That about does it for essentials. There are plenty of "extras" that you can get too!

You'll want to make sure bunny has plenty of challenging activities and toys for mental stimulation so that he/she doesn't get bored! Boredom can lead to depression and/or excessive destruction.

It's important to realize that your bunny's behavior is usually motivated by one of three things:

1. A natural need and inclination to chew and dig. 2. A need to communicate in non-verbal ways. 3. The social structure as seen by rabbits, which all members of family relate to them by way of "pecking order."

These three basics of rabbit behavior are motivation behind their actions. I highly recommend visiting following web sites and reading articles to learn more detailed information about your new friend. I found them all extremely helpful!

1. http://www.bunnyrabbits.org/bunnylove/bunnytraining.htm 2. http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/litter.html

So, if you've thought about adding a furry new member to your family, go for it! Your kids will love it and this will definitely be one Easter they won't forget!

Puppets Make puppets out of socks, paper bags, felt, cloth, or popsicle sticks. Make a stage and tell stories. Get out video camera and capture your child's brilliance!

Musical Instruments Whether your musical instruments are home-made with a comb and wax paper or store bought, making music is a wonderful way to spend day. Teach your child that music can be made from anything, from an old oatmeal container, to scratching two pieces of sandpaper together. Go on a walk and just listen to sounds of world -- music is everywhere in our lives.

Dress-up Clothes Get out old prom dresses, big hats, shirts and ties, old Halloween costumes (or buy extra pieces after Halloween for year-round fun!). Bring out a box of costumes and watch shows with your children as stars. Keep a camera handy to capture fun. Also, keep an eye on pets. Cats don't always appreciate wearing a sombrero. Trust me, I have scars to prove it!

Doll-houses There is nothing more fun than watching your child make up stories as family members move around in a doll house. Plus, if it is a wooden dollhouse, there is added benefit of decorating it with some wallpaper scraps and carpet remnants! Your dollhouse could be a family heirloom if you put enough love into it.

In Kitchen Kids love to play Kitchen, whether it is mixing air, or getting to play with food. Give your child a great time by giving them safe kitchen utensils to play with in bathtub. Mixing, pouring, and scooping bubbles and water entertains my children long enough for them to look pruny. Or for a fun alternative, give them puffed rice cereal and some bowls and utensils on kitchen floor. Just plan to vacuum afterwards as there'll be quite a wonderful mess!