There's nothing like a new baby in the house to really make you feel rushed in getting ready for holidays. I swear it was just January, and now we're talking about Easter in April! I don't know where the time is going and I once again feel super unprepared for our Easter celebrations.
I know I've mentioned this in the past, but Easter is a religious holiday for us. We do not do the "Easter bunny" thing but we do have small baskets as a way to celebrate the importance of Easter to us as Catholics. Usually, I try to give something a little fun, but also lean into practical gifts for the spring/summer.
Here's a look at what is making it's way in my children's Easter baskets this year:
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Easter Basket for Baby
At Easter Penelope will only be 2-months-old. At that age, the Easter basket is purely for the sake of the other children who will ask why she didn't get anything to celebrate. She's getting:
Teddy will be 2.5-years-old at Easter. His intense love of trucks and reading makes shopping for him a bit easier! He's getting:
Easter Basket for Preschooler
Gus is 5-years-old. Gus is my builder and creator. This Easter he's getting:
- Squigz Builders
- Sarah's Silk Doll Cape
- Undies (not linked as he's a bit old to share the exact ones with the world)
- Fox Sketch Book
Easter Basket for Lower Elementary
Nora is 7-years-old. She so creative and loves all sorts of pretend and imaginary play. In her Easter basket she will get:
Easter Basket for Upper Elementary
Henry is 11-years-old. He loves LEGO, reading, and drawing. He's getting:
And, that's it! I hope you find some inspiration here. If you need more ideas for Easter Baskets, check out my post Easter Baskets for Montessori Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers Updated 2022 | Our Easter Baskets 2018 | Easter Basket Ideas 2020 | Our Easter Baskets 2021.
