For the younger set:
I've been looking at the Calico Critters Hopscotch Rabbit Family for awhile now, and was thrilled to discover that Calico Critter sets are buy one get one 50% off at Toys R Us right now. I used my eBates to get a little extra cash back and avoided shipping charges by doing in-store pick-up.
I know Target is selling a much cheaper version, but I read some side-by-side reviews, lost at least a dozen ebay auctions, and decided to invest in some new-in-box figures for Jill. I just know these bunnies are going to love living with the Disney princess figures.
Target's Li'l Woodzeez wins in the tiny animal buildings and accessories department though. At a fraction of the cost, the Li'l Woodzeez general store, bakery, cottage, and camper are every bit as good as their more expensive Calico Critter cousins. Jill's birthday is right around the corner!
I know Target is selling a much cheaper version, but I read some side-by-side reviews, lost at least a dozen ebay auctions, and decided to invest in some new-in-box figures for Jill. I just know these bunnies are going to love living with the Disney princess figures.
Schleich animals show up here for all gift occasions. These Schleich Chicks look especially springy to me.
I grabbed a Melissa & Doug Jumbo Coloring Pad for Jill when she was sick a few weeks ago, and she has spent HOURS coloring in it with washable markers. The paper is perfect for markers, and the illustrations are both big enough yet detailed enough for little hands.
I love Dover and there are a lot of Dover Easter books to choose from: stained glass books, sticker books, books of temporary tattoos, and plain ole coloring books. I give Dover books to all of my kids, regardless of age.
Even Grammy loves a temporary tattoo every now and then.
Even Grammy loves a temporary tattoo every now and then.
For teens:
There are so many fun mash-up tee-shirts at Tee Fury, like this Inconceivables tee. Get it? It's The Incredibles but with the Princess Bride characters? Brilliant.
An egg shaped lip balm? Perfect. The eos Organic Smooth Sphere Lip Balm (5 Pack) is available through my affiliate link right there, or at your local Costco.
Santa put some peppermint VIA packs in the stockings of my three high-schoolers, and they got some clearanced pumpkin spice VIA packs for St. Valentine's Day. Nothing brightens a teenager's day like a latte on the way to school. I know, because they label their packs with sharpie and NO ONE had better mess with them.
For Easter, they might be getting the Starbucks VIA Latte - Vanilla Latte (5 Single Serve Packets), or I might switch to Starbucks Via Ready Brew Iced Caramel Flavored Coffee in hopes that warmer temps are coming soon.
Santa put some peppermint VIA packs in the stockings of my three high-schoolers, and they got some clearanced pumpkin spice VIA packs for St. Valentine's Day. Nothing brightens a teenager's day like a latte on the way to school. I know, because they label their packs with sharpie and NO ONE had better mess with them.
For Easter, they might be getting the Starbucks VIA Latte - Vanilla Latte (5 Single Serve Packets), or I might switch to Starbucks Via Ready Brew Iced Caramel Flavored Coffee in hopes that warmer temps are coming soon.
For boys:
We are perpetually short on AirSoft ammo, loads of weapons, no ammo. Edmund will be thrilled to be able to reload once again.
He's also getting some Paper Targets because some thoughtful person (me) gave him this paper target stand for his birthday, that did not include any actual targets!
The boys in this house are also getting batting gloves or golf gloves, golf balls or baseballs, and maybe a pitchback for practice.
It's kind of a big ticket item for an Easter basket, but that's what happens when your birthday is 12 days after Christmas.
Our baskets will also have the obligatory chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and Peeps. Always gotta have the Peeps. My kids don't even like them, so that means they are ALL for ME! Bwah-ha-ha!
He's also getting some Paper Targets because some thoughtful person (me) gave him this paper target stand for his birthday, that did not include any actual targets!
The boys in this house are also getting batting gloves or golf gloves, golf balls or baseballs, and maybe a pitchback for practice.
It's kind of a big ticket item for an Easter basket, but that's what happens when your birthday is 12 days after Christmas.
Our baskets will also have the obligatory chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and Peeps. Always gotta have the Peeps. My kids don't even like them, so that means they are ALL for ME! Bwah-ha-ha!
We are putting Captain Crunch Berries and Fruit Loops in the girls baskets this year. They have been asking for those cereals but I really wanted to use up all the cereal in the house so I told them they'd could have some after Pascha. I'll pretty sure the cereal is going to be their favorite parts of their Easter baskets!
ReplyDeleteI'd love Lucky Charms myself, they're magically delicious!
DeleteWe have similar Easter basket plans. I used to LOVE getting my Easter basket and I am hoping I am doing an okay job for C. But, you know, it's only his second basket this year so I bet his standards are low.
ReplyDeleteSuper low, like he'd actually eat his own Peeps. One year, the bunny brought everyone new underpants. I thought it was great, others...not so much. The guy at Target was amazed at how much underwear I was buying.
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