Fun Easter Gifts for Your Kid's Easter Basket

Looking for one or two unique Easter gifts to place in your child's Easter Basket this year.

Well we found a few Easter gifts that just might be perfect for you and make Easter more fun.

Thomas The Tank Easter Train
Boys love Thomas and it never hurts to have an extra train or car, so consider the Thomas Easter train that has Thomas in the Easter spirit.


Cute and Quacky - These personalized Easter ducks are sure to bring smiles. Not only are the soft and cuddly but they Quack too.


Mr. Potato Head Bunny
If you or your kids like Mr. Potato Head then this is a fun Easter Basket gift. Once opened the kids can have Mr. Potato Head hopping down the bunny trail in search of adventure.


Max & Ruby
These little rabbits are always facing new challenges on tv and in books, now your kids can enjoy playing with them are home too.


Hide N Squeak Eggs
Yes these are little eggs that come apart and squeak. We featured them just a few days ago and got some great feedback so we thought they we worth noting again.

We hope this helps solve your Easter Basket dilemmas.
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Sleep Sheep a Baby Shower Gift One Mother Called Priceless

Baby Shower often showcase the promise of a happy baby and a new mom in a cozy embrace.

However once the new bundle of joy arrives, life can sometimes be an endless task of trying to get the baby to sleep and helping the new mom get some sleep as well.

Swaddling has been proven to help many baby's feel safe and send them off to sleep, however it doesn't work for all and gradually wears off.

Another item the Sleep Sheep also helps babies sleep, well at least we can assume that from all the positive reviews. And with so many positive reviews, it is one of our favorite Baby Shower Gifts!

We review a lot of baby shower gifts and this one continues to receive positive feedback like this:
- The best sleep aid product that I've bought.
- I love that you can attach this to a crib
- I have found the Sleep Sheep to be priceless
- This super soft sheep drowns out the background noise and since it has volume control I can turn it up as the neighbors get louder

Other comments for the Sleep Sheep
- We found the whale sound to be scary, but enjoy the other sounds
- Doesn't stay on long enough, the longest setting is 45 minutes

If you have a baby shower coming up, then the Sleep Sheep might make a good baby shower gift and if you are still not sure then check out more baby shower gift ideas at Gift Idea Center.

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Hide N Squeak Eggs Cute Easter Gift for 1 - 3yr. olds

There really isn't much to say here but Hide N Squeak Eggs look silly and fun!

The Hide N Squeak Eggs come in a cute little carton, you crack open the eggs and touch the colorful chicks and the peep. A fun fit for an Easter gift or just a fun birthday gift for a small child.

What is nice is that this gift is interesting and hits several senses. You could even use these eggs in an Easter egg hunt if you want.

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Max and Ruby Ty Beanie Baby Set - Great Easter Basket GiftB

Little boys and girls love Max & Ruby and their adventures. Their on Nick, have a series of books and these Beanie Babies are perfect for any Easter Basket because Max and Ruby are such cute bunnies.

Some information on Max & Ruby
Max likes truck, mud, candy
Ruby likes shopping, tea parties and helping Max
And most of all they love each other.

Max & Ruby make great Easter gifts because they are bunnies but if you have never seen or heard of Max & Ruby then consider buying one of their books as an extra treat. The most popular one this time of year is "Max's Easter Surprise."

Have a wonderful Easter.

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Should Mighty Beanz Replace Jelly Beans this Easter?

We were caught off guard when we noticed that Mighty Beanz were a Top 5 Toy on Amazon.

So we decided to compare whether Jelly Beans should be replaced with Mighty Beanz this Easter.

First lets review:
Jelly Beans are a fun, colorful candy that comes in flavors like lemon, grape, bubble gum and many more.

Mighty Beanz are zany and eccentric plastic ‘bean’ characters belonging to a specific "Bean Team.” They can be raced, collected and they can do tricks and flips.

Round 1:
Which taste Better Jelly Beans or Mighty Beanz?
Winner hands down Jelly Beans. Mighty Beanz are not food.

Round 2:
Which makes the better collectible?
While Jelly Beans have lots of pretty colors, Mighty Beanz have Bean Teams with themes!
Winner - Mighty Beanz

Round 3:
Which is more durable for play?
While Jelly Beans may look tough, they often cave in to pressure.
Mighty Beanz can stand falls, bounces and rough play
Winner - Mighty Beanz

Round 4:
Which are preferred by the Easter Bunny?
Jelly Beans - Egged shaped, pastel colors and easy to hide in a basket
Mighty Beanz - Bean shaped, colorful, enjoy smashing the shells of hard boiled eggs.
Winner - Jelly Beans, the Easter Bunny likes to snack on them too.

Round 5:
Which can provide the most fun for boys 5 and up?
While Jelly Beans are a nice snack, Mighty Beanz can provide hours of fun, games and are collectible!
Winner - Mighty Beanz

Based on a 3 - 2 Decision, Mighty Beanz should replace Jelly Beans this Easter!

Who Knew!

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Play Garden is Fun Gift for Toddlers over 18 months

How Does Your Garden Grow is a cute and clever indoor garden that kids will play with over and over again.

And no matter what the temperature is outside, they can be gardening inside. How Does Your Garden Grow comes with 11 magnetic shapes - abstract vegetables, bugs and more can be stacked or moved around to create a unique garden.

