This post shows you 81 genius Easter basket ideas for teens you can easily recreate.
As the flowers begin to bloom and the birds chirp away, Easter brings a welcoming sense of happiness and renewal – and what better way to celebrate than with a personalized Easter basket? While Easter baskets are often associated with younger children, teens deserve some springtime cheer too!
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In this blog post, we’ve curated a selection of thoughtful and useful Easter basket ideas tailored to captivate even the most, how shall we say – selective teenager.
From delicious treats to cool gadgets, we’ve scoured the shelves to bring you a collection of Easter basket goodies that your teen will totally love. Whether your teen is a fashionista, a gamer, a bookworm, or a budding artist, we’ve got something to suit every style and interest.
So, let’s dive into our egg-citing Easter basket ideas and make this holiday a special one for the teens in your life.
This post will show you:
- What to put in an Easter basket for teens
- The best gifts that teens love
- The most popular items in Easter baskets
- Essentials for the finishing touches of your Easter baskets
What to put in an Easter basket for teens
Basics to include in any teen’s Easter basket:
- Candy eggs (of course!)
- Chocolates or caramels
- Bunny-themed items
- Trendy trinkets or keepsakes
- Self-care items
- A cute stuffy or mug/cup
On To The Easter Basket Gifts!
Trendy Accessories for Teens
1. Pro Acme Hexagonal Frame Sunglasses
Include a trendy pair of sunglasses in an Easter basket for your teen. It’s great to include items they’ll use all the time amongst all the chocolate eggs and treats.
These sunglasses are AMAZING dupes for Ray Ban hexagonal frame ones, and for $170 less.
For sunglasses with an Easter theme, go for soft pastel colors that are perfect for Spring.
These square ones are in the color “milky blue” and can be styled with many different outfits.
2. Hey Harper Maravilla Daisy Necklace
An understated dainty necklace makes a great gift because it can go with so many outfits.
This one has a daisy and symbolizes Spring and Easter in a cute way, yet it’s versatile enough to wear any day your teen chooses.
3. Blue Light Blocking Glasses
Between school and social media, teens are on a screen more than ever these days. Get them blue light blocking glasses to help with eye strain so they can squint less and focus more!
Plus, nerdy is cool, right?
4. Earrings Like Taylor Swift’s
If your teen is a Swiftie, she will love these earrings! They’re similar to the “T” ones Taylor wore to the superbowl.
Some speculate the “T” pendants represent Taylor and Travis, and some say The Tortured Poets Department.
5. Cute Smiley Face Tote Bag
These tote bags are so cute and come in a variety of colors. She can use it for things like school, shopping, and sleepovers.
6. Engraved Sunflower Signet Ring
Choosing the right jewelry for teens can be difficult because you may not want to invest in something too expensive at this stage.
This is a trendy and affordable option that can easily be styled – without overspending.
It’s available in silver or gold, and it has an engraved sunflower that’s super cute for Spring.
Wear alone or stack with other rings.
7. Cherry Hair Clip Accessories
Teen girls love hair accessories, and these cherry hair clips are adorable!
They’re the perfect mix of trendy Y2K style and fresh summery vibes.
8. Hair Tinsel Pack of 12
Ok, hear me out: Hair tinsel obviously isn’t traditional for Easter baskets, but girls have a lot of fun with them!
You can get creative with the styling and they’re super easy to trim to length.
Plus, they come in a bunch of fun colors.
9. Stanley Tumbler Carrier Bag with Phone Pocket
Stanley’s are all the rage, and this carrier fits them and other bottles too.
This is a helpful gift for a teen on the move whether they’re at school, the gym, or walking the dog.
She can grab her water, phone, keys, and go!
10. Stanley Cup Personalized Accessories
Add some fun personalized accessories for your teen’s Stanley cup. No one will mix up whose is whose anymore.
11. Stackable Blue Hue Beaded Bracelets
Some casual, stretchy bracelets are a nice touch for an Easter Basket.
This set comes in different hues of blue and periwinkle which is nice for Spring.
12. Large Smiley Face Makeup Bag
Here’s a super cute and roomy makeup bag that’s great for travelling. It’s the perfect little makeup bag for a teen.
13. Jellycat Bunny Stuffy
Include a cute stuffy in your basket that’s Easter theme. This one from Jellycat is adorable and if your teen loves stuffies, ANYTHING from Jellycat will surely be a winner.
