Unicorn. Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 My teens still want baskets, and I don't have a clue what to put in them. Dd #2 needs new headphones, but other than that I can't think what to put in them. They don't need clothes or pjs. They don't really need anything, and I'm tired of "junk". They told me at Christmas I put too much candy in their stockings, so I don't want to put much candy in either. What are your teens getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2read Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 They no longer eat candy? Our older children receive gift cards for Starbucks or Panera, gum, sports or hobby related items. They also still get candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 A new Wii game? I'm sure mine would like... you know... a new laptop or Kindle or i-pad... but that's over budget :) I might put a gift card for spring/summer clothes in my teen's :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Not teens yet, but things we're doing or considering: lip balm/gloss nail polish/file/etc. hair things (pony tail holders here) bubbles (you're never too old) $5 gift card to the yogurt place money Dove dark chocolate eggs (a favorite here, and I'll take any leftovers) I would do socks if I hadn't just given them some recently. I've done swimsuits, flip-flops, and summer clothes before--things I need to buy anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 My teens like skullcandy headphones but they also don't mind getting duncan yoyo's, gum, cologne(the small ones that are about $10), axe anything, starbucks or any restraunt cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I'm putting some music CDs in with the candy. I know people who put DVDs in the Easter baskets. My mother usually gets my dd a book for Easter. What about nail polish, fun socks, makeup, video games? Art supplies? What are your teens' hobbies? I would think something hobby-related would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 They no longer eat candy? Our older children receive gift cards for Starbucks or Panera, gum, sports or hobby related items. They also still get candy. Oh, they'll still get a little candy. Honestly, there wasn't that much candy in their stockings, and they all said it was too much. My jaw dropped! I guess they are growing up. I do think I'll put some of their favorite chips in. They like those jalepeno cheetos, and don't like to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanM Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 My teen is getting an itunes gift card along with his candy. I like the headphones idea, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeforthelord Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I have two teens and they'll still be getting an Easter basket. In addition to candy, they'll each get a new CD and new covers for their iPod classics. Oh, and I got them each a new prayer book. My mom always put a few plastic eggs filled with quarters or one dollar bills in our baskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 I started a new tradition. I do a big family basket. I put bubbles, chalk, jump ropes, seeds, gardening stuff, just outdoorsy stuff and I also do dvds, audiobooks, C.D.s, and art stuff. Just a big mix of a bunch of stuff. It appeals to all ages. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 My four kids are each getting a $30 amazon gift card. They don't need candy (DD16 has pre diabetes). I've been emailing them gift cards now for a few years and they get really excited about getting their gift cards. My girls all have a Kindle Fire, and love buying kindle books. They also lend the books to each other. My son isn't such a fan of reading so he'll probably buy legos with his gift card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 mine are getting some candy baseball cards a cover for their mini camcorders wii game to share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 They will each get a new 3ds game and some candy. I also found some kites (new still sealed) at a yard sale. They have been asking for one for a while. So, I got 2 kites. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 So far, graphic t-shirts, iPod gift cards, ear buds, candy. I'd like to do something more exciting, but the boys' wants are boringly predictable. DD is more fun to shop for -- if it is for sale, she wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvingLife Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 Gift Cards, Movies, CD's, I am not really sure as I don't want an Easter Basket. I don't eat Candy anymore, except Reese's, oh my!:lol: But I am at a loss and I am a teen!:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I had organic bamboo terry bath sheets hand-dyed for them by the lady who made my dgs' baby blankets. They were $50 each so they will be wrapped and given and no baskets will be given (mine don't eat candy anyway). For dsil and oldest dd's boyfriend (soon to be fiancé we think), I got organic bamboo velour pillowcases to match the throws I gave each of them for Christmas. For ds, idk what I am gonna do yet. He already has his pillowcase to match his throw. I DID get him the giant Reese's egg because he loves Reese's. I thought of an iTunes card or some other gift card or maybe just some cash. The grandkids will be getting