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Tween Easter Basket Ideas for Girls

Easter is right around the corner and now is the time to start thinking about putting together Easter baskets! Today, I’m going to share some basket ideas for tween girls! Big kids still love the excitement of a basket full of goodies too!

Tween Easter Baskets

Tween Easter Basket Ideas

I love putting together baskets. When it comes to the actual baskets, I like to go for something that the girls can actually use after the holiday. Bogg Bags are the perfect Easter “basket” and since we live at the beach the girls can use these bags to take to the beach or pool!

The Baby Bogg Bag is the smaller size of the Original Bogg Bag.  It’s washable, durable, stylish, customizable, and perfect for your next adventure! The tip-proof, ribbed bottom helps keep your Baby Bogg Bag upright and ready to use. The quality is amazing and the size is great for a tween girl!

Crafts and Things To Do

Since this Easter is definitely a lot different due to COVID-19 the girls will be getting a lot of “things to do” in their baskets this year. We desperately need some fun activities and crafts for them to do and Fashion Angels have so much to choose from!

Bunny Clay Kit is an adorable clay kit to create your own kissing bunny complete with a kissing booth and carrots.

Unicorn Yoga A fun card game to play indoors or out. Spin the wheel and assume the poses. Nice way to get the kids off of the electronics!

They have a ton of different craft kits and friendship bracelet kits to choose from as well!

Most of the girls’ baskets were stuffed with fun items from Fashion Angels. If you are shopping for a tween girl this is definitely where you need to head! Here are some more items I’m adding to their baskets!

Tween Easter Basket

Summer Essentials 

The girls’ Easter baskets usually include some Summer essentials. I included a new beach towel this year from Target. Sometimes I will do swimsuits and when they were smaller I used sand toys to fill the basket as well! It’s nice to add items they can use for the Summer that I’m going to end up purchasing anyway. 

Other Goodies

Succulents are definitely a hot item right now, I found them for $1.00 at Target.

Bunny face masks from Target was a great find as well. Southern Candle Studio here in Myrtle Beach has personalized candles which I love, the girls saw mine and immediately wanted one. They have their name and a description of them on the label. It’s a fun item to add to their basket, who doesn’t love something personalized? I added a few of their favorite candies but usually try to stay away from adding too much.

I hope you like this list of cool tween Easter basket gift ideas. Have a Happy Easter!

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The Season of the Big Kid

I realized today that I am officially a mom of “big kids”….okay, I know you’re probably thinking “you are just now realizing this?” Of course not. But for someone reason today it really stood out to me. Maybe now that we are into a somewhat normal daily routine, it really gave me time to myself. I remember when I had an infant and two-year-old thinking to myself that these days seemed so far away. But we are here right in the middle what I am calling “The Season of the Big Kid” 

The Season of the Big Kid

Tween parents you know what I mean. Our kids are no longer cute little toddlers who we can post a picture on Facebook with a face filled with markers.

Instead, we have middle schoolers who we can barely get to smile let alone be okay with you posting it on Facebook. We have kids who ride their bikes to their friend’s house and have a curfew instead of us chasing them around the playground. We don’t have to sit and feed them in their high chairs or clean up food that they have thrown on the floor. We don’t have to get juice boxes or snacks in a bowl with a lid. We don’t have to strap them into the cart at Target and try to occupy them the entire time we are shopping. 

The house isn’t as loud as it once was. The crying is few and far between and it’s usually just hormone-related tears these days. The tears while are sometimes very dramatic, they are mostly very real and need our attention. They are not like the toddler tears where they would cry over not being able to wear their favorite pink rain boots. There is still chaos in the house, but now the chaos is acne, braces, and attitudes. A lot of attitudes.

For Everything, There is a Season

Some days I yearn for that tiny baby, but honestly, I am glad that phase is behind us. I do cheer for friends announcing their pregnancies and beg for dibs on those newborn snuggles!

Every season in life has both negative and positive meanings. I love watching my girls grow up and become more and more independent every day. They walk to the bus stop alone, get up and get ready for school on their own, even get showers without being asked! That’s probably the thing I’m most surprised about! They are involved in activities that they love and are really finding what their purpose is in this crazy world.

