Once my kids hit middle school, shopping for Easter baskets got more tricky. The little-kid magic was gone and I had no idea what to put in a teen Easter basket. Many options felt too babyish or like they’d be forgotten by Wednesday — and I’d find myself wandering aisles wondering Do teenagers even care about Easter baskets?
But I refused to give up the tradition! Because, no matter how old they are, I want to take advantage of every opportunity to tell my kids: I see you. I love you. You’re still worth celebrating.
So I started getting creative with fun Easter basket ideas for teens that actually felt personal… and I’m happy to report my teens have loved them! So I enlisted the help of my teenagers, Kaitlynn and Silas, to help me share what they’ve loved receiving or would be excited to receive in their Easter baskets this year.
Turns out, there are so many amazing ways to fill an Easter basket with things your teen will genuinely love. You just need a little inspiration — and you’ve come to the right place.
These gifts are sure to be a hit with teens of all ages, and we divided them up by girls and guys so that you have plenty of ideas for everyone.
Easter Basket Ideas & Gifts for Teen Girls
1. Summer Fridays Lip Balm
Kaitlynn loves these and has so many of them. They last a long time and make a perfect gift!
2. Touchland Hand Sanitizer
These fit perfectly in a purse or small bag and are so cute. Another great Easter basket gift idea for teen girls!
3. Sol de Janiero Body Mist
You can’t go wrong with any Sol de Janeiro scent. They all smell wonderful and are a favorite with teen girls!
4. Tree Hut Body Scrub
Tree Hut has the best body scrubs! They are so popular and make adorable gifts. Best of all, they come in so many different scents!
5. E newton bracelet
These bracelets are well worth the price. (Crystal here: Kaitlynn bought me one of these for my birthday and I absolutely love it! I wear mine 24/7 and I agree with her that it still looks brand-new!)
6. Tarte Mascara
This is Kaitlynn’s favorite mascara (and she’s tried so many different ones!). It stays on well all day and is so easy to remove at night!
7. EOS Body Lotion
This is the best lotion ever! It’s so hydrating and smells amazing. All of the EOS scents are great gifts.
8. Stanley Tumbler
These Stanley Tumblers are a huge hit among teen girls. They’re available in so many fun colors and patterns too!
9. Natural Life Boho Bandeau
These come in so many different beautiful patterns and there are a number of fun ways you can wear them!
10. Owala Water Bottles
These Owala Water Bottles are so durable and keep water cold for hours. They come in so many fun colors.
Easter Basket Ideas & Gifts for Teen Boys
1. JBL Bluetooth Speakers
We love these speakers from the bass to the sound clarity. And it’s always an amazing gift for teens listening to music with friends or just at home.
2. Nike Dri-fit Crew Socks
Nike dri-fit socks are a must for teenage boys — a nice Easter basket gift!
3. Bluetooth LED Lights
Bluetooth LED Lights are a great idea for a younger teen boy (girls like this one, too)!
4. Cross Chain Necklace
Cross chains are now in style and you can get your son one for under $20. We would recommend an 18-22 inch chain, depending on the size of your teen.
5. Silent Basketball
This is a perfect gift for teen boys, but also for the parents to never get woken up by a basketball getting dribbled in the house again! Get the silent basketball in any color size 7.
6. 3-in-1 Charging Station
This 3-in-1 charging station is amazing for your kid to be able to charge all his devices in one space.
7. KT Athletic Tape
KT Tape is amazing for teenage boys who are always moving and playing sports. The tape helps give support to joints that are sore or bothering you.
8. Timberland Men’s Leather Passcase Security RFID Wallet
This was Silas’ first leather wallet and he loved it. It worked amazing!
Best Devotionals for Teen Easter Baskets
Easter is also a great time to gift teens something that fuels their faith. My roundup of the best devotionals for teens has great picks that would be perfect for adding into a teen Easter basket! Check out the list here.
More Gift Guides
Looking for other budget-friendly gift guides? Don’t miss our big collection of gift guides put together by different members of our team! Here are some of our faves:
Best Gifts for Tweens Under $30
20+ Gifts for Board Game Lovers Under $30
My 10 Favorite Unique Baby Gifts
10+ Eco-Friendly Gifts Under $30
The Best Outdoor Gift Guide for the Adventurer
Gifts for Lego Lovers: Perfect For Kids and Adults
15+ of the Best Gluten Free Gifts
15+ Beauty Product Gifts (Under $30!)
See all our gift guides here.
Do you have any other fun teenage Easter basket ideas? We’d love to hear!
