There are subtle signs of spring here in New England. Even though the weather keeps fluctuating, we’ve had some warmer days, the birds are singing more, and there are early signs of growth. I am more than ready for spring! Easter falls on April 5th this year, and I am so excited and hope for warmer weather by then.
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Monument Grills Mesa II 415BZ:
The Mesa II 415BZ from Monument Grills is a full stainless steel construction with a total output of 49,000 BTUs and a 525 sq. in. cooking area. The main burners deliver 37,000 BTUs, while the side burner delivers 12,000 BTUs, which is perfect for cooking sides.
This space-saving grill is perfect for small spaces, patios, and the foldable side shelf and pegboard panels across the whole cabinet make organizing easier and even more space-saving. It also features a warming rack that flips up to free up grilling space.
This is a fantastic budget-friendly space-saving grill that really delivers a lot of bang for your buck.
Price: $399.99
Their All-in-One-Grill Kit is a wonderful add-on that features a smoker box, cast-iron cooking plate, pizza stone, tongs, spatula, cleaning brush, and more.
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Writer, radio host, and gardening consultant C. L. Fornari (also known as The Garden Lady) simplifies the cultivation and care of the six most popular species of hydrangeas in this easy-to-understand guide. In addition to sharing essential information, Fornari addresses myths and misinformation and fields questions about cultivating these popular plants.
This title will be released on April 30, 2026.
Price: Kindle $26.55 and Hardcover $27.95.
Self-Care Shirts:
Self-Care Shirts creates hand-drawn (never AI), mental health and self-care apparel. They are also dedicated to giving back, as ten percent of their proceeds are donated quarterly to 988 and The Trevor Project, helping fund life-saving mental health resources and support.
I love their t-shirts, and they also offer stickers, which are perfect reminders that mental health matters. Their Blooming at My Own Pace Sticker and Bee Kind to Your Mind Sticker are two of my favorites.
Stickers are priced at $4.99 and printed & shipped from the USA
I love everything about Self-Care Shirts is one of my favorite brands, and I adore what they are doing.
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PAWsitively Organic Dog Bakery:
PAWsitively Organic Dog Bakery has your four-legged friends covered this Easter with their Easter Peanut Butter Decorated Dog Cookies. These festive treats are baked in small batches using a classic peanut butter recipe and decorated by hand with colorful, dog-safe icing. Each cookie is crafted in Easter shapes, including chicks, carrots, bunny heads, bunnies, and eggs.
Their products are made using organic human-grade ingredients and no corn, soy, artificial preservatives, or fillers.
Price: $14
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Easter Handcover Book:
Discover the meaning of Easter and learn how children all around the world celebrate the holiday with this Easter-themed book from Author Nancy Dickmann and Illustrator Emma Radnall.
Family Dates 40 Scratch Off Cards:
Family Dates is a deck of 40 surprise, screen-free activities that kids and parents scratch off together. Perfect as an easter basket stuffer and a wonderful alternative to candy. More than half the activities are free and perfect for kids of all ages.
Each card allows you to pick prep, length, cost, and location.
Price: $9.99
Killer Pecans:
Whether you are doing some Easter baking, looking for a unique easter basket stuffer, or just a unique snack, Killer Pecans offers small batch, chef-crafted Texas pecans in a variety of flavors, including Original Spice, Cinnamon, Smokin’, and Dark Chocolate Dynamite. They also offer Killer Pecan Shortbread Cookies.
Prices vary, and I am very intrigued by their recipe section
Dream Pairs Kids Shoes:
These EZ-Ons Quickstep Kids Athletic Shoes are ideal for spring! Designed with elastic laces and a hook-and-loop strap, they offer a mesh lining, cushioned foam insole, and a lightweight molded MD midsole.
Available in a range of colors and sizes, 10 Toddler to 6 Big Kids, they’re easy to wear and perfect for active little feet.
Price: $29.99
Re-FUN-able Coloring Sets from Little Change Creators:
Little Change Creators offers reusable, food-safe silicone mats in Pocket Size (30×20 cm) and Large (40×30 cm), making them a fun and practical Easter basket stuffer! Kids can color, draw, play with playdough or slime, and even bake cookies right on the mat.
