For obvious reasons, I'm pretty against stuffing my kids Easter baskets with candy. To each their own {no judgement}, sugar just sends my kids bouncing off the walls, and... teeth. {lol}

Recently I've seen an abundance of requests online looking for candy alternatives that people are putting in their kids Easter baskets, so I figured I'd compose a blog post of unique items to stuff your kids Easter baskets with that A.) won't break the bank. B.) are from small shops, because I'm all about supporting the small businesses!, and C.) won't cause cavities. {ha ha!} 

I've included gifts for all ages, even teenagers! Don't forget to pin this to your Easter Pinterest boards and share it with your friends on Facebook and Instagram!

Personalized Crayons
I purchased these for Hawkins this year and I'm so excited for him to see them since he learned how to write his name this year.

Temporary Tattoos
I did dinosaurs for Hawkins, but this shop is stocked with pretty much any theme you're looking for for girls and boys, including unicorns.

Custom Name Puzzle
These personalized wood name puzzles are always a huge hit!

Mom Socks
Show mama some love. What little guy doesn't need these mama socks?! So cute!

Travel Tic Tac Toe
What a great idea for an Easter basket or stocking stuffer! No pens, no paper, no problem!

Carton Of Bath Bomb Eggs
How cool are these egg bath bombs?! They are made and scented with all natural ingredients and a super cool alternative to candy.

Gantosaurus In An Egg
Super soft and ready to cuddle, these cuties are made from recycled cardboard. How cool!

Felt Fishing Game
Several color options are available! A customer review: "Bought this for my two year old nephew who loves fish and fishing. After opening his fishing kit he refused to open any other presents or eat his birthday cake because he was having too much fun with his fish! It was the perfect gift! Simple but well made."

Personalized Easter Outfit
Every kiddo needs a great Easter outfit, right? Luckily, all of this is available in one shop. Snag the shirt HERE, the leg warmers HERE and the headband HERE.

Plush Heirloom Dolls
Handmade for the win here! What girl doesn't love dolls, right? What's even more special than a doll, is a handmade doll that is sure to be passed down to future generations. This shop is stocked to the guild with cute plushies for girls and boys, but this one was my personal fave.

Hand Embroidered Necklace
Don't worry, I've not forgotten the bigger kiddo's! This personalized, hand embroidered necklace is another one of those keepsake gift every girl is sure to appreciate and keep forever. You can customize your fabric color, font color, and of course, your initial. 

Personalized Palm Leaf Tumblers
The perfect gift for your teenage gal. Does the Easter bunny come for mom, too? Asking for a friend. {wink, wink}

Gaming socks
I don't know about you, but I know a ton of teenage boys that could use these...

Personalized Baseball
A personalized baseball is a great idea for baseball loving boys of all ages.

Organic Football Soap
Hygiene + football. Win/win. {lol}

Personalized Sports Pillow
Boys absolutely love these!

After every storm comes a rainbow. Every mama that has suffered a miscarriage or death of a child understands this more than anyone. For this extra special time in every rainbow mama's life, I wanted to create a list of the most unique rainbow baby products, that you won't find in your typical box stores.

Rainbow Baby Rainbow Wrap Photo Prop

Samuel 1:27 Bible Verse Rainbow Wall Art
The perfect piece for every child's nursery, especially rainbow babies.

Personalized Brown Fawn Minky Fur Rainbow Baby Blanket
This ultra cozy rainbow baby blanket is personalized and you have to head to the listing to see the full personalization because it is nothing short of stunning. There are blankets, then there are these blankets. I mean, it speaks for itself, does it not? I'm completely obsessed with these colors, as I may mention several times throughout this post.

Gender Neutral Rainbow Baby Wood Sign
So, picture this ... Your new bundle of joy in his or her hospital crib with this sign - AND - the adorable rainbow Hello My Name Is bodysuit below for Fresh 48 pictures. Yes, please!

Hello My Name Is Rainbow Baby Bodysuit Outfit
Every baby needs a hospital outfit and coming home outfit. I'm pretty sure I'd never want to take this darling little bodysuit off my child. This little design is available in several color options, as well as in stickers at LivAndCompanyShop on Etsy, but I love the way the colors pair with the wood sign I posted above.

Personalized Rainbow Baby Name Blanket
You can't ever have too many blankets for your babe, trust me. Name blankets are all the trend and even extra special for your rainbow baby.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow Scratch Off Cards
Your rainbow baby is on his or her way, how cool are these Somewhere Over The Rainbow scratch off cards to reveal the great news to friends and family?!

