Easter Sunday is one of the most happening days of the year, whether it is the house that needs to be decorated, snacks that need to be served or food that needs to be cooked, and all you really want is for the kids to get out of the way or stop them from dipping their dirty little fingers into the cake batter every time they pass the kitchen. Here’s an idea! Busy them with the age-old trick of the Easter Egg Hunt. Besides, the Easter Egg Hunt is not only a way to keep the kids out of the kitchen but the simplest of ways to get the whole family together for a light-hearted challenge, there is always candy, outdoor fun and everybody’s favourite: chocolate!
It is indeed a captivating sight to watch the children, young and old, hurry about the yard in search of hidden treasures. Whether you are a veteran of the annual Easter Egg Hunt trying to step up the game this season or a first-timer joining in the Easter Egg Hunt extravaganza, here are a couple of easy steps to follow to keep you organized while pulling off your exciting Easter Egg hunt like a pro.
Start with the date and time
Ideally or traditionally, it is common to have the Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday. However, realistically it may not always be possible. You may observe that some of your neighbours and relatives are also planning to host a hunt, leading to a clash in your plans. To avoid such dispiritedness over the holiday, an ideal timeframe would be the Easter weekend, or even before the weekend as a way of getting everyone in the Easter spirit.
Set the place for Easter Egg Hunt
Location is an essential part of the Egg Hunt, it is important to select a location with ample space for your hunters to go wild. Make sure the set location is convenient for the group and for you as the host to have clear boundaries, and safe hiding options while at the same time keeping it fun and exhilarating. If the hunt is indoors, try to avoid stairs and elevated areas.
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Stock up the treasure
Possibly the most important part of an Easter Egg Hunt is the eggs! You could use real eggs or even artificial eggs or a combination of both. It is generally advisable though to use artificial eggs when it comes to youngsters. In addition, these eggs can be stuffed with candy, treats and coins. You could even score the eggs as per your liking to bring in an extra challenge. How many Eggs to hide? It is safer to hide ten eggs per child.
Baskets and buckets
While Easter Baskets are OG and a must, the options are not limited. You could use aesthetic Easter-themed tote bags, small colourful buckets or even tiny boxes as Easter Basket alternatives. Another option could be hosting a Bring Your Own Bucket Egg Hunt and it would be splendid if everyone showed up with their own bucket. However, it is prudent to have a few collecting gears just in case.
Time to hide!
Before hiding the eggs make a note of how many eggs you have. Choose hiding locations strategically according to the ages of the children. Hide in more obvious locations for children. For adults, hide it in more challenging spots such as in flower pots or under a pile of leaves.
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Let the Easter Egg Hunt begin
Slow and steady wins the race, as we all know. Host the hunt for children and adults separately. Organising for multiple age groups, will spoil the show for kids. It makes more sense to let the toddlers and little giants start their hunt first. Once they are out there, keep a timer for 1 minute [any more and you’ll make yourself some serious nemesis] before letting the older groups join in the fun.
Finish!
At the end of the race, count the eggs. This is where counting before hiding comes in handy. Score them if you intend to and give away the prizes besides the ones stuffed in the eggs.