Create a fun Easter egg trail with our top 10 tips!
WORDS: SIAN DOLAN PICTURES: SHUTTERSTOCK
1 BUNNY BUDDIES
Pair very small children with an older bunny buddy to help them on their hunt. You can give the big buddy a set of bunny ears and persuade any “reluctant rabbits” to help by offering a bonus helper egg!
2 DO THE HOP!
Make it magical and memorable with a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny! You can buy or hire a costume and ask (or coax!) a family member or friend to dress up. Bunny fun for everyone!
3 RAFFLE RETRIEVE
Looking for an alternative to chocolate? Use a marker to number a batch of hardboiled eggs before hiding them and use the same numbers to label prizes such as pocket money, toys and books. Once all the eggs have been found, the lucky finders can swap their loot for cool prizes and enjoy a tasty snack with a sprinkle of salt!
4 COUNT YOUR CHICKENS!
Before you begin hiding your eggs, don’t forget to count how many you have in total and make a note of any trickier hiding spots you’ve used to help you track down any strays when the hunt ends.
5PET SAFE
Chocolate can make a dog very ill so be sure to keep your dog on its lead while the hunt is under way, or leave them indoors to enjoy a dog-friendly Easter treat of their own.
6 FINDERS KEEPERS
If you have a few children joining your hunt you can avoid any potential squabbles or unfair distribution of chocolate treasure by purchasing different coloured plastic eggs and designating a specific colour for each child to find.
These refillable eggs are also great for wet weather and can be used again next year!
7 BE WEATHER WISE
It’s best