Rainbow Balloon Arch
​How perfect is this rainbow balloon arch for a rainbow baby sprinkle or baby shower?

3 Piece I'm The Rainbow After The Storm Outfit Set
Everything about this set gives me all the heart eyes, but especially those pants and that hat!

Muted Rainbow Baby Shower Invites
I love the gender neutral colors in these rainbow baby invitations.

Rainbow Nursery Pillow
​Obsessed with the soothing colors of this rainbow pillow!

Rainbow Baby Baby Book
​Mark every milestone with this sweet rainbow baby book!

Rainbow Milestone Cards
Marking each milestone is so important when they are tiny because there are SO many. How perfect are these rainbow milestone cards?!

Rainbow Beauty Leotard
A little girl can never have too many outfits and your little rainbow beauty definitely needs this adorable flutter sleeve leotard!

Rainbow Boppy Pillow Cover
​Boppy pillows are a staple in the world of newborns and this boppy pillow cover is perfect for your rainbow baby!

Rainbow Tie Back Crown
You'll more than likely have professional photos done for your rainbow baby and I just felt like this rainbow heart tie back crown was the sweetest. It would actually go really well with the wrap I posted (very top of this list).

Personalized Rainbow Baby Car Seat Canopy Cover
You'll need a car seat cover. I included 2 of my favorite styles. The first is this multi use canopy cover that can also be used as a high chair cover or nursing cover. It is personalized and the colors can even be customized!

Winter Rainbow Car Seat Cover
I love this car seat cover style because it seems more permanent. I like the multi use of the one above, but this one seems like it's a better option for cooler climates and has easy in and out via the zipper closure on the font.

Gender Neutral Rainbow Bedding
You're going to need bedding for that beautiful little miracle of yours! Allow me to suggest this gorgeous rainbow set!

Rainbow Baby Word Scramble
Baby showers have gotten so much more fun than when I was pregnant. I don't recall ever playing games at mine. I thought this rainbow baby word scramble was a great addition to this list to play at any rainbow themed baby shower. What makes this word scramble even better is that it's an instant digital download... just in case  you're a procrastinator... like me...

Rainbow Half Crown Floral Headband

Mama Rainbow Floral Crown
Let's not forget a beautiful rainbow crown for a beautiful rainbow mama!

Personalized Pot Of Gold Rainbow Baby Blanket
Send all my funds to this shop! I need ALLLLL the blankets!

... the back of the blanket above.

Custom Knotted Rainbow Baby Hat
This hat can be personalized to any name of your choosing!

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With the holidays coming up, I felt it only appropriate to make a gift guide for the woman who is always thinking of everyone else -- mom.

With the minimalist movement underway and everyone searching for ways to declutter their lives I decided to make this gift guide with only the most meaningful pieces that mom will love and USE with a splash of gag gifts {for fun}.

This gift guide for mom is filled with nothing but the most unique gift ideas for every kind of mom and every budget. Whether you're shopping for a new mom, mom to be, mom of older children, and even animal moms, we have the perfect gifts for moms of all kinds!

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I can obviously find a ton of amazing mom shirts at Blue November, but my favorite, by far, is the MOM Maker Of Memories™ collection. To me, this encompasses everything that is a mother. We are always busy trying to make those memories. Me below enjoying my ultra comfy sweatshirt you can get yours on Etsy HERE.

If you're not about the sweatshirts, have no fear, this sweet design is also available in coffee mugs, trucker hats and t-shirts (like the one below) HERE.

Turn Grandma or Mom's recipe into a treasured heirloom with this personalized laser engraved cutting board! How unique is this?! Shop it on Etsy HERE.

As a mom of 3, I know all too well the struggle of having to hoard your ice cream, so have no fear now, mama. There's a reason this Mom's Ice Cream spoon is a bestseller on Etsy. It's because far too many mom's out there are fighting the same battle. Don't worry, this spoon will mark your territory. Check it out HERE.

This is marketed as a "new mama gift box", but for real, my youngest is 5, my oldest is 20, and I still feel like I need this now. I'm still tired & I still need all the coffee. All of your mom friends will love you. Grab this gift box on Etsy HERE.

Obsessed! I'm completely in love with these custom bracelets from The Salty Hut on Etsy. I personally want one with my kids names and another one with Panama City Beach coordinates! Not only are these a perfect gift for mom, they are perfect for women for Christmas, Mother's Day, birthdays or just because. Go customize yours HERE.

