Great Easter Gifts that Support the Shire

You may have been a bit distracted, so for whoever needs to hear this, it’s just over a week until Easter! But before you rush off to the supermarket to purchase mass-produced bunnies, take a read through our list below.

All of the small business listed are based in the Sutherland Shire, or a stone’s throw from it. Their artisanal chocolate and fresh baked goods are lovingly hand-made and their sweets are hand-packed. 

Rather buy your kids an Easter gift they can keep instead of eat? You’ll find small, local businesses offering Easter-themed toys, accessories, games and crafts on our list too.

Almost all of the below businesses will also offer delivery so you can avoid venturing out.

CHOCOLATES AND LOLLIES

• Essenze – A huge selection of hand-made novelty Easter chocolates that you can view online. Available for pick-up from their Caringbah store or home-delivery.
• Adora Handmade Chocolates – Gorgeous gourmet chocolates (including some vegan options)that can be viewed at their new Oatley store or online. Delivery available.
• Nina’s Chocolates – Drop in to their Gymea shop-front to select from their large gourmet Easter chocolates range.
• Evathea’s Treats – Delivers boxes of chocolates and sweets all over Sydney. Check out her range on Instagram and DM her to ask about a custom box.
• Love Lolly – Custom Easter lolly jars that are selling fast! Delivered in approx. 2 business days within Sydney metro areas.
• My Sweet Box – Sending out boxes full of Easter chocolates, hot cross buns, donuts and lollies
• Shire Sweets and Gifts – The largest range of lollies and Easter chocolates is at this Engadine store. Shop via Facebook and get your goods delivered.

BISCUITS

• Kristie Kreations – Paint your own cookie kits and beautiful Easter biscuits available for delivery..Simply purchase via Instagram DM/phone call.
• Anne Marie Molloy Cookies – Fabulous Easter cookie packs ready to eat or decorate. Check them out on Instagram and call to order for Australia-wide delivery.
• Clever Cookie AU – Want completely custom-made gifts? Get in touch quickly!
• Helen Bakes Cakes – Beautifully-boxed Easter biscuit gift packs (biscuits). Find them on Instagram.
• Cakes by Capes – Gluten-free small and large Easter boxes of cupcakes and chocolates available for delivery.
• Cake and Sprinkles – Delicious Easter cupcakes, biscuits and cookie decorating kits that can be delivered within the Sutherland Shire.

CAKES AND CUPCAKES

• Sprinkles and Cream Cakery – The sweetest Easter cupcakes are selling out fast.
• Bec Bakes Cronulla – Full Easter range being released this weekend. Pick up from Caringbah or get weekend delivery.
• Baked beauties Sydney – A delightful range of macarons, cupcakes and cookies as well as Easter-themed cupcake decorating kits. They’re offering free delivery on Holy Thursday or Easter Saturday.
• Two good cupcakes – Easter packs of cookies and cupcakes come with free delivery in the Sutherland Shire.

NON-EDIBLE GIFT IDEAS

• Toothless – These hand-sewn cuddly toys are made in Cronulla and can be customised with your child’s name. Pick an Easter design (or Bluey or Trolls if you prefer!) Delivered direct to you.
• Regallo – In addition to Easter cookie boxes and biscuit pops there are sweet Easter plates and cups, prints, cards and toys.
• By Lauren Nicole – Grab this special Easter Sensory Squish kit while stocks last.
• Molly and Jack Online – Bunny books, headbands, accessories and toys make beautiful Easter gifts and can all be bought online.
• Funky Planet – Though not Easter-themed, purchasing one of these craft packs would be a fabulous addition to some eggs, which would also support a local business that has had to shut their doors temporarily.

Thank you for supporting small businesses in the Shire. We hope you have a lovely Easter with your family, no matter how you choose to acknowledge it.