Sure, candy is fun, but these specialty Easter basket ideas for teens are guaranteed to put a smile on their face
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Now that the Easter decorations are in full bloom and meal plans are coming together for Easter dinner, it’s time to start thinking about Easter baskets for kids (and adults!). While the kiddos tend to be easy to shop for, Easter baskets for teens are a different story. How do you find age-appropriate stuffers they’ll actually like? Lucky for you, we’ve curated the best teen-approved gifts to fill their basket. Read on for our recommendations.
The Best Easter Basket for Trendy Teens
For teens who are always on top of the trends, you can’t go wrong with social media-famous items to fill their Easter baskets. Start with a personalized bag they’ll be excited to show off. Then, look for practical yet chic everyday essentials like a belt bag, pretty claw hair clips and a lip balm that everyone’s talking about. Brighten it up with these flower slippers and bunny spa headband that complement their morning and evening routine. Don’t forget to round out the basket with the best Easter candy!
The Best Easter Basket for Movie Lovers
Just because it’s called an Easter basket doesn’t mean it has to be traditional—or even be in a basket. Sometimes the best Easter basket ideas for teens lean into their hobbies. For the teen who’s on their way to becoming a film critic, movie director or actor, this is the ultimate Easter gift. Go for a novelty popcorn bowl as the basket, and fill it with all the goodies like a microwave popper, movie theater butter and kernels and seasonings for experimentation. Inspire their next flick with a bucket list movies scratch-off poster. And don’t forget the movie chocolates for watching Easter movies! (Candy is a great Easter egg stuffer, too!)
The Best Easter Basket for Aspiring Chefs
Whether your teen is a trusty sous chef or is always experimenting with a new TikTok recipe, these Easter gifts are sure to delight the aspiring cook or baker. Skip the traditional basket and go for a large bowl like Rachael Ray’s “garbage bowl” that doubles as a mixing bowl, scrap bowl and serving bowl all in one. Foodie finds like these cheeky avocado toast socks and Easter egg mini waffle maker make fun Easter basket stuffers, complemented by practical kitchenware like these colorful whisks. Complete their basket with none other than the As Cooked on TikTok cookbook and a bagel-making kit to take their skills to the next level.
The Best Easter Basket for Music Fans
Teen Easter basket ideas that’ll be music to their ears? A music lover’s-themed basket, of course! Seriously though, music is the way to a teen’s heart, and these gifts are guaranteed to put a smile on their face whether they make their own beats or music is like therapy for them. Start with a rope basket, then add accessories like an AirPods case that clips onto keychains and a portable speaker for enjoying their favorite artists with their friends. These playing cards help them brush up on their music icons while always having a fun activity in their back pocket. Top it off with some rockin’ Easter candy and a music game the whole family will enjoy.
The Best Easter Basket for the “Hard to Shop for” Teen
We get it, some teens are really hard to shop for. When it’s difficult to get a read on their interests, opt for practical finds they can take anywhere and arrange ’em inside a rope basket that doubles as bedroom storage. Start with lip balm and ultra comfy socks that give back. Add some excitement with a portable speaker that’ll carry them into college and an Easter-themed Lego set, because, well, who doesn’t love Legos? It’s not Easter without a sweet little treat, and these Nutella biscuits are something new for them to try.
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FAQ
How do you make an Easter basket for an older child?
As your kids grow up and evolve, so do their interests. But you can still curate a grown-up Easter basket full of things they love. Consider stocking up on little things that fit in a basket. Books, makeup, snacks, socks and toiletries are go-to fillers that never disappoint. Or you could opt for a themed basket (like the ones listed above) and grab goodies that fuel their hobbies like baking, knitting or playing video games.
How do you make Easter fun for older kids?
Odds are, your teenager loves the memories of childhood Easter traditions just as much as you do. So why not keep them going? Consider a grown-up Easter egg hunt with eggs that are filled with small amounts of cash or small goodies. You can also engage in crafts like egg dyeing and decorating, if they’re still into it. And you can never go wrong with gifting a personalized Easter basket gift.
What age do you stop giving Easter baskets?
There’s no right or wrong answer here. For most parents, there’s no age that’s too old for Easter baskets. Instead of cutting them out altogether, evolve what’s inside to better suit the needs and interests of your kid. (Some Redditors report receiving Easter baskets from their parents well into their 30s—and beyond!) Of course, it’s always best to keep communication open with your child to make sure they’re still interested in participating in traditions. But as long as they’re into it, there’s no reason not to keep the simple joys alive with creative Easter ideas for teens.
