Easter is just around the corner, and I love this time of year for so many reasons. Spring is in the air and all around. Stores are filled with baskets, flowers, and seasonal pinks, blues, yellows, and greens. When my kids were little, we loved hiding eggs and filling baskets full of little treats and toys. But now my kids are twelve and seventeen. Hiding eggs and filling baskets is out, right??
Nope! News flash for you–in case you didn’t know–even my older kids still love finding their baskets full of sweet treats and fun knickknacks and playthings. And the best part is I don’t have to spend an arm and leg to see those big grins on their faces.
Here are 25 (useful and practical) favorites to fill your pre-teen or teen’s Easter basket with that won’t leave your wallet empty:
- Chapstick
- Fun socks
- Makeup items/face wash/pimple patches
- Card games
- Hydration packets (Liquid IV, Zip fizz, Prime)
- Pens and pencils
- Art supplies (pens, colored pencils, markers)
- Water bottle stickers
- Croc charms
- Small gift cards ($5)
- Carabiners (big or small)
- Small notebook or sketchbook
- Small stuffed animals
- Summer hats
- Jewelry
- Sunglasses
- Wordsearch/puzzle books
- Small Lego sets
- Small travel bags
- Books
- Body spray/lotion
- Slippers
- Pickleball paddle
- Fidget toys
- Hair supplies (clips, gel, fun colors)
So, this Easter, don’t let having older kids keep you from all the spring basket fun! Find a few small things to throw in a basket, bag, or any fun container. I guarantee it will be smiles all around as they hunt through these little treasures. Happy spring and cheers to the longer days and warmer weather it brings.
