Easter Baskets for Girls and Boys

Easter is one of my favorite holidays of the year. The song "Here comes Peter Cotton Tail..Hopping down the bunny trail..hippity hop..Easters on its way" plays in my head at this time of year along with visions of Easter Baskets filled with chocolate bunnies, jellybeans and toys. I remember as a child, this was one of my Mom's favorite holidays also. This week I looked through the black and white photos that were taken with a Brownie camera..My sister and I decked out in new dresses and hats, white anklets and patent leather shoes ,white gloves and of course, new shiny purses. Our hair full of curls from those pink Styrofoam curlers that we slept on all night long. Mom would spray a little Aqua-Net on our hair to keep all those locks in place.

Depending on the weather at that time of year we would search for our Easter Baskets either inside the house or outside. Then after breakfast it was off to Sunday school. After church it was back home and finally a chance to go through that Easter Basket thoroughly!

I passed down these same traditions to my children and I hope they keep Easter Sunday fun and adventurous for their children as well.

Visit us at Planet One Gifts to see all of our Easter Gifts and send a Fair Trade Easter Basket to that special boy or girl. It is never too early to begin to teach your children about the world of Fair Trade and about living an Eco-friendly lifestyle. Our Easter basket is handwoven by artisans in Bangladesh and filled with biodegradable Easter grass. Four baskets to choose from based on age and gender.

We will add a personalized gift card message at no charge.

Our Top Four Stocking Stuffers for Children

You have empty stockings that need to be stuffed but you’ve become socially and environmentally conscious when it comes to buying your gifts. You don’t want to disappoint your children, but you want to make sure that you purchase gifts that are possibly made from recycled materials, products that support fair trade, and items that are environmentally friendly. Luckily for you, the search doesn’t need to be a long one. We’ve compiled a list of our top four stocking stuffers for children and we’re sure you won’t be disappointed.

Miniature Assorted Animal Families
These animal families are made out of clay and then painted to reflect a type of animal family. Each family also comes in its own wooden box, so they’ll never get lost if kept safely in the box after being played with. There is a wide selection of different animals to choose from: monkeys, butterflies, cats, owls, penguins, rabbits and dogs. Depending on the type of family, you might get three or four of the small creations. Due to the small nature of the objects, these are not recommended for children under three years of age.

Tic Tac Toe Travel Game
If your children love tic tac toe, then this is the ultimate stocking stuffer for your child. The beautiful design of this makes it as pleasant to look at, as it is easy to play. These sets are made out of a gorgeous blue Guatemalan material that is safe to use on any surface. The pieces for tic tac toe are woven out of material and come in two different shades of blue. To add to the final touch, there is a small pouch that the board and pieces can be held in, so you won’t lose them after you’re done playing. A perfect game to take along when traveling this holiday season.

Fair Trade Wooden Yo-Yo
Yo-yo’s never go out of style as witnessed by the fact that generation after generation of children have fallen in love with this simple toy. This fair trade wooden yo-yo is made out of a beautiful wood from South India called Ankudu with vibrant colors that are 100% lead-free non-toxic vegetable dyes. The yo-yo comes in a vibrant yellow and red that will make any child brim with excitement. Now all you have to do once you give them this gift, is teach them how to walk the dog and cradle the baby!

Yachana Gourmet Jungle Chocolate with Raisins and Coconut
It won't be a complete Christmas stocking without something edible in it, and we have the perfect candy! Yachana Jungle Chocolate is made in its purest form, it’s 100% roasted and only slightly sweetened with sugar cane. The chocolate is dairy free and therefore vegan. This fair trade chocolate snack is a delicious treat for both children and adults!

This holiday season as you celebrate Christmas you can also celebrate your decision to support fair trade artisans and their communities. Your purchase of fair trade products helps producer communities in many ways. Schools are built, wells constructed, children attend school, and other signs clearly indicate that the income generated by fair trade sales positively resonate in a community.

To see our complete selection of Christmas stockings and stocking stuffers for children, tweens, and teenagers visit us at Planet One Gifts.