What I Learned Today

When the box of Easter egg dye says it's recommended for ages 3 and up, it's a good idea to pay attention. If you decide to go ahead anyway, use just the light colors like yellow and green. Stay away from the blue and red. Laying down newspaper sounds like a good idea, but you might want to consider something plastic coated instead. And don't just cover the table, cover the floor as well.

If you don't know all of this already, and you go about your Easter egg dying care free, don't be surprised when your two year old spills an entire container of red dye on the table and floor. Even then there is good news. If you work really fast, you can get most of the dye up. Getting the stains off of your toddler is another story, so if it happens to be the day before Easter, make sure she has cute tights to wear with her Easter dress to cover her red streaked legs.