Easter Baskets in Quarantine

There have been a lot of times are a lot of times during this pandemic when I would have preferred to deal with things by curling up with a blanket on the couch and hiding for a while. I kind of just want life to stand still so that when things start to normalize we will be starting back where we left off. I so wish we could do this but we can’t so while we are doing our best to stay home; birthdays, anniversaries and holidays are coming to pass. It will be strange and sad not to celebrate with family as so many of have planned but Easter has always been a big deal in our house so I’m trying to motivate myself to make it memorable and fun for the kids.

So since Easter isn’t going to be cancelled and it’s in less than 10 days, we’re going to keep our traditions pretty simple this year…dying eggs, matching pajamas, dressy Easter attire (even if it’s cold and we don’t have anywhere to go) an egg hunt and Easter baskets. Regardless, of our reality I still love building Easter baskets for my kids - it’s a form of escapism for me. This year I had some items pre shelter in place orders, ordered a couple of items online and then tried to shop from some local shops in Chicago that are offering delivery or curbside pick up. Read on for this year’s TAKE on Easter baskets.

If you’re still looking for some Easter basket ideas this is the majority of what I collected so far mostly before the Illinois shelter in place order. Since then I have been able to shop a bit from a neighborhood toy and book store and have ordered some Easter candy from a local spot. It may not be much but it feels helpful to assist in supporting small and local business right now.

• Monica & Andy Ruffle Striped Swimsuit

• Too Many Bunnies

• Junie B; First Grader: Dumb Bunny

• Happy Easter Llama Bunny Socks

• Peeps Marshmallow Scented Bubbles

• LEGO Star Wars Kylo Ren’s Shuttle Microflighter

• Crewcuts Spiral Hair Ties

• Furry Bunny Glasses

• Grow Alien

• LEGO Dots Bracelets

• Bunny Pajamas (The ones I ordered are no longer available but I always love some classic stripes!)

• Jellycat Blossom Bunny

• Meri Meri Bunny Bag

This year as activities to keep my kids engaged are even more valuable than ever I’ve bought into the hype and ordered the EggMazing Easter Egg Decorating Kit. I hope our eggs turn out half as well as advertised! This Easter will be a bit heavier than usual for most everyone around the world so no matter how you celebrate this year stay safe, stay healthy and try to make some new memories.

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