7 Local Finds To Add To Easter Baskets

Skip the candy overload and gift these cute toys, clothes, and more from the Easter Bunny.

By Michele Kettner • Posted March 25, 2021 at 4:34 p.m.

Courtesy of Wee Chic

Easter, like Halloween, can be a holiday crammed with candy for kids. If you’re looking to limit the sweets and sugar rush on Easter Sunday, consider some non-edible alternatives. Whether you little ones love STEM activities or fashion, these local finds will be great additions to the Easter basket.

Get your little one in on the holiday spirit with these adorable accessories that will complement any Easter outfit.// Easter Egg earrings, $12.50; Red Barn Mercantile

block memory game — *Photo courtesy Boxwood*

These blocks double as a memory game, so it grows with your child for years to come. // Uncle Goose Mary Blair Memory Game, $38; Boxwood

stuffed animal bunny — *Photo courtesy of Wee Chic*

Every kid will love getting a stuffed bunny in their basket. Pick up this cuddly one to fit in with the spring season. // 12″ Blossom Calli Bunny, $24; Wee Chic

mermaid sunhat — *Photo courtesy Monday’s Child*

As we get back into outdoor fun, this fun patterned hat will keep your little one safe from the sun. // Mermaid Lagoon sun hat, $17; Monday’s Child

3d bunny puzzle — *Photo courtesy Go Bananas!*

If puzzles are up your kiddo’s alley, this 3-D bunny creation will keep them entertained for hours. // Plus-Plus Tube – Bunny, $7.99; Go Bananas!

play-doh eggs — *Photo courtesy Doodlehopper 4 Kids*

Get rid of that dried-up Play-Doh and replace it with these fun pastels for spring creations. // Play-Doh Spring Easter Eggs, $5.99; Doodlehopper 4 Kids

caterpillar book — *Photo courtesy of Scholastic*

As parents know, kids often have something in common with this caterpillar. Perfect for spring, this book teaches children about being patient with jokes about metamorphosis. // The Very Impatient Caterpillar, $17.99; Scrawl Books

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.