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Easter is a time when Christian families gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Religious customs abound on Easter, but a number of secular traditions have emerged as well. Perhaps the most popular secular tradition associated with Easter is the coloring of Easter eggs. Easter egg dyeing kits emerge in early spring. Consumers have a variety of alternatives to these kits at their disposal. There are some people who desire more environmentally friendly Easter eggs, so here are some creative and greener ideas for coloring eggs this year. • Wooden eggs: Visit a craft store and purchase wooden eggs that can be painted and decorated however you desire. The wooden eggs will be durable and can be stored away for use each and every year. Because they are made of wood, a naturally recyclable material, they are easy on the environment. • Consider natural dyes. Use different food items to create all- natural dyes for the eggs.Tea, fruit and vegetable juices – even packaged drink mixes – can be used to tint Clever alternatives to traditional dyed Easter eggs Easter eggs in various colors. Because you’re controlling the materials you use, you can ensure they are safe to use. • Experiment with papier mache. This ancient paper crafting technique uses recycled paper and a paste to create a hardened mold.Turn excess scraps of paper into delightful eggs put on display for the holiday. • Purchase corn starch eggs. Corn starch is used in everything from packing materials to children’s craft products. Corn starch can be molded into solid forms or foam-type consistencies. Egg kits are sold with this green material. When Easter is over, the corn starch eggs can be put out for composting. Foam-type eggs may be dissolved with water. • Make edible eggs. Traditional Easter eggs can be wasteful if the eggs are boiled and used entirely for display. Rather, make eggs that will be enjoyed and are not at risk of spoiling too soon after being on display. Gelatin-dessert eggs is one way to use the eggs after Easter, and creative people can try crafting eggs out of meringue as well. • Dough eggs: Have the children get out their favorite modeling dough and craft multi-colored eggs as a fun, rainy- day project.Those who want the eggs to last can purchase actual clay from the craft store or whip up their own medium at home. After drying, the eggs should be ready to paint. • Drained eggs: Those interested in using the yolks and albumen from the eggs for cooking can poke small holes into the eggs and drain them. Then the remaining eggshells can be decorated and put on display. Easter State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL 1101201 Look no further. Having one special person for your car, home and life insurance lets you get down to business with the rest of your life. It’s what I do . GET TO A BETTER STATE ™ . CALL ME TODAY. Happy Easter! 203-758-3393 203-758-3393 203-758-3393 www.margotsflowers.com 34 Waterbury Rd., Rt. 69, Prospect, CT 06712 Mon.-Fri. 9am-5:30pm • Sat. 9am-2pm We are proud to be a CT’s “Real Florist” and a 25-year member of the Connecticut Florist Association. All major credit & debit cards taken over the phone. Call ahead & we’ll have it ready for you! Daily deliveries to 12 towns from Middlebury to Cheshire. $ 5 OFF See store See store for details for details Along with our Beautiful, Fresh & Affordable Flowers, Margot’s Margot’s Margot’s Flowers & Gifts Flowers & Gifts Flowers & Gifts CT’s #1 Chocolate! Order Today! We always carry the most beautiful roses, stop by & see the amazing and unique “Rainbow” Rose SHOP SHOP SHOP LOCAL! LOCAL! LOCAL! YOU’LL LOVE OUR EASTER CANDY! 36 Friday, March 22, 2013 CITIZEN’S NEWS Sweet Confections by Regina 34 Waterbury Road • Rt. 69 • Prospect 34 Waterbury Road • Rt. 69 • Prospect 34 Waterbury Road • Rt. 69 • Prospect 203-528-4000 • sweetconfectionsct.com 203-528-4000 • sweetconfectionsct.com 203-528-4000 • sweetconfectionsct.com $ 5 OFF $ 5 OFF Any Easter Platter Any Easter Platter Order Early, Any Size Order Early, Any Size
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Easter is a time when Christian families gather to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Religious customs abound on Easter, but a number of secular traditions haveemerged as well. Perhaps the most popular secular tradition associated with Easter is the coloring of Easter eggs.
Easter egg dyeing kits emerge in early spring. Consumers have a variety of alternatives to these kits at their disposal.There are some people who desire more environmentallyfriendly Easter eggs, so here are some creative and greener ideas for coloring eggs this year.• Wooden eggs: Visit a craft store and purchase wooden eggs that can be painted and decorated however you desire.The wooden eggs will be durable and can be stored away for use each and every year. Because theyare made of wood, a naturallyrecyclable material, they are easy on the environment.• Consider natural dyes. Use different food items to create all-natural dyes for the eggs.Tea, fruit and vegetable juices – even packaged drink mixes – can be used to tint
Clever alternatives totraditional dyed Easter eggs
Easter eggs in various colors. Because you’re controlling the materials you use,you can ensure they are safe to use.• Experiment with papier mache.This ancient paper crafting technique uses recycled paper and a paste to create a hardened mold.Turn excess scraps of paper into delightful eggs put on display for the holiday.• Purchase corn starch eggs. Corn starch is used in everything from packing materials to children’s craft products. Corn starch can be molded into solid forms or foam-type consistencies. Egg kits are sold with this green material. When Easter is over, the corn starch eggs can be put out for composting. Foam-type eggs may be dissolved with water.• Make edible eggs. Traditional Easter eggs can be wasteful if the eggs are boiled and used entirely for display.Rather, make eggs that will be enjoyed and are not at risk of spoiling too soon after being on display. Gelatin-dessert eggs is one way to use the eggs after Easter, and creative people can try crafting eggs out of meringue as well.• Dough eggs: Have the children get out their favorite modeling dough and craft multi-colored eggs as a fun, rainy-
day project.Those who want the eggs to last can purchase actual clay from the craft store or whip up their own medium at home. After drying, the eggs should be ready to paint.• Drained eggs: Those interested in using the yolks and albumen from the eggs for cooking can poke small holes into the eggs and drain them.Then the remaining eggshells can be decorated and put on display.
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Look no further.Having one special person for your car, home and life insurance letsyou get down to business with the rest of your life. It’s what I do.GET TO A BETTER STATE™.CALL ME TODAY.
Happy Easter!
203-758-3393 203-758-3393203-758-3393www.margotsflowers.com
34 Waterbury Rd., Rt. 69, Prospect, CT 06712Mon.-Fri. 9am-5:30pm • Sat. 9am-2pm
We are proud to be a CT’s “Real Florist” and a 25-year member of the Connecticut
Florist Association.
All major credit & debit cards taken over the phone. Call ahead & we’ll have it ready for you! Daily deliveries to 12 towns from Middlebury to Cheshire.
$5OFF Seee storeSee store forr detailsfor details
Along with our Beautiful, Fresh & Affordable Flowers,
Margot’s Margot’sMargot’s Flowerss && Gifts Flowerss && GiftsFlowers & Gifts
CT’s #1 Chocolate!Order Today!
We always carry the most beautiful roses,
stop by & seethe amazingand unique
“Rainbow” Rose
SHOP SHOPSHOP LOCAL! LOCAL!LOCAL!
YOU’LL LOVE OUREASTER CANDY!
36 Friday, March 22, 2013CITIZEN’S NEWS
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