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For the kids: fun toys, gifts, and surprises

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Gifts for kids for every season made easy. Tried and true favorites and ideas for toys, surprises, and holidays for the kid in your life.
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Easter Basket ideas for 8-12 girls

 
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My kids love these, and so do I to be honest. The plushies are so cute and nostalgic and we love that each one is a surprise blind box.
Hyojo - The MGA Shop
 
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Is it annoying? Yes. Do the kids love it? Also yes. Does it make an Easter basket (or bag) feel more festive? Absolutely!
Caleihd Crinkle Cut Paper Grass 4.5oz Multi
 
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If you’re like us, you’re always losing water bottles. Hydrojug is our favorite and this spill proof straw version is a must. So tAke this opportunity to gift a new water bottle they’ll be proud of and hopefully not lose. Pick a spring color for the ...
HydroJug
 
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I love the idea of having fun with the Easter treat so why not branch out and try some from across the pond! This Cadbury variety pack of chocolate was loved in our house.
Cadbury Chocolate Selection Box of 10 Bars
 
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Easter baskets aren’t all treats. My girls love getting little practical gifts too, like these EOS lip balms.
eos Lip Care | All Hydrating Lip Balms & Treatments
 
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For some reason kids love blind box gifts. Surprises are all the rage. So put a fun toy in their Easter basket this year and add a Lulu the Piggy blind box.
TOYZERO+ Lulu Piggy Blind Box Plush Keychain
 
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A craft is always a great addition to an Easter basket and my girls love making bracelets. This bracelet maker is a beloved one on our house.
Bracelet Making Kit for Girls 6-12, 169PCS
 
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My daughter started her own little business with this bracelet maker. And we have a lot of fun making these together. What a great addition to a gift basket!
Make It Real Swift Clicks Bracelet Kit
 
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Plush surprise aphmau cats for Easter?! Yes please! My 8 year old loves these cats and she’s going to be so excited to find one in her Easter basket.
Aphmau 6” MeeMeow Easter Plush - Blind Box
 
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Cute spring tote bags are way better than Easter baskets. They hold a lot and can be used way past Easter for other things.
Aesthetic Girls Tote Bag with Magnetic Buckle
 
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Everything you need for arts and crafts in one box!! It’s perfect for cold or rainy days inside, getting the imagination going, or when mama needs a break. 😜
ROBOTIME Ultimate Craft Kit for Kids 8-12
 
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Cadbury is made for Easter. Throw these in the Easter gift and your on your way to happiness
Cadbury Chocolates | Milk, Caramello, & More

Fun toys for kids when they need a little surprise

 
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My 8 year old daughter loves these cats and opening them to find what surprise cat is inside is always so fun. Her excitement is worth it every time
Aphmau 6” MeeMeow Ice Cream Plush
 
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My girls love the vs series of surprise boxes. Bears vs doughnuts is so much fun!!
2 Pack 4in Bean Filled Plushies Mystery Bags
 
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If you are Disney obsessed like we are, your kids will love these blind plush bags that combine Squishmallow craze with Disney love.
Squishmallows Squooshems Disney 3-Pack Toy
 
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Pick a brekkie pal or a bento bestie and let your child uncover the fun of a surprise little friend. They can take with them on the bag or backpack.
Pals & Co. Yummables Blind Box Plushie
 
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Girls love dinosaurs too and we love Jurassic park. These surprise jurassic park eggs are fun for everyone, including mom and dad.
MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini Dinosaurs Jurassic World
 
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Another Squishmallow squooshems idea! Kids love these blind plush bags for a reason!
Squishmallows & Squooshems: Plush Collection

Arts and crafts gift ideas

 
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My daughter started her own business with this bracelet kit. And we have a great time making clay bead bracelets together. This kit includes everything you need, including the stretchy string, pattern suggestions, funnel, etc.
Make It Real Swift Clicks Deluxe Bracelet Studio
 
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Give your kiddo the space to create with this lap desk with storage and a tilting side with light!
CloudTrip Plus XL 17in Laptop Desk Pink
 
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Everything you need for arts and crafts in one box!! It’s perfect for cold or rainy days inside, getting the imagination going, or when mama needs a break. 😜
ROBOTIME Ultimate Craft Kit for Kids 8-12
 
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All three of my girls have this alcohol marker set. The colors are beautiful and the bag to keep everything together is a sanity saver! Let their creativity shine!
168 Colors Dual Tip Alcohol Markers Set
 
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A high quality sketchbook is a must for your budding artist. These thick pages and spiral on the top makes creating easy!
Soucolor 9x12 Sketch Book, 100 Sheets, Acid-Free
 
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We took these mini travel watercolor paint sets on a recent vacation and they were so much fun. We started each morning slow with a little creativity and it is one thing they remember the most.
Travel Watercolor Set, 12 Colors, Pink
 
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Gotta love another jewelry kit!! This mondo llama jewelry kit is a great starter for your little creator.
Mondo Llama : Jewelry Supplies & Bead Kits

Gifts and essentials for your child athlete

 
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If you have a young volleyball player in your life, you know the knee pads are one of the first things to go (or get lost). These are the most popular knee pads in our volleyball club.
Nike Streak Volleyball Knee Pads
 
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If you know, you know that Nike socks are a must even if your child isn’t an athlete. They last forever and every kid I know is asking for them.
Kids Socks
 
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A good bag is necessary for every athlete and you don’t get a bag more reliable than the ones made by Nike.
Duffels. Nike.com
 
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If you need a backpack for your child athlete, this is our favorite. It has a spot for a ball and a separate shoe pocket to keep the rest of the contents neat and, hopefully, smell free.
Athletico Youth Soccer Bag with Cleat & Ball Compartment