There's so much to love about April. The fourth month of the year ushers in spring weather, pretty flowers and April Fools' Day, which lands on Tuesday, April 1.

　　However you plan to celebrate the holiday, chances are pretty good that either you're going to be on the receiving end of a practical joke or planning to pull one on someone else. If that's the case, we've got a collection of inspired April Fools' pranks that are sure to deliver the laughs this year.

　　In this compilation of silly shenanigans, you'll find all kinds of fun gags to pull on unsuspecting friends, family, kids and coworkers. Included are an assortment of family-friendly pranks like serving Jell-O instead of fruit juice, swapping out frosting for toothpaste and changing the color of the toilet water, just to name a few.

　　There are also classic pranks like short-sheeting the bed, placing a whoopee cushion under someone's chair or hiding bubble wrap under a rug.

　　If you're tricking younger kids, try putting googly eyes all over everything in the house or changing out family photos for pictures of celebrities or beloved cartoon characters.

　　Naturally, you'll want to ensure that any April Fools' prank isn't too over-the-top and is appropriate for whoever is on the receiving end. It's also important to take food allergies into consideration if you're playing a prank that involves anything edible.

　　In the end, the very best April Fools' pranks are the ones that give everyone involved a solid chuckle and these playful practical jokes are bound to do just that.

　　Cereal swap

　　Getty Images / iStockphotoThis one’s for the cereal-eaters in your crew and is about as easy as it gets. Simply swap out their regular cereal with a different kind. When they pour it out of the box, they’ll be completely confused over what comes out.

　　Upside down water glass

　　This prank requires a water glass and a thick card. Fill the glass with water. Place the card on top. Quickly flip the glass and set it down on a flat surface, then pull the card out. The water should remain in the cup. Leave a note challenging family members to clean it up. Pro tip: Don’t try this on your heirloom wood table.

　　Food coloring in the toilet

　　Put a few drops of food coloring into the toilet tank. When they flush, the toilet will fill up with whatever color you added. Got multiple toilets in the house? Make each one a different color.

　　Broken phone screen

　　Kinga Krzeminska / Getty ImagesFind and download an image of a broken phone screen. Set it as the home screen or wallpaper of an unsuspecting family member or friend's phone. They’ll be shocked to discover their screen is “broken,” then relieved once they realize it’s only a prank.

　　Swap sleepers

　　If your kids are heavy sleepers, carry them into their sibling’s bed and let them wake up in a different room to start April Fools’ on the right foot.

　　Juice joke

　　Amanda MushroCare for a drink? When your family tries to taking a sip of this juice, they'll discover that it’s really Jell-O.

　　Underwear surprise

　　Swap out the contents of their underwear drawer for bathing suits for an early morning prank that'll get all the laughs.

　　‘Eye’ see you

　　Sally Anscombe / Getty ImagesGive your kids a good laugh by attaching googly eyes to, well, everything in sight.

　　Balloon closet or drawer

　　Fill your child’s closet or dresser drawers with balloons. When they wake up for school and look for an outfit, they’ll be in for a colorful surprise.

　　Frozen breakfast

　　Put cereal and milk in a bowl and let it freeze overnight. When your hungry kids try to dig in, they’ll get quite the surprise.

　　Toilet paper message

　　Amanda Mushro Unroll the toilet paper and leave a funny message for the unsuspecting user. One option: “You’re going to wash your hands, right?” Scribble a note, roll the toilet paper back up, and wait to see who ends up reading your message.

　　Honk for April Fools'

　　Let your practical jokers put a sign on your car that reads “My kids are playing an April Fools’ joke on me. Honk and wave at me!” This joke is even funnier if they get to take a ride in the car with you.

　　Toothpaste switcheroo

　　Surprise your kids this April Fools’ Day with a little toothpaste switcheroo. After breakfast, hand over their toothbrush — but instead of the usual white paste, opt for something creamy and sweet. Cream cheese or vanilla frosting will do the trick; if they use a colored kids’ tooth gel, try using cake decorating gel instead.

　　Bugs in your ice

　　Amanda Mushro This oldie-but-goodie prank is easy to make at home with this tip. Add almost boiling water to the ice cube trays and toss in a few plastic bugs. The hotter the water, the more clear the ice will be when frozen.

