38 Adorable Easter Basket Ideas for Toddlers

by Kate CartiaMarch 9, 2024

The Bunny knows that toddlers need different goodies in their basket Easter morning. Elementary and tween-age fillers aren’t gonna do it (and probably wouldn’t interest them, anyway). Even if you plan to include a little candy (after making sure it’s toddler-safe, of course), we want to make sure they have lots of fun to unpack after the egg hunt. Whether you’re all about the big mega-baskets for the holiday, or stick to a few sweet gifts, these Easter basket ideas for toddlers are definitely going to deliver.

We rounded up all the bunnies, stuffies, crafts, and toys that are pretty much guaranteed to get them giddier than a Cadbury Creme Egg ever could. Not that we’re not into Cadbury Creme Eggs, but you know what we mean. They’re little kid-appropriate, a ton of fun, and they’re also going to last beyond Easter morning. Pretty “sweet” deal, huh? Take a look at our Easter basket ideas for toddlers below and get ready to take some ultra-adorable pics, too!

Wooden Bowling Bunny with Carrots

wooden bunny in a carrot shaped car and 5 carrot shaped bowling pins toy — Jack Rabbit Creations

This heirloom (hare-loom?) quality wooden bowling bunny from Jack Rabbit Creations is so cute and engaging. Set up the carrot pins, pull back your rabbit race car, and let it go!

Wooden Bowling Bunny with Carrots ($25.49)—Buy Here!

Caring for Bees & Beehives by LEGO DUPLO

Your little one will develop empathy, learn to care for nature, and develop fine motor skills with this LEGO DUPLO build-and-rebuild toy. They'll learn how honey is made, water the flowers, and serve the included characters a well-deserved cup of tea (with honey, naturally).

Caring for Bees & Beehives by LEGO DUPLO ($19.99)—Buy Here!

Duckie's Fluffle Handmade Chalk

multi-colored bunny head-shaped sidewalk chalk — Twee

First of all, it's imperative that we tell you that a group of bunnies is called a fluffle. Now that you know that, you'll appreciate the Duckie's Fluffle Handmade Chalk even more. Available in a set of orange/yellow/green or blue/pink/purple.

Duckie's Fluffle Handmade Chalk ($24.00)—Buy Here!

Rabbit Hutch Set

If they're more Team Bunny than Team Bee, this Rabbit Hutch Set from Schleich is perfect. Two baby rabbits are getting acclimated to their new home, and your little one can help!

Rabbit Hutch Set ($24.99)—Buy Here!

Spring Favour Box by The Dough Parlour

These adorable little houses in pastel yellow and purple make the perfect Easter favors and basket stuffers, especially since they're filled with the yummiest-smelling non toxic modeling dough. Choose from scents like Carrot Cake, Gummy Worm, and Glazed Donut!

Spring Favour Box by The Dough Parlour ($10.00)—Buy Here!

Rainbow Twirler

Every holiday could use a little magic, and when all you have to do is twist and turn this Rainbow Twirler, it definitely feels like you have your own magic wand.

Rainbow Twirler ($5.00)—Buy Here!

Safari Ltd. Construction Vehicles TOOB

Your little digger needs little diggers, right? And this TOOB is full of the best construction vehicles for all their projects.

Safari Ltd. Construction Vehicles TOOB ($13.29)—Buy Here!

Bug Out! Stickable Foam Bath Shapes

What's better than bugs and bathtime? These foam critters cling to the bathtub and tile when they're wet, and can be used over and over again.

Bug Out! Stickable Foam Bath Shapes ($16.99)—Buy Here!

Hide-and-Seek Bunnies in Carrot Pouch

Help them keep their bunnies safe in—what else?—a zip-up carrot pouch! Whenever they're needed, they pop right out.

Hide-and-Seek Bunnies in Carrot Pouch ($15.88)—Buy Here!

Play-Doh Spring Eggs 4pk

4 colored plastic eggs filled with Play-Doh — Play-Doh

Play-Doh will never go out of style, and these pre-filled Play-Doh eggs fit perfectly in toddler Easter baskets.

Play-Doh Spring Eggs 4pk ($15.20)—Buy Here!

Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Pens

box of easter-themed tempera paint — The Pencil Grip

No smocks, no cups, no brushes, no water. All your kiddos have to do is uncap and go for it—it dries fast! This set even includes Easter craft ideas to make the most of their new paints.

Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Pens ($8.25)—Buy Here!

Dino Chompers Eggs

4 dino figures and four green plastic easter eggs — DINOBROS

These grabber action dinos (in their own pre filled eggs, of course) aren't just for playing; they can clip onto backpacks, lunch pails, jacket zippers, and more.

Dino Chompers Eggs ($10.99)—Buy Here!

Kid's Woven Palm Sun Hat

The warm weather means a lot of outdoor time, and keeping them protected from the sun is easy and adorable with this Anthropologie hat.

Kid's Woven Palm Sun Hat ($48.00)—Buy Here!

Toddler Bunny Slippers

4 different colors of kids fuzzy bunny slippers — Amazon

Bunny slippers are a classic, and they're perfect for chilly mornings, too. Several colors available.

Toddler Bunny Slippers ($20.99)—Buy Here!

Butterfly Pearl Pastel Shades Bangles

Getting dressed up is part of the fun on Easter morning, but your little one can wear these sweet bangles anytime.

Butterfly Pearl Pastel Shades Bangles ($21.99)—Buy Here!

Full Toddler Golf Set

This sustainably-made golf set includes enough gear for two little ones to practice their game together.

Full Toddler Golf Set ($40.00)—Buy Here!

