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Easter Basket Ideas for All Ages

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Are you looking for special Easter Basket gifts this year? We've rounded up some of our favorite goodies to gift this year!

Shop Local:

Tasty Treats

The Louisburg Cider Mill Country Store is open year-round and you'll find a variety of delicious sweet treats, candy, Lost Trail sodas, fun toys, and kitchen items perfect for Easter Baskets.

Johnson County Treasures

The Johnson County Museum gift shop sells a wide variety of great locally made or inspired items for all ages. You'll find books, apparel, toys, and more.

Local Books

You'll find a variety of local books for all ages in the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop gift shop. Cookbooks, history books, and activity books are all available. Additionally, they offer toys and apparel for children too.

Tasty Treats:

Wiley Wallaby Licorice

All four of my girls love candy, but they all have different favorites! For a classic sweet treat for your Easter basket, consider Wiley Wallaby. They offer a large variety of soft and chewy licorice. Less sugar, fat free and absolutely no dairy or high fructose corn syrup make this particular sweet treat a top picks for moms. Choose from delightful flavors such as Blasted Berry, Watermelon and Blueberry Pomegranate to nosh on and enjoy this Easter! Organic Bites are also available. www.wileywallaby.com

Monster Pop Mix and Monster Sweet Mix from Jax's Monster Mix

If you're looking for a non-candy edible treat, check out the fun and tasty snack line, Jax’s Monster Mix. This brand specializes in all-natural, gluten-free, peanut-free snack mixes for kids of all ages. Jax's Monster Pop Mix is a unique blend of gluten-free mini sea salt pretzel twists, toasted vegan cheesy corn nuggets, and sweetened banana chips. Kids also delight in Jax's Monster Sweet Mix, a sweet combination of unsulphured dried diced mango, papaya, pineapple, and naturally colored milk chocolate sunflower seeds. A real fruit snack that’s sure to please! The individually portioned bags are perfect for Easter Baskets (and lunch boxes)! Learn more at www.getjaxs.com.

Fashion, Travel & Home:

Bellabu Bear Pajamas

Say goodbye to unsafe and harmful children’s clothing fabric and hello to Bellabu Bear’s organically grown and chemical-free bamboo clothing. My daughters LOVE the soft comfortable material and cute designs. Awarded the Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association, Bellabu Bear has a mission to dress every child in a pajama that is safer and more comfortable for bedtime. They pass all the tests from having YKK zippers (choking-proof zippers) and Oeko-Tex Certification with pinch-free and worry-free garments. Each design is hand drawn and an original work of art that through much effort becomes the beautiful prints you see displayed. They offer designs for holidays, all seasons, favorite animals, and more. Available on Amazon.

Personalized Wooden Bag Tags

We love to travel and often travel or camp in groups, and traditional cardboard tags or anonymous backpacks can easily get lost, misplaced, or confused. These Personalized Wooden Bag Tags from Mabel's Labels make Easter baskets super-easy to identify and make a TERRIFIC gift to enjoy and attach to backpacks, luggage, etc. The round wood tags are customized with laser engraving your child’s name and can be further personalized with one of 12 cute designs, such as a Ladybug, Flower or Rainbow (pictured) for Spring. We love the sturdy tags with a beautiful personal designs. Available at www.mabelslabels.com.

Sunnies: Sunglasses for Kids

This sun is shining and it's time to protect their eyes. Did you know that half of the damage that occurs to children's eyes is most likely to happen in the first 20 years of their life? Sunnies are designed to protect children from harmful UV rays. Sunnies were made by moms with kids in mind: polarized sunglasses to protect your child's eyes in fun, durable styles they'll love. Sunnies feature polarized lenses, durable frames, anti-slip material, and a microfiber-carrying pouch. You'll find a variety of fun shades and patterns plus you can’t beat the price – starting at $25 on Amazon. Bundle and save - Buy 3 Sunnies and get $15 off with code SUNNIES3... that way you always have a spare! 

