Egg hunts for Easter are always fun. However, throwing away the mess and the useless things that come with the hunt isn’t. Plastic bracelets or slime inside the eggs can get sticky, or the kids lose interest in them after a few minutes. Instead, use our list of Easter egg fillers and make sure you’re not wasting anything.
Money
Most parents choose to use change for this; others use dollar bills. Whatever the case, it will make your children, their relatives, and friends feel special. They’ll be able to spend the coins on whatever they want, which will teach them about money and show them responsibility.
Seed Packets
You can get creative with this one. Seed packets, bombs, or seed paper are all great egg options. Make sure you mark the packets with the seeds so the children know what they are when they want to plant them. It will be a fun egg hunt, allowing families to create fun memories when planting the seeds.
Keychains
If your child is a little older and in school, keychains are a great idea because they can be worn on backpacks or hung from anything. Many people have collections of keychains that offer them nostalgia. The best part? Keychains have thousands of designs; getting a style, character, or theme your kids will love is easy.
Rock Crayons
If you’ve got children on the younger side, rock crayons are a great choice. All kids love to color, and these crayons have cool shapes to help them develop their motor skills. You have to hold the crayons a certain way, which helps them develop the grip used for writing. Not to mention that the rock crayons are fun and durable, so they’ll last longer.
Socks
We all remember losing our socks as a kid. You probably lose them as an adult. Sticking socks in the eggs can be a fantastic idea. You can also get them at a fairly reasonable price, too! Socks also have fun themes and characters that both little and older kids love.
Movie Tickets
If you have older children, this will be awesome for them. You can obtain gift cards from your favorite theater, and because a gift card won’t fit in the egg, you can have one person dressed as a movie attendant to hand out gift cards for an extra layer of fun. Just put a note in the egg that says they will get the gift card.
Stickers
Stickers come in hundreds of sizes, textures, and shapes. That can be captivating. Stickers don’t create a lot of waste, and they can be placed anywhere. This option can lead to friends trading and thinking of fun ways to collect them all. The best part? You can fit about ten or more stickers in one egg; stickers are cheap, so you can buy hundreds easily.
Small Toys
This one is best for early elementary and up due to choking hazards, but elementary school children would love having a small toy to play with and add to their collection. You can get creative with this option because there are a multitude of toys that will fit in the eggs.
Crochet Finger Puppets
Crocheting has come back, and it’s hot! You can find cute and fun puppets to put in the eggs. If you go to your local craft fairs, you can find adorable projects that would be great for families. If you can’t find anything locally, you can find crochet items just about anywhere, though Etsy is the most popular.
Lego Sets
They have small Lego sets that fit inside an egg, but like the toys, they must be for older children. This reusable option will help your children and their friends have more fun play choices. Some Legos now have secret compartments and other fun aspects that make them more creative.
Bubbles
Bubbles are fun for any age, and adults like to play with them. This is another excellent gift for the eggs. Bubbles have a visual appeal; they’re fun to pop, and you can get them in colorful options. The eggs filled with bubbles will let the kids have fun, even with a small bottle.
Dinosaur Eggs
Dinosaur eggs are a fun option for filling the eggs. You can use these as the eggs or put them in other eggs. The neat thing about them is that a dinosaur toy will hatch when you put them in water at night. This is a pleasing option for older adolescents.
Squishy Toys
Everyone is consumed by squishy toys, with some families having a collection of 50 or more. Smaller versions are available online. You can find Easter versions with bunnies, fruits and veggies, ducks, naturalistic themes, oceanic themes, and dozens of other choices. This can also be a great option because kids like to trade them.
Stamps
Holiday stamps are a cute alternative. If you are religious, you can find crosses; if not, sheep and other animals can also be found. This artistic option is fun and bright for starting a craft activity. You can even find themed paper and set up an art station with the stamps. A wide assortment of colors and options is available, and you can buy in bulk to get as many as you need.
Puzzles
Puzzles are delightful, quick, and a sweet option. Mini puzzles are suitable for the size needed to fit in the eggs, and you can find all sorts of alternatives that would work. You can also find Easter-themed puzzles to suit the holiday. If you have older adolescents joining the hunt, you can fit bigger puzzles in the eggs with some finessing.
A Better Egg Hunt
Candy is fun, but for a lasting and healthier option for your Easter, try these 15 ideas. Each one is innovative and unique, and they all have cute choices and ideas that you can pair with them. While fewer options exist for babies and children under 3, you still have cute ways to make their Easter special. Now, go on an egg hunt and have fun!