14. Funny Socks With Sayings
Funny socks are a must for a teen Easter basket! They will get a kick out of them.
They are several different options available with various sayings.
15. Initial Layer Necklace
Include a layered necklace with their initial for a personalized element in their Easter basket.
If your teen is a little bit older, or they just prefer a chic style, go for this kind of necklace that’s timeless without being too grown-up-looking.
16. Custom Initial Birthstone Ring
This dainty yet stylish ring features their initial, making it a thoughtful and meaningful gift.
Whether it’s their first initial or a special letter, this ring is sure to be cherished long after the Easter egg hunt is over.
Tech and Gadgets for Teens
17. Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen
This is on the pricier side, but if your teen has been wanting wireless earbuds, the Apple AirPods are the best around (I can vouch!) and makes an incredible gift.
They have noise cancellation options that’s incredibly handy at the gym, and spatial stereo with dynamic head tracking that makes theater-like sound from the screen you’re watching, so that sound seems like it’s coming from all around you.
18. Echo Pop Compact Smart Speaker
This compact smart speaker with Alexa features full sound that’s great for teens – it’s sized for bedrooms and small spaces. Small enough to blend in and mighty enough to stand out.
You can connect it to the Alexa ecosystem and control it with your other Alexa-controlled devices like lights.
Plus it comes in a cute pastel color! Perfect for Easter.
19. PopSocket And Wallet for Phone
When you need your wallet and phone simultaneously but you can’t juggle them both, a card holder that attaches to phone can be a great help.
It’s handy to have when you’re in the gym or walking the dog – or anywhere you would otherwise risk dropping something!
20. Tamagotchi With Sakura Cherry Blossom Print
Looking for a nostalgic gift? Consider the Tamagotchi, a beloved virtual pet that’s been entertaining people since the 1990s.
This one has a cute cherry blossom theme for Spring that would be a great accompanyment in an Easter basket!
21. Compact Digital Point and Shoot Camera
Surprise your teen with the perfect addition to their Easter basket: a sleek digital camera!
With its cool features and compact design, it’s ideal for capturing memorable moments with friends and family. Plus, it’s not a bad price for a digital camera and reviews are good!
This gift will spark creativity long after the Easter egg hunt is over 😉
22. Sunrise Alarm Clock With Wireless Charging
Include this awesome alarm clock for an Easter basket that’s anything but typical!
People are raving about these “gradual sunrise” alarm clocks and say it’s a fantastic way to wake up. They’re way less jarring than waking up to blaring noise!
This one has a wireless charging shelf to rest your phone on too.
23. CASETiFY Glossy-Rainbow Phone Strap Charm
Add a touch of personal style to your teen’s Easter basket with a trendy phone strap charm!
These adorable accessories not only add flair to their smartphone but also serve as a fun way to personalize their device.
This one has really cute rainbow beads with flowers and butterflies that are perfect for spring.
24. Portable Clip On Selfie Light for Phone
If your teen has fun making Tik Toks and videos on Instagram this little selfie light is a game changer!
It has a few different settings and throws light really well for being such a small device.
Bonus: it’s cute and pink!
25. Affordable Wireless Charging Station
Help your teen keep their devices charged and organized in one place with this affordable charging station.
We know affordable is a subjective word, but many other models go for at least double the price.
This one has great reviews and it’s compatible with most Iphones and Samsung phones.
26. Small Galaxy Projector With Remote Control
Galaxy projectors are a cool thing to have, especially when you’re a teen! After all, they spend a little more time in their rooms these days, so why not make it cool for them?
This projector is on the smaller side and much easier to fit in with bedroom decor, AND easier to store than larger/bulkier models out there.
27. A Gift Card For Their Favorite Games or Apps
If you’re wondering, are gift cards okay to give as presents? The answer is yes, absolutely!
I have never met a teen that was upset by receiving a gift card. If anything, they love it!
It gives them freedom to pick and choose what they want.
28. Small Portable Charger
If your teen is busy and out for long periods of time, or they’re just a little forgetful, this portable charger is great to make sure they always have a back up.
It’s small and fits easily into a backpack or bag.
These are compatible with most newer iPhones, but if you have one of the newest iPhone 15 models you’ll need this specific portable charger.
29. Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
If you’re willing to sacrifice your eardrums for your teen’s musical enjoyment, get them a karaoke mic!
These are seriously fun and make for a great family and friends night.