Retro Jelly Tote

Did Jellies ever really go out of style? Even if they did, they're back, and this adorable tote comes in multiple colors for all their most important things.

Retro Jelly Tote ($16.99)—Buy Here!

Stacking Farmyard Play Set

These super-cute wooden farm animals easily stack together so they can play farmer or blocks. Or both.

Stacking Farmyard Play Set ($29.99)—Buy Here!

Butterfly Garden

This butterfly garden includes (non-invasive) wildflower seeds, a paper pulp butterfly, wooden marker, and colored pencils. Toddlers can color the pulp butterfly in and mark their garden with it, too—it's backyard compostable!

Butterfly Garden ($11.95)—Buy Here!

Hot Wheels Color Reveal, 2 Each

hot wheels cars in various colors — Hot Wheels

Use the barrel drum packaging as your dunk tank to fill with water and reveal the colors of the two included Hot Wheels. Then, dunk them in warm or icy-cold water to change their colors again!

Hot Wheels Color Reveal, 2 Each ($7.99)—Buy Here!

Butterfly 5" Playground Ball

Crocodile Creek Playground Balls are famous for their beautiful prints that take the classic recess toy to a whole new level, like this darling butterfly print!

Butterfly 5" Playground Ball ($11.00)—Buy Here!

The Go Go Animals Tattoo Set

These are some of the coolest temporary tattoos around! Tattly's artist-designed tattoos are printed with vegetable-based ink, lasting (on average) 2-4 days!

The Go Go Animals Tattoo Set ($15.00)—Buy Here!

Flowers & Birds Umbrella

Have you ever seen a prettier umbrella? This is one they won't argue about carrying.

Flowers & Birds Umbrella ($12.50)—Buy Here!

Big Bubble Wands Set

To be honest, we're still mesmerized by bubbles. This 18-piece set has everything you need for an activity that's fun for the whole family.

Big Bubble Wands Set ($15.99)—Buy Here!

Peter Rabbit with Carrot Plush

If there's anything Peter Rabbit knows, it's carrots, so we think he's thrilled to get to cuddle up in his carrot pouch once playtime is over—they're two separate pieces!

Peter Rabbit with Carrot Plush ($18.00)—Buy Here!

Magic Rainbow Puzzle Track

rainbow track puzzle and little girl playing — Mud Puppy

This puzzle-like track lets little ones design routes for their toy cars and animals.

Magic Rainbow Puzzle Track ($29.00)—Buy Here!

Sticker WOW! Dog and Unicorn Bundle by Melissa & Doug

set of two sticker books — Melissa & Doug

These sticker stampers take activity books to new heights, and this set comes with both the unicorn- and dog-themed books!

Sticker WOW! Dog and Unicorn Bundle by Melissa & Doug ($23.99)—Buy Here!

Cool Quills Hedgehog Stuffed Animal

pastel colored stuffed hedgehog — Build-A-Bear

These quills aren't just safe; they're super soft! Gift Cool Quills as-is, or personalize it the way you know Build-A-Bear can.

Cool Quills Hedgehog Stuffed Animal ($27.00)—Buy Here!

Sensory Play Jar

Tap to change colors and make things even more fun by filling your Sensory Play Jar with Glo Pals' new magical Fun Fillers! Available in multiple colors, it's all locked up with a spill-proof lid and just requires 3 AAA batteries (not included).

Sensory Play Jar ($20.00)—Buy Here!

Flip Easter Egg Plush Toy

set of 3 easter themed plush toys — Pottery Barn Kids

This egg-shaped plush that turns inside-out to reveal a fuzzy yellow chick or a furry white bunny.

Flip Easter Egg Plush Toy ($29.00)—Buy Here!

3pk Paint-Your-Own Easter Bunnies Wood Kit

set of 3 wooden rabbits and set of paints to decorate them — Target

We love that these bunnies double as a craft project and future Easter decorations.

3pk Paint-Your-Own Easter Bunnies Wood Kit ($5.00)—Buy Here!

Toddler Euro Round Sunglasses by Babiators

redheaded little girl wearing round toddler sunglasses — Babiators

It's never too early to start protecting their delicate eyes, and we're really digging these retro-inspired Euro Round frames (though they have a ton of different color and design options, too!).

Toddler Euro Round Sunglasses by Babiators ($30.00)—Buy Here!

Spring Flowers Sticker Earrings

set of spring themed stick on earrings for kids — Great Pretenders

A whole month's worth of earrings—30 pairs!—so they can add some sparkle to their spring.

Spring Flowers Sticker Earrings ($3.99)—Buy Here!

Henry the Bunny

Henry the Bunny isn't just another pretty face. Not only is he heirloom-quality and absolutely gorgeous, each doll from Cuddle + Kind provides 10 meals to kids in North America and around the world. Henry really can do everything! Available in 2 sizes.

Henry the Bunny ($72.00+)—Buy Here!

Funny Bunny Gift Set by Piggy Paint

Non toxic, odorless, and kiddo-friendly, these Peeps-hued nail polish colors dry in 1 minute!

Funny Bunny Gift Set by Piggy Paint ($19.13)—Buy Here!

Beanie Hoppy Hug Bundle

Kiwi the Beanie Ball and Peaches the Beanie Bellie are oh-so-soft and land on their feet no matter how they're tossed (don't worry. They love it.).

Beanie Hoppy Hug Bundle ($8.99)—Buy Here!

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29 Perfectly Peachy Names for Your Atlanta Baby

by Shelley MasseyMarch 7, 2024

Some things, like your ability to weather both heat and traffic with grace, are easy giveaways that you’re from Atlanta. But there are some baby names that are even more Atlantan than that and will let everyone know how much you love our fair city. Keep reading for a peck of perfectly peachy Georgia-inspired baby names for boys and girls that you’ll love.

