By Heidi Hess
What is it about April that insists on hosting a holiday to trick people? Could it be that it is technically Spring and people are feeling extra feisty? Maybe they have extra pep in their step, or perhaps the sap in the ol tree is flowing again after a long Floridian winter? Whatever the reason, April Fools is here, and let’s face it, everyone could use a good laugh.
Honestly, I have never been a fan of April Fools’ jokes. I find a lot of them cruel and just down right mean. Tricking someone into thinking you are pregnant or dead is just not nice. Fear not, here is a list of fun things to do to your spouse or kids that might make them chuckle:
Silly Food Pranks
- Salt-Swap Surprise – Replace the sugar with salt in your morning coffee (but have the real sugar nearby for a quick fix).
- Color-Changing Milk – Add a few drops of food coloring to the milk carton so it pours out in a wild color.
- Jelly Juice – Pour Jell-O into a glass and let it set, so when a parent tries to drink it, nothing happens!
Bathroom & Morning Mischief
- Soap That Won’t Lather – Coat a bar of soap with clear nail polish so it won’t lather when used.
- Backwards Clothes Day – Sneak into a parent’s room and flip all their clothes inside out.
- Nozzle Attack – Put a rubber band around the sink’s spray nozzle so it sprays water when they turn it on.
Tech & Gadget Giggles
- Language Swap – Change the phone or tablet language settings to something different (but make sure they can switch it back!).
- Volume Surprise – Turn the volume on their alarm clock or phone way down so they barely hear it—or way up for a wake-up shock!
- Mouse Malfunction – Tape a small piece of paper over the bottom sensor of the computer mouse so it won’t work.
Random Household Hijinks
- Upside-Down House – Flip picture frames, turn chairs around at the table, or switch small decorations in funny places.
- Remote Confusion – Cover the TV remote’s sensor with a small piece of tape so it won’t work.
Parent Costume Fun
- Funny Outfit Swap – Lay out a totally mismatched outfit for your parent to wear (bonus points if they actually put it on).
- Shoe Stuffing – Stuff tissues or cotton balls in the toes of their shoes so they feel too small when they try to put them on.
Surprise Notes & Signs
- Sticky Note Takeover – Cover a mirror, laptop, or even the fridge with sticky notes saying funny things.
- Voice-Activated Everything – Put a sign on a lamp or door saying “Now Voice Activated” and watch them try to talk to it!
Have fun, and Happy April Fools Day!