The best Easter Gift Guide to round out the sweets and chocolate in your little bunny's Easter Basket this year!
When the sun is up longer, and the flowers are starting to poke their heads up, we know spring is here and Easter is just around the corner!
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Egg coloring and Easter egg hunts, the Easter Bunny dropping off something special in a basket and decorating are all a part of the holiday, and these fab gifts will be the perfect addition to an Easter Basket or surprise package!
We've put together a guide to great gifts for the kiddos this year that will be enjoyed long after the chocolate bunnies and jelly beans have disappeared!
Another fun thing about non-sweet Easter Basket surprises is they don't melt, so if you want to send a little Easter cheer to someone via mail, there's no worries about it getting there safely.
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Love this toy store's Spring window display!
Our gift guide has something for every bunny whose basket needs a visit this year, and gift ideas are all personal favorites or things we thought looked fun and interesting!
We adore the April Showers display at a local toy store! So fun!!
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When it comes to egg coloring, there's always a new way to decorate and design!
We came across this EggMazing Coloring Machine at the toy store and had to include it in this guide!
From the many ideas offered on Pinterest to the traditional egg dying method, there's no wrong way to enjoy egg decorating!
The EggMazing Egg Decorator spins your blank egg canvas while you use a marker to turn it into a work of art! Non-toxic markers are included and there's both a traditional version and a bunny one!
Miniature animal families are the perfect gift for hours of play, imagination and fun!
Be sure to check out this super fun post below featuring Calico Critters!
Dolls are a time-tested toy and continue to be a favorite!
If your little bunny loves playing house or having pretend parties, a baby doll is a sweet surprise to add to that Easter basket!
Playmobil has a wide variety of playsets and themes that make them popular with a big audience!
From every day activities like shopping to fantasical themes like dinosaurs, royalty and fairies, there are plenty of sets and figures that Playmobil offers that are perfect for popping in that Easter Basket!
A great way to tap into your creative side, Fashion Plates has been a popular item for aspiring designers and fashionistas alike!
The larger fashion plates sets have different themes and are perfect for spreading out and spending an afternoon sketching and designing, while the smaller version is wonderful for travel!
These logic games are both entertaining and educational, which is always great! Brainteasers that take on a unique twist, these are games and puzzles you won't want to miss! Here are just a few options...
A relatable pair of games that any family with pets will appreciate for sure!
Figure out who committed the household crime in these furry logic games that will be a hit with anyone who has a soft spot for four-legged friends!
Each game is the same idea, with one focusing on felines, and the other on pups! Narrow down the suspects with the clue cards that range from easy to hard in both Cat Crimes and Dog Crimes!
The Rush Hour Traffic Jam
This logic game is fun for car lovers and future drivers alike, and has plenty of puzzles included to keep you on your toes!
ThinkFun Chocolate Fix Logic Game
Love chocolate? So do we! This sweet treat game is a tasty way to make your brain think and is similar to classics such as sudoku, but with a delicious twist!
Figure out where the chocolates need to be placed and make your brain work every time! Chocolate Fix by Thinkfun makes a great gift and is fun to play by yourself or take turns with a friend or family member!
Looking for a fuzzy, funny addition to the Easter morning surprises?
These super adorable and soft pillows will look extra cheerful tucked in an Easter Basket, and there's a ton of styles and sizes to choose from!
Usborne sticker books are always a fabulous choice for gift-giving!
With different sticker book themes for all interests, these are beautifully designed sticker books that are great for hours of play and on-the-go fun!
Tonka Trucks, Pull Back Cars and Planes
Have a kid who 'digs' trucks and construction, vehicles or loves to move and groove?! Here are some super fun toys to include!
Tonka Mud Rescue, Micro Metals, trucks for driving and digging are perfect for pretend play and exercising that imagination! Pull-back Speedy Planes and cars add to the fun and fit perfectly next to the chocolate bunny!
What better gift to enjoy this spring than a Fairy Garden Kit? This magical set comes with all the items you need to grow your own garden, and paintable fairy house!
For another fab activity, you can make your own DIY fairy garden - check out our Fairy Garden Post here! Put together a custom kit for your budding gardener with seeds, fairy garden furniture and accessories for a unique twist!
There's nothing like a Schleich play toy to spur the imagination!
Whether your kid loves to pretend they're on safari, exploring the ocean or chasing a unicorn, these Schleich play figurines have something for every kid and interest!
From dinosaurs to unicorns, farmyard to safari, Schleich has every animal and creature your child could want to keep their imagination busy with unlimited stories and open-ended play!
These throwback toys will be a hit for everyone! Retro toys and games like Risk and Lite Brite are timeless favorites fun for the whole family!
These one-of-a-kind craft kits are 100% organic and natural, and 100% perfect for anyone who loves creating something special and getting crafty over spring break!
If you love cracking open a fortune cookie, you'll have a blast with this classic Fortune Telling Magic Fish! Don't worry, they're not real fish!
These fun fortunes come in a pack of six, perfect for sharing with friends or family for some silly Easter fun! Place these guppies in the palm of your hand and watch your fate appear!
This all-natural play dough is a newer take on a classic kid favorite!
Natural ingredients and colors make it a sustainable and smart choice for playing and the different colors and designs (and glitter on some!)
Land of Dough adds extra fun to play dough and will look super cute in the Easter Basket!
Find out more about these really cool updated versions of play clay from this ingenious company- The Land of Dough!
There's something about this putty that kids really like!
Both a stress release and a fun texture, Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty comes in a variety of colors and styles, making it easy to gift one in your bunny's basket!
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We hope you had fun checking out all of these fun ideas to add to the Easter Basket or for future gift-giving!
Have a great gift idea for the Easter Basket? Let us know in the comments below!
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Happy Easter!
Cenzia & April
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Updated 03/20/2024 originally published 03/31/2021