for all skin types. We also love that they are committed to restoring lives by providing work for vulnerable people in their community. They hire primarily women in recovery, people with disabilities and people who have lived in chronic poverty.
PURE LOVE: LOLOMA
Loloma translate to love and this Fijian born company was created by a mothers plight to soothe her children of uncomfortable eczema. Daunted by the amount of chemicals in different pharmaceutical creams, she looked toward nature for answers. Loloma pure organic virgin coconut oil is 100% natural and can boost the skin and beauty regime of the entire family. Loloma is free of harmful chemicals, parabens and sulphites which is why thery term in lullaby in a lotion.
For babies and children, Loloma nourishes and protects skin, it can be applied to craddle cap, used to massage, applied on diaper rash, and even used for stretch marks and scars.
The beauty benefits for mom are great too! Coconut oil is a total multi-tasker — add to a bath soak, apply it to your hair as a mask, or use it on your cuticles to replenish lost moisture from hand-washing. We are enjoying all the ways we can use our Loloma lotion.
