What To Put In Your Toddlers Easter Basket

I am all for Easter -- it is by far one of my favorite holidays. Not only because of what it stands for, but because after having children of my own it is just fun! A great way to get outdoors and enjoy the spring weather. We celebrate it every year at my parents house. My parents live out in the country and it just so beautiful to sit out in the big yard and grill whatever our heart desires. Spring is my favorite season, especially whenever Texas gets it right. Which has yet to happen in the last couple years, but this time it seems to be kicking in correctly. The thunderstorms, the warm weather, the birds singing, the trees blooming so beautifully and of course the grass being freshly cut to where it smells like onions -- I love it.

Have you been thinking about what put in those Easter baskets for your little ones? I have some great ideas that I thought I would share. My son is lucky enough to get three this year, one from both
of his nana's and one from me! Of course depending on the age it will vary what you put in them! But I will share what to put in a toddlers Easter basket this year. Because babies are a little easier -- binkies, teething toys, baby snacks, etc. Which I would be making one for Zooey but who knows when she will pop out and plus she will be a tad bit young if she was to come this minute to have one.

Anyway, Here are a few ideas for your little ones Easter basket;

1. Coloring books and crayons -- Easter edition!

If your toddler is anything like mine, then some good ol' crayons and a book will keep them entertained for awhile. Which around this time of year you can find Easter edition ones in your local markets. They are filled with cute bunnies and chicks, I just love them. 

2. Play-Doh

Are they not the cutest little things ever? My son LOVES play-doh which actually made a good stocking stuffer for Christmas also. It inspires creativity and opens their minds to do whatever. It isn't messy and easy clean up. Plus the presentation of the little things are adorable! 

3. A little fur friend critter! 

I am sure if you have been to target or wherever then you have seen these little guys! They act as though they are a real chick and peep whenever you pet their backs! Skip on buying your toddler a real chick or bunny, because that is a lot of responsibilities and this is for a toddler. Buy these little things that your toddler will love just as much! They are adorable and plus you don't have to clean up after them!

4. Your toddlers favorite snacks

My son loves animal crackers, cheetos, apples, yoohoos, and all that junk food. So get a few of their favorites to pack on there and watch their eyes light up. 

5. Stuffed animals

I swear my son has every animal you can think of in stuffed version. But he sleeps with a stuffed animal every night so it all is worth it. Get a stuffed animal for them to put in there. Especially the Easter inspired ones because it is good to keep for memories later down the road. Whether or not this is not their first Easter so you skip on the ones that say "My first Easter" but just a plain bunny. It is cute and I am all for those little memory lane ideas.

Here is just a little list of things to fill your toddlers Easter basket, I am just if you go and search the aisles at our local Walmart and Target you will find lots of little things. Target has a special one dollar aisle that always has Easter gadgets. Just have fun with it all and if you creative you can even make their Easter basket by hand! So many ideas on pinterest that I have followed but my being 38 weeks pregnant I just do not have the energy this year. Have fun with these little holidays because they won't be little for so long, you know? Enjoy it will you can. Get outdoors with your littles and hunt those eggs!

I also found a cute idea I wanted to share that I am wanting to do. 

Go all out and try this! I am not a baker nor even a cake decorator. But I am going to give it a try and it will be a fun activity with your babies! 

Have fun guys! Lets hope that soon I will be making a post of Zooey's arrival. Fingers crossed!

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I am back once again.. I know I have not posted anything in so long due to several reasons. But the main one being my lack of motivation. I have been blogging for almost two years and it just seems that my blog is not getting anywhere so I took a little break. Just so that I can conjure some ideas on what I need to do to inspire myself and more readers to my blog. I don't want this to me another blog mom blog, I want to bring something to the table that attracts you guys. While I am still thinking of ideas, we will see how this next round goes.

Updates: Well, as I have posted before I am expecting a daughter here in about a week and four days! Although I am jumping with excitement inside and out, I am also jumping in bed because this mama is tired! My doctor gave me the option of being induced this Wednesday, I have decided not to for many reasons. But the main one being all of the research I have been reading. But I will not be going too far off of my due date. If she is yet to be here on her due date (April 7th) then I am going to be induced that Wednesday after. So I am REALLY hoping to go in naturally but knowing my luck I more than likely will not. I am 3 cm dilated and 50% effaced though if that helps my chances any! Dorrian is growing like a weed, of course. He is two years and a few months old and still trying to teach him to talk and potty train but the kid does not want to learn. He wants to be a baby, and it is driving me crazy!

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