Jellybeans and mini chocolate bars, marshmallow bunnies and malted eggs. Eating tasty candy treats out of colorful plastic eggs defines the Easter experience for most Americans. But what if you want to fill all (or some) of those eggs with something besides sweet treats? Read on for a dozen easy-to-implement ideas.
Money – Standard coins, bills, collectible or commemorative currency, or coins made from silver or gold are all great ways to enrich the Easter experience.
Small Toys – Think miniature cars, dolls, toy soldiers, marbles, bouncy balls, or mini-block figures. Surf the toy aisles of your local superstore for multi-packs and split them up between several eggs.
Costume Jewelry – Age-appropriate necklaces, rings, and earing sets add some sparkle to Easter morning.
Stickers – Cut sticker sheets to create individual stickers if you cannot find any already small enough to fit into eggs.
Mini Cosmetics – Tiny nail polishes or little lip glosses are a pleasant surprise for little makeup lovers.
Puzzle Pieces – Separate a puzzle into several eggs. All of the eggs have to be found to assemble the whole puzzle.
Hair Accessories – Sparkly hair bows or cute little butterfly clips are easy Easter egg fill ideas.
Arcade Tokens – A great way to gift a future experience as part of your holiday treats.
Party Favors – Visit the party favor section of your local store to load up on mini bubble containers, colorful erasers, and a variety of trinkets featuring popular children’s characters.
Letter Magnets – Great for toddlers; a set of 26 or more letters can fill a lot of eggs.
Glow-in-the-Dark Ceiling Stars – Another great way to fill multiple eggs with a single set of items.
Funky Shoelaces – Spice up an old pair of sneakers with some fun new laces.
With these twelve ideas under your belt, you are now prepared for the best Easter ever! All you have to do is come up with some clever places to hide all those little plastic treasures, then kick back to watch the fun.