oldbazaaristanbul recently opened their first West Coast brick-and-mortar shop at The CAMP in Costa Mesa. The elevated, in-person experience is open to the public 7 days a week from 11am to 7pm. oldbazaaristanbul enjoys connecting with all women—not just parents—and intentionally empowers them to shop consciously for themselves and their homes. The address of the new shop is 2981 Bristol Street, Suite B3, Costa Mesa, California 92626.

oldbazaaristanbul was launched in 2015 as an online platform for sustainable and ethical buying decisions with an emphasis on aesthetics. The new shop offered women’s and kids’ products from brands that were making waves in sustainability, empowering parents to find everything they’re looking for—for themselves and their littles—in one chic location.

According to the founder, Gina Ozhuthual, “I saw an opening in the marketplace for women like myself, new moms who want to shop more responsibly, not only for their children but for themselves.”

The lifestyle brand and retailer, which has been featured in publications including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Architectural Digest, opened its flagship store in New Jersey in 2017.

Both the e-commerce site and East Coast shop have experienced increasing success as the brand intentionally pivots their product offerings to the needs of their loyal oldbazaaristanbul customer base.

On the opening of the new SoCal storefront, Gina shares, “I’ve been looking for years for the perfect location to serve our loyal SoCal customer base. The CAMP had everything we were looking for: Community, sustainability, accessibility from all over LA and Orange County, and a wonderful management team. We are very excited to join The CAMP and to bring BoMa to SoCal!”

According to The CAMP’s website, “The CAMP balances culture, sophistication, and functionality, blurring the boundaries between nature and the everyday bustle of life in Orange County, California.” The clean lines, natural elements, and neutral color scheme of the new oldbazaaristanbul space further extends this experience to the community, offering them an opportunity to shop brands such as Rylee & Cru, Free People, Lack of Color, Maileg, Poppie Toys, and many more. 

By offering a highly curated collection of ethically made, sustainably sourced clothing and home goods, oldbazaaristanbul takes the guesswork out of shopping consciously and fashionably for women and children.

Join the community of women who are shopping consciously for themselves and their littles by following oldbazaaristanbul on Instagram @shopbohemianmama, and discover eco-friendly, aesthetically pleasing products for women, children, and home at www.oldbazaaristanbul.com or by visiting the new location at The CAMP in Costa Mesa.

We’re pulling out the Easter baskets to fill with beautiful, sustainable Easter gifts. We’re prepping the mantle for felt garlands, the playroom for a soft flower wall. And we’re picturing how cute our little bunnies will be in fresh, spring pjs and daisy bonnets. 

We honestly can’t wait for Sunday, April 9, but we’re going to enjoy every second of filling Easter baskets with colorful Easter gifts for kids and getting our family-friendly weekend activities ready for launch. 

Speaking of family Easter activities, ours will look a bit different this year: We’re having an eggless Easter. We can think of plenty of reasons to ditch the eggs—a vegan lifestyle, the current egg shortage, that funky smell they leave in the kitchen—so we’re going for it.

We came up with some Easter kids’ activities that aren’t reliant on eggs, and we’d love to share them with you! For starters, though, let’s dig in to 2023’s best Easter gift ideas for kids’ Easter baskets. 

Read on for a step-by-step guide to filling your kids’ Easter baskets with sustainable gifts, floral and gingham pjs, party accessories, and so much more. 

How to Fill Kids’ Easter Baskets in 2023

Step 1 // Choose Your Kids’ Easter Baskets

This should come as no surprise—the most important aspect of your kids’ Easter basket is the basket, itself. Easter baskets transform a regular gift bundle into a delightful and sustainable gift experience. Consider which play activity your child enjoys the most: a pretend picnic, a trip to the farmer’s market, a hike through the forest, or a stroll with their baby doll. Our piki baskets  are ideal for a Parisian picnic, while these retro baskets (with matching styles for bohemian mamas) aesthetically house all of their farmer’s market finds. Similarly, the mini chari stays in place while kids traipse through the enchanted forest and the strolley in natural or rose is the dreamiest Easter basket for your mini mama.

Piki Baskets  // Retro Baskets // Mini Chari // Strolley in Natural or Rose

Step 2 // Pick Their Pajamas

Are your kids growing as fast as ours? It’s as if they take a developmental leap around the same time U.S. clocks spring forward. Don’t you wish you could slow down time? Since that’s not an option, we suggest making the most of every moment with Easter themed pjs for babies, toddlers, kids—and yourself. You’ll find adorable bunny options in blue and pink, as well as gingham prints for your dapper fellows and posh little ones—and for the flower-obsessed, this spring floral print is an absolute must. Your kids will love snatching these Easter pajamas from their Easter baskets, and you’ll love seeing them in bedtime threads that actually fit!

