Do harmless pranks make you smile, or do you appreciate the hilarity of little good-natured tomfoolery? If making people laugh is one of your favorite pastimes, then you are probably always looking for new ideas and creative pranks to add some amusement to your day.

Whatever the situation, you can lighten the mood and create a relaxing atmosphere with simple, harmless pranks that are easy to plan but won't cause physical injury or hurt any feelings or egos.

Pranks are a great way to build office morale and create camaraderie between co-workers. Break up the monotony of the day by stapling the printer paper together in the middle and watch while people try to make copies of documents. Join all the paperclips together or unplug an employee's keyboard and computer mouse. Enable the 'auto correct' option on a co-worker's computer and change the spelling of common words such as 'the' or 'and' so you can enjoy the amusement as they try to figure out why their computer has suddenly developed a mind of its own.

Add some excitement to a sleepover by taping up your victim's sleeping bag so only their head sticks out. Paint a moustache, or other artistry, on the faces of sleeping friends, or put on a scary mask and wake an unsuspecting guest. Away at camp? Try stealing everyone's left shoe, switch around camper's clothing, or play a recording of wild animal sounds outside the tents.

Are you looking for a harmless way to create some 'startling' fun? Have an inflatable or spring loaded object jump out at someone when they open a drawer, door, or even a gift. Use a needle to punch holes into the top of a plastic water bottle and watch the surprise when your prank recipient takes a drink.

Do you want to find a practical joke that will work on friends, family, and strangers alike? Glue a coin on the pavement and see how many people try to pick it up. Fasten down a friend's car key so they are unable to pick it up, or attach a metal soda can by a magnet to a car and imagine the puzzled looks when it doesn't blow off as they drive away.

Safe and harmless pranks are an easy way to provide a lot of laughs without offending the recipients. So, pull out your sense of humor, come up with some creative jokes, and enjoy all the smiles and laughter your antics will bring.