ETHICALLY MADE EASTER BASKET GIFT GUIDE FOR MOMS

Because kids aren't the only ones who deserve a treat from the Easter bunny, moms (and anyone caring for children!) can get in on the fun too.

BASKET

A cute take on a non-traditional Easter basket is to fill something she'll use again and again (like this soft as butter leather tote) with thoughtful, smaller items. This one is oversized and works for all seasons. (The less expensive version in pale pink canvas is here.) Other vessel options that double as gifts: a market basket, straw bag, or cute backpack.

FILLER IDEAS

Water bottle so she'll never have to reach for a plastic bottle again. This one is insulated, making drinks ice cold for 24 hrs, plus it has a straw lid attachment which is a make-or-break feature on water bottles for me. It's made responsibly and gives back to state parks. The one I have is the 32oz and how I feel about that size is like Goldilocks: not too big or too small, just perfect.

Outfit. I love this adorable spring romper by Matter. They have a cool transparent makers process, employing artisans in India. If you have a daughter this little girls dress can be worn for multiple years, as a dress, then tunic, then tank. More info here.

Leather stash clutch. I have this one in multiple colors, I think it combines the best of both form and function. It's roomy enough for my wallet, keys, phone, and it's so nice to travel light and just grab this instead of a purse when I'm out without the baby.

Reusable, well designed grocery bags (great for non-grocery items too!) Cutest colors and prints, ethically made, well priced, and they hold up to 50 lbs while still storing/folding into tiny pockets. Adorable new plant prints for spring are here and here.

Flowers. Bonus point for ones from your local farmers market.

Ideas for extra little items: nail polish/lip balm/lip gloss/chocolates/pedicure gift certificate.

Pack all your tinys in reusable, zippered pouches, for cute packaging that will get extra use. (I use these for organizing diapers and wipes in a big tote. Spring colors here and here.)

Top with colorful tissue paper or plastic pastel Easter eggs.

Hopefully this will spark some ideas. Mother's Day is just around the corner and any of these would make a cute gift basket for that as well.

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BEAUTY FINDS AS OF LATE

Blush is my favorite makeup product (if we're not counting eyelash extensions) and I wear it daily. Beauty Counter makes this cream one, and it's great. A bright pop of pink, easy to blend formula, strong pigment, and no chemicals.

This whitening program is an at-home version of one you'd get in the dentist's office. It works with custom fit trays, that you take the molds of yourself, and I like that it whitens even the far back teeth, something I always wished the over the counter whitening strips could do. See a before and after here and a video demo here. They're also hosting a giveaway of one whitening set! Just comment on this post to be entered to win.

This eyelash growth serum is a more natural version of the standard one. Since I wear eyelash extensions, my real eyelashes seems so sparse without them, so I've been using this one by Plume to try to help give them a boost and I've already noticed a difference. It works on brows too, so I've started using it there and they're starting to fill in more. Hooray for a much needed natural product in this department.

I'm always on the hunt for a good, natural deodorant. I recently discovered PiperWai and have been impressed. The charcoal works to absorb, not just mask, and the scent is heavenly and spa-like. In my experience, the ones that come in a jar seem to work better than the stick versions.

Coconut Oil. So many uses for this, but I like it as a face and body moisturizer (a great natural moisturizer for babies too!) especially in the winter.

My Clarisonic Skin Brush still gets so much use even after years of having it.

THREE FALL FASHION FINDS WORTH MENTIONING

Update: Loyal Hana is running a special Thanksgiving sale this weekend! 40% off Friday November 25th through Monday November 28th with the code ALLIE40. Happy shopping!

My basic fall/winter uniform consists of dark skinny jeans, a sweater, and ankle boots. Bonus points if my top can be nursing friendly. I strategically added three fall fashion pieces to my wardrobe that are worth a share.

This convertible vest by Seamly. You may recognize the brand from my maternity capsule, I featured a vest and a wrap by this company in that post. What is so great about this vest is that it comes with three attachable pieces and hidden zippers, turning it into a jacket with sleeves and also longer in length. It's ethically minded and was funded on Kickstarter. See some of the cool ways to style it here. (PSA: they're running a huge 50% off sale currently to make way for new inventory, including a similar multi-option style dress in 2017!)

This is a nursing friendly sweater with hidden zippers. Genius. By Loyal Hana, another company I featured in my maternity capsule (you might recognize the red buffalo check shirt I've worn constantly this fall and all over Instagram).

Love the weight and feel of this sweater.

This checkered top is nursing friendly in two ways: either by the buttons down the front or by the hidden zippers, in the same style as in the black sweater. It's also by Loyal Hana, and the fabric feels like a silky and fancy but is machine washable (needed as a mom, right?)

Jeans pictured are Madewell.

Shared in partnership with Madewell, Seamly, and Loyal Hana.

Thank you Talitha Photography for the photos in this post.