Santa gets wish lists to help him match kids with the right gifts, but the Easter Bunny isn't so lucky. Since my kids are generally in need of a few new things this time of year, I take the opportunity to write up an official request. Of course, the Easter Bunny has no address on file, but I'm pretty sure just putting it out into the ether is sufficient.

Sometimes our list skews to a seasonal theme, such as gardening, boating, or road tripping.

This year, it's an ode to everyday adventure.

Here are my picks for my boy, age seven, lover of paper airplanes, music, and nature hikes, burgeoning skate boarder and long time pillow hoarder:

1. Jonas Paul Eyewear The Albert Sunglass Frame, Tortoise - $69, Jonas Paul Eyewear
2. Seedling Fly High Bird Glider - $8, Sweet William Ltd
3. Atsuyo et Akiko Leopard Cushion - $72, Sweet William Ltd
4. Native Shoes Howard Child, Regatta Blue - $40, Day Trip Society
5. Folding Binoculars, Blue - $5.95, Day Trip Society
6. Nantucket Knotworks Racing Stripe Bracelet, Royal - $16, Day Trip Society
7. Sunnylife Beach Sounds Portable Speaker and Radio, Blue - $46, Day Trip Society
8. Chispum Tattoo, King - $4, Sweet William Ltd
9. Agatha Cub Six Panel Hat, Charcoal - $38, Sweet William Ltd
10. Seedling Ready to Grown Dino Egg - $9.99, Seedling

 

I can speak to the amazing selection and customer service provided by each of the sources I've linked to, an asset to any shopper as harried as the Easter Bunny.

A note about each:

Jonas Paul Eyewear

Ben and Laura Harrison are driven by their toddler Jonas Paul, who has faced a litany of medical interventions since his early diagnosis with Peter's Anomaly, a rare disorder that limits his vision. Ben, an entrepreneur and visual artist, has given his imagination and ingenuity to the mission of equipping his son, Jonas, with creative eyewear solutions. Upon searching for suitable eyewear for Jonas, Ben discovered one missing factor in existing options for children: style. Jonas Paul Eyewear company was designed to provide function and new form to children’s vision.

 

Sweet William Ltd

Sweet William is a children's clothing store located in Williamsburg Brooklyn, downtown Manhattan and Silverlake Los Angeles. We carry a carefully selected collection of independent designers. Our clothes are the highest quality, and made by environmentally and ethically responsible manufacturers. All our products are made from predominantly organic materials.

 

Day Trip Society

Located in center of Kennebunkport, Maine – Daytrip Society is a design store that inspires adventure and wanderlust.  Founded by native Mainers and ardent daytrippers, the boutique features a unique mix of gifts, home décor, accessories and locally crafted treasures.

After several years of working in the music industry, owners Jessica and Andy returned to their home state to open a store that would inspire people to get out into nature, and bring nature into their lives.  Daytrip Society is a resource for daytrippers of all kinds, carrying a mix of eco-friendly, utilitarian, and design items for a day of adventure.  The store leans toward eco-friendly and locally made products and also raises awareness for and donate to local nature conservatories such as the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust among others.

 

Seedling

Once upon a time, little girls were encouraged to play with tea sets and boys got to fly gliders and race cars. These days, we think kids should decide what they're interested in.
Our kits are designed to help fuel young imaginations and open new paths to discovery. Young users are invited to use their own initiative at every stage of the activity - from the materials they'll use to the ways they'll play with it. Once they start, there's no end to the possibilities young minds can come up with.