As Easter approaches, many families look forward to the fun tradition of decorating eggs. While store-bought egg dye kits are convenient, they often contain harsh chemicals and artificial dyes.

You can dye eggs easily with vinegar, food coloring and hot water. You can also try other fun Easter egg decorating ideas.

Then, the egg that has been inscribed in this manner is ... There are also other artificial Easter eggs. These can be made from decorated wood, for instance, or even such eyebrow-raising materials as ...