Dyed Easter Eggs

Happy Easter everyone!

Getting tired of trying to search for those hidden Easter eggs? Then it's the perfect time to read this blog!

My recommendation: let the little kids find all the eggs and then just steal as many as you want from them.

My actual recommendation: forget the hidden eggs and dye some of your own!

Materials:

Eggs (white eggs, without farm stamps on them!)

Food coloring (gel or liquid)

Vinegar (white wine or apple cider)

Wire (a coat hanger will do nicely)

Solo cups (whatever you have leftover from Saturday night, beer removed)

Time commitment: about an hour

Estimated cost: quality time with your family in the other room

How do you like me now, Easter Bunny (rhetorical)?

Who's your daddy, Easter Bunny (somewhat rhetorical)?

Hard boil the eggs by gently placing them in a pot of warm water. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to medium heat. Continue to cook for ten minutes. Carefully remove the eggs from the water with tongs and allow them to cool completely on a cutting board.

Prepare the egg dyes by adding a teaspoon or two of food coloring to a cup of warm water, plus a tablespoon of white wine or apple cider vinegar. Use more food coloring to get a darker color on your eggs.

To make clean-up a breeze, I cut solo cups in half and used the bottoms as individual dying troughs. (Trust me, you're not going to be playing beer pong on Easter Sunday anyway).

While the eggs are cooling, you can make wire egg holders that you can use to dip your eggs in different colors. Just twist an old coat hanger or spare wire into whatever shape you think is best.

Dip eggs for 30 seconds or longer into the desired color, with increased time leading to a darker hue. Between colors, rest eggs on wax paper or egg holders to let the coloring dry. Dab excess dye off the egg with a paper towel, being careful not to smear the dye.

Remember those solo cup tops your threw away about five minutes ago? Dig them out of the recycling. If you cut off the very top of the cup (the hard rim) you can bend the plastic into nice egg holders. Apply duct tape liberally.

Be creative! Dye eggs in layers, at different angles. Mix prepared colors to generate new colors. If you're really getting into it, you can even use a paintbrush for a more delicate approach. Just make sure to have fun!

This is what J and I were able to come up with. Not too shabby!

Once you have completed your masterpieces, keep them in the fridge until you wish to display them.

While the eggs are on display, make sure to brag about how awesome you are to friends and family. If you wanted to plug this blog while you're at it, I wouldn't complain!

Have a great holiday!