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.

With Easter just a hop, skip and a jump away, it’s time to plan your Easter feast (check out our best Easter recipes to start), dig out the plastic grass and set up your Easter egg hunt. Yes, many ...

The eggs need to soak a few hours at a minimum and overnight for vibrant colors. Christine Chitnis for The New York Times Choose a natural dye Yellow onion skins (3 cups roughly, 8-10 onions), red ...