Lilla Rose Hair Clips

I have four daughters with long hair and styling takes time. They LOVE Lilla Rose Hair Clips (sold in every color of the rainbow and a variety of styles from casual to more formal). These easy-to-use clips work beautifully for fine to thick hair as they are easily adjustable. The Flexi Sport clip (shown here), easily holds hair in place without pulling, keeps it in place all day, and easily slides without causing split ends or damage. The clips are also waterproof and latex-free. You may purchase them online where you'll also find videos to use the clips.

Perfect Gifts for Book Lovers

For the teen who loves to read and has favorites to read over and over Out of Print is a wonderful new literary-lifestyle brand praised for emblazoning iconic book cover art on apparel, accessories, home/life and gaming goods – literally gifts for everyone starting at $6. My daughters LOVE to read and have many favorites from their childhood and teen years. Gifts celebrating favorite books are a huge hit with our readers. Prints include "Don't Panic" from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy to our classic Book Nerd, Shelfie and Curl Up with a Book graphics. Gifts include socks, totes, pouches, jewelry, tee/sweatshirts to mugs, journals, pins, playing cards and bookmarks. Even better, Out of Print has donated over 5 million books to communities in need and supported a variety of literacy initiatives. Please visit our website: www.outofprint.com to see curated gift options. 

LumiGlow Wall Plugs

LumieWorld, the innovative creators behind the beloved LumiPets Nightlights and market leader, introduced a new enchanting product, the LumiGlow Kids' Wall Plugs. These magical wall plugs are designed to transform children's bedrooms into whimsical wonderlands, combining safety, creativity, and fun to create a truly unique and captivating nighttime experience. Each wall plug features a delightful and friendly character that comes to life in the dark, filling the room with a soft, comforting glow. With these adorable lights by their side, children will eagerly anticipate bedtime.  LumiGlow Kids' Wall Plugs feature a cast of charming characters, including a tiger, cat, and owl, in the three-pack release - perfect for multiple bathrooms and bedrooms. The Built-in Dusk-to-Dawn Sensor is a favorite feature as the smart wall plugs automatically detect ambient light levels and turn them on or off accordingly. Say goodbye to the hassle of manual operation. The soft glow helps children to adapt to regular bedtime structures while promoting independence. The LumiGlow Kids' Wall Plugs are made from child-safe materials and emit no heat. These wall plugs utilize energy-efficient LED technology, ensuring they can remain on throughout the night without significantly impacting energy bills. The LumiGlow Kids' Wall Plugs are more than just a nightlight; they provide comfort, joy, and creativity for children and parents alike. LumiGlow Wall Plugs are $15.99 for a pack of three at LumieWorld.com and Amazon.

Lappy Lips: The Natural Beeswax Infused Lip Balms

With four daughters, lip balms are in high demand in our house. Lappy Lips are perfect for the Easter basket. Features include: Delectable Flavors: Treat your lips to a symphony of flavors with Lappy Lips' six delicious options: Sweet Cheeks Cherry, Strawberry Sunshine, Bubble Num, Roasty Toasty (S'mores), Orange You Glad It's Not Banana, and Wiggly Giggly Grape. Each flavor is a delightful journey for the taste buds! Natural Goodness: Lappy Lips is made with 100% natural ingredients, free from parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS. Say goodbye to harsh chemicals and hello to gentle, effective lip care that you can trust. Perfectly Portable: With the same size as popular brands like Burts and other chapsticks, Lappy Lips is conveniently sized for on-the-go use. Whether it's in your purse, backpack, or pocket, nourished lips are always within reach. Hydration for All Ages: From babies to grandparents, Lappy Lips provides essential hydration and protection for all ages. Keep everyone's lips soft, smooth, and healthy with this family-friendly lip balm. Made in the U.S.A.: Lappy Lips is proudly crafted in the U.S.A. by a family-owned company, ensuring the highest quality and care in every batch. Designed for, and partially by, children, Lappy Lips embodies the spirit of family values and excellence. Nourishing Ingredients: Organic jojoba oil, beeswax, and organic essential oils come together to create a powerhouse formula that nourishes and protects delicate lips. Keep one in every corner of your life, from the kitchen to the bedroom, for instant lip TLC whenever you need it. Available at Shop.JustBee.us

