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fun and easy april fool’s tricks for kids

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Ha! It’s almost April Fool’s Day–the silliest holiday in the history of holidays. I’ve got something super up my sleeve for the big day this week, but until then, here are a few tricky-trickster ideas that may get everyone in your house smiling. . .

 

  • April Foolsโ€™ Eggs and Bacon:ย  If eggs and bacon are your thing and you’ve got the itch to trick your kiddos at breakfast this week, then this one’s for you.

It was a total hit when I sprung it on Maddy, Owen, and Cora last year, so it’s going to take a whole lot to top it this year. But I think I have an idea! (Read Friday to find out!)

Hmmmm, are these fried eggs real or not?

Cora tries to figure it out. . .

 

  • Candy Sushi: You totally can’t go wrong if you put this ‘sushi’ in front of your little ones this week–not only is it beautiful, but it’s sweet, too!

An absolutely perfect idea for April Fool’s Day, I think Candy Sushi, especially packed in a lunchbox–will be a super trick.

Add some little red fish to the mix for some ‘sashimi’ and it’s a win!

Candy sushi is our favorite snack–April Fool’s Day or not!

  • Googly-Eyes, Googly-Eyes: My kids are not fans of googly eyes, by any means. I think I totally overdid myself last Halloween when I put little eyes on everything.

For some reason, though, they just make me laugh. Hard.

Especially when there’s a pair staring back at me from something totally random like a pencil sharpener, the cabinet, or Maddy’s Spelling Notebook.

Something’s definitely wrong with me.

But I just may bring the ole googles out for April Fool’s, just to get a laugh–or a surprised scream!– from Maddy, Owen, and Cora. . .

 

Boo! Googly eyes on anything makes me laugh–

 

  • Squid Dogs: I cannot even bring myself to share a picture of these because looking at them still makes me gag.

Seriously.

(Well, okay. I will share a picture–but it’s going to be very, very, very, very small.)

But these Squid Dogs were intended to be silly–and tasty–but instead they turned into one big whopper of a flop. Check them out if you dare, but be forewarned: even if your kids love hotdogs and pasta, pairing the two for dinner is just. plain. strange.

 

Do you have anything planned for April Fool’s Day?

Do tell–I’m always up for something silly to spring on my family and friends!!ย  Want some more fun ideas? Check out Tip Junkie’s April Fool’s Day ideas for some really fun ones. . .

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About amy mascott

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  1. Dawn Morris

    March 30, 2011 at 7:31 am

    What cute ideas! Thanks!

    Reply
    • amy

      March 30, 2011 at 10:30 am

      you’re welcome, Dawn! Thanks for writing!

      Reply
  2. Lauralee Flores

    March 30, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    You got my creative juices flowing. Thanks for this! I can’t wait to see what you have planned this year!

    Reply
    • amy

      March 30, 2011 at 1:08 pm

      thanks, Lauralee–will share soon!

      Reply
  3. Melissa Taylor

    March 30, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    very cute, Amy!

    Reply
    • amy

      March 30, 2011 at 1:08 pm

      thanks, my friend!!

      Reply
  4. Dana

    March 30, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    April fools is one of my favorite days! One year i froze their cereal and last year I did jello juice! This year I’m planning major trickery! I think the kids are planning some too so I’d better be on my toes on Friday! Familyfun has tons of ideas of course!

    Reply
    • amy

      March 30, 2011 at 1:08 pm

      oh my gosh, DANA!! Jello juice? Frozen cereal??? Totally doing it.
      THANKS!!

      Reply
  5. gracie

    March 31, 2011 at 3:28 pm

    one year my husand and I put small dog biscuits in pancakes as they cooked on the griddle. Kids had no idea they were there until they tried to cut into them. Of course we stopped them before they ate them!

    Reply
    • amy

      March 31, 2011 at 3:37 pm

      WOW!! That’s one for next year…but that is SO funny!! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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