I’ve rounded up a list of ideas your teen boys will love in their Easter Baskets. These simple Easter Basket Ideas For Teens will be well received by your teen, specifically teen boys.
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Easter Basket Ideas For Teens
Did you know Easter is the new Christmas?
I don’t know when this trend started, but I’ve noticed that parents went all out on Easter baskets over the past few Easter holidays.
Growing up, our Easter consisted of going to church on Sunday morning, followed by an Easter feast.
The only thing we received as a “gift” was a new Easter dress and maybe a few pieces of candy. Maybe.
Once we started having the boys, I fell into the Easter trap. The trap to celebrate Easter with baskets, candy, and pastel-colored egg hunts.
I would fill the boys’ Easter baskets up with small toys, candy, and a new movie during the earlier years.
The night before Easter, I would create a chocolate egg trail starting from their bedroom leading to their Easter baskets.
They would wake up excited, ready to see what the Easter Bunny brought them.
Easter baskets are the new Christmas stockings
As our boys got older, the wonderful feeling of believing in the Easter Bunny went by the wayside. Innocence lost, right?
They still expected to celebrate Easter, and I had to find unique ways to get creative beyond just candy.
So, I started thinking about video games, gadgets, age-appropriate books, basically the items most boys would want in their Easter baskets.
More specifically, what do my boys want in their Easter baskets?
No more childish things
Although the twins are now 14, they have hit the “I’m a teen, and I don’t believe in the Easter Bunny, but I still expect something” stage.
They’d lament the whole Easter basket phase is a “kid thing,” yet, still want “gifts.”
I have tried to steer my way out of treating Easter like a second Christmas.
But I love holidays, and I’m a sucker for making sure their childhood is magical and extraordinary.
Like snowflakes, no Easter basket is the same
You have to have candy in every Easter basket, but what else?
I have you covered if you’re stumped on what tweens and teen boys want in their Easter baskets.
Along with input from our boys, we put together a list of spot-on Easter basket gift ideas.
Some of the ideas on this list may be too grand for an Easter gift, but I know some parents like to keep it simple, while others want to go all out.
There is no right or wrong way regarding what goes into your child’s basket.
At the end of the day, as long as you meet your child’s basic needs and love them, they won’t be disappointed.
Wait, who are we kidding? Enjoy!
Drum roll, please!
The Most Incredible Teen & Tween Boy’s Easter Basket Essential Must-Have List EVER!
Socks. Yes, socks. My boys love socks as gift ideas (this will also work for Christmas and birthday gifts). You can go with basic socks or an athletic pair. Either way, they will love this Easter basket idea.
T-Shirt. My boys wear a lot of brand athletic t-shirts. I can usually find these for under $10 bucks at a discount store and online.
Gift cards. Gift cards for their favorite stores are always a great gift idea. It doesn’t have to be a lot, $5, $10, or $20 bucks. It’s best to keep the gift amount reasonable; you don’t want to set the bar too high.
iTunes Cards. If your child has an Apple product, a $10 iTunes Gift Card is the perfect gift. My boys love it when they are gifted iTunes gift cards. I mean, what teen doesn’t love music?!
Electronics. I know this may be a big gift idea, but after Christmas, you will find many markdown prices on electronics like computers, iPads, cameras, etc.
I have seen iPads as low as $100 after Christmas. While this may be a big purchase, scoring a deal won’t break the bank, making this a win-win!
Game Cards. This is another gift card idea. Does your child own one of the gaming consoles? More than likely, they will want a game card for that system.
Video Games. Video games are always a great gift idea for gamers.
Video Game Accessories. This is always an easy one to think about when it comes to gifts for boys. If they have a video game system, they will also need another controller, headset, gift cards, or other accessories for their game systems.
Travel Mugs or Sports Bottles. Teens are always on the go, so it’s important they stay hydrated. There are many cute and manly travel mugs that will easily fit into an Easter basket.
Hats. I know my boys love hats. They have specifically asked for hats from their favorite basketball teams. One idea you can do with the hat is fill it with all of their Easter goodies and candy.
Candy. The number one thing every Easter basket MUST have is candy! We usually fill their Easter baskets with all types of sweet goodies, but specifically chocolate. Have you noticed the Easter meme about the two chocolate bunnies? Since seeing that meme a few years ago, the boys love it when we include the Dove® Milk Chocolate Bunnies and Dove® Dark Chocolate Bunnies!
Other great candy ideas besides your typical jellybeans are the Dove® Milk Chocolate Eggs and Dove® Dark Chocolate Eggs.
Bikes. One Easter, we brought all of the boys a new bike. Since Easter is a sign that spring is just around the corner, buying your teen a new bike will hopefully get them outdoors once the warm weather hits!
Sporting equipment and accessories. A new football, basketball, headgear, and other sports gear are a great addition to your child’s Easter basket.
Throw Pillows Accessories are a teen’s best friend! The Emoji throw pillows add some personality to their room.
Books. I’m a huge fan of buying books. Find out some of their favorite authors, and stick a book or two into the basket.
More ideas on what to put in the teen’s Easter basket this year
Still stumped? Here are a few more suggestions:
- Body Spray. Teens are all into their looks and how they smell. Buying a small bottle of cologne is something they will appreciate and use!
- Sunglasses. With warmer summer months just ahead, buy a pair of inexpensive sunglasses.
- Nerf guns. Enough said.
- Gas Cards. A gas card will make a great Easter gift idea if your teen has a car.
- Coloring books or puzzles.
- Hygiene supplies.
- Earbuds. My boys all love music, so having earbuds is a must! I can’t tell you how many earbuds we have to buy every year.
- Cell Phone Case.
- Gym Bags.
- Tickets to the movies or a concert.
- DVDs.
- Make a coupon booklet. Fill it with ideas such as getting out of chores today, staying up late tickets, and more!
- Money. When all else fails, cash works every single time. Cha-Ching!
Find more Easter egg filler ideas shared here.
How to fill an Easter basket:
- First, I stopped by my local craft store to pick up three baskets and Easter straw. I also picked up a pack of name tags to write their names on their baskets. You can also print our free Easter gift tags.
- For each child, I thought about what they would want (and also need). I picked hats, t-shirts, books, and video games based on what they liked.
- Back home, I laid Easter straw (or grass) on the bottom of each basket.
- Then I started to fill each basket up with their goodies.
- If you have leftover candy, you can create an egg trail starting from their bedroom downstairs to their Easter baskets. And no, teens are not too old to do this!
Easter is a time to spend with family and those you love.
So, whatever the kids get or don’t get in their baskets can’t replace family time spent together.
Once the kids are done with their goodies, I like to take the leftover chocolate and make Easter chocolate bark, use the chocolate for milkshakes, and drizzle it over our Strawberry Shortcakes.
Hopefully, my list of ideas on Easter Basket Ideas for Teens will help you decide what to put in their baskets.
Did I leave anything out?
What are some of your teen’s favorite gift ideas? Feel free to share them below!
This is a previously sponsored post. This post has been sponsored by MARS, Inc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Created 3/2017 | Updated 4/2022
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Shannon Gurnee says
These Easter baskets look like so much fun! I love Dove chocolates!
Annika Green says
LOVE!!
Tiffany says
This was super nice! I plan on using some of your ideas for my 10 and 14 year old this year. Thanks for sharing