Easter is this Sunday and the kids will wake up bright and early looking for their baskets and preparing for the annual Easter egg hunt. Instead of doing it inside, take the Easter egg hunt outside this year! The weather has been absolutely gorgeous and you’ll find better hiding spots outdoors.
Below are 7 creative places you can stash Easter eggs this year:
- Gutter downspout. Do you have a gutter downspout right near the backyard? Put the egg just in the end of it. Kids will have to stick their hands inside to find it and many will look it over.
- Tire swing. Placing eggs on the swings is fairly obvious, but will anyone think to look inside of the tire itself? Even if someone sits down on the swing for a minute, he may still miss the egg if he doesn’t check carefully.
- Sandbox. Don’t be afraid to bury the eggs in the sand so that the children have to work to get to them. Think about hiding eggs in sand toys as well such as under overturned baskets or shovels.
- Watering can. It may look like someone simply left out some gardening supplies after working in the yard, but a few of them may actually be hiding spots for Easter eggs.
- Gardening gloves. On a similar note, gardening gloves are another item that you can leave on a picnic table or lawn chair as though they didn’t get put away. Carefully put eggs in the gloves and make sure they are not exposed.
- Hanging plant. Think about ways to conceal or bury the eggs that will keep them well out of sight without hurting the plants. You don’t want kids to have to dig so much that they dig up the plants, too.
- Bird bath. If the bird bath is full of water, kids may or may not think to check this spot right away. Look for ways to hide the eggs behind decorative elements of the bird bath.
About Monday West
Monday West has been designing beautiful things for over 20 years. With a degree from UCLA in Landscape Architecture, she is well versed on all classes of design and home landscaping. Her focus is on the client, and what best suits their family. She has designed projects in every style possible, from Contemporary, to Craftsman, to Eclectic. She has an eye for color and style, and she is able to envision the final idea that pulls it all together. Plants are her specialty, and the way they are paired is unique as well as practical. Monday balances the construction business with her husband, Bill West, three kids, three dogs, and a lizard in sunny southern California. Google +