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I went in a new direction with our Easter baskets this year. In years past, my go-to gifts have been bubbles, bathing suits and other things they would need for spring. This year seemed different: my biggest boys are getting older and we already have plenty of bathing suits. So what to do?
I ended up with two goals:
- Try to kick my ridiculous Amazon Prime habit by shopping through small businesses first
- Pay attention to the kids’ interests and find things that combine learning and fun
I’m so happy with the end result! In full disclosure, I did buy about half of this through Amazon. BUT. I picked an Usborne book for each child (in case you don’t know a consultant, my two favorites are Sarah and Jessica!) and I bought two beautiful things from an etsy shop called From Jennifer. So baby steps.
Here’s what’s in their baskets in 2018:
M (11 years old)
D (9 years old)
- Race to the End of the World
- Darkest Knight (Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights, Book 5)
- Lego Technic Car Set
- Chocolate bunny
J (7 years old)
S (5 years old)
- 1001 Fairy Things to Spot Sticker Book
- Sewing Board from From Jennifer
- Look I’m a Scientist book & Lab Activity Set
- Chocolate bunny
TJ (3 years old)
- Just Imagine
- PJ Masks puzzle
- Small Bow and Arrows from From Jennifer
- Chocolate bunny
P (1 year old)
- That’s Not My Chick
- Puppy Wooden Pull Toy
- Chocolate bunny
What’s going in the Easter baskets at your house this year?
P.S. Each of the kids has one of these Easter baskets (in different colors) from World Market and I love them!
I got rid of our Easter baskets last year since I was paranoid about them being in the basement where we've had mold problems, so I decided to get the girls sand pails for this year. I'm also including flower seed packets- we'll see if anything will grow. 🙂
I LOVE the sand pail and flower seeds ideas! Keeping that for next year.
I loved that bow and arrow so much I immediately just bought one for our RustMan! And Lisa's flower seeds thought! Yes!
(Sophie's scientist kit! She's going to love it!!)
I'm so happy to hear that! I think TJ is going to die when he sees it – you'll have to tell me what Rusty thinks too!
Love the From Jennifer shop! My son and godsons got the sling and felt balls for birthdays last year and they were major hits. Happy Holy Week Ashley!
Ooh, I was debating about those slings! I'll have to put that on my list for Christmas. Happy Holy Week to you too!