 Bunny PJs // Gingham PJs // Floral PJs // Mommy PJs

Step 3 // Play to Their Creative Side

Engage kids' creativity by continuing to fill your kids’ Easter baskets with craft supplies and pretend play toys. We’re enamored with this DIY wand and flower crown craft kit from Meri Meri, which pairs wonderfully with an Easter activity like bunny embroidery! Watch them become busy bees while decorating with Easter stickers, or let them loose on the back patio with these new handmade sidewalk chalks in bunny, macaron, or alphabet shapes. 

Step 4 // Add a Bunny Stuffie or Baby Doll

This might be (read: definitely is) our favorite category of Easter gifts for toddlers and kids: Stuffies and Baby Dolls. We are dying over these new bunnies from Cuddle + Kind, and each purchase provides meals to a North American family in need. This therapist-designed narwhal will help your child with problem-solving skills (in an aesthetically Easter pastel hue), and this cozy dinkum lion pip is perfect for your wild ones. Need a soft and soothing plush for little hands, this new bunny from Maileg will bring a calming presence to your youngest Easter babies. 

 New Bunnies from Cuddle + Kind // Therapist-Designed Narwhal Kin // Cozy Dinkum Lion Pip // New Bunnies from Maileg

Step 4 // Fill in the Nooks & Crannies

Follow your heart for this final step of filling your kids’ Easter baskets. In our opinions, an Easter appropriate pair of bunny ears is essential, and these organic cotton shirts (with matching headbands and dresses for dollies) will keep them neutral and on-trend at their next playdate. Kids are sure to go wild for the surprise carrots (with a fluffy chick, temporary tattoos, and a joke inside), and we imagine they won’t be hopping far without this very chic, plush bunny bag. The options are endless for filling in the gaps in your Easter baskets, and we hope you’ll find everything you desire in our Easter collection for kids, babies, toddlers, and mamas. 

 Bunny Ears // Organic Cotton Shirts // Surprise Carrots // Daisy Bonnet

Easter Activities That Don’t Require Eggs

As promised, we want to share several egg-less Easter activities for your family in case you’re taking this holiday off-script, too! Here’s a non-exhaustive list, but feel free to get creative on your own and sculpt an Easter extravaganza that fits the unique passions of your kids and babies!

1. Go on a nature hunt for smooth stones and then decorate them with paint, glitter, or these decorative Easter egg tattoos.

2. Plan a trip to the park with friends! If possible, go a bit early to set up these bunnies, creating a maze through the park. The kids will work on their observation skills and have a blast searching for the gingham clues!

3. Have a crafting party! Sit down for some sewing with the bunny embroidery kit and then get to work on a DIY flower crown! You can use fresh flowers from your yard or enjoy this flower crown craft kit from our Easter collection. 

4. Put on a puppet show! Make your own from craft supplies at home or pick up this organic cotton bunny puppet to play out all kinds of silly scenarios. 

5. Use natural dyes on bandanas—not eggs—to enjoy the transformation to fun colors with sustainable practices! You can find instructions for experimenting with turmeric, black beans, onion skins, and avocado pits from various online crafters.

6. Bake a vegan cake together—or use wooden eggs for your pretend cake with this Bunny Hop Mixer Set. 

7. Go on a family bike ride—with brand new bikes for extra fun! 

8. Make a fruit plate in the shape of an Easter egg! Encourage kids to get creative with colors and patterns while filling in an oval shape. 

9. Play some outdoor games! Fun for kids of all ages, croquet, bocce, and corn hole are a few of our faves (They can also be played indoors!).

10. Go on an Easter Egg Hunt for treasure eggs! Choose from gold-coated, egg-shaped sidewalk chalk or plush bunnies in sparkly paper eggs.

Ready to try out some of these Easter egg-less activities? We’d love to hear how they go! Tag us on social @shopbohemianmama to share how you and your kids are embracing Easter 2023!

In addition to offering a curated collection of sustainable, bohemian brands, we’re proud to announce oldbazaaristanbul Pre-Loved, our new resale site! With oldbazaaristanbul Pre-Loved you can shop gently used oldbazaaristanbul items — and sell your preloved BoMa purchases for cash or credit back to our site. We’re so excited to offer another way for you to live sustainably, effortlessly.

How will you celebrate Earth Day today? Some of our team’s suggestions include: spending time in nature, planting seeds with your children, going for a walk to pick up some trash, or cooking a meal with fresh food from your local market. If you’re in the shopping mood (we always are), browse our collection of sustainable favs from our shop! Whether you’re shopping new or pre-loved, we hope you’ll take a moment to honor earth day with us.

Our Earth Day Picks

Our Women's Tank in Pink Sand will look cute on you! This 100% organic cotton cropped luxe rib tank paired with the matching High-waisted Wide Leg Pant is our go-to ensemble for that cute laid-back look this season.

Move into the new season in the Giselle Ankle Dress | Floral by Cleobella! Made of 100% Ecovero Viscose, this show-stopper features ruffled shoulder details, smocked and lined bodice, beautiful floral print, and pockets!

