Wirecutter - How to dye better Easter eggs

Taryn Mohrman

Dyeing Easter eggs might seem simple enough—mix, dunk, dry, done. But the wrong technique can lead to splotchy eggs, stained fingers, and dye everywhere.

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To help, we found the best egg-dyeing kits that provide vibrant colors, easy-to-use tools, and clear directions. Or, if you want to take a more classic approach, here’s how to dye the boldest, brightest eggs with food coloring—no kit required.

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Avoid cheap chocolate and junky toys when you’re assembling an Easter basket. Here are 46 items—books, bath bombs, and sweet treats—to fill your Easter baskets with instead.

Chilly sleepers might need a little help to warm up at night. Although all heated bedding features nearly the same design—a system of insulated wires encased in fabric—we recommend heated mattress pads over blankets. Mattress pads are better at masking the heating wires and are easier to use safely.

The Sunbeam Zoned is our new choice for the best heated mattress pad. It offers tailored heating across three regions and wireless digital control, with up to 10 heat settings. It’s easy to customize the pad according to your sleep style. We love its all-cotton quilted top, cushiony loft, and generous fill—all of which do a great job of concealing the wires.

Read more in our guide to the best heated blanket and mattress pad.