Happy April! Easter is so late this year, and yet it’s quickly sneaking up on me. If you’re trying to fill baskets for loved ones, I’ve got a few standbys and suggestions to help you out. I tend to treat Easter baskets much like I do a Christmas stocking in that I try to fill it with fun, yet practical and affordable gifts. The items below are all things Emery and Bodie love or currently want. Many are available on Amazon Prime, so shipping times should be quick. For those not on Amazon, you may need to order ASAP.
Emery is constantly losing her Air Pods. The reviews for this tracking case are plentiful and excellent. I noticed my nephew had one of these cases on our last vacation and I thought it was a great idea for the kids. Or adults. The case comes in lots of colors so you know which pair belongs to you. Linked here: https://amzn.to/3uEe6LH
Airpod Case with Tracker
The case is also available for first generation airpods here: https://amzn.to/3qMhenF
Without fail, the Easter bunny brings my kids goggles. And he ALWAYS shops for Speedo Vanquishers. These are the best goggles! If your bunny is smart, he’ll grab several. Emery and Bodie wear these for swim team and we’ve yet to have an incident where they slide out of place during a diving start. The colors are fun, too. Find them here: https://amzn.to/3wMpUhD
Speedo Vanquisher Goggles
Speaking of eyewear, I’ve been a fan of Blenders sunglasses for years and own several pair. My children want in on the action now. Blenders are top quality, look great, and available at a reasonable price point. I get compliments every time I wear mine, especially the SciFi style. The new Buttery Bros colorway is my favorite, but they’re all good. https://www.blenderseyewear.com/
My Blenders
Blenders are a hit with the fellas as well. Polarized sunnies for under $50? Don’t mind if I do! Maybe I should do an Easter basket for Ben and include a pair of these…https://www.blenderseyewear.com/collections/mens-best-sellers/products/fortune-blue-polarized-sunglasses
This next item should come as no surprise to any of you since it was heavily featured in my Christmas gift guide. Here we are months later and Emery’s JBL speaker is still going strong and getting lots of use. We loved listening to her tunes while riding the chair lifts, soaking in the hot tub or chilling in the condo on our ski trips. It’s very easy to use and packs a powerful punch. Not to mention….DURABLE. The colors are fabulous and I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t want one of these. Available with Prime for less than $40! Linked here: https://amzn.to/3ITdFlW
JBL Clip Speaker
Has anyone in your family been bit by the pickleball craze yet? Ben certainly has. He never misses his weekly pickleball night. Bodie is wanting to learn to play as well. It’s the fastest growing sport in America…by a lot! A package of balls or a new paddle would make a great basket filler for both newbies and veteran pickleballers. Ben purchased all of his equipment from Amazon or Dicks. This Head paddle is a good price with good reviews. I’m surprised by how expensive some of these paddles are! https://amzn.to/3JZIh6x
Pickleball Paddle
Ball options all seem very similar. These have great reviews. They come in a pack of six. https://amzn.to/3tYtzY0
An item that pairs well with all of these outdoor items is sunscreen. We are a Sun Bum family, but it’s a bit of a splurge since we go through so much sunscreen every summer. I’ll stick a few bottles in my kids’ Easter baskets as a fun treat and also to make them actually WANT to wear sunscreen. https://amzn.to/3NF3uVJ Don’t forget a stick for faces! https://amzn.to/3iT2yyO
Sun Bum
And of course an SPF bag needs to go with the sunscreen! https://emerybodie-llc.myshopify.com/products/organizational-bag-for-sunscreen
I am so happy people are traveling again! I’ve got friends going to London, Scotland, Italy and all over the Caribbean this summer. If international travel is in your family’s future, snag some of these passport covers! https://emerybodie-llc.myshopify.com/products/passport-cover
Passport Covers
One item that we can never find when we need it is a ball pump. Bodie is never not tossing a ball of some sort. We take a basketball or football with us everywhere we go. I’m not exaggerating. He takes them to school, to friends’ houses, on trips and even just running errands. As a result, we frequently need to inflate (and sometimes deflate to fit in a suitcase) a sports ball. Sticking a new ball and an extra pump in a youngster’s Easter basket will always be well received. Bonus points if it’s waterproof. Ball and pump linked here: https://amzn.to/3iTN5OT and https://amzn.to/379gRwo
Inflatable Football and Pump
I’ll update as I shop. Happy April!
