I like to create a budget prior to the event and stick to the budget. I also like to use Apple Number to track my budget to ensure that I'm not going over. Create a budget based on an amount that you feel comfortable with.

Send Instructions to Parents

For parents who have never participated in an easter egg hunt, this is very important. You can create an agenda to email or text to everyone attending the event. Make sure to ask everyone to RSVP beforehand to ensure that your purchase enough eggs and prizes for the kiddos. 

Sample
2:00 pm Instructions
2:05 pm Craft Area
2:15 pm Babies
2:30 pm Toddlers
2:40 pm Children

Bring Your Own Baskets?

Honestly, this is totally up to the person that's planning the event. I typically always have extra Easter baskets on hand for parents that forget. I also offer bags just in case things start to overflow. 

Pictures

I try my best to take a group photo prior to the event starting. Once the event starts it's very easy for kids to be kids and start to get dirt and grass stains all over their clothing. I try my best to get pictures of the entire event and send it to the families once the event is over. Easter Egg Hunts make for great family memories. 

Instructions

Let the children know the order of the event. Remind them of no running and the areas that do not have prizes in it. You can easily block of an area of your backyard that does not have prizes in them to avoid children wasting their time in that area. (I like to use steamer) Also, this is good if you have a large back yard or a wooded area. No point in having the tweens looking in that area. 

Order

Per your schedule, all children should not go at the same time. We really do not have any babies in our family. However, if we did I would allow the parents to go with the babies first. I next would allow the toddlers to go and at this point, I'm sure the other children are anxious to go. 

During the wait

If possible while the other children are waiting you can create an activity table or snack table for them. I love to offer egg coloring or coloring books. You can also offer a make your own snack bar. This area is great for the children who are getting ready to look for eggs and are already done. 

Egg Placement

I prefer to add really visible eggs for the smaller children. I really don't go too crazy with finding creative places. The purpose of this event is for the kiddos to have fun. 

What to Buy

I typically purchase a lot of my eggs when they're on sale 70-90% off at Target. I also recycle the plastic eggs that did not have jelly beans in them. Based on the age group that's participating purchase items based on that. You will be amazed at what can fit inside of plastic eggs. You can purchase plastic eggs of varies sizes. This would defiantly is a great time to utilize cartwheel and ibotta to save on your decor and candy/prize purchases. The Dollar Tree Also has a large variety of prizes. From books to little party bag goodies. Think outside of the box. You can put notes inside of the eggs if you have a prize that's unable to fit. This could be called the Prize basket and allow the kiddos to come and pick from the basket of prizes. (If you offer this I would add it to part of the instructions)

My mini-me also enjoyed his customized basket. 

How was your Easter? 

I'm going, to be honest with you. I thought Easter this year was the first Sunday in April. Not sure why I made up my own date...

A couple of years ago I questioned the age limit for Easter Baskets seeing how my mini me just turned 13 this year. 

My answer was quickly answered by one of my Facebook friends. She stated that she still receives an Easter Basket as an adult. 

So yes, I don't have any plans on stopping our Easter Basket tradition. 

I decide to stop at a Dollar Tree on Thursday. If you follow me on SnapChat you were able to get a glance of the items I purchased for my mini. 

I was pleasantly surprised because honestly, this was one of the best Dollar Tree's in my area. I found so many age appropriate items for my son. 

I typically try my best to create his basket in something that can be reused in the future. I love all purpose buckets. I will use this one as a catch-all for all of the items in his room. 

I paid under $20 for everything. Seeing how I will have a couple of things left over. I plan on making a basket for my six-year nephew and possibly creating one to giveaway to one of my little cousins during Easter Dinner. (I have old mini baskets in my garage) I also used my Silhouette Machine to add a personalized touch. 

Anywho, Do you have any Easter Plans?