It might be a little different this year, but thankfully I shop early so I had a lot of stuff set aside. Others are available via Instacart or Target Pick Up.
My kids are older, but they still like receiving Easter baskets and honestly, I still like giving them. Since they are older, it can be trickier finding items to put in the basket, but I've found some things that I know they'll enjoy.
For a teen boy, well, it's rather simple: they like to eat, so stuff the basket with food. I know some people are anti-candy, but we are not. It's Easter. It's time for candy in my eyes. (Also, I'm intrigued by the Froot Loop sweets. I'll have to sneak a bite.)
I also suggest gift cards! My son plays Xbox so I got him this:
Also, as you see above, I got him a Mario plush toy because he loves Mario stuff!
So basically: teen boys like food! If all you do is fill it with food and cash, they'll be happy.
Next up is for a Teen Girl.
Teen Girls are all about makeup and fashion. Well, some are. I wasn't. I was into books and learning about the Titanic. But my daughter is all about makeup and fashion and many of her friends are too.
This is why I picked up some makeup items.
Teen Girls can also be self-conscious about acne, so I included this:
And yes, she also got candy and chocolate. Plus gum. Gum is always popular for middle school kids:
Again, if all you have is cash and candy, teen girls will be pleased with that as well!
So do your kids still get baskets? Or if you don't have kids, do you get baskets from your parents?
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ReplyDeleteI have a passion for all who are boxes and baskets and I must say that this contains the best ideas especially if it is aimed at boys and not children.
Really good ideas! Keeping it simple but effective. I hope you have a beautiful Easter with your family!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea. So no, we can't go out and do stuff like this right now, but I forgot that you can do Instacart and Target pick up for such things. For some reason I thought it was just for essentials. Great reminder. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThese are all great suggestions! Thankfully, I was able to do in-store pickup for our basket candy, then bought a digital Starbucks gift card for my teen daughter that I'll tuck in there with the candy. Cash is definitely always welcome too if you can't get out to the stores. I've never met a teen who didn't get excited for a cash money gift!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the Easter basket filled with items that are useful rather than lots of sweet treats that are unhealthy . Gift cards are always well received as is cash.
ReplyDeleteI have yet to think of the Easter baskets. I think I need to start getting creative with this as I am not shopping
ReplyDeleteThese are some amazing ideas for easter goodies for teens!!! what a weird time we're in! quarantine easter!
ReplyDeleteThese goodies are absolutely wonderful! For sure, every kid will love them.. <3
ReplyDeleteThat Biore charcoal line is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI am grateful for those amazing ideas! I have a preteen and a teenager son. I think the charcoal acne scrub is what my son needs the most!
ReplyDeleteI had the hardest time coming up with Easter basket goodies for my boys, ages 8, 15,17, and 21. Of course, lots of candy and snacks. And then I ended up doing some really nice flip flops and t-shirts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute easter basket idea! I love the ideas here and the xbox gift card is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I really want the Mario banana plushie! I'm a bit of a gaming nerd so I'd have to go with the fellas basket if I was that age!
ReplyDeleteOh these are so cute! My nephew opened the basket that I sent him yesterday and he loved it - especially the candy!
ReplyDeleteOur teen son doesn't get an Easter basket anymore, but he still gets chocolate Easter bunnies. Me too, actually. :) -LYNNDEE
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to find the right gifts for teenagers, there are so many good ideas here!
ReplyDeleteKids today are so lucky! We only got chocolate eggs and jelly beans. Jelly Belly were the best!!
ReplyDeleteGreat choices! I agree, while I don't think the baskets should be ALL candy, this is the time for candy lol After all, Easter is when some of the best candy comes out - mini eggs, cream eggs, chocolate bunnies, etc. That's got to mean something, right?
ReplyDeleteThese are all such great ideas! I have a boy and a girl, so perfect, I am doing last minute shopping today!!
ReplyDeleteThese are excellent ideas! My kids are still pretty young, my oldest an 8 year old, but these will be helpful soon! Hope you have a great easter!
ReplyDeleteCute baskets! My kids don't eat candy at all. They are teenagers too so it can be hard! Great idea with the mascara and face mask, my daughter would definitely like those too.
ReplyDeleteThese ideas are perfect for teens! I love stuffing Easter baskets.
ReplyDeleteI love these ideas for easter baskets for teens. I was out yesterday looking for candy because we're celebrating easter and a 10th birthday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for these great ideas! I put some food, Easter treats and acne products. My daughters loved it so much!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! I love making Easter baskets! I was still making baskets for my kids in college!
ReplyDeleteWell done for your teens! It may seem like a cop out, but I didn't even put together baskets this year for my littles. Easter isn't a big thing for us from the secular holiday side, and when quarantine is over, I think we'll be celebrating otherwise!
ReplyDeleteMy younger brother would love an XBOX card. Good idea!
ReplyDeleteThese are such great ideas! I just did our basket shopping and thought it would be so easy. Then I got to the store and was LOST! Thanks for such a useful guide!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet Mom to make up baskets even though the kids are older. I know they will appreciate the effort and enjoy the baskets.
ReplyDeleteThere are some really great ideas here. I really love the mask. Excellent ideas.
ReplyDeleteThis is really nice and thoughtful, Ours is a young family and I'm thinking of building some family tradition with my kid. Thanks for this.
ReplyDeleteThese are all really cool Easter basket ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love all these ideas. Can't wait for Easter. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love these suggestions. The Reese's peanut butter eggs are great. We just got some today!
ReplyDeleteMy nephews and nieces need these things and I am sure they will be happy receiving these kind of gifts for Easter. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh that xbox card is a great idea, I was thinking what else can I add to our basket, headed to shop for one right now
ReplyDeleteThese are some wonderful Easter basket goodies for a teen, my son would love this too! I need to make one for Easter
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful ideas for an Easter basket. My daughters are both preteens. I know they'd love these items too.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Teenagers can be hard for Easter Baskets but this is such fun stuff. I'm sure your kids will love it.
ReplyDeleteLove these ideas! Teenagers are always a little harder to buy for!
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy to fill baskets for little ones, but I struggle with ideas for teens. Thanks so much for all the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI am doing some last minute shopping for my kids, and these are all great options!
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas. They will definitely love Tic Tac. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful easter basket goodies I don't have teen boy.my kids are younger ones.
ReplyDeleteFor me Easter is spending time with family and friends and having great meals together. I think it is unfortunate that marketers around the world have turned it into another materialistic day just to get people to buy things.
ReplyDeleteI super love the idea! I've been thinking of what to include in our basket. Thank you for sharing.
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