I appreciate a good prank. I enjoy playing a prank and I enjoy being pranked….as long as the prank is harmless. I’ve played pranks on roommates, co-workers, friends and, of course, my children. This year I’m planning on playing a harmless April Fools’ Day prank on my kids for breakfast. Shhh, don’t tell them.
This is a super easy and harmless April Fools’ Day prank that will get your target first thing in the morning at breakfast when the least suspect a prank. It uses items you probably already have at home.
Please make sure that you only try these pranks if you do not have young children in the house or anyone who would not understand that they are being pranked. Do not play this prank if the person might try to eat the cereal with the trinkets.
Harmless April Fool’s Day Prank
Start with your target’s favorite box of cereal. Remove the cereal to a clean container and replace the cereal with beads. Add about a cup of the cereal on top of the beads in the box to camouflage your prank just in case your target looks into the box before pouring.
Other prank items you can use:
- marbles
- paper clips
- LEGO blocks
- pennies
- pebbles
- play figurines
- hair clips
When they pour their morning bowl of cereal – surprise! April Fool’s!
Add a some food coloring to your milk carton and you get harmless April Fool’s Day prank number 2. The surprise works best if your milk carton or jug is opaque so they don’t expect green milk until it’s pouring into their glass or bowl.
Pranking first thing in the morning works great because people are still foggy and waking up. What a fun way to start April Fool’s Day – with a harmless April Fool’s Day prank or two.
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I’m a mom of 3, a veteran and military spouse. I’ve moved into 20+ homes all around the world. My passion is helping busy people make the space and time for what’s really important to them.
Holly @ Coconutheadsurvivalguide says
Hi Susan – I love your sense of humor and love these fun and harmless pranks. Can’t wait to hear how your family pranks you! Hugs, Holly
Winnie says
LOL – this is GREAT !!
My kind of sense of humor 🙂
Cynthia L says
This is a really cute idea! When I first saw the cereal, I wondered what the prank was, it looked real at first glance! The milk idea is great too. I need to go out and find an opaque container!
Elizabeth Towns says
This is such a good prank that is harmless and sure to start the laughter and fun in any house on April 1st. I love it!
Steph says
I like the food coloring idea in the milk… but… the beads can hurt or break teeth if you crunch down on them too hard. Also, can beads be digested if accidentally swallowed? They are plastic (poisonous) I don’t know about that. Just saying.
susan says
I agree, Steph. This would only be an appropriate prank for someone able to comprehend that they should not eat the cereal. I wouldn’t want anyone misunderstanding!