Asa
Asa Griggs Candler founded the Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta in 1892, and was our city’s 41st mayor from 1916 to 1919. Since he had 5 children, though, and countless grand, great-grand, and great-great grandchildren (most of whom have Asa in their name somewhere), you’re bound to run into one of his descendants at the playground sometime. Just be prepared to be grilled on your lineage.

Ansley
Atlanta’s first suburban neighborhood can be found in Midtown, between Peachtree St. and Piedmont Park. Designed in 1905 for automobile travel, it features wide, winding roads that are still as fun today to travel as they were over a century ago.

André
André Lauren Benjamin, better known as André 3000, is an Altanta rapper, singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor. You might know him for being part of hip-hop duo OutKast, alongside fellow rapper Big Boi.

August or Augusta
In addition to being the city where every spring The Master’s Tournament takes place, this Georgia town shares a name with Helen Augusta Howard, who established the Georgia Woman Suffrage Association (GWSA) in the 1890s.

Bless
Another sweet middle name, not a one of us can say anything mean about anyone else without saying “bless his heart” to soften the blow.

Candler
See Asa, above. For additional inspiration, Candler Park is one of our favorite spots for a picnic, and is the site of one of our city’s best festivals.

Carter
Jimmy Carter may not be from Atlanta, but we claim him like he is.

Dex
This one’s for you, Decatur. For your funky independence and our favorite book festival of the year, we feel like you need to be honored in the next generation of Atlanta baby’s names.

Eve
Because EAV (East Atlanta Village) would cause some serious distress on standardized test forms later in life, we’ve taken the liberty of transforming one of our city’s most transformative neighborhoods into an easier-to-spell-and-pronounce baby name.

Georgia
Because, you know, we live in Georgia? Also, it’s one of our favorite girl names of all time.

Grady
Henry W. Grady was a Reconstruction-era journalist who coined the phrase “the New South,” and who helped reintegrate Georgia into the Union after the Civil War. Atlanta’s downtown hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, is named after him, as is Grady High School in Midtown.

Gladys
The “Empress of Soul,” Gladys Knight—a four-time Grammy Award-winner best known for hits Midnight Train to Georgia and I Heard It Through the Grapevine— was born and raised in Atlanta.

Hot
Because it is. Right now. Atlanta is so. stinking. hot. And will be, until October.

Hartsfield
If the world’s busiest airport is worthy of being named after former Atlanta mayors William B. Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson, your special delivery is, too. Really, what’s cuter than a nickname of “Hart?”

Inman
One of Atlanta’s oldest and most scenic neighborhoods, first developed in the late 1800s, Inman Park is home to many historic homes and parks. It was Atlanta’s first planned suburb, connected to the city by the first of Atlanta’s electric streetcar lines along Edgewood Avenue. Today, it’s home to one of Atlanta’s longest-running and best annual festivals.

Ivy
Atlanta has its share of Blah Blah Blah, IV, so to make it easier on everyone, just name your namesake Ivy. We’ll know it means “IV.”

Jimmy
Thirty-ninth U.S. president, Jimmy Carter was born in Plains. And even though he lost the 1980 election to Ronald Reagan, we Georgians still see him as a two-termer.

King
Dr. King was born, lived, worked, worshipped, and is buried in Altanta. A Baptist minister, Dr. King advocated civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience, and was the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in Memphis in 1968.

Keisha
Our current Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, is someone whose name you’re going to be hearing a lot of, on both our local and national political stages. Yeay for strong women!

Killer
If you want a name with an edge, naming your little one after local Atlanta musician and businessman Killer Mike (Michael Santiago Render). But don’t let the name fool you. He’s not scary.

Lanier
One of Georgia’s own literary giants, Sidney Lanier also has a pretty big pond (Georgia’s largest recreational lake) named after him—Lake Lanier.

Maynard or May
Atlanta’s first African-American mayor, Maynard Jackson, was elected in 1973, during a time that many cities were still struggling to embrace the forward momentum of the Civil Rights Movement. Also, everyone in Atlanta knows that Marietta is properly pronounced “MAYetta.”

Peachy
Peachtree just doesn’t work when it comes to a first, or even middle, name. But shorten it, and you’ll find yourself with a Peach of a name—perfect for a precious baby from the Peach State.

Simon
In the 1850s, Spanish explorers used Catholic missions along the Georgia coast to assimilate Native Americans into the colonial system spreading north from Florida. The village of San Simón on current-day Saint Simons Island was a refugee village for non-converts, and is the island’s namesake.

Savannah
Founded in the early 1700s by English colonists led by James Oglethorpe, Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia and was once named Yamacraw Bluff. We think Savannah is a prettier baby name than Yamacraw, but you choose.

Ty
Georgia’s baseball player Ty Cobb was born in Narrows. Nicknamed “The Georgia Peach,” he was the first player elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame in 1936.

Wylie
Just outside the Krog Street Tunnel, where you’ll find a constantly evolving slice of Atlanta street art, is the BeltLine and Wylie Street. It’s a cool part of town, and an even cooler boy baby name or girl baby name.

Walker
This is for all our Georgia fans, because in the world of sports, there no name more revered in this state than Herschel Walker. And it’s a great name, too.

Yonah
Just a few hours from Atlanta’s city lights is Yonah Mountain, located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest between the towns of Cleveland and Helen. Yonah is the Cherokee word for Bear, which we also love, but is a little to Alabama-y for our taste.

