an easter basket for parks + nash

when curating baskets for my boys, i try to be simple, meaningful, and as sustainable as possible. i adore the soft colors and renewal spring always seems to bring so putting together their baskets has become one of my favorite parts of the year.

a basket for parks | 

+ a soft bunny 
+ a vintage mother goose book (he loves the movie, “babes in toyland” so i thought he would enjoy reading these nursery rhymes)
+ a matchbox car
+ skin-toned markers (dollar spot) 
+ a clay pot to plant something in with momma
+ a ‘save the bees’ kit from target (dollar spot) 
+ personalized card holder for playing cards (something he also loves) *this was made by a local momma 
+ wooden tops by hearth and home
+ play carrots and wood eggs + mushrooms to paint (target dollar spot) 
+ a watercolor print of winter for my january baby from our trip to lake michigan last summer for his room/baby book
+ a deer 
+ fresh flowers (trader joe’s) 

“Easter is meant to be a symbol of hope, renewal, and new life.”
-Janine di Giovanni

an easter basket for nash | 

+ a soft bunny
+ vintage copy of the velveteen rabbit (thrifted) 
+ sidewalk chalk (dollar spot) 
+ wooden tops by hearth and home 
+ dallop & dollop tangerine gel
+ a matchbox car
+ a snack container
+ play carrots and wood eggs + mushrooms to paint (target dollar spot) 
+ a watercolor print of spring for my mid-june baby from our trip to lake michigan last summer for his room/baby book
+ a cheetah (parks always calls him a cheetah) 
+ fresh flowers 

other ideas | 

+ pajamas
+ a jar of ‘treasures’ like stones or shells 
+ modeling clay 
+ fresh or dyed eggs 
+ swimwear 
+ dunlap love stuffies (local mom/she’s so wonderful!) 
+ playing cards 
+ gardening seeds 
+ handmade bow ties 
+ a plum tree branch 

what are your favorites to include in a basket for little ones?