This play garden is cute and will provide them with hours and hours of creative play.

Reviews noted:
- It is a well made toy
- Great toy, different from all the rest
- It's very cute and a GREAT learning activity
- It was smaller than I expected
- A great gift for kids to learn to share and play with others.
- A bit overpriced

The reviews general thought How Does Your Garden Grow was a well made toy that sparked learning and creativity. However it was smaller that expected and maybe overpriced.

The value of a toy or anything often lies in whether a gift gets used and how the child benefits from playing with the toy. I featured this toy because I thought it featured something unique and I know how much kids enjoy gardens, but the final decision is yours.

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Irish Songs - Did Seven Old Ladies Really Get Locked in the Lavatory?

With St. Patrick's Days coming up, I was reviewing lyrics to various Irish songs and was wondering how these songs originate?

The perfect example is the bar song
Seven Old Ladies Locked in the Lavatory

Where the chorus is a cheery sing-a-long
Oh dear what can the matter be?
Seven old ladies locked in the lavatory
They were there from Sunday to Saturday
Nobody knew they were there
- View Seven Old Ladies Lyrics

Well, upon doing some research I have learned that this song which I heard at The Phyrst almost weekly, the Irish bar at Penn State, is not an official Irish song but rather an adopted Irish song.

It turns out that the song was written by Oscar Brand a Canadian in the 1950's! Oscar Brand was a folk singer and author, he wrote hundreds of songs and was extremely creative. Brand was also on the original board for the Children's Television Workshop which later lead to Sesame Street. And here is some odd trivia - It is said the Oscar's demeanor and persistence led to the creation of "Oscar the Grouch." Who knew!

Always it turns out this adopted Irish song has become a mainstay at Irish Pub's around the US and Canada. I don't know if they sing it in Ireland but it is pretty funny. Did the ladies get locked in the lavatory? I'll leave that for you to decide. However, if you have never heard the Seven Old Ladies song check out this video.



The one thing I can say is that this song is a classic, fun and makes me laugh. And when it comes down to it, I am glad I wasn't locked in the lavatory with these seven old ladies.

Have a great St. Patrick's Day

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Give a Shamrock Garden for St. Patrick's Day

This St. Patrick's Day why not share a piece of Ireland with family and friends.

This Shamrock Kit won't guarantee a Lucky 4 Leaf clover, but it does make a cool gift for kids, moms, sisters, the Irish and those with a green thumb.

I could see my friends teaching their kids, Jack and Lorelei, about Ireland, St. Patrick's Day and shamrocks. While they may not remember much about Ireland, but I know they would enjoy planting the seeds and watching the Shamrocks grow.

The Shamrock Garden is a good bet for:
Irish families, kids and people good with plants.
And is a good gift for the following occasions:
St. Patrick's Day, Housewarmings, Thank You gift and a humorous Retirement gift (Now they will have something to do - grow a plant!)

Pass on this Irish gift for:
Single guys and Dad's unless they have a green thumb, otherwise it will be like throwing money away. We have some better Irish gifts for them.

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Gifts for the Irish at Heart

St. Patrick's Day is a special day for those that are Irish. However a lot of the focus is on parties and celebrating, rather than Ireland and St. Patrick.

Well if you or someone you know have a true fondness for the Irish and Ireland then consider giving them a gift that reflects on that Heritage and love of Ireland.

We a few gifts that fall into this category.
1. Personalized Family Name History & Coat of Arms
Interesting and beautiful, this gift is sure to show their Irish pride.

2. Give them a real Taste of Ireland
Guinness Bread Mix, McVitie's Digestives (biscuits), Real Ireland BBQ Peat Chips and more.

3. Irish Flags and Flags with Crests
Consider the flag of Ireland or get an Irish flag with a personalized name and coat of arms.

These Irish gifts are great to give any time of year, but have extra special meaning on St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy.

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Funny Baby Shower - New Mom Gift

I saw this and thought that is a cute baby shower gift or new Mom gift idea.

The book 97 Ways to Make Your Baby Laugh wants to help you have fun with your baby. This book includes skits, tricks, face contests and more and the idea is adorable and at Red Envelope it comes with a soft Teddy Bear. (shown)

Here are some comments about 97 Ways to Make Your Baby Laugh
- Good for interaction between the family
- This will have some precious moments results for sure
- A cute little book with lots of simple ideas that are easy to do.

97 Ways to Make Your Baby Laugh is also available in paperback at Amazon.

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It's Time for St. Patrick's Day Party Planning!

St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, is a little over a week away and lots of bars and communities are having St. Patrick's Day events from the 12th - 20th to take advantage of the mid-week celebration.

Now is a great time to get everything you need for St. Patrick's Day and share your Irish pride.

Check out these St. Patrick's Day costumes and accessories, which are perfect for parades, bartenders, waitress and anyone who wants to feel lucky!
- Lucky Irish Beads & Hats
- Novelty, Fun and Kiss Me I'm Irish T-Shirts

And if you are not able to go out on St. Patrick's Day consider bringing the Irish spirit home with Irish Pub Signs, personalized Irish Pub Glasses or dozens of personalized Irish gifts in our seasonal St. Patrick's Day shop!

Still not sure what to do this St. Patrick's Day?
Well we've got a list of some of the biggest St. Patrick's Day events in the US here.

Make it a safe, fun and great St. Patrick's Day!

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