Make sure to capture all the pics of your little Atlantan—and share them with your family and friends near and far—with the Tinybeans app. The secure platform puts parents in total control of who sees and interacts with photos and videos of their kids.

Trader Joe’s New Mini Canvas Tote Bags Are Too Cute for Words

by Kate LowethMarch 6, 2024

Trader Joe’s knows how to do reusable grocery bags, and these mini canvas totes are the newest offering for all you addicts out there. The mini version of the standard canvas shopping bag appeared last week and has been sold out at stores pretty much since they arrived. They cost just $2.99 each and come in yellow, red, blue, and green.

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If you happen to have your mini-me with you while shopping, you can easily throw a few into the pint-size shopping carts offered at some stores for kids to push around. And now that we think about it, hey’d make the cutest Halloween costume if you are one of those plan-ahead people. Just find a Hawaiian shirt and your little one is all set.

The totes have two exterior pockets and are stitched with the Trader Joe’s logo. The bottom of the bag expands, and it’s surprisingly roomy, even fitting a laptop. They’re the ideal size for bringing your lunch to work, and we know that teachers would love them for an end-of-the-year gift stuffed with snacks, a plant, and a gift card.

This mom even filled it up with baby supplies as an extra diaper bag to keep in her car:

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I kind of want to add a long strap to the sides of the bag so its easier to carry! 🤭🤎 but moms! Isnt this the cutest thing evsss #foryoupage #fyp #montessorimom #momcontentcreator #ftm #traderjoes #traderjoesmusthaves #traderjoefinds #minicanvastotebag #traderjoesminibag #inspo #fyp #foryoupage #viral

♬ Les Fleurs – Minnie Riperton

Now is a great time of year to shop at Trader Joe’s as all the spring items are starting to hit the shelves. Recently spotted were some too-cute peas and carrots sour gummy candies (immediate addition to the Easter baskets), candy-coated dark chocolate almonds (ditto), and cheery lemon animal crackers. Happy shopping!

27 Adorable Toddler Crafts You Can Pull Out Anytime

by Aimee Della BittaMarch 5, 2024

Toddlers are always busting at the seams to score some fun. So why not turn downtime at home into an opportunity to expand their imagination with crafty projects that are both simple to pull off and highly entertaining? We’ve gathered more than 25 arts and crafts for toddlers that parents can turn to whenever their little one craves instant amusement.

The Best Arts and Crafts for Toddlers That Don’t Take Much Prep

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1. 3D Flower Cards
Look for bright days ahead with this 3D Flower Card craft for toddlers from Hello Wonderful. Help your little one draw vases on the card and then tape a single bloom inside the vase. Whether you get outdoors to pick flowers or you use silk flowers, it’s a simple craft to inspire all the senses.

2. Counting Hands
Fun and educational crafts? Yes, please! If you have a toddler that’s learning to count, check out this cute counting hands craft that offers a visual way to learn.

3. Rainbow Bookmark
Foster your kiddos’ love of books with a cute and colorful felt rainbow bookmark. Growing Up Gabel whipped up these easy-to-follow instructions for this sweet project that can be completed in just 20 minutes, with help from an adult.

4. Popsicle Stick Tent
Get your little adventurer excited for the next camping trip with this easy DIY toddler craft from Glued to My Craft.

art activities for toddlers can be simple like this sticky paper wall where a kid is hanging paper on a brown felt board — The Artful Parent

5. Sticky Wall
Combine arts and crafts with hand-eye coordination skills and set up a Sticky Wall. The Artful Parent shows us how you can create hours of fun with a simple roll of contact paper and just about anything you have that can stick to the paper. Find, stick, repeat. This is a very low-mess activity and very simple to set up. And did we mention so much fun?

6. Paper Plate Dragons
Take to the skies when you engineer flying dragons. To complete this simple project, grab paper plates, paints or markers, and download this template from Pink Stripey Socks. Print, cut, color, play!

7. Stamped Paper Sheep
Make sweet sheep with paint, paper, and a few of your child’s other favorite art materials. This springtime craft is perfect for preschoolers. And bonus: it’s easy to adapt to your toddler or grade-schooler. Get the details on how to get artsy with DIY stamping from Buggy and Buddy.

8. Medieval Crown Craft
This craft from First Palette is fit for the pint-sized royalty in your life. You’ll have a new addition to the dress-up bin with construction paper, crepe paper, and as much sequin bling as you can find. Head here for the full instructions.

one of the easiest toddler arts and crafts is salt painting like this example that says be kind in colorful salt — A Girl and a Glue Gun

9. Salt Paint
Draw a pretty picture with glue. Load up color and water. When you touch the salt—the paint spreads like magic. If you need help trying to figure out what to draw, check out A Girl and a Glue Gun for ideas and a full salt paint tutorial. Just remember to keep it simple. It takes forever to dry.

10. Crayon Resist Art
An oldie but a goodie, this crafts technique is often used because it’s easy, quick, and adaptable. Simply draw on paper with crayons or oil pastels, and then paint over with watercolors and watch as the paint resists the wax. Check out a full how-to here, and for more resist techniques, check out these from the Artful Parent.

11. Magic Torch Reveal
This one takes a little more work from parents, but is so cool, and toddlers and preschoolers will love it. Plus, more than likely, you have everything you need already at home. Check out the YouTube tutorial and step-by-step instructions at Paging Fun Moms.

12. DIY Mini Roads Set
Pick a lane, any lane. This ten-minute craft becomes a DIY game you can break out and play anytime. Check out all the ways this mini road set, made out of popsicle sticks, can stimulate your little one’s imagination and spark joy.

13. Egg Carton Catepiller
Help your toddler transform an empty egg carton into a colorful caterpillar while filling an hour of downtime with good old fashion fun. This little project from My Bored Toddler is almost too easy to set up.

