The Eggmazing Easter Egg Decorator

Raise your hand if you’re one of my PEEPS lovers!  Check this out as PEEPS has now joined the EggMazing family with the new PEEPS EggMazing Egg Decorator! Just like the other super popular decorators, this bunny-shaped one holds and spins hard-boiled eggs while you use the included PEEPS markers to decorate!  It’s mess-free and fun for all ages.  Available in the iconic PEEPS Bunny Pink and PEEPS Bunny Yellow, these are a must have.

• Buy It:  Amazon.com

LEGO Sonic Green Hill Zone Loop Challenge set

If you know a kid who likes LEGO and Sonic, you can’t beat this Sonic themed lego set! With over 800 pieces, this set is recommended for kids ages 8 and older. It’ll make for a fun way for kids to spend their spring break! It’s quite an interactive set, as it has the loop, a section that can be made to topple over, and traps that can be set. So, this set won’t just be fun to build but also fun to play with for hours. 

Buy it: Amazon.com or many other retailers that sell LEGO sets.

The Eggmazing Easter Egg Decorator

If you’re all about classic, go for the original!  This #1 selling toy on Amazon leading up to the Easter holiday was our first experience with the Eggmazing Egg Decorator and it’s been a favorite ever since!  New to the line of mess-free egg decorators?  Make this the year you get acquainted!  This fun decorator lets kids become part of the decorating process instead of just “watching and waiting” for traditional messy dyes to work.  It’s constant hands on fun, the entire time.  This egg-shaped decorator holds and spins hard-boiled eggs while you use the included markers to create stripes, lines, and other fun designs!  My favorite part is that no artistic talent is needed. 

• Buy It:  Amazon.com

Casio

Give the gift of music with the awesome Casiotone SA-50!  This handy little keyboard can offer the perfect start for a musical journey at any age child!  It features small keys that are just right for small hands, and an easy-to-read LCD display to make exploration a breeze. Using either the built-in stereo speakers or headphones, players can discover their talent with a wealth of high-quality Tones and Rhythms designed to spark creativity.  They say music is good for the soul and introducing the love of an instrument at a young age can reap benefits for a lifetime.

• Buy It:  Casio.com

Thames & Kosmos

Screen free fun for the win from Thames & Kosmos!  The Gecko Run Marble Starter Set is quick and easy to set up and loads of mess free fun for all ages.  This innovative marble run uses a specially designed system of flexible tracks that does not require any support structures.  Instead, doors, windows, cupboards, and bookcases – virtually any smooth surface – become part of your track, allowing you to build higher with fewer pieces.  The Gecko Run Starter Set includes everything you need to zip, zag, bounce, skip, and hurdle into an awesome engineering adventure.

• Buy It:  Store.ThamesAndKosmos.com

Ooly

Top on my 9 year old’s wish list this Easter is Ooly’s glitter pens!  These pens write with ease, look beautiful, and add sparkle to any paper.  She actually loves using them for coloring!  And the retractable barrel means covers never go missing anymore.  This set comes with the most gorgeous array of 12 different glitter highlighter colors to choose from; which means that writing, journaling, coloring, and doodling will never be boring again.  Once you try Ooly’s gel pens, you’ll never go with anything else. 

• Buy It:  Ooly.com

Ooly

Start your little artist into the world of water color painting with their own paper pad. The Lil’ Watercolor Pad is the perfect beginner kids art paper pad because it works with more than just paints!  This acid free heavyweight paper can handle paint sticks, water soluble gel crayons, watercolor pencils, and more.  We love adding art to our days and this watercolor pad helps make some of our messy art a bit more successful! 

• Buy It:  Ooly.com

Ooly

These uniquely designed paint markers let you take your art up a notch and come in eight vibrant colors!  Not your ordinary markers, these are multi surface markers, great for painting on things like rocks, wood, cardboard, and of course, paper!  They work well on any color paper, including black and white.  They also wipe clean on non-porous surfaces like glass, glazed ceramic, and whiteboard without that strong alcohol scent.   Creating a spring rock garden of your dreams has never been easier!

• Buy It:  Ooly.com

Sonic Superstars for Nintendo Switch

If you have a kiddo in your life who owns a Nintendo Switch, you can introduce them to Sonic with the switch came Sonic Superstars! It offers a new spin on a classic game and gameplay includes multiplying, swimming up waterfalls, changing forms, and more using power from chaos emeralds. Players get to play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles or Army Rose. You can even play with up to three other people using local co-0ps, or battle other players across the world in Battle Mode. 

• Buy it: Amazon.com or many other retailers.  

Sphero Mini

This little robot is fun right out of the box!  The Sphero Mini offers a versatile, fun, and imaginative way to learn programming.  Measuring about the same size as a ping pong ball, which means it’s the perfect size for those Easter baskets, the Sphero Mini is perfect for beginners.  Offering intuitive coding and a range of features that make it a fun and engaging tool for exploring the world of STEAM, it’s equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and colorful LED lights, this educational coding robot is more than a robot toy. 

