Change It Up With “Surprise” Easter Eggs. Easter has to have an Easter Egg Hunt of course, but how about those eggs being something different. Welcome, I am happy to be joining Amber @ Follow The Yellow Brick Home for her annual Easter Celebration Blog Hop. If you are coming over from Follow The Yellow Brick Home, I am so happy you are here. Wasn’t her Bunny and Tulips vignette pretty?
I love creating a fun surprise for the grands when I can. I love to color all those hardboiled eggs, but not everyone likes to eat them, so I have been trying to find alternative “eggs” for the littles. This year I found the perfect fun idea at the $1 store. (This is not a sponsored post.)
You know those tubes of plastic eggs you see at the $1 Store? I love filling those with candy every year, but this year, I wanted something different. As I walked around the store I found just the perfect thing in the toy section. Tiny Hot Wheel-style cars and trucks. My little 5 year old grandson loves playing with these, so how about using them instead of candy.
I got a tube of 6 large plastic eggs and a tube of 6 regular eggs and created some fun surprise eggs.
Each large egg has a different car or truck and each small egg has a few quarters, dimes and nickels. These little cars and trucks are just the perfect size to fit inside one of those eggs. My grandson will love having his own money too. A trip to the store to buy himself a surprise is always fun. I am excited to change it up with “surprise” easter eggs this year.
I found a couple of fun toys to add to his basket. I kept it really simple with just 3 $1 toys and a simple basket. I think that will be fun and I am not overdoing or spoiling him too much. I’ll remove the plastic eggs and set them aside to hide. I’ll leave his three toys in the basket and I am sure his uncle will finish filling it when he gets here. It will be fun to watch him hunt for the eggs and then discover all the prizes inside.
This little 51/2 month old cutie is too young for eggs, but I bet I could find some really cute toys to put in his basket.
Sounds like the perfect day with family. We’ll have the usual dinner with Ham, veggies, mashed potatoes, salad and hot rolls.
If you need a little inspiration for Setting The Perfect Easter Table – Step by Step – check out this post.
I hope you get to be with your family this Easter and I pray the Lord’s Blessing on you and all your family.
Next up on the tour is Debra @ Common Ground. I so enjoyed her dining room dressed for a French Country Easter.
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Such a fun alternative to candy, Marty! I love all the treasures you found and I know they’re going to be a big hit this weekend. Your grands are the cutest! Big hugs and happy Easter, CoCo
First of all – what a little cutie! I’m sure you’re enjoying your time with him. Great idea for the Easter treats. My kids used to love finding all the treasures in their eggs. Happy Easter to you!
Shelley
Well he’s s cutie! I know he’ll enjoy his Easter basket. We don’t have any grandkids and our kids say they don’t want any. Hoping they change their minds. Hope your celebration is fantastic. Happy Easter Marty!
How fun! Spending time with that sweet baby is the best Easter surprise of all, right?! Great ideas–have a blessed Easter! Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
I love this fun alternative to candy, Marty! And that little cutie is going to love his Easter basket. You are very blessed. Happy Easter to you and your family.
SO Adorbs!!!! I love the ideas and photos!1 Happy Easter and Happy Spring to you and all the family.
My husband and I are both just getting over COVID, (ugh) so no get together with my 95 year old Mum this weekend!! Hopefully in another week or 2 we can do that.
Ramona
Lakefield ON Canada
You’re going to have so much fun Marty with that little cutie pie! I love the no candy idea for kids and you’ve come up with great alternatives. I’m going to do this next year with my grand littles! Thanks for the inspiration! 😊
Miss Marty this is such a great idea. I can’t get enough of that happy baby. He is a doll!
This is such a fun idea. I love the idea of mixing it up with fun alternatives to candy. Your little guy is adorable. Have a fun time with your sweeties, Marty!
How fun Marty! Those little cars are a perfect fit! Your little grandson is adorable! He will still love all the family Easter celebrations I am sure. I know God has blessed you with the joys your grandson brings with that big grin!
Thanks for hopping with us. Have a blessed Easter!
I love your Easter egg ideas!! My boys love their egg hunt every Easter!! I am going to look for some small toys to place inside instead of candy. thank you for the idea!!! And, that little cutie is sure to enjoy his Easter basket too!! I hope you and your family have a blessed Easter!!!
I love your surprise Easter eggs Marty! Such a great alternative to candy! Your grand baby is such a cutie! Enjoy your Easter!
Marty, what a cute idea for filling Easter eggs for the little one. Much better than candy and melting chocolate. Have fun with your family and Happy Easter.