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14. Paper Plate Crafts
This cat craft is a great evergreen activity you can bust out any time of the year, and the best part is it’s made out of a paper plate, that you probably already have on hand. I Heart Crafty Things has many adorable ideas for paper plate crafts, so once you perfect your cat, you can keep crafting. We love this Panda Bear too.

15. Footprint Unicorn
Those toddler hands and feet get so big so quickly. Use your downtime at home to make some hand and foot prints. As a bonus, you can save these to give to the grandparents the next time they visit. This unicorn from Live Learn Eat Love may inspire other ideas like dinos, birds, or trees.

16. Mosiac Earth
Don’t wait until Earth Day to celebrate and teach kiddos the importance of taking care of our planet. This Earth Craft Mosiac from Crafts by Amanda is a great way to talk to your toddler about ways to protect the planet while having fun and making something special together.

17. Cardboard Rain Stick
A rain stick makes the prettiest sound, and making one at home with a few simple items is very easy. We love the tutorial for this musical craft found over at The Imagination Tree.

18. Simple Nature Prints
The best post-walk arts and crafts activity is nature prints. Besides breaking out Play-Doh in various colors, gather a bit of nature like twigs, flowers, and leaves, and then get ready to combine two things toddlers love: crafting and the great outdoors.

19. Singing Straws
We love Handmade Charlotte’s take on the pan flute. Not only does this homemade instrument actually make music, but it’s also as bright and colorful as can be.

a pink paper pig using newspaper is a great art activity for toddlers — Oh Creative Day

20. Paper Pig Activity
Have friends over and set out enough materials so each kid can paint their own pig. It’s super simple, and you probably already have everything you need on hand. Plus, the easy tutorial from Oh Creative Day takes the pressure off of you.

21. Fork Tulips
Who says your crafty kid needs a brush to paint? This paper art activity celebrates spring with a paint print and a fringe of green grass. Learn how to make these cute tulips with Growing Up Gabel’s tutorial.

22. Crazy Hair Toilet Tubes
For all the scissor-obsessed toddlers, grab a kid-friendly pair and let your tot practice their fine motor skills by giving their toilet paper pal from My Bored Toddler a funky haircut.

23. Paper Cup Whale
Paper cups are such a handy resource to have amongst your craft supplies. This play idea transforms a humble paper cup into a fun-having whale that can add an element of drama to your child’s play.

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24. DIY Animal Necklaces
Grab a few plastic animals and get crafting. These DIY necklaces from Hello Bee are colorful, adorable, and wearable.

25. Book Monsters
If you’ve got a budding bookworm in your family, you’ve got to make this adorable project from Easy Peasy and Fun. There’s lots of room for creativity—you can add eyes, teeth, horns…the sky’s the limit.

26. Painted Pasta Necklaces
Dip into the pantry for this colorful craft. Then, pop over to Pickle Bum for all the details. You’ll quickly see the options are endless and the results are five stars.

27. Paper Tube Caterpillar Pom Pom
Craft and learn colors with this adorable paper tube caterpillar. Color coordination never looked so fun.

Make sure to capture all the photos of your crafty tot—and share them with your family and friends near and far—with the Tinybeans app. The secure platform puts parents in total control of who sees and interacts with photos and videos of their kids.

15 (Relatively) Harmless April Fools’ Pranks to Pull on the Kids

by Katie KavullaMarch 5, 2024

These April Fools’ jokes for kids will give your merry pranksters a good laugh

Parents, your kids probably already think you are the coolest but also the weirdest, so why not just own it and prank the heck out of them this April Fools’ Day? The following April Fools’ pranks are (relatively) harmless so you can have a little good fun, all in the name of the game. Once you’ve picked your favorite April Fools’ joke to play on your kids, check out our favorite spring jokes for kids for more seasonal fun.

April Fools’ Pranks for Kids

1. Swap Beds

This prank is perfect for heavy sleepers (and kids that don’t already crowd you in bed). Once the kids have hit the hay, pick them up and move them into different beds! They’ll wake up in the morning and wonder, “What just happened?”

2. Serve Dinner for Breakfast

Breakfast for dinner is a family favorite, but dinner for breakfast? Spaghetti? Cheeseburgers? Tacos? Just make sure that you serve them something you know that they’ll eat… or else the cranky, hungry kids that you’ll face the rest of the day will make it seem like the joke was on you instead!

3. Jell-O Drinks

It may look like your kiddos’ favorite drink, but there’s a surprise waiting! Follow the steps from Story Piece on how to use Jell-O to turn that beverage into a solid, and watch as your littles try and take a sip.

4. Make “Grilled Cheese” for Dinner

Your kids won’t mind this April Fools’ prank once they take a big bite. This “grilled cheese” is dessert! Take slices of pound cake and colored buttercream frosting that looks just like cheese, then grill in a pan. We say, why not have dessert for dinner once in a while? Check out more details on this fun prank at The Craft Patch.

5. Mess with the Remote Control

This trick is an oldie but a goodie. When no one is looking, cover up the sensor on your TV remote control so that it won’t work when your kiddos are trying to change the channel!

6. Let Them Know the Milk Has Gone Bad

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Leave a little head’s up to the fact that the milk has taken a turn for the worse. Then, when they open the fridge and see a frowning milk carton, get ready for laughs.

7. Hide Bubble Wrap in Unsuspecting Places

This prank will get everyone up and moving. The night before Apr. 1, hide a few sheets of bubble wrap under bathmats, rugs, and doormats so that anyone who walks over it will get a nice (loud) surprise!