You’re likely to join in on the musical fun – or maybe sprint to grab the earplugs.
30. Nintendo Switch Lite
This is a gift on the pricier side, but an amazing one that would make an impact if you want to spend a little more. The Nintendo Switch Lite is an awesome gift for teens that want a portable and compact gaming system.
It’s light and portable, and just so much fun. Any Nintendo lover would appreciate this gift.
31. Keyboard With Lights And Satisfying Buttons
This is a fantastic gift whether your teen is a full-on gamer, or just loves aesthetically pleasing electronics.
It has multiple white light modes, and tactile clicky buttons (which means they make a satisfying clicking noise when you press on the keys).
32. Logitech Gaming Headset
If your teen is a gamer or into streaming, this headset would be an awesome gift.
Bonus: It fits smaller head sizes and is even designed with glasses and small earrings in mind, so no more pinched ears.
Gifts for Teens That Love Reading
33. Personalized Embroidered Corner Bookmark
How cute is this? They’ll never lose their page again with this felt corner bookmark.
It has cute embroidery that’s perfect for Easter, and you can pick their initial 🌼
34. Rechargeable Compact Book Light
This compact reading light has surprising capabilities for its size. The little light rotates and it has variable modes.
This is great for a bookworm that likes reading in the evenings or low-light environments.
It comes in different colors too.
35. Penguin: One Hundred Book Covers in One Box
Give the serious book lover in your life the coolest gift of 100 timeless book covers – as postcards!
This is a really cool collection that can serve as interesting decor, book marks, or you can try to guess the author from the quote.
It looks great on a bookshelf, and reviewers have even made collages out of the postcards.
36. 125 Book Darts
If you’re looking for how to make notes in a book without marking the pages, book darts are what you need.
If you haven’t seen them before, they’re these little metal markers that slide easily on and off the page without damaging your books.
Perfect for if you don’t want to use highlighters or sticky notes.
37. Folding Book Light
How cool is this light that looks just like a real book!
It is made from real wood and has paper pages. You can open and close it, so it’s easy to store closed when not in use.
38. Audible Plus Membership
Include a subscription to Audible in your basket so your teen can cruise through their favorite audiobooks and podcasts!
They’ll have a wide library to peruse whether they’re chillin’ out, exercising, or getting their chores done.
Plus, Audible is a great alternative to doom-scrolling on Tik Tok before bed.
39. The Complete Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy (Boxed Set)
Get your teen bookworm the latest bestseller or a box set of their favorite book series.
The Summer I Turned Pretty is a popular book-series-turned-TV-series that teens love. It’s perfect for ages from grade 7 – grade 12.
40. Lightweight Fuzzy Blanket For Spring
Include a cozy blanket they can curl up in with a good book.
This one is available in different colors, but this light blue is perfect for Easter.
41. Fuzzy Reading Pillow
Curl up in bed, on the couch or floor with a good book and relax in a cushy reading pillow.
Bigger gifts like reading pillows might look difficult to incorporate into an Easter theme, but it’s quite cute to present the pillow surrounding the Easter basket, perhaps with a decorative bow.
This pillow in particular has memory foam stuffing that’s customizable. Pillow too firm? Pull some stuffing out. Too soft? Put more stuffing in!
42. Literary Book Themed Candle
Candles are great to put in gift baskets because you can find cute ones with great themes!
This one is perfect for a teen book lover ◡̈
43. Quotation Mark Earrings
These earrings make a great gift for readers (and writers!).
They have a unique look and add a touch of literary charm to any outfit. Perfect for the teen bookworm in your life.
Artistic Adventures
44. Secret Worlds Coloring Book
What could be better than curling up on the couch with tea and a cute coloring book?
They’re surprisingly relaxing for your mind and can be quite therapeutic.
Secret Worlds is neat because it depicts imaginary worlds of cute critters, like tiny creatures in a blueberry pie house, and parachuting bunnies.
It’s unique and whimsical. Something a little different!
45. Watercolor Brush Pens for Sketching
Give some high-quality watercolor marker pens to the teen artist in your life.
They have watercolor on one end and a fine-liner on the other.
Plus, they look perfect for an Easter basket!
46. Easter Bunny Embroidery Kit for Beginners
Develop new skills and interests with an art kit for beginners.
This embroidery kit includes everything they’ll need to make an Easter themed embroidered picture.
