What? You've never planned an Easter egg hunt? Well, then, you're long overdue.

Step 1: Plan ahead Plan ahead. First and foremost, get an idea of the approximate number of participants so you know how many eggs, baskets, prizes, and hiding spots you need.

Tip Devise a Plan B with an inside location in case the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Step 2: Hide the eggs On the day of the hunt, hide the eggs. If you include real eggs, keep track of how many you stash and where they’re hidden, so the unmistakable stench of rotten eggs doesn’t announce their location at a later date.

Step 3: Hide a Golden Egg Have a Golden Egg that is especially well hidden, and a special prize to go along with it.