• Buy It:  Sphero.com or Amazon.com

Magnetic Pixel Art Fidget 

These 3D magnetic pixel art sets are a creative way to fidget. They come in a set of 16 pieces, each little pixel block is magnetic on all sides, so you can build with these in any direction you wish. They stay together unless pulled apart, thanks to the magnetic feature so you can hold them all in your hand in cluster to fidget one-handed if you’d like. These also come in various colors if you prefer colors. 

• Buy it: AdventureTownToys.com. 

BIZYBOO 

I love finding mess-free play options for car rides and these Hide ’N’ Seek Busy Bags are the perfect on-the-go and low-fuss companion! Plus, they are a great size for tossing in the diaper bag or your purse.  Using both written and visual prompts found on an attached card, children will have a blast prodding and shifting the beads around, seeking out the Easter related objects! Not only do these unique bags keep little ones engaged, but they also foster learning and motor skill development while encouraging independence.  

• Buy It:  Amazon.com

Fingears

Fingears are a set of 3 magnetic loops, that are a perfect size for fitting around your fingers. You can pull them all apart, stack them on top of each other to create a small “tube” shape, or stack them in a flat line, stack them side by side to create a triangle shape and more. I find them fun to fidget with by letting the magnetic portions connect and disconnect in different shapes. It’s a little hard to explain just how open-ended these are as a fidget, but they’re really satisfying to play with. These might especially appeal to kids with ADHD. 

Buy it: AdventureTownToys.com. 

Yoto

One of our kids’ favorite non-screen toy is their Yoto Player!  The Yoto Player is a smart speaker for kids that inspires creative, independent play.  From stories to music, sleep radio to daily podcasts… even meditations or recordings of your own voice reading a favorite bedtime story or silly song; it’s so universal!  Kids can listen to a large variety of content on their Yoto Player by way of audio cards so whether you’re new to Yoto and want to start with a bundle or just add some cards to your collection, slipping some Yoto fun into those Easter baskets is a gift that will keep on giving and be enjoyed for years to come! 

• Buy It:  Amazon.com or Yoto.com
• Learn More:  Check out my full Yoto Review here.

Nee Doh

If you have a kid who likes sensory play or fidgets, you’ve probably heard of Nee Doh. They make squishy fidgets that last a lot longer than most other brands of squishy sensory balls. I’ve owned a few varieties myself and have been really impressed with them. Teenie Nee Dohs are just miniature versions of their larger Nee Dohs. Theyy come in a set of 3, and each is about the size of a golf ball. So fun to play with! 

• Buy it: AdventureTownToys.com. 

Parker Baby Co.

If you’re looking for some useful and functional gift ideas for your baby or toddler’s Easter basket, look no further than Parker Baby Co!  They have some of the best swaddles, quilts, hooded bath towels, and more.  And their basket options double as a functional storage basket once Easter is over too.  Head over to our full blog post for all the details and more Easter Basket Inspo!

• Buy It:  ParkerBaby.com or Amazon.com

Crayola

Go big and bold with a 24 count of classic Crayola Washable Sidewalk Chalk. This fun set gets kids outside for artistic, imaginative fun that can be done alone or with friends. Create colorful murals, large handwritten messages for the Easter bunny, or use as foundations for traditional chalk games like hopscotch or tic tac toe! This set includes 24 vibrant Crayola colors that are perfect for helping your art pop against sidewalks and driveway surfaces.

• Buy It:  Amazon.com

Taco Vs. Burrito

Wildly popular and surprisingly strategic, this awesome game was created by a 7-year-old and has taken the card game industry by storm.  With over 10,000 five-star reviews, Taco vs Burrito sold a whopping $5.6 million in 2021. It’s perfect for kids, adults, and families alike!  Game play is easy to learn in just a few minutes and a game generally runs 10-15 minutes, making it a good choice when you’re short on time.  Plus, the small size makes it easy to travel with as well as fit into an Easter basket.

• Buy It:  Amazon.com

Bumpas

Who doesn’t love a good comfort hug? This Easter,  you NEED to include a Bumpas in your kiddo’s basket!  These lovable plush toy friends can be played and cuddled with. They are super huggable too because they feature a weighted body that works to provide a sense of comfort and security when you need it most! Bumpas’ arms are perfectly sized to give realistic-feeling hugs and my daughter absolutely LOVES hers.  The best part is, there are 2 NEW tie-dye colors available, just in time for springtime! The pink tie-dye Bumpas (Sprinx) and the blue tie-dye Bumpas (Shloof) are the perfect friends to collect and to get in the spring mood!