With a variety of designs available, this is such a unique and creative idea for an Easter basket!
Brick-You
Brick-You offers custom, buildable mini-figures made from real photos. You can transform your child, partner, parent, or even pet into a fun little keepsake. I really liked the fact it includes 3D digital instructions and was easy to put together. I feel like they captured me perfectly, and I love this so much.
A great easter basket stuffer for those who love building bricks.
They offer one-person sets, all the way up to five-person sets, owners with pets, and more.
This is SUCH a fun concept, and I love how my little figure came out.
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A Kid’s Guide to Backyard Animals:
This Kid’s Guide to Backyard Animals by Eliza Berkowitz is a comprehensive yet easy-to-carry guide that helps kids identify 40 animals commonly found across the United States. It’s organized into five categories: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates, making it simple to learn about different types of wildlife.
Beyond basic identification, the book dives into fun facts, habitat details, range maps, and more, helping young readers better understand and recognize the animals they might encounter right in their own backyard.
*Illustrated by Nicole LaRue
Price: $14.99
Wet Garden Diffuser Oil:
Demeter Fragrance Library is quickly becoming one of my favorite brands. I love their foolproof blending kits, and I recently had the chance to try one of their diffuser oils. I chose Wet Garden, and it honestly felt like a perfect choice for Spring and Easter.
The scent is inspired by English gardens after a fresh rain. It’s floral with a very subtle grassy scent, and I swear I can smell the rain. This scent has been keeping me grounded because it’s been so dreary here in New Hampshire, and I know Spring is coming!
The diffuser oils are 4.0 fl oz and come with reeds at no extra cost.
Price $30
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MAGNA-TILES® microMAGS Spring Garden 24-Piece Travel Set:
This 24-piece travel set from Magna-Tiles is a perfect Easter basket stuffer. It features decorated flower and tulip tiles, playful pastel quarter circles, and a curious bunny companion, which allows kids to build gardens, cottages, and more.
Not only is this kit perfect as an Easter basket stuffer, but it’s also perfect for traveling, restaurants, doctors’ offices, and more due to its compact size and storage tin.
Price: $19.97
Pour Palz Mini Bear Keyring:
It’s an easy, hands-on craft that sparks imagination (and keeps little hands busy), plus they end up with a cute mini keychain they can actually use. A perfect mix of creativity and keepsake.
Available at Target for $3.99
eat2explore:
A subscription or even a one-time box from eat2explore is a perfect Easter gift; in fact, they are even offering an Easter Bundle that features two boxes and a $10 savings! This bundle features Japan and Greece. I recently had a chance to check out the Greece box, and I found it to be very interesting because I am of Greek Heritage! Each kit comes with 3 recipes, essential spices & sauces, and more.
The Easter Bundle celebrates Japan’s iconic cherry blossom season, a time of renewal and appreciation of nature, and will guide you through:
- Teriyaki
- Katsu
- Okonomiyaki
While diving into the traditions of Greek Easter, something I grew up celebrating and will guide you through
- Souvlaki
- Spanakopita
- Baked Greek Fish
eat2explore offers a Family Edition designed to make learning about global cuisines fun and interactive for kids and parents, which comes with fun collectables like pins. They also offer an Adult Edition, which includes a drink pairing brochure with cocktail and mocktail recipes, plus wine and beer pairing suggestions.
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The Anna Children’s Book Series:
The Anna Children’s Book Series by Wendy Jensen, a bestselling children’s book author, celebrates love, kindness, and heritage. Wendy is the creator behind Scandinavian Hearts, a brand dedicated to celebrating the beauty of Scandinavian traditions.
Her book series introduces children to Scandinavian culture with beautiful illustrations. Inspired by her own family’s roots in Norway and Sweden, Wendy is passionate about preserving traditions while making them accessible to others.
Le Sauce & Co:
Spring always flips a little switch in me. I feel more creative, more ambitious, and way more open to experimenting in the kitchen. Le Sauce & Co is a gourmet sauce company that sells gravies and sauces like Savory Garlic & Butter, Marry Me Chicken™, Roasted Chicken Gravy, and Savory Mushroom Gravy.