Be-Tween Skin Care

Safe skincare for tweens and teens! Be-Tween Skin products do not contain retinol, acids, or exfoliating ingredients. Products include: Aloe Cleansing Ball Face Cleanser: Gentle face cleanser cleanses and freshens young faces without drying them out Aloe Moisturizer Face Lotion: Designed for a tween’s changing skin, this gentle, refreshing moisturizer contains squalane, hyaluronic acid, and aloe for reduced oil production and hydration. Aloe Mask Powder: This fun skin mask is gentle enough for tweens and won’t cause breakouts! Aloe Ultimate Skincare Bundle: Here’s everything your tween needs to keep their skin looking fresh and healthy. Hypoallergenic. Noncomedogenic. Not tested on animals. Made in small batches by a Korean-owned small business. Made by Nahmhee, a parent of tween children. Available at be-tween-care.com

Arts and Crafts:

OOLY's Easter Collection

OOLY is known for its fantastic collection of inspiring art supplies. Fill your basket with colorful and creative essentials. From color-changing markers to puffy pens, to Chunkies paint sticks (in a variety of selections including metallic, pastel, and more), Confetti Stamps, scented erasers, paints, and more. OOLY's art supplies are vibrant, fun, creative and a household favorite here. Available at OOLY.com 

Spirograph

Spirograph is one of my favorite childhood toys. This year, your child can enjoy brand-new Disney-themed products from Spirograph, licensed by Hasbro and produced by PlayMonster: Disney’s Cyclex Studios and Spirograph Cyclex clips! Perfect for creative minds, Spirograph combines the principles of art, math, and play through their timeless designs made for all ages. Kids will love creating designs inspired by their favorite films like Disney's Frozen and Disney and Pixar's Toy Story! Available at Spirograph.

Silly Scent Markers

You'll find a variety of great goodies for your budding artist at The Crayola Store. My girls LOVE the silly scent line and especially the dual-ended markers. Available at the Crayola store located on Level 2 of Crown Center.

Buddha Board 

The Buddha Board is a Screen-free tool to help you get in a relaxed state of mind. To use the board, simply dip your brush in water and paint.  No ink, paint, or chemicals - mess free! The board comes in 2 sizes available – Mini and Original.  This is a great mess-free way to be creative. Available at buddhaboard.com

Fun and Games:

Fubbles

Kids LOVE blowing bubbles, but so often they wind up spilling the soapy residue on the pavement, on their clothing, and getting it all over their tiny hands. Parents who want the joy of bubbles, without the mess, should consider Fubbles® No-Spill® Bubble Tumblers. Fubbles® design brilliantly brings all the whimsy of bubble play with easy to use, no-spill containers, in a variety of beautiful colors. Choose from No-Spill® Mini Bubble Tumblers (perfect to tuck in a diaper bag for a day at the park and manageable for little ones), the classic Fubbles No-Spill Big Bubble Bucket, ideal for your own backyard, and other Fubbles No-Spill products. Look for these Fubbles No-Spill products at Target, Walmart and Amazon.com among many other outlets. 

itSmol Moosh-Moosh Collection

In a world where joy arrives in small packages, MMG Brands is thrilled to unveil itSmol™, a brand-new line of miniature collectible vinyl figurines that promise to bring big smiles. Standing proud at 1.5” to 2” tall, the itSmol™ collection brings together the essence of whimsy and the delight of collecting, offering something truly unique for collectors and fans of all ages. At the heart of the itSmol™ universe are two captivating series: the adorable Teanie Tots™, snugly sitting in their miniature teacups, and the vibrant itSmol Moosh-Moosh collection, featuring fan-favorite characters reimagined as tiny collectibles. Available now online at https://itsmol.com/ and at select Walgreens stores, these collectibles are a must-have at just $10 each. Each itSmol figurine is meticulously crafted, from the 1.5” Moosh-Moosh collectibles to the slightly larger Teanie Tots, embodying the quality and charm MMG Brands is known for. The 2024 Spring Collection invites collectors to embark on a journey of discovery and friendship with characters like Dot, Drac, Rainbow Swirl, and many more, ensuring every collector finds their perfect tiny companion. Purchase online.

