Waldorf easter basket

so it feels like out of nowhere, march is almost over and easter is literally, right around the corner. for someone who spends most of her days at home, it is shocking how quickly the time passes. or how quickly the time seems to pass. anyway, according to my farmer's market calendar, spring is officially here. the magnolia trees have bloomed, the grass is a bit greener and the skies are blue once again. here in ohio, we have to wait another month or two to plant our garden, but we have so…

Easter baskets seem to get a little more difficult to put together as children get older. And definitely more expensive! This year I struggled a bit on what I wanted to put in my 9 year old’s basket and decided on an outdoor adventure Easter basket for kids. This basket would be great for kiddos... View the Post

This was my first ever knitting project! The boys each received one of these in their easter basket. I found the craft in the book Creative Play for Your Toddler: Steiner Waldorf Expertise and Toy Projects for 2 – 4s. This is a great resource for creating toys for small children. This was a very simple project. This bunny was knit with the garter stitch, which I think yielded the best results, but feel free to experiment with other stitches! The bunny is a simple square knit flat.

A collection of toys + books to fill Easter baskets for children of all ages. Waldorf Easter Toys. Montessori Easter Toys. Easter basket ideas.

Spring baskets

Cute Waldorf Easter basket

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Every Easter, we try to make handmade gifts and egg fillers for the boys Easter baskets. While it would be easier to pick up a few grab bags at the store, we try to be environmentally and budget conscious, even during the holiday. We also try to be sugar free as much as possible. The boys love our handmade holiday traditions. Here are some of our favorite eco-friendly and handmade Easter egg fillers.