DD, 14, still likes us hiding her basket. I think she likes that more or equally as much as what is inside her basket. Will do chocolate bunny, tjs takis, a gift card for $15-20, and a small stuffed animal. I probably spend $40 total and most of it is consumable. Grandparents usually give her candy and a gift card as well.

Your mum

It's the whole idea of "we need stuff. What stuff do we need? Ideas for stuff?" I get it but it's sad

Anonymous wrote:Like a pp I also do all consumables. Actively trying to live a clutter free/less consumeristic life. Social media is a plague.

I was just thinking about how glad I am we don't live in the US and have avoided all this

If you can find Needoh that’s something they all want right now.

Some other ideas: a cute little cami tank or two from Hollister, a new makeup/toiletries bag, my 12 year old is very into Cirkul bottles right now which have cartridges that you insert to flavor the water. A lip balm or gloss, some of the pimple patches they like to wear, snacks and candy, GUM, they love getting gum. Tree Hut sugar scrub, a new razor, lotion or body spray, a new phone case, the Jeju Matcha packets from Trader Joe’s and a small automatic whisk if they like to make matcha at home, Bombas socks (the best socks ever), a Baggu bag, claw clips, mechanical pencils or new pens (my middle schooler loves getting these), a new book, thrifted CDs (my kids love these), Jibbitz if your kid still wears Crocs, any small toy blind bag, they love blind bags.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:fidgets
water bottle
temp tattoos
small portable charger
journal
reading light clip things for book
temp tattoos
bunny house slippers
nice socks/bombas etc
card games
tiny squishallow

Teens not preschoolers

+1. Lots of parents of 5th graders on here who seem confused.

Anonymous wrote:Need ideas for kids ages 15-22, girls and boys. Already have thought of gift cards and lip balm and scrunchies etc. Anything unusual or fun that I could pick up after work today? TIA!

Thanks will do. The TIA is presumptuous.

Anonymous wrote:fidgets
water bottle
temp tattoos
small portable charger
journal
reading light clip things for book
temp tattoos
bunny house slippers
nice socks/bombas etc
card games
tiny squishallow

Teens not preschoolers

I keep it simple and do the same thing each year. A few favorite Easter themed candies. Travel sized bath items they use. A gift card to Starbucks or a quick service place they like. That’s it.

It’s not Christmas part 2.

I've gone with a special dessert for the whole family and one treat each (like one chocolate bunny or whatever they would like the most) and stopped any Easter baskets at age 18.

Any new ideas for Easter 2026?

Walgreens has the squishmallows and the Dr Pepper Peeps...

Like a pp I also do all consumables. Actively trying to live a clutter free/less consumeristic life. Social media is a plague.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:fidgets
water bottle
temp tattoos
small portable charger
journal
reading light clip things for book
temp tattoos
bunny house slippers
nice socks/bombas etc
card games
tiny squishallow

Where did you get a tiny squishmallow?

https://www.cvs.com/shop/squishmallows-mystery-squad-easter-plush-blind-capsule-4-in-prodid-583899?skuId=583899&cgaa=QWxsb3dHb29nbGVUb0FjY2Vzc0NWU1BhZ2Vz&cid=ps_eas_pla&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwk43ABhBIEiwAvvMEB8KsQHrKRToNQ4u6B_tA3_uy3h8RNkYGBVN7JmcRtqQ74OvnbkeLoxoCIpIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

costco in ffx still had them yesterday

Anonymous wrote:We do a family basket for our family of 3 and pets. When my kid goes to college soon I'll send them an individual basket again All consumeables. I loathe making every holiday a mini-christmas and I bring enough crap into the house without doing that (and enjoy doing it!).

lindt eggs
2 chocolate bunnies
small foil chocolate eggs
mini twix
candy tubes: haribo, m&ms, kisses
another haribo
dr. pepper peeps
cheez its
parm crisps
veggie seeds: squash, snap peas, basil
cat toys

I don't normally want candy, but will need to find this...