As much as I love Easter I really don’t want to give my children endless chocolate eggs. A few years ago we started our own Easter tradition of giving a small gift alongside a chocolate egg. This way they get to pick a yummy edible treat but enjoy something that will last a little longer too.
An ‘alternative Easter gift guide’
It seems we are not the only parents to think like this as we have received some lovely toys to tell you about which would make great alternative Easter gifts. Earlier this month we told you about the Beaker Creatures Reactor Pod, Cutetitos, Little Lucky Lunchbox collectibles and the My Little Pony Retro. Today I wanted to share some other ideas which would make alternative gifts this Easter. But first I need to tell you about a lovely theatre show in London over Easter.
Where is Peter Rabbit? at Theatre Royal Haymarket
Hop onto your seats and immerse yourself in the magical world of Beatrix Potter. Watch with delight as your favourite stories and most beloved characters are brought to life in this theatrical spectacular, with beautifully handcrafted puppets, enchanting original songs and a sprinkle of magic. Look out for the ferocious Mr. McGregor, reach heady heights with Jemima Puddle-Duck, do the laundry with Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and of course, fall in love with the mischievous Peter Rabbit. This is a lovely show lasting about an hour with all your favourite characters. Where is Peter Rabbit? is on at the Theatre Royal Haymarket between 5th-28th April.
Limited-edition packs of ‘Double Yolker’ Starmix
My kids just love Haribo and new for Easter are limited-edition packs of Starmix so you can ‘Hunt the Double Yolker’. Bringing some extra ‘eggcitement’ to the Easter countdown, 20 hand-crafted ‘Double Yolker’ sweets have been randomly nestled amongst Starmix’s much-loved Egg, Bottle, Heart, Ring and Bear shaped pieces. Those lucky enough to find a Haribo ‘Double Yolker’ will be treated to a UK family break at Forest Holidays!
Fingerlings magazine
Have you seen Fingerlings before? My daughter has collected a few and was delighted to receive a copy of the brand new Fingerlings magazine. The magazine is packed with features and includes a free Fingerlings mini, a glitter tattoo and 60 cute stickers. It’s a really lovely magazine and has kept my daughter busy with lots of colouring, puzzles, stories and activities. It’s priced £3.99 and is available in all good newsagents.
My Little Pony Retro
The My Little Pony Retro has been introduced to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the brand and there are 6 to collect, all based on original designs. I adored my My Little Pony collection when I was little so was excited to hear about this range. Each figure comes with a ribbon in their hair, a comb and collector’s guide. My Little Pony Retro are priced at £8.99.
Smashers Series 3: Dino
It’s time to go back to the land before time… with Smashers Series 3 DINO! Smash open the NEW Smash Egg to find what’s crawling inside! Will you find the Dig n’ Find Rare Dino Fossils? Smash your Smashers on the ground, to the wall or anywhere you can think and start building your Smashers collection today! You can read more about them here. We loved that these were shaped like eggs – perfect for an alternative Easter gift!
Win a bundle of alternative Easter gifts for kids
Sadly my little bundle of alternative gifts for kids won’t arrive in time for Easter, but one lucky person can win a bag of limited edition ‘Double Yolker’ Starmix, a copy of the brand new Fingerlings magazine, a My Little Pony Retro, as well as a 3-pack of Smashers Series 3: Dino.
To enter my giveaway you must answer the question via the Rafflecopter widget below, there are some bonus entries too. The giveaway is open to those with a UK postal address only and ends on 4th May. The winners name will appear on this post. Good luck!
Don’t forget to check out my other giveaways on my competition page.
The Smashers is my favourite item but I actually think they are all good ideas.
Would love to win
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Fingerlings magazine is my favourite
My little pony retro – childhood revisited
My Little Pony Retro!
My Little Pony Retro, would love this for myself 🙂
The Smashers Series 3: Dino x
I think it has to be the My Little Pony Retro
I’m a 70s child so remember the retro my little pony , many happy memories revisited
Haribo Starmix is my favourite.
Haricots starmix is my favourite
The fingerling magazine – my youngest is obsessed with her collection of fingerlings. She has a unicorn and various monkeys.
the My Little Pony Retro
Little lucky lunchbox collectables
The Smashers Series 3: Dino
I love the Fingerlings magazine
The My Little Pony Retro
My Little Pony Retro
my little pony retro
I love the My Little Pony retro x
Fingerlings magazine just the thing for a long car trip.
I like the My Little Pony Retro
Haribo Starmix x
The Smashers, my Little Grandson would love these
My nieces aged 6 and 1 are allergic to milk so I usually buy them a teddy, a dvd or jelly sweet pizza, they would be happy with your alternative gift ideas, especially the Where is Peter Rabbit at theatres xx
It would definitely be Where is Peter Rabbit? at Theatre Royal Haymarket, as I have loved the theatre since I was really young, and a love of theatre is something I love to share with children
it would be the My Little Pony, my daughter loves them
My Little Pony Retro.
