This was Zelda’s first Easter, so we were not only excited for the holiday, but also for the start of many traditions that we’re going to share with her!
I had to keep in mind that the basket I had to create was for an 8 month old. When kids are as young as she is, you have to keep them as the focus and not get swept up in it all, which can be a little bit easier said than done! It’s so fun to shop for it all, it’s really difficult not to get excited about it and go overboard! With that being said, I made sure not to be excessive.
I was not expecting much of a reaction out of her in regards to her basket anyway. However, I was pleasantly surprised that when she saw the basket, she began clapping! We spent the next two hours sprawled out on the floor, examining each individual item in detail, and when she was done, she’d put it back in the basket and move onto the next one!
Of course there wasn’t any candy, so we got her things that she can use and grow into as time goes on. There were some great personalized pieces that came from Psychobaby (we’re really loving the Digi Rainbow print!), some books, a little personalized bracelet, some bubbles (I will advise against the colored bubbles, they stained and made a big mess!), and empty Hello Kitty eggs all packed into her Land of Nod basket.
I loved this basket because I knew it would be useful after the holiday was over, and it was! It’s now holding her books in the living room. Oh, and how could I forget the Disney Junior DJ Shuffle featuring the Doc McStuffins theme song!?
After the basket opening ceremony, we went to brunch with my family, and after that we spent the rest of the day outside. Zelda sat in the park in her white jumpsuit and played in the dirt (like a little kid should!) and we enjoyed the spring weather.
Since Zelda is half Greek, this coming weekend we will be celebrating Orthodox Easter. I’ve been doing some thinking about how we’ll do the double holidays as she grows up, and I’m thinking for Orthodox Easter and Christmas, we’re going to make those about giving back.
That way there isn’t the excessiveness of another day of gifts. Maybe for Easter we’ll make baskets and donate them, and for Christmas, who knows? We can see what a good fit is and what she likes as she gets older! Do you and your little ones do anything to give back around the holidays?
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Nicole Sobolewski
Dolce & Gabbana for round faces
Sheikya Carter
I would definitely go for the Prada for$242.00.
they are gorgeous!
Kimberly Onik
I have the oblong shape face and the Gucci would be perfect for me.
Kimberly Onik
I have that oblong shaped face. My factual futures are long with small ears so I feel that I would look great in the Gucci and the Ray Bans.
Sandra Freeman
Prada
Liz Mitchell
I always have a hard time choosing the right fit for clothes and pretty much everything! The glasses for a heart shaped face look like it might fit perfect. Perfect choice for Jean and Melissa.
Tracy Green
I would love to wear the glasses for oblong faces I’m getting married in June & I would love to sport a pair on my honeymoon with my sundresses & big floppy hats Thank you
Noreen Huffman
I think I would love to sport the Michael Kors sunglasses this summer…
Suzanne Magdalena Rolph-Mcfalls
I have an oval face, so the Prada PR 27OS – Minimal Baroque Sunglasses would be perfect! They are Jackie O. Inspired works of art! Love love love them.
Lonnie
I really love the Burberry! They look very Hollywood. (Side note: Your eyes looked amazing this morning! Could you tell us what colors (and brands) you were wearing and how you applied them?) Thank you Corri!
Kasandra
I have a round face so I would love theMarc Jacobs.
Caley
Dolce & Gabbana for round shaped face.
Krystal R.
The Gucci glasses for oblong faces its hard enough to shop for tall size jeans so glasses are always a pain LOL
Nanette
The Michael Kors MK1003! (I think…hard to pick!)
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Melixa
Please help me!!! I have no sense of fashion but I would like to look good for once this summer.I have a round face but a big smile.Thanks
CHRISTINA VILLEGAS
HI CORRI,
I HAVE A ROUND FACE & ALTHOUGH I FEEL THE BURBERRY SUNGLASSES WOULD SUIT ME BEST, ARE ABSOLUTELY GOURGEOUS & ARE MY FAVORITE PAIR FEATURED HERE, I WOULD HAVE TO OPT FOR THE MARC BY MARC JACOBS PAIR BECAUSE OF MY SHAPE. THEY TOO ARE BEAUTIFUL & ARE A TERRIFIC SHADE FOR SPRING & SUMMER. THANK YOU
Soraya
Burberry! I love the black and gold. Classic!
shannon s
I’m an oval and I love your Burberry choice, I have to go with those
Cheryl Leahy @CJAllDressedUp
Those Kate Spade Cat Eyes are simply marvelous!! I think a cat eye looks so chic on May face shapes.
Nicole
Burberry BE4187! They are so amazing!
Jessica Castaneda
I would definitely go for the Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses. I love the vintage 50’s feel they have. They would definitely make me feel fab this spring and summer, even though I can’t seem to lose this post pregnancy weight!