On nights when my energy level is low but I still want something that tastes gourmet, I find Le Sauce & Co a great way to add flavor to the dishes I am cooking.
Pickytarian Eco-Friendly Tableware:
Pickytarian offers premium compostable dinnerware that is perfect for Easter hosting! Anyone who has hosted knows that disposable is often the easiest route, but that doesn’t mean you should have to give up elegance. Their products are not only stylish but also eco-friendly.
Their dinnerware is compostable, plastic-free, and PFAS-free. It’s perfect for serving everything from appetizers and salads to main courses and desserts, and it’s even microwave-safe for added convenience.
The brand is a woman-owned and mission-driven business (5% of sales help fight hunger and homelessness)
Pickytarian offers both dinnerware and napkins.
Under The Sea Joke Puzzle:
Laugh with Life Joke Puzzles are a fun 3-in-1 gift! Each set includes a 72-piece puzzle, jokes on the back of every piece, and a seek & find activity once it’s completed, perfect for keeping kids entertained and laughing.
They currently offer 4 varieties: two holiday-themed, and two others featuring animals and Under the Sea fun.
For older puzzlers, they also have 1,000-piece options with themes like Dad Jokes, Political Jokes, and more.
Price: $34.99
They also recently launched a Dino trivia puzzle.
Toothbrush Toys
Toothbrush Toys is a women-owned small business revolutionizing kids’ oral care. Their innovative toothbrushes double as a toy, which helps make brushing fun. My son loves Toothbrush Toys, and it helps encourage him to brush his teeth.
Their adorable lineup includes: Aqua the Mermaid, Chompers the Shark, Princess Pearly Whites, Brushy the Brushasaurus, Petey the Puppy, and Captain Cavity
Each character has its own personality, and Toothbrush Toys even brings them to life through fun animated videos that kids can watch while they brush.
Toothbrush Toys also offers brushing timers and bundles.
Price: $19.95
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- BoxQR is a home organization platform designed to make spring cleaning effortless. Simply print QR labels at home, attach them to storage bins, seasonal décor boxes, or any other storage, and scan to instantly see what’s inside. It’s especially handy for spring cleaning, seasonal rotations, and keeping holiday decorations, kids’ crafts, and outdoor gear neatly organized and easy to find. Price starting at $0 for up to 10 bins.
- CONMIGO’s ULTI Travel Bag is a perfect spring travel companion that is Travel-Friendly & TSA-Approved. It is crafted with 1680D water-resistant, ballistic nylon and heavy-duty metal hardware, which means it’s built to last. This bag is luxury without the splurge at $98.
- The Kindness of Christ Coloring Book Series is designed for all ages and follows Christ’s life from His birth through His resurrection. This is a perfect Easter item for those who celebrate for religious reasons. Available in four editions: Catholic – Children’s Edition, Catholic – Teens & Adults Edition, Protestant – Children’s Edition, and Protestant – Teens & Adults Edition. Price $17.99.
- Just Movie Posters.Com sells a wide variety of movie posters, which make a perfect easter basket item for older kids who have a favorite fandom. Some popular options include Transformers, Shrek, Rio, How to Train Your Dragon, and more.
- Tahlia Paige: Gifts and Accessories offers a stunning Woodland Classics that features adorable woodland creatures, and purchases support organizations that help protect animals. Her items are all handmade, sustainable, and gorgeous. Tahlia lives in South Wales and is very talented, and offers
- The Chatter Chompers Easter Collection features 6.5″ plushes that look cuddly but are hiding a surprise. Squeeze their belly and watch as their mouths open and goofy sounds like giggles, burps, screams, and even farts come out! Available at Walmart Price: $9.97.
- Dugout Mugs and Bigg Golf showcases a variety of truly unique gifts, from mugs crafted out of real baseball bats to cigar holders made from repurposed golf balls, along with other one-of-a-kind pieces. Many are officially licensed and guaranteed to spark conversation. Perfect for Spring baseball or golf season.
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