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Easter Baskets for
Teens
by Patricia Chadwick
Do you think your
teenagers are too old to receive Easter Baskets on Easter Sunday? Well mine
aren’t! In case you, too, have those young-at-heart teens, here are some Easter
Basket ideas that teens will love.
Clothes
Let’s face it, when
it comes to clothes, your teen will never have enough! What a perfect time to
give your teenager some spring
Clothing. There are still sales going on
before the new summer line is being promoted, so you can find some great deals
on spring clothes. I was just at Old Navy and they had t-shirts, shorts, and
spring pants & dresses at 1/3 off the regular price! K-Mart, Wal-Mart, and
many others, including Mall stores, are not only having clearance sales, but
sales on spring items.
Books
This time of year, many new books
are hitting the market. Why not encourage reading in your teen by giving them
the latest hot-selling title.
Toiletries
Fill that Easter
basket with much needed soaps, shampoos, hair gels & other hair products,
deodorants, and acne creams. You might even want to throw in some suntan lotion
or sunscreen to help them look forward to the summer!
School
Supplies
About this time of year, school supplies have either run out,
been lost, or are worn out. Fill that Easter Basket with new pens, pencils,
folders, notebooks, and notebook paper.
For those who want to be a little
more extravagant, try adding these gifts.
Candy
What teen
doesn’t like candy? It’s something you just never seem to outgrow. I’m not a big
fan of chocolate, but I feel special occasions deserve good chocolate! The week
before Easter you will find great sales on Candy EVERYWHERE. Also, if you like
to make your own, you will find candy-making supplies at specialty stores and
most local grocery stores. For those who don’t like chocolate or are allergic,
try making carob candy – check out your local health food store for supplies and
details.
Entertainment
This is a great time to give the gift of
entertainment to your teenager.
Why not buy a book of movie passes to
distribute in various Easter baskets. You can usually purchase the tickets
cheaper this way and your teen will love a free movie. If the price of a movie
ticket in your area is a little high, why not buy a gift card at the local video
shop.
Teens also love their music; so another great gift is a C.D. of their
favorite artist.
Let’s face it, every kid likes to get an Easter Basket,
and teenagers are no exception. Why not fill that basket with practical items
that are not only needed, but are sure to please!
About Patricia Chadwick
Patti Chadwick is the creator of Parents
& Teens (www.parentsandteens.com), an online magazine helping parents
connect with their teens. Visit Patti’s site at www.parentsandteens.com
and sign up for the FREE newsletter. Patti is also the author of “History’s
Women – The Unsung Heroines” available at: https://www.webbserv.net/historyswomen/form.html
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