　　Sweet trick

　　Cut a bunch of “E”s out of brown construction paper, then put them in a baking pan covered in aluminum foil. Offer up brownies as an afternoon snack or after-dinner treat. Their excitement will turn to dismay when they discover that instead of a chocolate treat, they got a tray of brown “E”s instead.

　　Milk shenanigans

　　Add a few drops of food coloring to the carton of milk; when your child goes to pour it into her glass or bowl of cereal, she’ll get a colorful surprise — bright pink (or blue, or green) milk!

　　Bathtime hoax

　　Amanda MushroUsing a Q-tip, apply gel food coloring around the inside of the faucet in the bathtub or sink. When the faucet is turned on, you’re left with colored water!

　　Pillow prank

　　Just when they thought April Fools’ Day was over, here’s one last prank. Remove the pillows and fill their pillowcases with several partially inflated balloons. When they put their head down to sleep, they’ll realize you got the last April Fools’ laugh. Obviously if you have younger children, you’ll want to take the balloons out of their room before they drift off to sleep.

　　Cupcakes for dinner

　　Your kids will think you’re the coolest mom ever — for a moment at least. Bake up mini meatloaves in muffin cups (don’t forget the colorful wrappers). Then “frost” them with creamy mashed potatoes. See how long it takes for your kids to realize that you really aren’t that cool after all.

　　Whoopee!

　　Mieke Dalle / Getty ImagesPut a whoopee cushion under your baby’s high-chair cushion, under the booster seat or car seat cover and see if you get a laugh from the baby, his older brother or your partner.

　　Salty hot chocolate

　　Instead of adding sugar to the drink, add salt! Your kids may be excited for the first sip of the warm, sweet drink, but that first sip will surprise them. (Make them a mug of regular hot chocolate, too, so that they aren’t too disappointed!)

　　Alarm clock fast forward

　　Karl Tapales / Getty ImagesWe all want to get as much sleep in before work or class. Push the time on your kid's clock a couple hours forward and watch your kids' reaction when they realize they're ready for their 9 a.m. class at 7.

　　Bedtime classic

　　Borrow a summer camp classic and short sheet your kid’s bed before bedtime — when they try to get in, you’ll have the last laugh.

　　Fake cake pop

　　This sweet treat is hiding a savory center. Put a raw brussels sprout on a lollipop stick and cover it with chocolate frosting and sprinkles. Your kids will be shocked when they bite into the cake pop. To avoid too much disappointment, be sure to have some real cake pops on hand to give your kids after the surprise is over.

　　Tricky T.V. remote

　　Getty ImagesEver had to mediate a family fight over who gets to choose the channel? This prank will leave everyone equally confused. Put a piece of black electrical tape over the remote sensor on your television, and watch your family try to change the channel with no luck.

　　Celebrity photo swap

　　This prank will test just how observant your family members are. The night before April Fools' Day, replace all your framed family photos with pics of your favorite celebrity. Wait and see how long it takes for your family to realize that your Christmas card photos have been replaced by action shots of Dwayne Johnson.

　　Short shoes

　　When your kids try to put their shoes on before school on Monday, they’ll be wondering how their feet grew several inches overnight. Stuff the toes of your kids’ shoes with cotton wool, and watch them struggle to fit their feet into their too-tiny shoes.

　　Pop! goes the bubble wrap

　　Getty ImagesThis gag will start off April Fools’ Day with a bang. Put a layer of bubble wrap under areas that your family frequently walks on, such as the bathmat, kitchen rug, or living room carpet. They’ll jump when the ground starts popping underneath their feet!

　　Not-so-slippery soap

　　Carefully dry off your family member's bar soap, then cover it thoroughly with clear nail polish or Elmer's glue. Wait for it to dry, then put it back in the shower. Your unsuspecting target will be confused when they can't get their soap to lather.

　　Sarah W. Caron contributed to this story.

　　Amanda MushroAmanda Mushro is a writer, on-air parenting and lifestyle expert, and a mom of three. Sometimes she thinks she’s doing a great job at this mom gig, but then she does something that makes her question her own parenting abilities.