With prices for a dozen eggs remaining high this spring, crafting experts offer creative substitutes. Easter potato or marshmallow hunt, anyone?
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While the wholesale prices for eggs may be starting to fall after months of skyrocketing, according tofrom the United States Department of Agriculture, they're still about 60% higher than a year ago. As the holiday approaches, the crafting community is highlighting creative alternatives to the standard raw materials. "I just thought, 'Who's gonna wanna waste eggs on dyeing this year?'" said Jennifer Needham, who runs the children's party planning website the Party Teacher where she recently published"Since egg prices have gone up tremendously, I found a fun alternative!" Anderson wrote on her post, which has received over 50,000 likes. "All you need is a package of jumbo marshmallows and food coloring. Mix the food coloring with cold water and place the marshmallow in it for only one to two seconds. I actually enjoyed dyeing marshmallows more than eggs."Crafters are also getting creative this Easter with the humble spud.on the Rose Bakes website."With just two ingredients and minimal prep, having potatoes instead of eggs for Easter means buying fewer expensive eggs and having lots of fun with the whole family painting potatoes."The article goes on to explain how small or baby potatoes are ideal, because they are close to egg-sized, and they can be used raw. No need to cook or bake them.Needham of the Party Teacher site said she has been experimenting this year with plastic and wooden eggs — sometimes known as"craft eggs.""Craft egg kits are always an Easter favorite at Michaels," said Melissa Mills, the chain's senior vice president and general merchandising manager."However, this year we're seeing strong demand much earlier than usual, suggesting more customers are seeking creative egg alternatives."Needham said plastic versions are cheap, but unfortunately they do not hold dye. The upside is they can be decorated in all sorts of other ways:" I did decoupage with any number of things. I used tissue paper. I used fabric scraps. I used cutouts from napkins that had cute little bunnies on them," she said.As for wooden eggs, they dye well, especially if they have a matte finish. However, wooden eggs tend to be more expensive than standard edible ones. They do have the advantage of longevity, though. " So if your child created a precious egg that you wanna keep forever, you can do that with a wood egg," Needham said.At a time when trusted news and information are more important than ever, your donation ensures that LAist can continue to serve everyone in our community. Make a powerful statement that you value quality reporting from LAist and safeguard the future of public media today with your gift.California needs a lot more teachers and aides to fill transitional kindergarten classrooms, but advocates say early childhood educators who have the experience and desire to step into those jobs are deterred by the state’s credentialing system.A high school in the San Fernando Valley is in the midst of a $274 million renovation that demonstrates the longevity of school bonds.What LAUSD students with disabilities need to know about the ban on cellphones in class There are at least 63,000 students with disabilities in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and many may be exempted from the district’s restrictive cellphone policy.8 terrific vantage points to take in views of Southern California's snow-capped mountains As you're driving around L.A. this week and next, plan to pull over and pull out your camera: The mountains all around us are about to be on display.One of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks has died. Volunteers tell fans: 'Grieve and feel whatever you feel' Friends of Big Bear Valley, the nonprofit that manages the popular YouTube livestream of the nest, confirmed the news Saturday.I just couldn’t get comfortable with hearing only one side of an issueSearing audit finds city of LA has failed to properly track billions in homelessness spending
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Eggs too expensive? Here are some Easter alternativesWith prices for a dozen eggs remaining high this spring, crafting eggsperts offer creative substitutes — from potatoes to marshmallows.
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