Since the Easter Bunny is magic, he can still hop from house to house this year, even in the pandemic. But since parents are merely human, and local stores really need your patronage, we’ve put together this shopping list to help you fill your kids’ baskets with fun, local gifts. Order online or by phone, and get your goodies shipped, delivered, or ready for curbside pickup. Read on to get your bunny game on.
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Bright Shimmer Do-a-Dot Markers and Rainbow Activity Book
Get a fresh start to spring with a fresh set of classic do-a-dot markers. This set includes 5 shimmery colors for little artists to explore. Choose from a range of activity books to go along with it. Our favorite is the rainbow theme, or check out dinosaurs, monster trucks, and mermaids.
Markers, $17: hammerandjacks.com
Activity Book, $6 : hammerandjacks.com
Delivery notes: Delivery within Portland
Photo courtesy of Grasshopper
Blossom Bunny
For a timeless Easter surprise, tuck this ultra-soft plush bunny into your little one’s basket. Jellycat stuffies are known for their softness, and this sweet bunny’s floral-patterned fabric ears and feet are perfect for spring. Choose from pink, blue, or white.
Bunny, $22: grasshopperstore.com
Delivery notes: Curb pickup or free delivery
Speckled Brown Baby Chick
Looking ready to roost in a backyard Portland coop, this stuffed plush chick is a refreshing departure from the usual sunny yellow fluff ball. Soft and cuddly, this is an affordable local choice to brighten up Easter morning.
Stuffed chick, $8: finneganstoys.com
Delivery notes: Shipping; limited delivery within Portland
Mindo Zen Brain Teaser Game
For older kids, this compact puzzle offers hours of learning-based play. Challenge them to recreate the pattern on one of 60 challenge cards, using double-sided tiles and a 4×4 grid. A great game to play alone or together.
Game, $15: blackwagon.com
Delivery notes: Free shipping
Photo courtesy of The Yo! Store
Unicorn Glitter Barrettes
Even though family brunch or a church service might be out of the question this year, you can still dress up! Give your glitter queen something to smile about with these lighthearted hairclips.
Barrettes, $9: yoportland.com
Delivery notes: Free shipping or local delivery
Photo courtesy of Grasshopper
Bunny Romper
Got a baby bunny in your house? Slip them into this sweet black and white romper for Easter breakfast and lounging around the house. Made of organic cotton, this playsuit is gentle on sensitive skin and the planet. Sizes 0-12 months.
Pajamas, $32: grasshopperstore.com
Delivery notes: Curb pickup or free delivery
Carrot Rocket Puzzle
Active toddlers will love to stack and sort the magnetic wooden pieces to get the bunny in his carrot-shaped rocket. Then it’s 3, 2, 1 blastoff! Inspire imaginative play while building motor skills.
Puzzle, $30: grasshopperstore.com
Delivery notes: Curb pickup or free delivery
Bird Whistle
What better way to celebrate spring than with birdsong? This sweet-tuned little whistle is loud enough let your kids make some noise (maybe at 7:00 p.m. during Wheeler’s nightly cheer for first responders), but small enough to tuck in a drawer when it’s time for birds to rest.
Whistle, $4: hammerandjacks.com
Delivery notes: Delivery within Portland
Custom Easter Baskets
Support your local toy store and let the experts put a fun basket together for you! These stores offer custom Easter baskets.
Call or email Finnegans’ toys and describe your little ones’ age and interests, and they’ll put together a kit that includes one plush bunny plus a variety of other gifts, tailored to your kiddo. All you need is a basket and you’re set!
Online: finneganstoys.com
$50
Made You Look can work with your budget to assemble a customized Easter basket. Fill out the online order form and specify your child’s age, favorites, and dietary restrictions for candy. You can order just the fillings, or request a handwoven baskets from a local studio for $32.
Online: madeyoulookpdx.com
$40
—Melissa Poulin
Featured image: Ashley Edwards via Unsplash
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