While there may be some traditional goodies the Easter Bunny brings year after year—we’re looking at you chocolate bunnies—the fun part about filling Easter baskets is that there is so much room for creativity. In fact, you don’t even have to start with a basket.
Here, we’ve got ideas for fun alternatives to the classic rattan basket and plenty of items to fill it with—from snuggly bunnies to Easter-themed games. Plus, we’ve found some precious outfits, matching family jammies, and Mommy & Me looks for this spring holiday.
The best part? You won’t have to hop all over the place; everything here is from stores and boutiques right in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Easter Baskets, Accessories & Alternatives
Chick Paper Mache Bucket
JoJo Mommy, Dallas
Take their baskets up a notch with these chic paper mâché buckets by One Hundred 80 Degrees. Available in a sweet pink chick or classic white bunny design, these are ideal for filling with goodies or eggs or for using as a festive centerpiece. $65.
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Jelly Bag
Baby Bliss, Dallas
Why not use this fun jelly bag as an alternative to a classic basket? Available in two sizes and three colors—pink, blue and melon—it’s sure to be used long after the Bunny fills it with treats. $15.
Djeco Umbrella
The Happy Lark, Fort Worth
This kid-size umbrella comes in an array of designs suited for every kind of child. Kids will be tickled by this take on the traditional basket—just flip it on its top and fill the inside with Easter goodies. All these umbrellas are clear, so little ones can still where they’re going while keeping dry. $17.50.
Winn and William Bunny Bow
JoJo Mommy, Dallas
Dress up that classic Easter basket with one of these beautifully embroidered bows that you’ll use year after year. We love the sweet little touches like the pink scalloped edges and the pearl bunny tail. $28.
Gifts for Babies
Decorative Ceramic Easter Egg
Cowtown Clay, Fort Worth
For new moms looking for a way to mark baby’s first Easter, these handcrafted ceramic eggs will be a treasured keepsake for years to come. Pick your pattern and colors and add your child’s name or a special phrase for a personalized touch. From $18.
Hoppy Feet Slippers
Baby Bliss, Dallas
Available in grey and pink, these minky-soft baby booties have an embroidered bunny face and perky bunny ears. They snap close so they’ll stay on those little feet and come in sizes 0–6 months. $29.
One, Two, PEEP!
Little Orange Fish, Grapevine
This sweet rhyming, counting story features a soft finger puppet built right into the book for interactive play. $6.99.
Bunny Lovie
St. Michael’s Women’s Exchange, Dallas
Part baby blanket, part stuffed friend, a lovie is something every little bunny needs. Personalization is available for a special touch. Bonus: This Highland Park Village store donates its proceeds to those in need. $29.95.
Gifts for Preschoolers
Peter Rabbit Tonie
The Happy Lark, Fort Worth
Have you heard of tonies? The Toniebox is a screen-free, digital listening experience that plays stories, songs and more from different figures called tonies. This Peter Rabbit tonie tells four of Beatrix Potters’ most beloved tales. And it’s pretty adorable too. $19.99.
Sprinkles Lip Balm
Baby Bliss, Dallas
Egg-shaped, vanilla scented and … sprinkes! Could this little lap balm be any cuter? We think it’s a fabulous addition to any basket, but the chunky shape is especially suited for little hands. $10.
Plus-Plus Bunny
The Toy Maven, Dallas
Plus-Plus one-size puzzle pieces are the perfect size for preschoolers. This 15-piece set, for ages 2 and up, comes with instructions for building a 3D bunny and carrot. $11.99.
Gifts for Kids
The Good Egg
Interabang Books, Dallas
This New York Times bestseller by Jory John and illustrated by Pete Oswald is a charming addition to any kid’s library. The silly but sweet story reminds us of the importance of self-care and accepting those we love. $18.99.
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Leather Bunny Coin Purse
The Little Things, Dallas
Chocolate bunnies only last so long, but this soft leather coin purse—in the shape of a rabbit with an adorable pompom tail—will be used all year long. $25.
Wooden Tic Tac Toe Set
Collins and Conley, Fort Worth
Three in a row! This set comes with wooden bunnies and carrots and a drawstring bag that’s both for playing and safekeeping. $12.80.
Easter Outfits & Jammies
Springtime Bunny Collared Flutter Dress
Layette, Dallas
Classic and sweet, this smocked dress from Magnolia Baby is pastel pink for spring and features festive bunnies and flutter sleeves. In sizes 12–24 months. $57.
Boy’s Gingham Bunny Bubble
Sissy & Bubs Boutique, Argyle
This smocked bubble romper in gingham blue with little white rabbits is a precious first Easter outfit for baby boys. Available up to size 6–9 months. $56.
Family Matching: Spring Egg Pajama Sets and Outfits
Kyte Baby
Kyte Baby, a line of bamboo-based clothing, was founded by Southlake’s Ying Liu who found other fabrics too irritating for her daughter’s eczema. Little ones can be festive and comfy in these all-natural bamboo rayon pajamas, speckled with colored eggs.
These super-soft jammies are easy for family matching—they come in long- or short-sleeve toddler sizes; onesie or zippered footie sizes for baby, and zippered romper style in sizes newborn to 4T. The pattern is also available in daytime duds; get the Mommy & Me look with the women’s v-neck tee paired with the shortalls, twirl dress, or toddler tee, among other kid styles. From $18.
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