If you had asked me when I was little what my favorite holiday was, I would have said ‘Christmas’ in less than a heartbeat. How could a day synonymous with dozens of gifts and surprises not be a kid’s first choice in the holiday category? I still do love Christmas and all that it entails, but looking back now, my memories of Easter are among the most colorful in my childhood. I still vividly remember donning my frilly Easter dresses and bonnets on what always seemed to be the first sunshine-filled day of the year. And while all those Christmas presents somewhat blurred together, Easter gifts were always smaller but just a tad more special, if only because there were less of them.
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In between the jelly beans and chocolate bunnies in your kids’ Easter baskets, slip in these cute-as-a-button, personalized bunnyland PJ’s from Chasing Firelies (in sizes 6 months to 12 years; $48). They’ll be amazed how that wily Easter Bunny knew their names and love cuddling up in these cotton threads long after the holiday. For the littlest ones in your brood, we love the brand’s somebunny loves me romper, which can also be personalized (in pink or blue; $38). And if those edible Easter basket goodies end up all over that cute bunny decal, no worries — both the pj’s and romper are 100 percent cotton and machine washable.
The outfits might last longer, but every kid needs an adorable basket to plow through on Easter morning. Skip the neon-colored wicker and opt for these Puffy Easter Baskets from Pottery Barn Kids. Made of a cotton and linen blend with a colorful gingham liner, these baskets come in White Bunny or Yellow Chick–traditional with a modern twist. And, you guessed it–you can personalize them! ($14 each; $7 extra for personalization) PB Kids also has a range of whimsical Easter goodies for your tabletop, including a Peter Rabbit tea set and tablecloth that might just make the “kids’ table” a little more appealing to its occupants.
Speaking of the table, if you’re planning on prepping an Easter feast for your crew, check out a few recipes from our site for kid-approved festive treats: Mild-Mannered Deviled Eggs (little hands will love adding the edible decorations) Spiced Carrot Cupcakes with Lemony Cream Cheese Icing (have kids mix the batter, fill the muffin cups, and frost the finished cakes)