• Buy It:  Amazon.com

The Adventures Of The Flash Gang

Give a gift that will deliver suspense, joy, and anticipation with The Adventures Of The Flash Gang books!  Book 1 is currently available RIGHT NOW and book 2 will be released March 5th.  That brief, blinding dazzle? The blue smudge and lingering stink? The Flash Gang has struck again! They are the most notorious thieves in Pittsburgh, food-stealing crooks the police and newspapers say are highly trained and very dangerous. But eleven-year-old Lewis Carter isn’t a thief, he’s just homeless and hungry. The Flash is a recipe he invented from bits of his missing father’s scientific research. He uses it to pinch his dinners. It’s been going pretty well, until now…Now his recipe is stolen, and he is in the clutches of some rather nasty people. Enter tutu-wearing, starry-eyed, and all around extraordinary (she will tell you) Pearl Alice Clavell. She is on a mission to uncover a Nefarious Deed she’s convinced involves the Flash Gang. Rescuing Lewis is right up her alley. Truth is, a Nefarious Deed is afoot, one that threatens the entire country. It will take Lewis and Pearl joining forces to save the recipe and themselves against an enemy who will stop at nothing, including kidnapping, and, very possibly, murder.  This is one exciting series that kids will devour!

• Buy It:  Book 1 On Amazon and Book 2 On Amazon

Fairy Tales Hair Care

Check out Fairy Tales Hair Care Sun & Swim line of products, the perfect hair help!  Featuring natural ingredients like coconut oil and banana leaf extract to hydrate and replenish dry, brittle, sun damaged hair, the aloe, B vitamins, and chamomile flower extract work to detangle, restore softness, boost shine, and protect hair. These products are sulfate free, paraben free, phthalate free, gluten free, soy free, dairy free and nut-free, with no harsh chemicals or toxins. (The best part is they are color safe for mom’s hair too!)  I also love how they are available in travel sizes too, a must-have for upcoming vacations.

• Buy It:  FairyTalesHairCare.com or Amazon.com

Puro Sound Labs

Check out these new PuroQuiet Plus Volume Limiting Headphones for the kids this Easter.  They feature high quality aluminum construction with plush noise-isolating ear pads.  Thanks to their advanced digital signal processing, the volume limiting at 85dB is completely imperceptible and natural.  These headphones match the natural sound reproduced in a perfectly tuned listening room. Thanks to the superior sound quality, music vocals and movie or game dialogue is heard clearly against the full spectrum of audio; reducing the need to increase the volume. Plus, I love how they feature a 23 hour battery life for easy, longer use capabilities.  Available in six different color choices, check them out today!

• Buy It:  Amazon.com

Playmobil

While candy may be nice, adding some playtime fun for the kids is something I always do for my kids Easter Baskets.  For my horse-loving girl, this Playmobil Feeding Time With Ellie And Sawdust is a great choice.  Join Ellie and her horse, Sawdust, as they train for western riding… Yea Haw! With this PLAYMOBIL eco-friendly product line, it consists of, on average, more than 80% sustainable materials! It allows children to embark on exciting horse-riding adventures!  It’s a cowgirls dream.

• Buy It:  Playmobil.com 

Boss Dog Games

Farting Frenchies is an absolute gem of a card game that seamlessly blends humor, strategy, and quick thinking; creating an uproariously entertaining experience for both kids and adults.  In this fast-paced game, players collect, feed, and steal each other’s frenchies.  So get ready to dominate your opponents and strategically heist their furry friends in a battle for the title of ‘top dog’.  Game play takes 15 to 25 minutes and will sure to have you laughing and shrieking throughout play. 

• Buy It:  Amazon.com

Handzies

Get ready to say goodbye to harsh sanitizers!  Individually packaged and perfect for traveling, road trips, and tucking into beach bags or Easter baskets, Handzies Soap + Water Wipes give everyone fresh, clean hands using only natural Castile soap, water, and essential oils.  My kids LOVE how easy these wipes are to use and the best part is they won’t leave a chemical residue behind on your hands!  This means your snacks won’t taste funny either if you eat right after washing up!  Handzies are cruelty free in addition to being vegan-friendly, NON-GMO and gluten-free. Handzies are made with 100% plant based fiber.     

• Buy It:  Amazon.com

Playmobil

PLAYMOBIL is celebrating the comeback of its classic PLAYMOBIL Color series after a 45-year hiatus with five new sets released in collaboration with creativity powerhouse, CRAYOLA!   This super fun Motorbike opens a colorful world of play!  Kids can design their very own new motorbike and rider using their custom sense of style by utilizing the two included Crayola markers to color the motorbike and rider’s outfit as you wish!  When you are ready for a change, easily wipe the ink off and start all over again!  Seriously, wow cool is that!!!

• Buy It:  Playmobil.com or Amazon.com

Crayola

Spread the love this Easter with a pack of Crayola Colors of Kindness Crayons. Packaged in an adorable flip-top crayon box, this crayon set includes 24 Crayola Crayons, including 4 new colors and special-edition words of kindness printed on each crayon. This set makes for a great Easter basket gift for kids, and one that carries a message we would all like to share!

• Buy It:  Walmart.com

Fairy Tales Hair Care

Got a curly haired kiddo?  Then this is what you want to sneak into their Easter basket!  The Fairy Tales Hair Care Curly-Q lineup is the ultimate collection for curly and wavy hair.  Designed to help you keep your bouncy, lightweight curls both soft and hydrated with ingredients like murumuru butter and quinoa.  These are top notch products with safe ingredients that do wonders for all hair types and textures.  Get ready to say goodbye to the frizz!

• Buy It:  FairyTalesHairCare.com or Amazon.com