Here comes Peter Cottontail
Hoppin’ down the bunny trail
Hippity, hoppity Easter is… two weeks away?!
Don’t stress about what to tuck into those baskets and no need to panic-buy bags and bags of chocolate eggs. We’ve got 12 egg-cellent candy alternatives for every bunny to make this holiday super sweet for spring and beyond — without all that sugar!
1. Bluey: Sticker Playset, Sand Art, Friendship Jewelry
These Bluey official playsets fit perfectly inside Easter baskets so you can get right to the adventures — ready, set, Goanna! Mix & match over 35 repositionable stickers using a dual-sided sticker playset that’s perfect for storytelling! Fill 5 cute-as-a-button bottles of Bluey & her friends in this vibrant sand art kit, great for small world play. This friendship jewelry kit comes with 6 charms and super soft, pre-cut rubber cording that is ready to bead! Our line of Bluey activity kits inspire every young pup to learn & grow through play — let’s do this!
2. SLIMYGLOOP Jars: Mochi Jelly, Galaxy Cloud, & Squishy Buddies
Our amazing premade slime collection is the bee’s knees! At Hobby Lobby, find mochi jelly, a perfect combination of cute and crunchy with faux mochi balls and heart sequins, and galaxy cloud, a spongy slime in space-inspired colors that will take you on a cosmic journey. If you take one part gummy bear and two parts slime, then throw in 1 of 3 delicious — but not edible — scented flavors, what do you get?! Squishy Buddies at Five Below! Take any of these jars on the go thanks to resealable lids that keep your slime in tip-top shape!
What is cooler than dinosaurs?! Kids can dig for their very own real fossils with 5 excavation tools, including a wooden mallet, a wooden chisel, and a paintbrush to wipe away the dirt. Take pretend play up a notch as you identify fossils like a real archaeologist on a bonus poster that makes for awesome room décor. This STEM kit makes learning fun!
4. Just My Style Radical Rainbow Tie-Dye
It’s not déjà vu; tie-dye is back! Packaged neatly in bags that are perfect for nestling between colorful Easter grasses, this trendy tie-dye kit is easy AND mess-free! Twist-tie designs with rubber bands, use the bottles to spread the dye, and watch the magic happen as it dries. It even includes a super cute iron-on rainbow! With enough dye to make 15 projects, there’s plenty for matching shirts!
5. Made By Me Create Your Own Window Art
Have some fun in the sun with your own window art! Bring a lion, turtle, giraffe, or 9 other darling suncatchers to life with easy-to-use vibrant paint pens. No messy paint pots here! You can also use the acetate sheet to trace characters in the included project booklet or create custom designs that turn into magical see-through peel & press window clings when dry!
6. Creative Roots Stepping Stones: Flower, Turtle, & Bunny
Peter Rabbit’s got nothing on this adorable bunny and friends! Use perfectly spring-colored paints to make a 7-inch ceramic bunny, flower, or turtle stepping stone HOP to life! Garden stones make festive décor in indoor plants, outdoor gardens, or even bookshelves, and painting is a great screen-free activity that also builds hand-eye coordination!
7.It’s So Me Pop & Color Sketchbook
Pop ‘til you drop & color some serious fun with this 2-in-1 fidget toy and activity sketchbook! Use the fidget rainbow toy to soothe nerves or get the sillies out, then pull out the glitter-filled pen to engage in 20 different activity pages. Follow mindfulness prompts, dig deep with get-to-know-you questions, fold a fortune teller, or decorate the pages with stickers!
8. Just My Style On-The-Go Friendship Jewelry
Make friendship bracelets for the whole crew — or the whole block! This kit comes with over 500 jewelry-making accessories, including an easy-to-use tool to simplify knotted designs and a storage case to keep it all together! Loop threads around the hook end of the tool and separate colors with ease. Wow them on Easter with this compact kit packed with goodies!
9. Sticker Books: Hello Kitty, Miraculous, L.O.L. Surprise!, & Rainbow High
What do kids love more than stickers?! These mega-books of 1500 paper stickers featuring classic favorite characters fit perfectly in an Easter basket. With Rainbow High, Miraculous, L.O.L. Surprise!, and Hello Kitty to choose from, there is no end to the fun! From Super Heroez and fashionistas to alphabet stickers and fun phrases, creative expression is easy, customizable, and cute!
10. The Young Scientists Club Nature Adventure Pack
Sometimes love looks like creating an insect habitat for little critters they catch! This nature adventure backpack has all the essentials for a good bug hunt, including a small bughouse and a net, and 14 STEM activities to expand their thinking. Play a memory game, go on a scavenger hunt, or build a beehive. Captivate and inspire minds while you get outside!
This giftable jewelry-making kit may be slim and small, but it’s packed with essentials to create your own line of Y2k-aesthetic beaded jewelry! Follow the easy-to-understand project booklet to learn how to make adorable classics, like the Daisy Chain Bracelet, or learn the basics to design your own looks! With over 1700 beads and dainty cowrie shells, make 15 premium pieces to stack your wrists and neck in magic, or share with best friends!
12. Made By Me Build Your Own Birdhouse
Friends of a feather will definitely flock together in their own custom birdhouse! Build this quaint house without tools (wood glue included!) and paint it in bright spring colors to attract all your winged pals. Bonus, you can also #HackTheCraft and turn it into a super cute bird feeder! Flex those creative muscles and spend the day away from screens!
Easter doesn’t have to be all chocolate and corn syrup. Load up your Easter baskets with egg-stra hands-on items that will expand their horizons and pull them away from those pesky screens, all without a sugar rush! Have something sweet to share? Tag us on Instagram to share the fun! Hoppy Easter!