Doing an Easter Egg hunt for my kids but in a shared lawn, should I place eggs for other kids too?

[Anonymous]

Working with a similar townhouse setup as this, where the general “yard” space is shared community space but ours has a swingset, well mini play area right outside our door where kids often gather.



I feel like I should just get a bag of eggs for any kids who are outside but would that upset you as a fellow parent that I’m inviting your kid into my activity?

[Anonymous]

What are you putting in the eggs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are you putting in the eggs?

Cocaine

[Anonymous]

Yes fool damn

[Anonymous]

I’d use this as an opportunity to build community. A neighbor wanted to do an egg hunt in her yard like you’re suggesting (her private yard but row homes so very close) and used our neighborhood mom group chat to ask who else wanted to participate. She said she’d get enough for all kids but others could contribute if they wanted.

It may be a nice way to get closer to your neighbors, especially if you’re all sharing a lawn anyway.

[Anonymous]

I definitely would not. If you fear other kids will be around, go to a park.

[Anonymous]

How are you going to police what eggs are for your kids and what eggs are for others?

[Anonymous]

Op here. Thank you all! Nothing exciting other than candy would be in the eggs. I wouldn’t put anything different and all the eggs would be for anyone, free for all including my kids. I’d welcome any kids who are outside or who come outside after seeing us outside.

[Anonymous]

Of course I would ask kids to join if they were outside. If you know their parents maybe invite them and their kids.

[Anonymous]

When we did this we hosted and invited everyone. Of course, I had some special stuff for my kids back at home and/or hid more eggs in the house.

It was super fun. I had like 200 eggs most years. Your budget and sanity may vary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I definitely would not. If you fear other kids will be around, go to a park.

Kids will also be at a park…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How are you going to police what eggs are for your kids and what eggs are for others?

You could assign colors for each kid. That way they only find their color and not hog all the eggs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Of course I would ask kids to join if they were outside. If you know their parents maybe invite them and their kids.

+1

[Anonymous]

Your plan sounds perfect, OP. Your neighbors are lucky to have you!

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t. It just seems unnecessary. Anyone with kids has either already had them do an egg hunt that day/that weekend, or has their own eggs to hide on the lawn.