You’ve been EGGed! This fun Easter activity is such a fun way to celebrate the holiday and also treat a few neighbors! It is basically like a secret chain letter that gets you and your neighbors in the Easter spirit.
If you haven’t seen this trend come through your neighborhood yet, it might be time for you to be the first to introduce it. Here’s how it goes:
- You hide a number of eggs in your neighbor’s yard and place a small basket of goodies on your neighbors porch, ring the doorbell (or don’t and let it be a surprise) and disappear before they open it.
- They find and enjoy the goodies and carry on the chain to another neighbor! They have two nights to do so.
- Once you have been EGGed you are supposed to put a sign up on your front porch/window/door.
Ideas for What to Include in Your Basket or Inside Your Eggs
- Stickers
- Temporary tattoos
- Candy
- Cookies/muffins
- Coffee cup
- Easter socks
- Gloves
- Easter book
- Baked goodies
- Your favorite drink or snacks
The options are pretty endless. You can fill your basket with items that fit your budget, Target, the Dollar Store or Walmart have great inexpensive Easter-themed goodies! Get creative with your basket and with your sign.
You’ve Been EGGed Signs
We’ve also created a free “You’ve Been EGGed” printable that you can use to start You’ve Been EGGed in your neighborhood. Here’s what ours says:
- Hang the “We’ve Been EGGed” sign on your door to let your neighbors know you’ve already participated.
- You only have 48 hours, so don’t delay – create a goodie basket for TWO neighbors.
- Make copies of the instructions (or go to http://bit.ly/eggyourneighbor to download & print)
- Leave your eggs hidden in the lawn and an easter basket on your neighbors doorstep and hop, hop, hop away quickly!
If you’re late to the game, don’t worry – you can modify the Easter themed version for holidays throughout the year. Some other ideas we’ve seen done include You’ve Been BOO’d (Halloween),You’ve Been Gobbled (Thanksgiving), or You’ve Been Elfed (Christmas).
Don’t forget to get your kids involved from picking the items out, filling and leaving the basket. Not only will they enjoy being sneaky like a ghost, this Halloween but it is also a great time to talk and teach about giving to others and being a good neighbor.
Download your free You’ve Been EGGed printable here:
Other Easter Activities
Looking for more fun this Easter? You might be interested in the articles below:
- Easter Egg Hunts and Activities in Reno, Sparks, Carson City + Beyond
- Easter Egg Hunts in Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City
- 10 Ideas for Creating New Easter Memories and Traditions
Have you been EGGed before?