8. Turn the House Upside Down

Before you head to bed, go through the main living spaces and turn as much furniture upside-down as you possibly can—armchairs, benches, tables, and even the stuff on your kitchen countertops. And, the best part: when they come running into your room the next morning, screaming that everything is upside-down, pretend like things are 100 percent normal! If your living room already looks upside down, you’re not alone.

9. Freeze Their Breakfast

The night before April Fool’s Day, pour some cereal and milk into a bowl, then put it in the freezer overnight. When it’s time to dig in, let your kids try and enjoy the frosty treat!

10. Have Fun with Their Lunch

One day of a super sweet lunch won’t kill them, right? When lunchtime rolls around try one of these pranks: Top a bagel with frosting or replace the raisins in the box with chocolate chips. You can also take the foil wrap off of chocolate Easter egg-shaped candy (the small kind) and wrap the foil around grapes.

11. Tie Their Shoes Up

This April Fool’s Day prank won’t work on Velcro or slip-on shoes! Tie all of their shoelaces together before you go to bed the night before—you can either tie pairs of shoes together or, tie every single shoe they have into one long string!

12. Switch Out the Sweet Stuff

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Whether you do it to cinnamon buns or OREO cookies, swapping out the frosting for something like mayo is an April Fools’ joke the kids can’t help but laugh about.

13. Put a Tiger in Your Living Room (or a Panda on Your Porch)

Use Google’s new 3D animal feature and snap a photo of an animal on the back porch, yard, living room, or bathtub. Then convince your most gullible kids what you found/saw. If all else fails, send the picture to Grandma or Grandpa and tell them the local zoo is now doing in-home visits.

14. Bug Their Ice (or Drawers, or Backpacks)

Another classic April Fools’ joke for kids, pop a few frozen insects into an ice cube tray and when they ask for a cold drink, serve up a surprise. It’s also easy and fun to throw one in their bathroom drawer or their lunch bag or backpack.

15. Put Googly Eyes on Everything

When we say everything, we mean everything. This April Fools’ joke is so easy to pull off, and the fun could last longer than one day if you go all out and put those crafty eyes on everything from food to family pictures.

—with additional reporting by Amber Guetebier and Karly Wood

14 Jumbo Lawn Games That’ll Ensure Your Kids Want to Play with You

by Kate CartiaMarch 5, 2024

Looking to add some big fun to your backyard bash? Look no further than these giant lawn games! These larger-than-life versions of classic games are perfect for all ages and add a playful twist to any outdoor gathering. Whether you’re looking for a game to keep the kids entertained or a way to liven up your next BBQ, jumbo yard games are the way to go. From giant Jenga to oversized bowling, there are so many options to choose from. But where do you start? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

We’re sharing our top picks for giant lawn games that you can purchase right now. In fact, most of them are from Amazon, so you can get them almost right now. It’s never too early to start planning your spring and summer get-togethers, and these are also perfect for spring break. Plus, we made sure to consider kiddos of all ages so no one gets left out. Get ready to supersize your next backyard game night!

Oversized Yardzee

This oversized Yahtzee (Yardzee—get it?) game is so much fun for everyone! And this set isn't just limited to Yahtzee. Farkle, Bowling, Pig, and more (20+ games) are packed into this one, weather-resistant set.

Oversized Yardzee ($39.99)—Buy Here!

Giant Yard Pong

This jumbo yard pong game is perfect for all ages. This set includes 12 oversized red cups, four balls, and a carrying case so you can take easily bring the fun with you to the beach or your next family gathering. Available in red, black, or teal/glow in the dark options!

Giant Yard Pong ($39.99)—Buy Here!

28 Piece Large Wooden Dominoes

giant dominoes lawn game — Triumph Sports

Color-coded and varnish-finished, these giant dominoes are ideal for the the whole family!

28 Piece Large Wooden Dominoes ($44.63)—Buy Here!

2-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers & Tic Tac Toe

Did someone say 'washable'? The board—a durable and reversible canvas—can be machine-washed, so grass stains and drink spills are no problem at all. This set comes with everything you need for Checkers and Tic Tac Toe.

2-in-1 Vintage Giant Checkers & Tic Tac Toe ($39.99)—Buy Here!

Jumbo Ring Toss

This giant ring toss game is simply a backyard must-have. A tried-and-true favorite activity through the spring, summer, and fall, ring toss has a way of bringing people (of all ages) together. This particular set has almost 12K glowing Amazon reviews, too, so they're clearly doing something right.

Jumbo Ring Toss ($24.99)—Buy Here!

GoSports Ladder Toss

This ladder toss is a great game for all ages to play. Set up is easy and you'll be having a blast in no time.

GoSports Ladder Toss ($49.99)—Buy Here!

MegaChess

Just as the name implies, this is indeed a mega game of chess. With a 25 in. tall king (should give you a good idea of the size we're talking about here), this is such a charming set for mega chess fans.

MegaChess ($450.00)—Buy Here!

Giant Playing Cards

Who among us doesn't need a full (all 52 cards) deck of enormous playing cards?

Giant Playing Cards ($13.69)—Buy Here!

Kick Croquet Game Set

Kids will have a ball with this fun, outdoor, giant kick croquet game! Kick Croquet combines the fun of running and kicking a ball with the extra added attraction of guiding it through a course of wickets. You can make the course as hard or easy as you want. We're talking soccer vibes in a huge croquet set.

Kick Croquet Game Set ($34.18)—Buy Here!

Giant Connect 4

If this isn't the most fun game for families, we aren't sure what is. Set up this jumbo version of Connect Four in your backyard and the kids will be dueling it out all summer long (but, you know, like in a healthy, friendly competition way). Don't believe us? Read the reviews!