47. Crochet Kit for Beginners
Some interesting studies have shown that when we work with our hands on things like crocheting and crafting, we activate the Effort driven reward cycle in our brain; our hands actually trigger happy chemicals in our brain. Cool, hey?
Not to mention you make super cute stuffed animals in the end! lol
48. Taylor Swift Paint By Numbers Kit
If you haven’t tried a paint by numbers kit, I can tell you they’re a lot more fun than they might seem! There’s something therapeutic about painting the beautiful colors and it’s very satisfying to complete a piece.
If your teen is a Swiftie, they’ll love this one. It’s a colorful way to celebrate both Easter and their love for Taylor Swift.
There are other great options too, like this picturesque street in Paris or this tropical VW beach scene.
49. DIY Mosaic Stone Photo Frame
This is a DIY mosaic photo frame that has a lot of personality and makes for bright and cheerful room decor.
50. Premium Pasteltint Pencils
If your teen is seriously into art they will definitely love this pasteltint pencil set. They’re high-quality and will even show up on black paper.
These can be blended, stippled, dotted, or sharpened to a fine point – there are seriously so many techniques you can do with them; you have to check them out for yourself!
51. Art Dice Drawing and Painting Game
If your teen artist ever suffers from “artist’s block” this little game can help them move through it!
Roll the dice and follow the directions to help foster creativity and get that marker or paintbrush on paper.
52. At-Home Mini Pottery Studio
Include unexpected items in their Easter basket, like this at-home mini pottery studio.
It’s perfect for if your teen loves working with clay or has always wanted to throw clay.
Reviewers say it’s a great little kit!
53. Juicy Couture DIY Charm Bracelet Set
Y2K fashion is all the rage with teens these days. Juicy Couture was one of the biggest names in the 2000’s!
This bracelet set is an amazing throwback – plus, the charms are really nice looking.
54. Journal Diary With Lock
Every girl needs a personal journal or diary where they can get their inner thoughts and feelings out, or to simply write in. This one has a combination lock that adds an important element of privacy.
Plus, it’s secure for travelling, or if your teen lives in a shared space like a bedroom or dorm room.
55. Flower Origami Kit
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. It’s a super cool skill to have – to be able to create life-like things out of paper.
Self-Care Essentials for Teens
56. Sol De Janeiro Beija Flor Body Wash
This body wash smells AMAZING. It’s the same scent as their popular body spray, Cheirosa 68, with Brazilian Jasmine and Pink Dragonfruit. Personally I think it smells like candy + flowers + fruit got together and had a baby.
57. Philosophy Pink Frosted Animal Cracker Bubble Bath
This bubble bath and shower wash duo from Philosophy smells delicious and looks so pretty.
Bath bombs are another great option, especially if she’s a bath girlie!
58. Shower Steamers with Essential Oil
Shower steamers dissolve in the shower, releasing invigorating scents like eucalyptus or grapefruit, turning an ordinary shower into a spa-like experience.
Perfect for a relaxing after all the Easter festivities!
59. Spa Headband Set with Wrist Guards
Nothing is more annoying than washing your face and getting your hair and sleeves wet. This spa headband set keeps hair back and stops water from dripping down the arms when doing skin care routines.
Your teen will likely recognize it right away because it’s very popular on Tik Tok.
60. Sol De Janeiro Cheirosa ’71 Hair & Body Mist
If you like gourmand scents and haven’t tried Cheirosa ’71 before, this is your sign!
It’s warming and sweet and smells just like caramel-vanilla-macadamia cookies but with more sophistication than your average body spray.
It’s not at all alcohol-smelling. It’s quite delightful and great for teen girls!
61. Covergirl Clean Fresh Yummy Lip Oil
Lip oil is surging in popularity among teens and on Tik Tok, so it would be a trendy item to receive in an Easter basket!
This one from Covergirl rates highly and it’s reasonably priced.
62. Mini Portable Diffuser
Diffusers are great for relaxation and will make your teen’s bedroom smell like a spa.
Don’t forget to include a lovely set of essential oils!
These ones are great because they’re blends of different oils that can be used for relaxation, sleeping, energy, stress relief and so on. A great starter set.
63. Tri-Fold Vanity Mirror
These vanity mirrors are essential when you need to see details really well. They’re the perfect gift for the teen that loves doing their makeup. It’s a game-changer.
The mirrors fold down to about the size of an iPad to save space.
