2017 Easter Scavenger Hunt

For some reason -- I cannot load any photos up to the blog right now. So that seriously cramps my blogging style....and the pictures from Easter ARE DELIGHTFUL!!

But, hey -- life is all about compromise. And, even without pictures, I can share my MOST ENTERTAINING EASTER SCAVENGER HUNT!!

Lilly and Warren are 8 and 4 this year.  THE PERFECT AGE...
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When Lilly and Warren got here, I started them off with this verbal clue:

I think the first clue for your hunt should be about fun...
so it's hidden under the puzzle that is done...
(they only had to think for a minute before the RUSHED to the puzzle table)...and found the next clue:

#1: To start your Easter Hunt, go to the room with the sink…
Then, to find your clue, look for something that is PINK…

#2 This clue is for Warren…now here’s where you must be…
Go to where your trains live…to find Clue Number THREE…

#3 GOOD JOB, KIDS, way to work together as a team…
Now go look where you lay your head when you dream…

#4 Now, look around and think about CLUE NUMBER FOUR
It’s in a white bucket on the other side of the big yellow door…

#5 Once upon a time, Lilly painted this little chair blue…
Now, look under the seat, to find your very next clue…

 #6 CLUE NUMBER SIX might a hard one to get…
Check under the bed of Grandpa’s favorite pet.

#7 For your very last clue -- you’ll have to GO OUTSIDE..
Look for your Easter gift…near something YOU RIDE…

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The scavenger hunt took them all over the house, and then outside.  It was a beautiful day, and they ran and ran.  At every clue point, they found two bags...with two different toys...two butterfly nets, two bottles of bubbles, two kites, etc.  Mostly summer toys from the Dollar Store.

But IT DID NOT MATTER.  Neither one of them cared much about the presents I'd painstakingly wrapped (in grocery bags).  It was ALL ABOUT THE HUNT.  They figured out every clue in seconds...and, clearly, I'm gonna have to ramp up my game!!