How to Host an Easter Egg Hunt

It’s almost time for the annual Easter egg hunt. You've raised your hand and offered to host it! You smile and are excited. Now what. Where do you start on the list? Here are some tips to get you going and make sure all bases are covered. Splurge. Easter comes once a year, and make yours an event to remember!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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   Who's coming? Find out how many and add 3 more to it. There always seems to be a surprise guest or the person who RSVPs on that day.

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   Check the local weather. Sunny, windy, hot? In the invitation (or phone messages) suggest and remind them to bring the to appropriate necessities. Parents will appreciate the reminder. Like, " 76 degrees, windy, don’t forget the jackets!"

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   Egg preparation. Pick certain colors for your groups. Brighter eggs for the young ones. Nature colors for the older ones. This will make it easier to know which eggs go where. Stuff the plastic eggs with candy and toys in each egg. Keep in mind the age groups and pick your toys out accordingly. There are things like sugar-free candy, tattoos, stuffed bunnies, bracelets, blinking toys, squishy & slimy goop, & jellybeans. Put the eggs in a labeled box according to age group. This makes it easier to pick up the box & hide the eggs. Open lawn for the very young, higher for the older ones. The middle age kids gets a little of both. Have some fun eastern music ready and playing. Get a bubble machine and let the magic happen!

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   Pick and clean up the area where the hunt will take place. Pick up sharp and broken objects, patch holes with dirt. You get the idea. Find 2 to 3 areas. Mark one for young, middle, and older(or write age groups in each category) Put the sign in the correct areas. You can use bright color like neon poster boards, balloons, ribbons, and fabrics.

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   Let the hunters know how many eggs they can each find. 15-20 eggs per child is a good number. It's up to you. Once they have all found the limit of eggs, you can let them roam around and maybe they'll find more. Hide the eggs according to the ages. Keep extra bags and baskets on hand. They rip and break and you'll be the hero who saves them. At the end of the hunt, if there should be a child who didn't find enough eggs, go hide it for them so they can hunt. Not all kids share and its not their fault. Excitement and eggs can make someone quite forgetful.

6. Step back and enjoy the hunt!

Tips & Warnings

• Don't forget the first aid kit. With kids you never know!
• If you know of a sick little bunny who couldn't make it to the hunt, send a basket over and let them know you were thinking of them.
• Get your friends, kids, and family members to help you out! They won't say no.
• Don't forget the extra bags, baskets, and eggs.
• Have easy refreshments and snacks on hand for everyone.
• Remind parents where the event is. If its outside, give them a heads up about the bugs in your area or even poison ivy. They might have a child who could possibly have an allergic reaction to it.