Giant Connect 4 ($208.21)—Buy Here!

Giant Jenga

Don't you just love this extra-huge version of Jenga? The kids might need your help setting it up every time they knock it over, but other than that this is certainly one of the best jumbo lawn games you can bring home.

Giant Jenga ($118.50)—Buy Here!

Giant Kick Darts

Sure, this huge inflatable game could go one of two ways depending on the kind of neighbors you have and the aim your family has, but it's still wildly fun.

Giant Kick Darts ($149.99)—Buy Here!

Giant Inflatable Dice 6-Pack

This inflatable dice set comes with six dice so that you can teach the kids one of these fun games or even use them to make match concepts fun. We love that they are easy to transport so that you can bring them with you camping or on your next family vacation.

Giant Inflatable Dice 6-Pack ($17.29)—Buy Here!

Giant Inflatable Bowling Set

This is a super fun option for little ones since there's very little risk of them getting hurt. Have the kids kick the bowling ball or mix it up and have them kick it backward—there are tons of ways this can be a fun and active game.

Giant Inflatable Bowling Set ($24.99)—Buy Here!

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This one isn’t for the coffee lovers. Unless you’re a coffee lover who also happens to love tea, then stick around. Tea is making a major comeback—if it ever really left—and we’re noticing. Americans aren’t notorious for tea drinking, but with more focus on wellness and overall general health, these lovely leaves (and herbs and flowers) are in the spotlight. Not only are the classics still well-loved, but new blends, accessories, and tea kettles are gaining some serious popularity and we’ve gotta admit; we’re feeling pretty fancy.

No shade to coffee. But there’s just something about the ritual of tea that’s relaxing in and of itself. Add to it the health benefits (heart benefits! antioxidants! detoxing!) and the sheer zen of it all, it’s really not shocking that si many people are getting on the tea train. In honor of the de-stressing moments of brewing up a cup, we’ve put together some of our favorite tea-party-for-one (or two or ten) goodies to make your routine even more special. From the absolute gold standard in tea kettles (there is one. Trust us.) to beautiful cups and saucers and blends, your Alice in Wonderland era is here. Minus the hallucinations and grinning cats and stuff.

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea by Anima Mundi

glass mug filled with butterfly pea flower tea on a wooden table — Anima Mundi

How stunning is this blue? While the aesthetics of Butterfly Pea Flower Tea are definitely a bonus, the real magic is the health-promoting compounds, including antioxidants (such as anthocyanin), and contributing to healthy-looking skin, hair and eyes. Its rich blue color is utilized as a natural dye and it's sometimes combined with water plus an acidic ingredient, such as lemon, which changes the pH of water, so its color changes from blue to violet!

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea by Anima Mundi ($35.00)—Buy Here!

Baristan Electric Gooseneck Kettle by SAKI

black gooseneck electric tea kettle — SAKI

Modern. Minimalist. Sleek. And, of course, supremely practical whether you're a tea lover or a coffee connoisseur. Of course, it's not just about the aesthetics with this one from SAKI. The Baristan has a unique plastic-free interior, ultimate temperature accuracy, a ring light indicator, fast heating time (you'll be ready to pour in 5 minutes!), and a ton of other features we didn't even realize we'd need in a kettle. Turns out, we definitely do. This one is an investment you'll use every single day.

Baristan Electric Gooseneck Kettle by SAKI ($110.00)—Buy Here!

Honey-Bathed Blooming Tea Ball on a Spoon

If there's anything we've learned, it's that the tea experience is just as much about the visuals as the taste. These honey-bathed, bound blooming tea balls are dusted with organic honey and adhered to a gold leaf tea spoon. Just add boiling hot water to your tea cup, unwrap your tea ball pop, and submerge into the water. Stir slightly, and your tea ball will open up to reveal a lovely, whole blooming tea flower. We were unprepared for this level of tea magic.

Honey-Bathed Blooming Tea Ball on a Spoon, Set of 4 ($36.74+)—Buy Here!

2-in-1 Kettle and Tea Maker by Teabloom

A modern twist on a classic style, this glass teapot allows you to see your tea steep—something especially cool when you use blooming teas! You can use any loose leaf blends, though, since it comes with an infuser to make your tea time ultra-relaxing.

2-in-1 Kettle and Tea Maker by Teabloom ($29.99)—Buy Here!

Teabloom Flowering Tea

blooming tea sachet product image — Teabloom

Speaking of flowering teas, these Teabloom teas are handcrafted by artisans with high-quality green tea leaves and edible flowers. They're especially made for glass tea pots since the display is so beautiful, but they also taste wonderful. Each flower makes a full pot of tea, and this set comes with 12 different varieties, including 'Sunset Love' and 'Shooting Star'. Who wouldn't want to drink a shooting star?

Teabloom Flowering Tea ($19.95)—Buy Here!

Jubilee Tea Collection by Tea Forte

box of pyramid tea open around flowers — Tea Forte

Inspired by Tea Forte's 5 years of partnership with The New York Botanical Garden, this collection brings together all 4 collaborations. Packaged in the tradition of original artwork created from the Garden's library, Jubilee pays includes the Jardin, Fleur, Soleil, and Paradis collections. The 20 pyramid set includes drool-worthy blends like Vanilla Rose and Cherry Blossom.

Jubilee Tea Collection by Tea Forte ($38.00)—Buy Here!

Whistling Tea Kettle by Caraway

4 colored tea kettles on display stands — Caraway

One of Caraway's best bestselling pieces, the Whistling Tea Kettle looks as good on your stovetop as it does as a centerpiece on your brunch table. Available in multiple colors, it's nontoxic, so your water stays clean.