baskets now, so I'm resorting to single gift items for the olders instead of a lot of little stuff they won't use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Besides candy (Nerds & chocolate), my 17yo & 21yo like CD's, DVD's, Wii games, PS games, Amazon gift cards, iTunes gift cards, toothbrushes, toothpaste, other toiletry items, mints, gum, fast food gift cards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Mine like a lot of the ideas listed above but they also enjoy books in theirs. Paperbacks are just about the right size for a basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpklehm Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 These are all great ideas! I was about to post this question but decided to do a search first to see if it is already being addressed...and I hit the jackpot! I will include an i-Tunes gift card, some candy, a yo-yo, a kite, a set of earbuds, and maybe a small bottle of cologne (I liked that idea). I'd like to include a book but don't have any ideas about what to buy. I'd better stop there... Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 One of the things I got for dd12 now that she is getting older was a cat shaped mood ring. My kids are still into the little dig kits, and bubbles and yo-yos etc so I am otherwise no help, but I like the little mood ring I got her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 For a girl, a nice scarf as a base for the basket in lieu of the fake grass stuff. We usually do a DVD, a gift card and a little candy. Also, whatever they gave up for Lent -- for instance, last year younger dd gave up cookies and got a box of cookies in her basket, older gave up soft drinks and had a 6pack in her basket. Also, this year they'll have mockingjay pins, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Wait! Where do you get mockingjay pins? The only thing my teen is getting that I don't see listed is a water bottle with a filter in it . . .um . . .and princess squinkies, but those are a gag gift :D I don't put much in besides candy because I don't want it to be an extra Christmas/birthday scenario with all of the STUFF. Since the Easter bunny has been outed and nobody is that interested in coloring eggs my job has gotten MUCH easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel marie Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 i'm putting a hunger games book that goes with the movie that i know my son will love. I am putting that in his basket along with some other things that I know he will like...and just a tad of candy.;) angel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 My oldest told me not to bother with any candy other than chocolate. :) I did pick up small jars of nutella since they liked that in their stockings at Christmastime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 i-Tunes card, candy, and a golden egg with a $20 bill in it! I have had that gold egg for a long time. The amount increased with age, though it started going down once the i-Tunes card started getting thrown into the mix. I did finally quit buying a large chocolate bunny. They just never got eaten except for the ears! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 We're stuffing my daughter's basket with: - a blouse she liked from Target (because she never, ever has enough clothing, apparently). - the first season of Sherlock on DVD. - a book about Dr. Who. - some individual-serving bags of cookies she likes. My son is getting: - three books (because he never, ever has enough to read). - a movie on DVD that I can't remember the title of at the moment. - a pack of those lunchbox sized Pringles. - a giant chocolate chip cookie. They are also each getting an empty box of vegan ice cream bars they love. The full boxes are hidden in the back of the freezer at the moment, and the plan is to leave the bars in the freezer and put an empty, flattened box in each basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) My teen dds let the Easter Bunny know (wink wink) that they wanted WHITE chocolate rabbits and QUALITY jelly beans. SillyAutismMan told me to let the Bunny know he wants the gold foil (Lindt) rabbits, not "the kind in the box". He also asked the EB to bring him a certain dvd (Rise of Planet of the Apes). Peeps and a few plastic eggs (hidden around SAM's bedroom as he still likes to hunt them down) with jelly beans and m&ms finish it off. I , er, the EB quit getting the other kids dvds last year since they watch everything on-line now. Oh, and I used Amazon Prime to send a big bag of Snicker-eggs to CollegeMan at his dorm. In previous years the EB has also given certain kids beef jerky and other snacks that I usually do not spend the money on. Edited April 7, 2012 by JFSinIL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 We don't spend a lot of money on Easter baskets -- just goodies, mostly. However, we don't do candy. So, I went to Trader Joe's and got things like almonds, protein bars, green tea mints, and herbal tea. I also got some little mini flower/herb seed kits at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 hair care items, new razors, shaving gel, DS games (or whatever console you may have) dunkin donuts gift cards, itunes or amazon cards, little handy stuff of that sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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