How to Create an Easter Basket for a Teenage Boy
- 1). Plan a few weeks ahead and grow a "live" Easter basket. Even a worldly teen will love the novelty of a miniature lawn where he least expects it - especially one he doesn't have to mow. (See Related eHows.)
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Nestle the grass-filled flat inside a basket that's just big enough to hold it snugly. Choose one that's large, attractive and sturdy enough to hold books, school supplies or sports equipment long after Easter has gone. - 3
Buy colorful plastic eggs that come apart in the middle, and stuff each one with a small gift. Coil a leather belt inside one, a wristwatch in another. Depending on the size of the eggs, cameras, cassette tapes, small alarm clocks and movie passes would all make good egg fillings. - 4). Never underestimate the power of free choice. Especially if you don't know the range of his interests this week, or the contents of his book or CD collection, you can't go wrong with gift certificates to book, record and sporting goods stores, or to his crowd's favorite fast-food restaurant.
- 5). Visit a local toy and game store and choose a couple of tricky three-dimensional puzzles. Teens almost always love them, and they'll give him a chance to impress his friends with his wizardry.
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Poke in enough jelly beans, chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and brightly colored eggs to satisfy a teen-size appetite.