Whistling Tea Kettle by Caraway ($195.00)—Buy Here!

Frosted Teacup & Saucer Set

a peach colored tea cup being filled — Urband Outfitters

The vintage look of this set is just so perfect, and the saucer is icing on the cake. It also comes in a very fresh minty green. We're grabbing both (they're dishwasher safe!).

Frosted Teacup & Saucer Set ($14.00)—Buy Here!

Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit

white cuzen matcha maker machine on kitchen countertop — Cuzen

Passionate about matcha? So is Cuzen. With this kit, you can make a shot of matcha to create your favorite latte, cocktail, mocktail, or just to sip on its own. The machine mimics the traditional stone mill and bamboo whisk, and there's even a grind only function for powder you can bake with, use as a garnish, or integrate into your beauty routine. The Cuzen Match Maker is designed to work with their signature tea leaves.

Cuzen Matcha Maker Starter Kit ($299.00)—Buy Here!

Everything Nice Bowls, Set of 2

Whether it's brown and white sugar, spices, or q-tips, this bowl set from Hawkins New York is the perfect way to add a little whimsy to your life. (We mentioned the Alice in Wonderland thing, right?)

Everything Nice Bowls, Set of 2 ($100.00)—Buy Here!

Lady Lady Teaspoons, Set of 4

four decorated tea spoons — Anthropologie

Dreaming of spring? It's right around the corner, thankfully, but these sweet little spring bugs celebrate all year on these teaspoons.

Lady Lady Teaspoons, Set of 4 ($36.00)—Buy Here!

Fellow Clyde Stovetop Tea Kettle

We don't usually think 'chic' when we think about tea kettles, but this one warrants it. For the minimalist in you, this unique kettle is a seriously stunning addition to your kitchen.

Fellow Clyde Stovetop Tea Kettle ($105.00)—Buy Here!

Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder

Organic, stone-ground matcha from Uji -Kyoto, Japan makes for a smooth cup without any bitterness. Plus, that green hue would make anyone happy.

Organic Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder ($22.49)—Buy Here!

'The Home Café: Creative Recipes for Espresso, Matcha, Tea and Coffee Drinks'

You have your matcha powder; now put it to even more creative use. For both coffee and tea lovers alike, this book helps you take your regular grind (pardon the pun) and switch it up into something a little more fun.

'The Home Café: Creative Recipes for Espresso, Matcha, Tea and Coffee Drinks' ($19.39)—Buy Here!

Tupelo Honey Spoons

package of 6 honey dipped spoons for tea — Melville Candy

Tea and honey go together like...tea and honey. Just use one of these dipped spoons to stir your favorite tea and add the perfect amount of sweetness as the honey dissolves.

Tupelo Honey Spoons ($12.14)—Buy Here!

Pink Poppy Teapot

glass teapot embossed with red and pink floral design — Etsy

Absolutely swoon-worthy, this stunning glass teapot is hand painted with poppies in rich pink hues. It includes a removable infuser, too, and is available in 2 sizes.

Pink Poppy Teapot ($76.41+)—Buy Here!

Horoscope Tea Variety Pack by DAVIDsTEA

Get a glimpse into the future—which looks a lot like a steaming cup of tea inspired by the stars. Each zodiac sign is represented here, so you can try the whole sky.

Horoscope Tea Variety Pack by DAVIDsTEA ($12.00)—Buy Here!

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Caring for Bees & Beehives by LEGO DUPLO

Duckie's Fluffle Handmade Chalk

Rabbit Hutch Set

Spring Favour Box by The Dough Parlour

Rainbow Twirler

Safari Ltd. Construction Vehicles TOOB

Bug Out! Stickable Foam Bath Shapes

Hide-and-Seek Bunnies in Carrot Pouch

Play-Doh Spring Eggs 4pk

Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint Pens

Dino Chompers Eggs

Kid's Woven Palm Sun Hat

Toddler Bunny Slippers

Butterfly Pearl Pastel Shades Bangles

Full Toddler Golf Set

Retro Jelly Tote

Stacking Farmyard Play Set

Butterfly Garden

Hot Wheels Color Reveal, 2 Each

Butterfly 5" Playground Ball

The Go Go Animals Tattoo Set

Flowers & Birds Umbrella

Big Bubble Wands Set

Peter Rabbit with Carrot Plush

Magic Rainbow Puzzle Track

Sticker WOW! Dog and Unicorn Bundle by Melissa & Doug

Cool Quills Hedgehog Stuffed Animal

Sensory Play Jar

Flip Easter Egg Plush Toy

3pk Paint-Your-Own Easter Bunnies Wood Kit

Toddler Euro Round Sunglasses by Babiators

Spring Flowers Sticker Earrings

Henry the Bunny

Funny Bunny Gift Set by Piggy Paint

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April Fools’ Pranks for Kids

1. Swap Beds

2. Serve Dinner for Breakfast

3. Jell-O Drinks

4. Make “Grilled Cheese” for Dinner

5. Mess with the Remote Control

6. Let Them Know the Milk Has Gone Bad

7. Hide Bubble Wrap in Unsuspecting Places

8. Turn the House Upside Down

9. Freeze Their Breakfast

10. Have Fun with Their Lunch

11. Tie Their Shoes Up

12. Switch Out the Sweet Stuff

13. Put a Tiger in Your Living Room (or a Panda on Your Porch)

14. Bug Their Ice (or Drawers, or Backpacks)

15. Put Googly Eyes on Everything

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GoSports Ladder Toss

MegaChess

Giant Playing Cards

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Giant Jenga

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