Truth be told, I've been in love with this Etsy shop, merriweathercouncil, since I first found Etsy back in 2012. These hand embroidered initial necklaces are so unique. All letters are hand drawn, then hand stitched, and 100% made in the USA from start to finish, which is rare this day and age. Any woman would love to have one of these. Check them out HERE.

I have literally not seen anything like this personalized family puzzle ornament up until now, and I'm in love with it! Find it on Etsy HERE.

I originally found CASignDesign on Instagram . I'm so in love with their signs. I'm also the biggest sucker for anything personalized, especially if it's personalized with someone's handwriting, which is why I chose this personalized handwritten sign on Etsy. Go customize yours HERE.

A good card is always a good idea. I don't know about you, but I save all the great things my kids make (or buy) me, so a good card never goes to waste. I'm particularly fond of this "Mom, you're the baddest bitch I know." card because, well, it suits me. LOL. Get it HERE.

Every mama loves a good sweatshirt to snuggle up in {it's me. I'm every mama}. People rave about the simplicity of this design and the ultra cozy fleece lining from Blue November. It's also available as a coffee mug, hat and t shirt, which is shouting "gift set" to me, which I'll link here as well. Get the sweatshirt HERE, the t-shirt HERE, the coffee mug HERE and the trucker hat HERE.

I love this "I Love You, Mom." soundwave art for so many reasons. One being that it is a digital download, so no shipping necessary and perfect if you're a total last minute person {like I am} since you'll receive it shortly after you purchase it. Grab one HERE.

They whine, I wine, we wine. (LOL) Well, if this isn't absolutely perfect. I'll take the "Best Mom Ever", please! You can actually customize these with any wording you want! Get your engraved bottle opener HERE.

Awe! I hope I never have to know what it feels like to be states away from my daughter, but if I do, we'll definitely have one of these long distance world maps. Check it out at KeepsakeMaps on Etsy HERE.

If you're shopping for a dog mom, or any animal mom for that matter, these custom pillows of your animal lover and her favorite pet make for the greatest keepsakes. Customize yours HERE.

If you're anything like me, saving all of your child's "art" can be cringeworthy. You know, you go to the trash can to clean out your child's daily kindergarten folder and just can't decide which piece of their work is the best and your mom guilt consumes you, so you keep. it. all. I feel like turning your child's really awesome pieces, especially their milestones {first time they write their name, etc.} into artwork minimizes that guilt because their artwork is displayed in your home where they can see it everyday, instead of tucked away in a bin that they will more than likely never look at. I stumbled upon this sweet handwriting sign and added it to my cart for when Hawkins writes his name for the first time. Grab your favorite piece of art from your child and head HERE to customize your wall art.

Literally, I'm cracking up. Like, just for fun - everyone needs these. Seriously though, I'm adding these to the list of gag gifts I'm getting for my kids. These face socks are way too funny and I'll bet your mama will LOVE them! Customize your pair(s) HERE.

Not the subtle type? Maybe you want to go big or go home and get her this custom face shirt instead or in addition to the socks?! Get this shirt HERE.

I love really unique jewelry. I love pieces that say something. That make a statement. That's why I love this Two Peas In A Pod mother daughter necklace set. Check it out HERE.

You musn't ever forget to pamper an expecting mama. It is exhausting growing another human being. I saw this eye mask and was like, "Yes!!!". Go grab this Napping For Two eye mask HERE.

When I thought I'd seen it all, then this pops up on my screen! Custom puzzles? Yes, please! So, even though this particular listing is for a mom puzzle, ForeverWeddingCrafts on Etsy has them available for all types of occasions... *runs to purchase 3 for my kids for Christmas* ;)  Get this puzzle HERE. 

Moms can't have too many tumblers. We need these to store our mom fuel that keeps us going day in and day out. The big bulky tumblers are out and these skinny tumblers are all the trend right now. Pair that with the hottest color of EVERY season, rose gold, and we have a winner! I really adore the simplicity of the fonts. Personalize yours HERE.

Kill 2 birds with 1 stone over at FierceDeer on Etsy with these sweet "established" necklaces. Snag one for mama and one for nana HERE.

Your mama's favorite picture out of laser cut metal... Now, THAT is one unique gift. Note to my kids: If you see this, mom wants it! Check it out HERE.

