Teeter Totter ~ Finding a Balance Between Me-Hood and Motherhood

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A Teen Easter Basket

As my son has gotten older, I’ve had a harder time figuring out what to put in his Easter basket. Well, this year was a snap! As you might know, we’re leaving for a vacation to Las Vegas early Easter morning. So I figured what better basket to make him than a trip basket!

His suitcase just busted while on his school trip, so I got the idea to put it all in a new suitcase rather than a basket. I found the PERFECT one at Ross (man I love that store!), that I think he will love. After Ross we hit the Vans outlet in Vacaville (the only shoes my son likes to wear since they look great and don’t tie). They were having a buy one, get one half off sale, so we got him two new pairs. We also hit Sees candy (I mean really, who doesn’t LOVE Sees!), and got him just a few treats there.  I plan on adding some magazines, gum and other things good for the plane trip (as short as it is).

Another tradition of ours is that we hide a bigger gift that he has to find by hunting plastic eggs with clues to its location. We plan on hiding the whole suitcase. There will be a last clue inside (just when he thinks he’s done), where he then has to find his new sterling silver Lord of the Rings ring (goooo EBAY!). This may sound a little over-the-top to some people, but having an only child, we’ve always gone a bit above and beyond the chocolate bunny (and I got it for a great price).

Easter was always a big deal for my family, and I also always got really great baskets (that usually had a theme to them). Some memorable ones for me were, gardening baskets, Phantom of the Opera basket, Marilyn Monroe basket (a’la 80’s) and the swimming basket. I guess that’s what happens when you have an only child.

Baskets for teens can be tough. I think we have it covered this year though!

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posted by SacMom on Mar 19, 2008 at 01:44 PM

I love traditions...I think that's what makes each hoilday so special!  Every year, my girls get a new swimsuit and pair of glasses in their baskets.  I have a special thing for each holiday, hub thinks I'm crazy, but I'm just passing down my memories to them and I'm sure they will do the same.

Love the suitcase idea - have an amazing trip!!!

posted by hmoeckli on Mar 19, 2008 at 02:16 PM
The suitcase idea is great!

My daughter is still really little, so she doesn't get the idea behind holidays yet, but she totally loves cookies and gifts (got those concepts right away!) My mother-in-law is getting her a basket this year, but as she gets older I'd like to develop traditions with her. I really like your ideas.
posted by MiaMama on Mar 19, 2008 at 03:59 PM
I love the suitcase basket!  You are such a hip mama!  And yeah, I don't know anyone who doesn't love See's candy-yummy!

We still have until next year to start with Easter baskets, but I love alternative ideas to the traditional basket.  Have a fun trip with your family:)
posted by creatress on Mar 19, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Thanks ladies! I'll think of you all while I'm R&R'ing at the tropical pool!
:)
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