Everything You Need to Host an Easter Egg Hunt

Okay, so you've got the basics down: the kids, the dyed eggs, the baskets, and the candy. But you're going to need to dig deeper if you want to create a truly memorable event. Crown yourself the king or queen of your Easter egg hunt with our top ten hunt essentials.

For a succesful Easter egg hunt (and no broken eggs!), you'll need to make sure the eggs are clearly visible. What better way to make that happen than with eye-catching gold foil? Our foiled egg how-to is an easy way to spiff up your eggs in no time.

These painted egg cookies are a cinch to make, and their festive colors will be the talk of the event. Plus, snacks are a must -- hunting eggs takes a lot of energy! Get the recipe here.

Our cast-iron pots -- a great size for boiling eggs -- come in a wonderful new range of colors for spring, including Sky, Butter, and Green. (macys.com, $149.99)

This simple Easter basket tag tutorial will help keep things organized. And it's a great way to ensure that each child's basket stays with them for the duration of the hunt.

Headed outside for your Easter egg hunt? Make it a picnic! Bring along a brightly colored quilt for adults and tired kids to rest on. It also makes a beautiful backdrop for baked goods and other delicious fare. Get cooking. (macys.com, from $50.00)

Balloons gets an extra pop of cheer with stickers (even circular office supply stickers work just fine!). String them together with a length of string for a photo-worthy porch garland.