PLUS PLUS Super Tubes

My girls LOVE Plus-Plus Tubes. These are perfect to pack for road trips and a great hotel toy. Recently they tried the Plus-Plus Puzzle by Number from Plus Plus. Plus-Plus Puzzle By Number® combines the artistry of a paint-by-number with the satisfaction of a puzzle into a unique creative experience. Using the enclosed pattern, fill in the design by matching each number with the corresponding color.  When you are done, display it on a table or hang it up as room décor - no glue or ironing required! The new Peacock features two new colors in a dazzling display of plumage, including one single feather that can be used as a coaster or desk decoration. PLUS, all Plus-Plus sets encourage open-ended, creative play, are made using food-grade materials, and are manufactured in Denmark using 100% wind energy. Available at plusplususa.com & Amazon

Bicycle's New Disney Playing Cards

Families enjoy playing classic card games with Bicycle cards. With over 135 years of history, Bicycle is the leading name in playing cards, cherished by families, magicians, and gamers worldwide. This year, the brand launched new designs with the beloved Classic Donald Duck and the enchanting Frozen decks, priced at $7.99 and $9.99) available at bicyclecards.com and at retail stores including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many more. More Magic to Come: Stay tuned for four additional Disney collections rolling out throughout the year, ensuring every season is filled with laughter, fun, and magical memories. Available at bicyclecards.com

Magnatab Minis

The Magnatab Mini is a magnetizing fidget toy and adorable accessory that makes playtime portable! Available in three adorable shapes, you can choose between the bold lightning bolt, cute cactus, or charming avocado. Use the attached stylus to attract tiny magnetic balls to the board's surface with an ultra-satisfying 'click'. Glide the stylus along the board to leave a metal trail that fills in the design or create new patterns and shapes on your own. And don't worry, the balls can't fall out of the tablet, so you can enjoy it anywhere, mess-free! Available at Magnatab Minis.

When your magnetic masterpiece is complete, you can 'erase' the beads with a light touch of your finger to leave the holes ready to be refilled. Click, erase, repeat!

Taco Vs. Burrito

Our family LOVES to play games together and we LOVE to try new games. Taco Vs. Burrito is our FAVORITE new game to try this year by far (for all of my kids ages 11-17)! This fun card game was designed by a 7-year-old, which you'll quickly see when you discover the rather funny (and disgusting) combinations you create in this game. The goal is to build the "most valuable" taco or burrito before the game ends. Cards help you to gain or lose points. This fast, easy-to-learn game, is tons of fun and simple to play. Each game lasts about 15 minutes, making it a favorite "before bedtime" game in our house. If you love games like Sushi-Go or Moose in the House, you'll love this. Purchase online here.

Big Dill Pickleball Co.

My girls LOVE pickleball. These new pickleball paddles from the Big Dill Pickleball Co. are hilarious and fun! Our family loves the grip, and the kids love the fun design. Purchase at bigdillpickleballcompany.com. Tip: Chicken N Pickle is our favorite local hangout for pickleball - learn more about this amazing local attraction where you can play pickleball, enjoy shuffleboard and bocce, and delicious food!

Head Spin

Head Spin is a great logic game from Project Genius that takes about 15 minutes to play. My girls LOVE to play games before bedtime, but you don't want to crack open Monopoly or Catan right before everyone heads to bed for the night. We have a collection of short games for a quick round of fun in the evenings. Head Spin is a great family game that encourages code-breaking and puzzle-solving. Each game comes with a deck of cards with color-coded puzzles to solve and a spinner for each competitor to "lock in their answers." You award points for the fastest correct answers. For escape room enthusiasts (such as us), this is a go-to for a quick brain teaser or puzzle to solve. The original set comes with two spinners, but you may purchase a 4 player expansion pack. Purchase from Project Genius. Tip: Project Genius offers a variety of fabulous brainteasers for all ages! 