My daughter thinks that The Fingerlings magazine would be her favourite.
My little Pony
I love the fingerling magazine!
I like the My Little Pony retro – good to see the old packaging back 🙂
My Little Pony Retro.
My Little Pony Retro, I’m old enough to remember the originals.
The My Little Pony Retro as it takes me back to my childhood!
The My Little Pony Retro looks brilliant!
My Little Pony retro xx
Fingerlings magazine
my little pony retro
It has to be My little pony retro xx
The Fingerlings magazine is my favourite.
Double Yolke’ Starmix
My Little Pony, they’ve been around for years, glad to see they are still popular.
Love the Smashers Series 3: Dino
Limited-edition packs of ‘Double Yolker’ Starmix
My Little Pony Retro
My little pony retro
My little pony retro
Oh the My Little Pony for sure, but I also love the Fingerlings magazine
Smashers dinos, my sons love them, that has been their Easter gift from me today
My Little Pony Retro, I think my niece would like it too.
The smashers series Dino looks like a great idea
My little pony retro looks great
Smashers Series 3: Dino
I like the look of the Smashers x
My little pony! So cute!
3: Dino
My Little Pony Retro, Oh so many memories I used to have loads of these as a child even remember the Christmas that I got the stable as well fab that they are back
haribo star mix
My Little Pony Retro is perfect
I think my kids would enjoy the smashers the most.
My Little Pony Retro
the my little pony, i love it!
My little pony great fun
my little pony
I love My Little Pony Retro x
Love the Fingerlings magazine. My daughter loves them and loves magazines. Great for activities and reading.
The Haribo starmix! we love Haribo in my house 🙂
The fingerlings magazine as hopefully it would keep,them busy for a while .
All great ideas but my son would love the smashers as he collects them and would love some more
The smashers are my sons favorite at the moment
my little pony retro
The Dino Smashers – my boy loves these little eggs x
Dino Smashers are top choice in our house.
has to be the smashers my 2 would love them
Got to be My Little Pony Retro
The retro My Little Pony is so awesome!
My little pony retro – this is very cute for all
My Little Pony Retro
My little pony retro. The memories!
My Little Pony Retro
My Little Pony Retro
I like the fingerlings magazine, what a great alternative!
Love the My Little Pony Retro, loved my Little Pony’s as a child, now my little ones love them too
The my little pony is my favourite xx
the my little pony retro
the Fingerlings magazine, i think my little one would love it
The My Little Pony Retro
My Little Pony Retro
The Smashers Dino is my favourite. A lovely selection.
my little pony retro! x
the smashers dino as i know my son loves these and have loads of fun with them
The My Little Pony Retro!
The smashers dino would suit grandson
My Little Pony Retro – my step daughter would love that
The smashes my daughter would love them thanks so much for chance
My daughter would love The My Little Pony Retro
Fingerlings magazine
The my little pony retro is my favourite. Im sure my girls would love them too.
My little pony retro.
These are awesome prizes. Fingers crossed!
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My favourite is the My Little Pony Retro.
My little pony retro
Limited-edition packs of ‘Double Yolker’ Starmix
My Little Pony Retro
The limited edition double yolker haribo starmix.
My Little Pony Retro is my favourite in your selection, it reminds me of my childhood.
My Little Pony Retro
Fingerlings magazine 😊
My Little Pony Retro
My little Pony retro 😍
My Little Pony Retro
My Little Pony Retro
The Beaker Creatures Reactor Pod sounds awesome!
My Little Pony retro
The smashers dinos – my son has the gross series
Smashers
Smashers Series 3: Dino
Smashers Series Dino would be great as my son can’t have Easter eggs
The My Little Pony retro its exactly like the oneS ME AND MY SISTER USED TO HAVE
The Haribo Starmix Double Yolkers
My little pony retro brings back happy memories!
Haribo Starmix is great.
The smashers are my sons favourite
My little pony retro
HARIBO Starmix, double yolkers!
My Little Pony Retro
I think my son would like the Dino smashers eggs x
My Little Pony Retro x
Fingerlings magazine!
The Smashers Dino is my fave
The Fingerlings magazine as my daughter loves Fingerlings and it would keep her busy and entertained for a while!
Dino Smashers would be a great hit with my grandsons
My personal favourite is the retro My Little Pony, it brings back so many memories.
My little Pony Retro
The fingerling magazine.
My Little Pony retro
My Little Pony Retro
Haribo Starmix.. loved by all the kids and at least one of the grown ups 🙂
Haribo starmix, it’s a fun alternative to chocolate!
My Little Pony Retro
The retro my little pony. How nostalgic
The Haribo Starmix – great for the kids and adults alike!
My Little Pony Retro
The dino smasher! Partially because my son has been asking me for them for a while and partially because I also love dinosaurs!
My Little Pony Retro
The Dino Smashers.
3-pack of Smashers Series 3: Dino
My Little Pony Retro