I love some sweet wall art. I chose this definition of a mother art print because A.) It's available on burlap -- so shabby farmhouse-ish, and B.) Because you customize your mom's name and what you'd like it to read. Personalized gifts never go out of style. Go snag this HERE.

The fist bump definitely sold me on this mug! Perfect gift for mom from her favorite daughter! Get it HERE.

I don't want to do too much of one category, i.e., necklaces, BUT I couldn't resist these. This listing comes with all 3 necklaces, perfect for a mama and twins or grandma, mom and daughter! Purchase the set HERE.

What's better than a family portrait? A custom pop art family portrait! On top of that, it's a digital download, so you don't have to wait for shipping! Personalize yours HERE.

I'm not a dog mom, but I know every single one of my dog mom friends absolutely want a necklace like this. I saw your typical personalized necklaces with your dogs name, but when I saw this pet portrait necklace, I knew that this was the perfect statement piece for dog moms reading this post. That's why it's an Etsy bestseller and over 20 people have it in their carts right now. Hurry and get yours HERE.

We use our purses everyday, do we not? How perfect to have your own personalized message to mom on the inside of a premium quality Italian leather clutch?! Check it out HERE.

As moms, what are your favorite gifts to receive? Tell me in the comments below!

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This day and age it is super important for consumers to know where and whom they are buying from. We are living in an era where people seem to want more things, but not regard the conditions or environments in which those things are made in (think Wish app).

​In an "ISO" world where consumers are unknowingly soliciting crafters to knock off branded small businesses, and these online pop up boutiques that see a picture of a shirt design they like on Pinterest, send it to a China manufacturer, and have them mass produce it for pennies on the dollar (often times cheaper than an ethically based U.S. business can get their wholesale blanks for), it's more important now than ever to know, not only where your clothes are coming from, but where anything you purchase comes from.

​To most, a t shirt is just a t shirt, right? You have your run of the mill typical t shirt companies slinging all kinds of shirts with sayings, but then, there are your hidden gems. Then, there are your companies that are forging movements, your companies that have a unique message to send, and I don't know about you, but those are the companies I want to support. That's where Blue November comes in.

Blue November isn't just selling t shirts, they are leading the virtual march to Normalize Motherhood with their #RockYourMotherhood and #NormalizeMotherhood campaigns on Instagram and Facebook.

What does it mean to Normalize Motherhood?

Allow me.

Each year, we as women waste millions of dollars on creams, lotions, and cosmetics that often times, don't work. We are targeted by huge companies, that prey on our weaknesses, that don't give a sh*t about us, to buy their products that don't work, that often contain cancer causing ingredients, for the sake of lining their pockets, when we could fix the "problem" for free by LOVING OURSELVES.

Side note: Don't get me wrong. I love me some make-up, but I love it for ME, not because I want to cover me up because society told me I have flaws that I need to hide.

The Normalize Motherhood campaign is a movement to normalize everything about motherhood that society tried to tell us was ugly. It is about reversing the thought process that we are flawed, about embracing your motherhood and encouraging all other mom's to do the same.

If all that wasn't reason enough to love Blue November, you should also know that they are a handmade company, and I mean really handmade.

A lot of consumers more than likely don't know that t shirt makers can purchase what are called, transfers, which are pre-made designs by someone else, iron them on a shirt, and still be called handmade. T shirt shops can have people design for them, order transfers made with those designs, press them on a shirt, and still be called handmade -OR- they can even design their designs and have a 3rd party company print and dropship their shirts for them and still be considered a handmade company.

While I wholeheartedly support many companies that do this (those that support and spread positive messages), you should know that, at Blue November, everything is literally handmade by the company from start to finish, from their trendy t shirts to their rad snapbacks and everything in between. 

You should also know that Blue November isn't just for mom's. It's not even just for women. They offer a lot of coordinating pieces for men and dad's, even kids.

If you love to support small businesses, if you love to support women owned businesses, if you love to support moms and you want to subscribe to receive occasional emails regarding new item releases, giveaways, and exclusive sale information for Blue November click HERE.

If you want to shop the sweetest mom shirts and more, click HERE and use code IAMWOMAN at checkout to save! Blue November offers free shipping in the United States site wide. Not ready to shop? Pin this post to Pinterest for later.

Don't forget to hashtag #rockyourmotherhood and #normalizemotherhood in your Blue November gear and tag them on Facebook and Instagram!

How are you rocking your motherhood? What are your momlife struggles? Tell us in the comments below!

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