64. Peter Rabbit Easter Tea Tin
If your teen is a tea lover, put this in their Easter basket!
It’s a beautifully illustrated Beatrix Potter tea tin with the Flopsy bunnies characters, and it includes 40 signature English Afternoon teabags.
65. Ice Face Roller
Put an ice roller in the fridge for 30 minutes and gently roll over your face to reduce puffiness and soothe the skin. This is great for teens because it doesn’t require anything else! And it’s kind of fun to use.
66. Trendy Press-On Nails
Add a pack of press-on nails or pink sparkly nail polish in your teen’s Easter basket so she can take some beauty time out of her day to focus on herself.
67. Face Sheet Masks
Teens love sheet masks, like these ones have animal faces on them! So funny and cute; perfect for a self-care night.
For a more grown up option, try these gel face masks by Farmacy. They’re hydrating and look really cool.
68. Self-Tanning Water Drops
These self-tanning water drops are all the rage on Tik Tok! They absorb quickly and don’t have a smell.
Plus, they’re available in light, medium, or dark, and they contain plant-based oils like grapefruit, chia seed & avocado oil.
69. Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops
Watermelon glow drops are great for teens. It’s a lightweight gel that makes your skin look fresh and dewy, and you can use it as a moisturizer or as a delicate highlighter.
It’s quite a versatile little product.
70. Butter London Pastel Nail Polish
Nail polish works great in an Easter basket! This particular brand rates high for quality and has a variety of beautiful colors.
71. Bunny Ear Face Wash Headband
Choose value sets if you have multiple teens to buy for, like this 5-pack of face wash headbands with bunny ears!
They’re a cute and funny basket stuffer, and they’re useful!
72. Ballpoint Pen Essential Oil Diffuser
Include something unexpected in their Easter basket like this cool pen diffuser. Your teen can use it while writing or journaling.
Aromatherapy can be a useful tool for relaxation, and become part of a self-care ritual for journaling. I need one of these!
They have different scents available such as woodsy, citrus, or spicy.
73. Pastel Tie Dye Pajama Set
Some might not consider pajamas in the ‘self-care’ category – but I’d have to disagree! If you ask me, new pajamas can do wonders for you. There’s just nothing better than relaxing in fresh pjs!
Treats and Sweets
74. Jelly Belly Easter Candy
Jelly Belly Easter Carrot Bag filled with 4.25 ounces of Spring Mix jelly beans in a bag shaped like a carrot. Perfect Easter candy!
75. Chocolate Easter Bunny
What’s an Easter basket without a chocolate Easter bunny?! The teens in my life are all Reese’s lovers, so I would make sure to include a chocolate PB bunny!
76. Dove Chocolate Spring Mix
This is a nice mix of Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt Caramel, Dark Chocolate & Milk Chocolate Swirl, and Dark Chocolate Easter candy.
77. Hello Kitty Chocolate Egg with Marshmallow Inside
Not only are these eggs a tasty treat, but they also come adorned with the iconic Hello Kitty, making them a perfect gift for Hello Kitty fans.
This pack contains two 2.12-ounce chocolate eggs, each encasing a marshmallow Hello Kitty. And they come with a sticker in each pack!
78. Tin of Gourmet Cookies
Include any sweet and/or savory snacks you think they’d enjoy, like gourmet cookies, truffles, or savory crackers, jerky, or olives. Teens that don’t like sweets need Easter snacks too!!
79. Reese’s Drizzled Popcorn
Two words: Reese’s popcorn! YUM!
80. Gourmet Marshmallows
Gourmet marshmallows are just SO Easter! They’re soft and gooey and the perfect Spring-time indulgence.
81. Amazon Gift Card for Easter
If you’re stumped on what to get your teen for Easter, you can’t go wrong with a gift card!
Then they can get some special things of their choosing, whether it’s a gift card to their favorite café, department store, or movie theatre.
How to put together an Easter basket
First, start with a decorative basket of your choice:
Next, choose a filling for your gift basket. Some ideas for the filling:
- Green paper grass for Easter basket filling
- Eco-friendly crinkle cut paper
- Themed towels
- A fuzzy blanket
- A pastel tie dye hoodie
- Faux flowers or leaves
- Dried Spring flowers
Easter basket finishing touches
Select the Easter basket filling of your choice, then wrap in cellophane, or just top it off with a bow! Your teen is sure to love it ◡̈
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