Fandex

My girls have enjoyed Fandex throughout their childhoods. These decks of trivia fan out making them fun and easy to use when you travel or are out and about. We've enjoyed the 50 States and Presidential Fandex in our family - both available at the Truman Library gift shop. The shop also sells apparel, books, and games.

Doozy Dice

Voted the BEST NEW DICE GAME OF 2022, Doozy Dice is an easy-to-learn dice strategy game enjoyed by all ages (in our family grandma liked it BEST). There are 26 doozy combinations you roll and attempt to get. The combinations are demonstrated on cards (shuffled each time), and each player attempts to get five of the combinations in each game with the fewest number of rolls possible. It is reminiscent of Yahtzee, but the combinations add to the fun as it is truly a new game every time you play. Purchase Doozy Dice online.

Don't Go Boom

Don't Go Boom is a creative card game where players attempt to earn the lowest score by totaling up the points on each player's minefield cards. Each card is worth a set point value and accomplishes different goals - look out for the Big Bad Bomb!  This game moves quickly and holds attention well. Designed for ages 7_ and 2-6 players, this game can be played in about 25 minutes. This excellent game from Inspiration Play is available online here or on Amazon.

5 Second Rule Relay

Our family loves game time, but sometimes we want something that can be played quickly with minimal setup. This game is perfect for just that - we enjoy it as a bedtime game often. Using the all-new Relay baton, you can play the classic 5-Second Rule game as a family. It should be easy to name pizza toppings—but can you do it under the pressure of 5 seconds counting down, after another player puts you on the spot? List one thing in your category, then hand off the electronic baton to any other player—you decide who has to answer next! Time’s not on your side, so just say what comes to mind and risk ridiculous answers slipping out! For 2 or more players, ages 8 and up. Comes with 700 Questions on 350 Cards, 12 Life Cards, 12 Pass Cards, Relay Baton, and Rules. Available here.

Mind Brain Emotion

Give the gift of personal growth this holiday season!  Helping kids & adults build essential human skills, Mind Brain Emotion offers playing cards with award-winning games + tools + tips! Born at the world-famous Harvard Innovation Labs at Harvard University, Mind Brain Emotion creates cleverly simple, immensely practical, and immediately actionable tools to help people become happier, calmer, and wiser. These skill-building cards and mental health tools run the gambit from Essential Coping Skills to Essential Interview skills. Created for and used by all ages, these decks of cards offer the advice kids and adults need to better their everyday lives and prepare for a brighter future. Mind Brain Emotion is a certified woman- and minority-owned small business. Available at Mind Brain Emotion and on Amazon. 

Spoof

Spoof is a fun bluffing board game where payers make up answers to questions such as "_______ is the national bird of Japan." The key is that each answer must be only one word. Players then guess which answer is correct and points are awarded both for correct guesses and for fooling friends. This game takes about thirty minutes to play making it a nice simple game for family night. Purchase online here.

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WerkShoppe Puzzles

Puzzles are a great way to enjoy family time. WerkShoppe Puzzles are beautiful, well-crafted pieces of art.  The company sells 1000, 500, 300, and 250-piece puzzles, each including reference art inserts. Best of all the female-founded company makes its products in the U.S.A., sustainable, ethically produced, and supports emerging artists. Sustainable. Gives back to art education. WerkShoppe.com

Spy Labs

Spy Labs Incorporated sells super fun detective gear for kids. This line of forensic science activity kits and equipment includes everything you need to become an effective detective, from a tracking device that helps you mark treasures and secret hiding places, to essential spy walkie-talkies that keep you in contact with your fellow detectives, and even a fully-fledged investigation lab, complete with all the tools and equipment to analyze evidence and solve makebelieve mysteries and crimes. Explore the science behind detective work as you become a first-class secret agent, unraveling mysteries one tough case at a time. We tried the SECRET MESSAGE TOOLS KIT a fun way to exchange confidential messages with your fellow agent using disappearing and reappearing ink that only the two of you can read! Using either of the two secret pens, you can write a message that, once dry, becomes invisible. The other pen will not only reveal the information, but you can also use it to send your reply. Available with Thames & Kosmos.

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