It's the obvious choice for a great Easter gift that will be well received by anyone with a sweet tooth - but how about sourcing something locally produced in your own region or giving a chocolate gift that is a little more unusual and quirky?

Lick The Spoon who produce their chocolate creations in Wiltshire have a truly sumptuous collection of Easter treats including some rather splendid eggs decorated with designs ranging from funky polka dots to stunning filigree patterns. Visit www.lickthespoon.co.uk to view their entire collection.

Rococo Chocolates, www.rococochocolates.com have some fab quirky shaped chocolates that are a little less conventional by name but taste just as great! We love Jersey New Potatoes with Mint (£8.50 per gift bag), Quail Eggs (£8.50 per gift bag), the hand painted Milk Chocolate Cow (£6.80) and Busy Ladybirds (£3.95 per box). If you spend £20 or more then Rococo Chocolates will give you a free gift cube of Hunting Bunny Foiled Eggs worth £4.25,simplyenter"Mumsknowsbest" customer' into the comments section of their website when ordering.

Nigel Rumsey, founder of Rumseys Chocolaterie, has been creating hand made chocolates since 1991. Offering his chocolate treats online at www.rumseys.co.uk, take a look to choose from the impressive selection available. Ideal for younger children we love the fun Easter shaped chocolates presented in a gift bag priced at £5.50 or the solid chocolate teddy moulds (available in white, milk and dark chocolate) £6.50 each. Mums and Grandmas will love the Chocolate Basket with Rose and Violet Creams £10.50 and the Dulche De Leche with Mini Eggs £9.50 will go down a treat with kids of all ages. Rumseys are also openinga new school of chocolate 'The Cocoa Pod' which is an exciting new venture for them and they would like to invite everyone to the opening on 9 April and give MumKnowsBest readers a £10 voucher off a childrens party booked at the Cocoa Pod for a minimum of 6 children.

And if you prefer to drink your chocolate than nibble it, check out Whittard of Chelsea for a magnificent array of hot chocolate drinks with flavours to suit every taste. We personally adore their Luxury White Hot Chocolate £5 for a 400g tub. Made with cocoa butter originating in the Ivory Coast, it is fabulously creamy and doesn't contain any caffeine making it the perfect indulgent bedtime drink for adults and children alike.

With a host of other curious flavours on offer Whittard's top 3 are Ginger Hot Chocolate, Aztec Chilli Hot Chocolate and Caramel Hot Chocolate.Visit www.whittard.co.ukand receive a 25% discount off your first order, free delivery for orders over £30 and a free Easter egg when you buy any full priced mug, just enter Discount Code: MKB9.

For suppliers of locally produced chocolates try -

• Dore Valley Chocolates in Peterchurch, Herefordshire - www.dorevalleychocolates.co.uk
• Cooks of Swanton at Feltwell (nr Brandon), Suffolk - call0845 6801604 and quote MumKnowsBestto receive a 10% discounton your orders or visitwww.cookschocolates.co.uk
• Hadleigh Maid Chocolates, Hadleigh, Suffolk - www.hadleighmaid.com
• Linden Lady Chocolates in Essex - www.lindenlady.com

And For Something A Little Less Chocolatey.....

If you're looking for a gift that isn't chocolate related this Easter then East of India have a stunning selection available. Highlights from their spring range include the Boxed Egg & Cup with Crochet Bunny Egg Cosy, the very cute Rabbit Soap in a bag and the boxed Wooden Egg & Cup. Or why not decorate your own egg tree with their pretty wooden eggs on strings available in a variety of colours and designs. East of India have stockists throughout the UK, our favourite is www.gingerinteriors.co.uk.

For a gift that grows and lasts significantly longer than a choccie egg why not take a look at The Gluttonous Gardener for a fantastic selection of foodie and gardening gifts. Lovingly hand packed in their own unique wooden crates, they have presents suitable for all your loved ones which can be sent to your recipient on a date of your choice. We love The Berry Box £60, Give A Fig £35, Round The Mulberry Bush £62 and The Lavender Lover's Crate £48. And if you know someone expecting something to arrive under the gooseberry bush over Easter, this company may have just the thing to congratulate the proud parents or grandparents! Visit www.glut.co.uk to take a look at their full range of products.

Marmite - love it or hate it - is a British classic! If you know someone that is in the "love it" camp then we may just have found the perfect Easter gift for them. Marmite have a fab new pop art range of kitchen items which includes this rather stylish set of porcelain egg cups (£11.99 for a set of 4). Other items in the collection include mugs, plates, storage tins, coasters and place mats. Items are available at National Trust shops and at independent retailers nationwide. For stockists please call 01454 299100. Or visit www.marmiteshop.co.uk

TheDisney Store are offeringfree personalisationon Soft Toy Easter Eggs,you can choose fromWinnie the Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and Roosat in their own soft eggwith a name of your choice embroideredon it. This toy comes zipped up with only the feet sticking outto give the receiver a clue - they are very cute and will last longer than chocolate. Visit www.disneystore.co.uk to order your egg, you must order by 03 April to allow time for persnalisation.

A Teafuser Starter Pack from Rington's is a refreshing gift idea for grown-ups, this pack is the perfect way to introducesomeone to loose leaf teas and infusionswith a selection of 6 different kinds of their most popular loose leaf teas to start using straight awayin the teafuser. The Teafuser Starter Pack is £12.95 from Ringtons.