Every spring, local mom Ashley Smith and her family help make Easter morning a little more magical — and save parents from sneaking around the yard the night before hiding eggs. Instead of staying up late stuffing plastic eggs and trying to remember where you hid them all, Egg Yo’ House takes care of the hard part for you! Kids wake up to a fully “egged” yard ready for an Easter morning hunt, and parents get to enjoy the fun (without the late-night prep).
What started as a great idea courtesy of Ashley’s three daughters during the early days of 2020 (hello, COVID) has grown into a creative, community-minded project that brings joy to families across Northeast Florida. Egg Yo’ House is now a beloved local tradition that helps make Easter easier for parents while creating unforgettable moments for kids.
Even better? Every order helps give back to the community. In past years, proceeds from Egg Yo’ House have benefited Fourth and Gold, a local childhood cancer research foundation. This year, the mission has expanded, with funds supporting various nonprofit organizations across Northeast Florida.
In the weeks leading up to Easter weekend, the Smith family (and many other volunteers!) work tirelessly to prepare thousands of eggs and coordinate deliveries across the area. Their kids even help behind the scenes, learning real-life skills like budgeting, spreadsheets, and order management while being part of something bigger than themselves. It’s a project built on family teamwork, community spirit, and a whole lot of Easter magic — one egg at a time.
How Egg Yo’ House Works
Here’s how this wonderful opportunity works:
You sign up for the service by filling out this form by March 15. You will then receive a confirmation that you’ve been added to the Egg Yo’ House list. On the eve of Easter, quiet little bunnies will scurry around your yard and hide the eggs sometime from 8 p.m. to midnight — you can even pick if you want the eggs to be easy, medium, hard, or “won’t find until 2027.” Have a Ring app, and you’re afraid your kids will see? No worries, those bunnies like to leave funny messages on your app just for your kids, too!
The cost of their services ranges from $30–$95, depending on how many eggs you request. They’ve also added an adult egg hunt with mini bottles of adult beverages for $70. The preferred payment method is Venmo @eggyohousejax.
Pro Tip: You can leave a note for the “Easter Bunny,” and you just might get one back! The bunnies also love snacks — hiding eggs is hard work.
How You Can Help
If you don’t take part in Easter festivities, but you’d still like to participate in this amazing local charity, here are ways you can help:
Donate to their Amazon Wish List. They have an Amazon Wish List full of supplies that will help them offset their cost and be able to donate more towards their goal.
Volunteer to help distribute eggs. Ashley and her family are always looking for extra bunny volunteers as they service most of the Jacksonville area themselves. If you’re willing to donate your time, please send an email to [email protected].
While they would love to be able to service everyone, they do have a cut-off date of March 15 this year to ensure they have enough supplies for everyone. So, get on their list today!