This mini backpack from one of our favorite sustainable brands, Rylee & Cru, has a zipper main compartment, front and side pockets for extra snacks and gadgets, and shoulder straps and handles for any way your little one wants to carry it. 

Made from 100% certified organic cotton, this velvety soft sleeveless jumpsuit sports wood buttons down the chest, and hidden snaps along inseam for easy changing. Featuring out 'suns' all over print on ocre.

Pack your food in this safe and non-toxic, reusable food bag for kids and adults. Fully machine washable and easy to clean. Rinseable, tested food-safe lining. Sustainably and ethically made with organic + recycled materials. We love that it can be used hundreds of times and replaces single-use plastic bags!

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Mommy & Me Lounge Bundle – Turmeric is the perfect bundle to be chic and lounge together! 

Mom:

The Long Sleeve Lounge Knot Top in soft lightweight terry features a tie-front top with slight peasant sleeves. Matches perfectly with our Cropped Lounge Pant featuring the same lightweight terry featuring a wide-leg pant with side pockets for all-day wear.

Littles:

Our Littles Organic Lounge Dress features a long sleeve knee-length dress, the little one will definitely enjoy relaxing in this dress. Can be worn to bed or out with a pair of cowboy boots!

Upgrade your basket

The Easter basket is an essential part of celebrating Easter. Luckily, there are a handful of ways to swap out plastic basics for environmentally friendly must-haves when creating your easter basket — starting with the basket itself! We know how easy it is to last-minute purchase a cheap plastic easter basket at the dollar store or Target. So convenient but so crumby for our planet. 

Instead, consider planning ahead and purchasing an all-natural basket that you can reuse year after year. Any Easter basket that can double as a toy or decor after the holiday is a win in our book! Check out our oldbazaaristanbul exclusive Bunny Ears Organic Cotton Bag, as a part of our Playtime Deluxe Bundle, and also includes our Organic Cotton Bunny Puppet, Eggcellent Crew Neck Long Sleeve Organic Cotton Shirt, and a matching outfit for Dollie — now you’re Easter shopping is just about done! 

Fill it full of fun

Now that you have your eco-friendly basket, we need to fill it! Traditionally, (especially if you're a child of the 80s) Easter baskets have been filled with plastic ‘grass’ to add some filler. This junk is an environmentalist’s worst enemy. It doesn’t recycle easily and often sits in a landfill forever — or it becomes a hazard to an animal, like a bird trying to build a nest. 0/10, we do not recommend plastic Easter grass. So, what can you use instead? Tissue paper, colorful cloth napkins, or a shredded grass alternative made from recycled paper, wood, or plants are great options that are much more environmentally friendly.

The grass isn’t the only plastic that ends up in Easter baskets. Ditch the department store dollar aisle toys that won’t last the season for a gift they’ll never forget — like our exclusive oldbazaaristanbul Littles Dollie & Me Bundle, which includes our Littles Organic Lounge Dress in Sage with a matching outfit for their Dollie. For the littlest littles, fill their basket with quality, organic gifts they will love (and you will too!) We love this Mushie Lion Teether, made from 100% non-toxic, food-grade silicone.

Egg-ceptional Easter eggs

Of course, it wouldn’t be Easter without the eggs! Dyeing eggs is a family favorite activity in preparation for Easter. Choose sustainably sourced eggs in recyclable packaging for minimal environmental impact. When it comes to dyeing Easter eggs beautiful colors for decoration, opt out of the store-bought kits and search natural egg dyes recipes online! Purple cabbage, red and yellow onion skins, and shredded beets are just a few of the foods you can use to take a more natural approach to coloring Easter eggs. 

Once your eggs are dyed (and eaten) — you can add the naturally colored eggshells to compost or soil! Eggshells add necessary calcium for plants to build cell walls. Eggshells can even be used as a pest deterrent in your garden. We love gardening with kids, it’s a fun way to give them a sense of purpose and responsibility — plus who doesn’t love getting dirty! Use your leftover cardboard egg carton from Easter to start an herb garden with your little. If your little is one of those kids who doesn’t like to get dirty, they can pretend with this fun Garden Wheelbarrow Set — while you put those eggshells to use.

Last but not least, treat yourself

Children look forward to Easter for the bunny, the treats, and the basket. Adults? We’re thrilled to ditch our Winter decor for Spring! Having a more sustainable holiday starts at home – and we have the bundles to kick-start your Spring decor swap. Hop on over to our Brunch Bundles, which include a decorative block and tea towel in classic and colorful designs. Can’t choose just one? Our Brunch Deluxe Bundle includes two delightful designs. 

The opportunities truly are endless when it comes to making Easter (or any holiday) more eco-friendly — and your kid will thank you for it! Small steps today can make a big impact on our planet later. Want more? Shop our Easter Collection for even more eco-friendly Easter ideas, featuring outfits, toys, decor & more!