The Season of the Big KidThe Season of the Big Kid

The Season of the Big Kid

I’m not saying this “season” isn’t hard. It’s not all rainbows and butterflies y’all don’t get me wrong. But it’s time to stop moving from one phase to another before we’ve truly learned to appreciate the one we’re in. My big kids teach me patience, amaze me with their independence and humble me every single day with their compassion and kindness. They still give me a hug, kiss and say “I love you” before bedtime. I am loving the season of the big kid and am going to embrace it because I’m not ready for the teenager season just yet.

 

Justice Gift Guide for Tween Girls

Are you looking for the perfect gift for the girl in your life between the ages of 8-12? Not a kid and not yet a teen, this is definitely a hard age to shop for. I figured I would go to the tween herself to help me with this gift guide! So, if you have a tween girl on your holiday shopping list this year you will definitely want to make a stop at a Justice store this season. Our favorite tween girl brand is the perfect place to shop for all your girls’ must-have clothes, toys, accessories, and decor. 

Brynna and I have teamed up to share her holiday wish list from Justice and how easy it is to make your own on the Live Justice app! When you download the Live Justice App your tween girl can build her own holiday wish list and even email it to you! Making it easy for both of you! We are going to share her top 15 items on her holiday wish list that will help you finish shopping for any tween girl in your life!

Justice Gift Guide for Tween Girls

1. Shakey Mini Instant Film Frame

If you have a tween girl I’m sure she probably loves the instant film pictures. This frame is perfect for those pictures! Shake it up to create a cascade of shimmer and glitter! 

Justice Gift Guide

 

2. Feather Light Up Dream Catcher

This dream catcher isn’t your normal dream catcher. This one lights up and makes the perfect dreamy decor for her space with bead and feather accents. Requires 2 AA batteries. 

3. 100% Extra Small Meal Time Mini Clay Kit  

This adorable clay playset includes all she needs to create four super fun mini-meals. This is exclusively available at Justice!

4. Fa La La Llama One Piece  

Brynna loves one piece Pj’s and this one has a festive touch for bedtime. The holiday llama print gives her wardrobe a hint of merry and bright spirit. The adorable fuzzy tummy and character hood make her transformation complete!

5. Just Shine French Tip Scented Press On Nails 

A set of 24 press-on nails with a class and clean French tip design. These are even vanilla scented for more fun! 

6. Just Shine 30-Piece Eye Shadow Palette 

30 glittery hues that sparkle and shimmer in the sun! Come in a stylish case that keeps her on the cutting edge

7. Chambray Button Up Jumpsuit 

This adorable jumpsuit is lightweight which is perfect for school days. With a banded waist and ankles for an ideal fit to keep her functional and fashionable! 

8. Sherpa Quarter Zip Hoodie 

Sherpa’s are definitely in this season and this one is perfect for your tween girl! Cute and comfy that will keep her cozy all day long! Trendy quarter length zipper with a large pouch pocket at the waist! 

9. Unicorn Light Up Bluetooth Headphones  

What tween girl doesn’t love headphones to jam out to her favorite songs?! Brynna loves these especially because they are Bluetooth so she doesn’t have to worry about a wire! They light up with a unicorn on her ear cups for a magical touch as well! 

10. Scrunchies

Get VSCO girl style with this scrunchie pack! Shimmering metallic, cool camo and fresh floral patterns. 

11. Kindness Is Magic Water Bottle 

VSCO girl style water bottle to make sure your girl stays hydrated in style! The glittery textured exterior gives her look a unique twist. The lid ring easily hooks to bookbags, purses, and more!

12. Blush Ankle Boots 

Hip ankle boots with glitter laces and detailing make her stand out in the crowd. Side zipper closure and super soft faux leather exterior. 

13. Crystal the Unicorn Jumbo Squishmallow  

Brynna absolutely loves the Squishmallows for Justice. The softest marshmallow feel your girl will want to cuddle all the time! 

14. Blossom Roll-On Lip Gloss 

Fresh fragrant lip gloss that smells as great as it looks! Each flavor is infused with natural dried flowers for a light floral scent. Rolls on clear for a subtle shine and comes in a variety of delicious flavors. 

15. Just Shine Initial Unicorn Wet Brush  

We are Wet Brush obsessed in our house and this personalized glitter unicorn design is perfect for any tween girl! Let her silky smooth hair shine! The ultra-soft bristles detangle with less damage, pain, and breakage! Win-Win!

 

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