As Easter approaches, the excitement for the celebration and the nod to spring fills the air. Creating lasting memories for this special holiday comes with decorating a festive table and finding the perfect small delights and fun gifts to fill all the Easter baskets on your list. Spread joy and fill the hearts of young ones and big kids alike, who still love receiving something to let them know you’re thinking of them.

This year we’re making your Easter shopping easy, with a quick guide to unique gifts that are sure to make all your loved ones feel extra special.

Ditch the basket this year and fill a fun bag instead! Consider filling an adorable bag with 3D bunny ears, in a variety of festive spring colors. The Easter Party Bag can hold a lot of funs surprises and can be effortlessly broken down and saved for another use, unlike all those Easter baskets that collect and take up valuable space and ultimately end up in the trash.

Once your Easter bags are filled, now it’s time to celebrate! Place your Easter bags within your festive table and add spring florals and fun Easter-themed accents with colorful serveware, like our Meri Meri bamboo plates and cup sets. Made using naturally renewable bamboo, these delightful floral plates and cups are reusable, durable and dishwasher safe – bringing endless style to your table and party repertoire.

Now it’s time to fill that fun gift bag or basket with some of our favorite Easter delights. Let’s start with the most important - the candy! This is a guaranteed win and a must-have. We recommend opting for a mix of traditional and novelty treats including Easter-themed chocolates, jelly beans and colorful candies. Check out our favorite go-to candies from Sugarfina, the maker of the highest quality all-natural candy without artificial ingredients. Their cute Easter candy cubes and packaging make the perfect treat for yourself or add to any Easter bag.

Adding an adorable bunny plush toy and other spring-themed stuffed animals that will be cherished long after the Easter festivities. We love real keepsakes for littles and adults who still cherish a stuffed cuddly companion. If you’re looking for a unique take on a bunny, check out the adorable, big footed Bibbi Bunny from Bukowski Bears. Bibbi Bunny and her animal pals are handcrafted with the utmost precision, mirroring the passionate vision of its founder, Barbara Bukowski. Made and based in the Stockholm region of Sweden.

Add engaging and age-appropriate toys like puzzles, games, or creative craft kits for an extra element of fun to Easter celebrations. Our customer favorites include playing cards, mini games, like skee-ball, and a fun take on crayons, with dogs, hearts and stacking bears. 

Explore the magic of Easter with a children's books that capture the spirit of the season. Pair a book with a matching plushy toy for a fun themed basket. Look for stories featuring bunnies, eggs, and the joy of springtime. Write a personalized note inside the front cover for a special keepsake that will live on through generations.

Kids at every age still love to receive Easter basket. For the teenage kiddo or young at heart, consider a more elevated gift. Our favorite go-to addition to any gift is a playful and colorful pair of socks, featuring witty and hilarious sayings and designs ready to bring delight to all who encounter them. Check out a couple of our favorites, for the guy who loves dogs, check out the Men’s Dog Socks. For the gal who brings her confidence with a mix of wit and spice, check out the socks with the saying, 'whatever it is, I could probably do it'.

Take the Easter sweet tooth to the next level with an artisanal chocolate bar that makes for an indulgent treat. Consider unique flavors or beautifully packaged options for an extra special touch. Check out COCO Chocolatier’s Salted Caramel gourmet chocolate bar, a modern classic and the ultimate indulgence. COCO Chocolatier prides themselves in their high-quality chocolate made in facility in Edinburgh, Scotland, using cocoa beans responsibly sourced from Columbia. The packaging itself is artwork, making it a colorful addition and an Easter favorite.

Pamper the young at heart with luxurious body care products such as lotions, face masks, and lip balms. Add one of our top trending favorite LOOPS face masks, to brighten the young recipient’s skin with vitamin-rich ingredients. LOOPS is a high-tech skincare brand from South Korea, delivering targeting and dermatologist approved formulates to your face.

This Easter, make the celebration extra special with thoughtful gifts for both the little ones and the young at heart. Whether it's the joy of discovering treats in an Easter bag or the delight of a fun new pair of socks, these gifts are sure to bring smiles and create treasured moments for everyone involved. Happy Easter!

Written by Heyday Team Contributor, Amanda Schultz