Easter is an underrated holiday.
When most people are asked to pick their favorite holiday, Christmas gets a ton of love, and dressing up on Halloween is tons of fun no matter your age. No one ever thinks of Easter first, despite everything that it has going for it! The Easter bunny is a great mascot, and the light blue, pink, and yellow color scheme is unique and iconic.
Okay, Christmas might still be the best holiday, but Easter is still pretty cool, too. One of the best Easter traditions that deserves a bit more recognition is, of course, the egg hunt. Whether set up as a free-for-all at the park, or with specially selected baskets for different family members in the backyard, there are many different versions of the classic Easter egg hunt and plenty of room for creativity.
Some are under the misconception that the annual egg hunt is only for the kids, but this doesn’t have to be the case! If your egg hunts are a bit too bland or easy for your kids, or if you’d like to ratchet up the competition a bit this year, here are some outside-the-box strategies and hiding spots that should make this Easter a memorable one!
Start the Hunt Outdoors (Weather Permitting
As long as the skies are sunny enough and there is space available, every Easter egg hunt should kick off outdoors. Although we’re planning on heightening the challenge of your hunt this year, it’s best to start out with the basics to not tip off the game too quickly.
Some classic hiding spots outside include:
These spots are some of the most common and therefore some of the most likely to be checked early on. Just be sure to keep track of how many eggs and baskets they’ve found so that you can tell them they’re not done yet.
Take Some Time to Get Creative
There are plenty of spots that take advantage of very common outdoor features which your kids probably won’t consider immediately. Incorporate these spots if you’d like to see how well your kids can think outside of the box (or inside the box):
Take Some Extra Precautions
Then, of course, comes the more extreme options: placing a basket on the roof or high up in a tree. Many dads have considered these hiding spots over the years, if only to see the shocked expressions from their kids when they realize what they’d have to do to retrieve their baskets. While these spots create a fantastic sense of excitement, they do also invite a high chance of injury.
Even with a reliable ladder, roofs can pose a number of tripping hazards, especially when in need of maintenance or repair (this is part of why many home inspectors are incorporating things like drone technology to assist with maintenance inspections). If you’re planning on using one of these fun, but risky hiding spots, here are some things to consider:
Whatever strategies you’re thinking of adding to your egg hunt this year, hopefully some of these ideas sparked some new ideas to catch your family a little off-guard! Regardless, we hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend, spending some well-deserved time with your friends and family.
When’s the last time you’ve had your home inspected? While new homeowners have the benefit of a buyer’s inspection to let them develop a home maintenance plan, long-time homeowners may not be sure about the condition of their roof, foundation, or electrical systems. Schedule a home maintenance inspection this spring to stay ahead of unexpected repair costs!
