Each year millions of Americans are faced with the task of playing Easter bunny‑in other words, dying Easter eggs for their little darlings. We all know that this is no easy job. Indeed, it poses many problems for the average American mind. Since Easter is fast approaching, we shall attempt to alleviate a few of the more gruesome problems.

First, one should obtain an Easter egg dying kit. If this is impossible, there is another solution‑the washing machine. To use the second method, one should buy a variety of dyes. In either case the eggs are prepared by boiling them. If possible, petrify them because it helps to prevent a certain amount of breakage.

The dye is then diluted by placing it in a washing machine full of water. The egg is then placed gently in the machine. (Note: It is advisable that NO ONE be allowed to turn the machine on. Ten times out of ten the egg will crack.) When the egg is sufficiently stained with color, remove it with an Easter egg removing wire. That way one can avoid dying the hands as well as the egg. This simple‑to‑follow method is repeated each time the dye is changed. It is not wise to mix the dye as its true color will be lost, and the result is a conglomeration.

When using the kit, one can follow the easy directions given on the back of the package. However, these kits have not yet managed to avoid all the problems that will arise.