The Scoop on Natural Egg Dyeing

My gorgeous naturally dyed eggs!

It works! I've wanted to try for the last several years but never got around to it. Well, tonight I finally did it! I have proof that natural egg dyeing really works. This year, my Easter eggs are totally organic, from the eggs, to the vegetables used for color, to the vinegar. 100% organic!

While I was in the checkout this evening, with my sweet little Rowan (17 mos tomorrow) I said to her, "Are you ready to dye Easter eggs tonight?" And the lady behind me overheard, she asked, "Oh, do they have Easter egg dye here?" I proudly responded, "We're doing it all natural this year, with beets and onions and--" Before I could even finish she sort of frowned at me, with furrowed eye brows and said in a disapproving tone, "Well, you must have a lot of time on your hands." Sure lady, I am a first time, full time mom with a daughter who hasn't slept a full night in 17 mos, I work two jobs, neither of which are paying the bills, I have two dogs, two cats, two fish tanks, a house and a husband. I've got all the time in the world!

Truth be told, I do not have enough time on my hands, I am stretched pretty thin. But, these are the small things in life that add to up to really big memories and I am glad to have a project that forces me to slow down and live rather than just going through the motions.

The upside to natural egg dyeing, it's a lot more satisfying producing cool colors with a little sweat. The downside--more time consuming and definitely more money. In the end, for me it was worth it. The box of $1.99 Paaz dye (no offense to Paaz, I still have love for you and this is the very first time I have strayed...in 34 years!) just doesn't compare to doing it au natural.