No tradition compares to that of an Egg hunt on Easter Sunday. From the excitement of finding a well-hidden egg to enjoying the sweet treats inside, there’s plenty for kids (and kids at heart) to enjoy. If you’re hosting the neighborhood egg hunt this year along with your fall festival, balancing practicality with fun is simple if you utilize out of the box actionable ideas.
Set Smart Boundaries
When preparing to hold an egg hunt in your yard, it’s crucial that you utilize your space to its full potential. Setting the parameters of your egg hunt allows you to optimize your backyard without compromising the fun.
Begin by marking off the spots in your landscape that will provide the best hiding spots. Consider areas with plenty of grass, brush, and trees, which provide perfect coverage for hidden eggs. These types of greenery are perfect for nesting away eggs without having to overthink.
If there’s enough space in your backyard, you may consider dividing the space into sections, giving egg hunters equal opportunities to secure their treasures. By doing this, you even the playing field by keeping older kids away from little ones who may need a helping hand.
Playing it Safe
As the backyard egg hunt host with the most, it’s up to you to ensure that safety is the number one priority. This involves taking steps ahead of time to make certain that your Easter egg hunt is as kid-friendly as it will be exciting.
While dreaming up the best hiding spots for each egg, take some time to deal with any potential dangers found in your yard. Fallen tree branches, rocks and other debris should be picked up and disposed of with the help of tarps, tools and equipment need to be stored away, and potentially irritating or poisonous plants should be weeded up.
Even after potential hazards have been dealt with, having a basic first aid kit on hand is crucial when you have kids at play. Small scrapes and bruises are likely to come up in a high energy environment like an egg hunt, so having adhesive bandages and antibiotic ointments ready will keep stress at bay come the big day.
Treat Yourself
Everyone agrees that the best part of any Easter egg hunt is opening the brightly colored eggs and finding a sweet surprise inside. The sky’s the limit when it comes to choosing which treasures to add; all it takes is a little bit of creative thinking on your part.
Individual store bought candies are a staple of egg hunt treasures, but why not buck the trend with some homemade sweets? Gumdrop fudge is a simple-to-make colorful treat that egg hunters of all ages will enjoy. You will need:
- 1 can of condensed milk, sweetened
- 24 oz white candy coating, crushed
- .6 grams salt
- 7.5 grams vanilla extract
- 12 oz crushed gumdrops
Use foil to line a 2.4 liter square pan. In a pot, combine candy coating, milk, and salt. Stir over low heat. Once the coating has melted, remove from heat and stir in vanilla and gumdrops.
Spread mixture evenly throughout the pan and refrigerate until firm. Remove from the pan and cut into small squares that can fit in the plastic eggs. Be sure to wrap each square in festive colored plastic wrap before placing each square in their egg.
Hide and Seek
As an Easter egg hunt host, you want your backyard egg-stavaganza to stand out from the crowd. The easiest way to pull this off? Sticking with unique and imaginative hiding spots for your prized eggs. Some of the more innovative inspirations for hiding places include:
- Gutter downspouts
- Under your sectional covers
- Inside a tire swing
- Window boxes
- Behind your outdoor vinyl curtains
- Planters
Your egg hunters will have far more fun if you present them with a challenge. Just be sure to stick with safe hiding spots; anywhere near cars, electrical equipment, or grills with their custom covers on should be avoided.
Fun at Every Age
Of course, there’s a big difference between presenting kids with an engaging challenge and making them take on a frustrating task. The age of your egg hunters is the most important factor to consider when it comes to hiding the eggs.
Consider holding two different hunts: one for younger children including toddlers, where eggs are hidden in more obvious spots and are filled with age appropriate surprises like stickers, puffed cereal, or mini crayons.
Older children can participate in the more challenging hunt, where eggs are harder to find but contain exciting treasures like small glow sticks, temporary tattoos, or even a 5 dollar note nestled within the most difficult egg to find.
Dye Station
The grand egg hunt may be the main event of your backyard Easter celebration, but it’s always smart to have other activities planned for the afternoon. One of the easiest and most creative activities to offer is an Easter egg dying station.
Start by placing tarps on picnic or card tables and sectional covers on furniture in your backyard to protect from any staining accidents. Set out small bowls filled with pre-mixed food coloring and properly labeled with the correct color, and make sure there are enough wire egg dippers available for each child to use.
Add cartons of eggs to the spread, making sure you have enough eggs for everyone and a few extras in case of a cracking accident. It’s a good idea to have other decorating tools on hand like fun Easter stickers, pipe cleaners, and clear wax crayons for kids to draw their own festive designs.
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